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Senior Administrative Assistant
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Clerical and Administrative Support
Public Works Maintenance Technician
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Building Maintenance
- Public Works
Facilities Project Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Project Management
Animal Services Health Technician, Veterinary Assistant or Veterinarian Technician
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Accounting and Finance
- Animal Control or Services
- Public Health
Safety Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Administration and Management
- Public Safety
Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Collections Specialist
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Accounting and Finance
- Customer Service
Sanitarian
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Sciences and Laboratory
Fire Communications Specialist
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
- Fire and EMS
Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Code Enforcement and Inspections
- Environmental Services
- Regulatory and Licensing
Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Building Maintenance
- Public Works
Traffic Signal Technician-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Public Works
- Transportation or Transit
Public Health Education Specialist
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Education and Training
- Public Health
Public Works Project Coordinator
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Project Management
- Public Works
Chief Economic Development Officer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Administration and Management
- Community and Economic Development
Recreation Aide - PT | Dewey Community Center
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Parks and Recreation
Senior Public Information & Communications Specialist
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Community Relations or PR and Marketing
- Public Information and Intergovernmental Affairs
Plans Examiner I, II, or III
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Code Enforcement and Inspections
Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
Treatment Operations Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Administration and Management
Development Engineering Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Administration and Management
- Engineering
Lateral Transfer Police Officer
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Public Safety
- Other
Environmental Compliance Manager
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Environmental Services
- Regulatory and Licensing
Water Plant Apprentice/Water Plant Operator I/Water Plant Operator II
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Clerical and Administrative Support
- Water and Wastewater Treatment
- Other
Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL / Senior Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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- Public Works
- Utilities
- Other
Fire Fighter
- Waco, Texas
- City of Waco
- Full Time
- Fire and EMS
WACO - Public Works, Internship
- Waco, Texas
- BGE
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Crosswalk Guard
- Waco, Texas
- Education Service Center Region
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Crosswalk Guard
- Waco, Texas
- WACO ISD
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Practice Court Associate
- Waco, Texas
- Baylor University
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Legal Services
Campus Public Safety Officer - Flexible Hours & Benefits
- Waco, Texas
- Baylor University
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Parts Acquisition Specialist
- Waco, Texas
- Clayton Homes
- Full Time
- Federal Government
WACO - Public Works, New Grad
- Waco, Texas
- BGE
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Political or Public Affairs
Police Officer
- Waco, Texas
- TSTC
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Campus Safety Officer - Patrol, Engage, Protect
- Waco, Texas
- Texas State Technical College
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Library Aide
- Waco, Texas
- La Vega Independent School District
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Uniformed Armed Associate- Uniform Armed Secu
- Waco, Texas
- Event Risk
- Full Time
- Public Safety
Library Aide
- Waco, Texas
- La Vega Elementary
- Full Time
- Federal Government
- Library Services
Police Officer
- Waco, Texas
- Texas State Technical College
- Full Time
- Public Safety

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Senior Administrative Assistant
- 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas 76701 United States
- CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
- Sep 29, 2026
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CITY OF WACO, TEXAS

Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County. Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College. The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more. Governance and Organization Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge. The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million. The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations. The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing. With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
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- Sep 29, 2026
Job Description
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Minimum Starting Salary is $22.5000 hourly, depending on qualifications

City of Waco Seeks
A highly organized and dependable professional with strong executive support, communication, and administrative coordination skills to serve the City of Waco Information Technology Department.

Job Summary
Under basic supervision, performs experienced executive support services and administrative duties for the Department Director; coordinates administrative staff and functions in compliance with City policy. This position directs office operations and procedures to ensure regulatory compliance and organizational effectiveness and efficiency.

Qualifications
Required:
Associate's Degree in Business or a related field
2 years of administrative experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred:

Valid Texas Driver's License

Essential Functions
Provides a variety of secretarial, technical support, and administrative duties for a Department Director; works independently and makes appropriate decisions based on work experience and training; duties may vary according to job assignment and individual skills.
Serves as the senior subject matter expert to other administrative staff; oversees administrative workflow by assigning tasks, monitoring work, and encouraging staff development.
Exercises initiative and independent judgment in performing administrative duties; applies judgment to resolving problems, analyzing data and making decisions; tracks department issues and assures the effective communication of operational information.
Monitors departmental budget; enters requisitions and purchase orders, assists with budget preparation, prepares billing statements. Works with appropriate City departments to process travel reimbursements.
Manages assigned special projects for department programs and functions; researches and compiles a variety of informational material from external and internal sources into narrative and statistical reports for special projects, community issues, and departmental functions.
Answers questions where judgment, knowledge, and interpretation of City policies, procedures, and regulations are necessary; responds independently to inquiries and resolves problems and customer service inquiries within the scope of authority.
Maintains calendars and travel schedules; coordinates meeting rooms and resources; prepares meeting agendas, action item lists, and presentation materials.
Maintains/inputs payroll timesheets and processes payroll information.
Maintains department files; researches files and computer databases; collects and compiles statistical data; develops and creates a variety of technical and statistical reports; enters and retrieves data in records management systems; updates manual and computer records and tracking systems.
May be required to respond after hours, including holidays and weekends, in the event of a departmental or City-wide emergency.

