City of Austin

  • Austin, Texas
City of Austin

Employer Description

The City of Austin

This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017. 

Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability. 

The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. 

Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. 

There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.

City Government

The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin. 

The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.

28 JOB(S) AT City of Austin

  • Deputy Director, Office of Police Oversight

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 19, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Public Safety
    • Other
  • Homeless Strategy Deputy Officer

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 30, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Other
  • Customer Service Representative (Automotive Customer Service Representative)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 24, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Customer Service
    • Education and Training
    • Fleet Management
  • Engineer A, B, or C (Civil)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 24, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Engineering
  • Fleet Program Manager - Make Ready

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 24, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Fleet Management
    • Project Management
  • Guest Services Specialist (Reserved for Division Employees Only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 24, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Customer Service
  • Occupational Health and Safety Coordinator

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 24, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
    • Public Safety
  • Austin Resource Recovery Operator Senior (Residential Street Sweeping) (ARR Dept Employees Only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 24, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Works
    • Sanitation and Solid Waste
    • Other
  • Vehicle Support Specialist

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 24, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Education and Training
  • Vehicle Support Specialist Senior

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 24, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
  • IT Service Owner (GIS)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 23, 2025
    • Full Time
    • GIS and Surveying
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Environmental Officer

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 21, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Environmental Services
  • Airport HVAC Technician Senior

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 17, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Aviation or Harbor
    • Construction and Skilled Trades
    • Utilities
  • Victim Services Supervisor

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 15, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administrative Analysis and Research
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
    • Human and Social Services
  • Director, Economic Development

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 13, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Community and Economic Development
  • Culture & Arts Education Manager - George Washington Carver Museum, Genealogy & Cultural Center

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 13, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Education and Training
    • Museum and Arts
  • Internal Audit Manager

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 08, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
  • Planner Senior (Reserved for City Employees Only)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • May 03, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Planning and Development
  • Temporary - General Maintenance Worker I (Multiple Positions/Parks and Recreation Department)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 26, 2025
    • Full Time
    • Building Maintenance
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Other
  • Temporary - Lifeguard I-II (Part-Time/Multiple Positions/Parks and Recreation Department)

    • Austin, Texas
    • City of Austin, TX
    • Apr 08, 2025
    • Part Time
    • Parks and Recreation
    • Public Safety
    • Other

City of Austin

The City of Austin

This vibrant and dynamic city tops many lists for business, entertainment, and quality of life. One of the country’s most