The City of Waco offers a complete benefits package for eligible employees including; health, dental, vision, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Flexible Spending Accounts, life insurance, long term and short term disability, retirement, deferred compensation plans, holidays, vacation, sick leave, credit union and savings bonds.

To learn more about the benefits offered, visit our Benefits page.

Why Work For Waco:
Meaningful and challenging work
Make a difference and improve communities
Competitive Salary and Benefits
Full Range of Benefits, including Health, Dental, Vision, Disability, and Life Insurance
Mandatory TMRS Retirement Plan with a 2:1 City Match
Education Assistance Program
Paid Parental Leave
Employee Assistance
Longevity Pay
And More!
Chance to do work you are passionate about
Desire to give back

Closing Date/Time: 10/16/2026 11:59 PM Central
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CITY OF WACO, TEXAS

Waco is centrally located in the heart of Texas on the I-35 corridor midway between Dallas-Fort Worth and Austin. This progressive and diverse city with a vibrant community spirit offers major attractions, museums, recreation, and abundant shopping to more than 140,000 residents. Waco is the 25th largest city in Texas and the county seat of McLennan County.

Waco is not only briming with Texas history, economic opportunity, and a rich variety of cultural experiences, it is also a major seat of high learning within three major colleges in its city limits including Baylor University, Texas State Technical College and McLennan Community College.

The city is also the birthplace of Dr. Pepper, the Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum and the Texas Sports Hall of Fame. Waco boasts one of the biggest and best municipal parks in Texas, Cameron Park. While the park is located in the middle of downtown situated on the Brazos and Bosque River it hosts numerous races, triathlons, boat races and much, much more.

Governance and Organization

Waco is a home rule city with a council-manager form of government. The City Council is comprised of a Mayor, elected at-large, and five City Council members representing single-member districts, all serving two-year terms. The City Council sets the tax rate, approves the budget, appoints members to City boards and commissions, enacts City ordinances, and appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, City Secretary, and the Municipal Court Judge.

The City has a strong Financial Management Policy that guides the operation and delivery of quality City services, contributes to excellent AA+ and Aa1 bond ratings, and maintains an unassigned fund balance reserve in the General Fund equal to 28% of current year budgeted expenditures. The City of Waco has more than 1,600 employees and a total operating budget of over $400 million.

The City provides a full range of municipal services including a regional airport, animal services, building inspections, code enforcement, convention and visitors bureau, emergency management, housing and community development, economic development, fire, public health, library, municipal court, parks and recreation, planning, police, public works, Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Museum, utilities and zoo operations.

The City Council and City Manager are committed to the mission of providing exemplary municipal services for citizens and visitors in a collaborative and transparent manner while honoring the public’s trust. Waco values include providing excellent and innovative services, promoting equality and inclusion, focusing on teamwork, investing in people and always doing the right thing.

With the City of Waco, you will find our home; where everyone belongs and thrives as move forward together.
CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
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Senior Administrative Assistant

Public Works Maintenance Technician

Facilities Project Manager

Animal Services Health Technician, Veterinary Assistant or Veterinarian Technician

Safety Manager

Texas Ranger Hall of Fame Collections Specialist

Sanitarian

Fire Communications Specialist

Senior Environmental Compliance Inspector

Senior Public Works Maintenance Worker-CDL

Traffic Signal Technician-CDL

Public Health Education Specialist

Public Works Project Coordinator

Chief Economic Development Officer

Recreation Aide - PT | Dewey Community Center

Senior Public Information & Communications Specialist

Plans Examiner I, II, or III

Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent

Treatment Operations Manager

Development Engineering Manager

Lateral Transfer Police Officer

Environmental Compliance Manager

Water Plant Apprentice/Water Plant Operator I/Water Plant Operator II

Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL / Senior Public Works Utilities Operator-CDL

Fire Fighter

WACO - Public Works, Internship

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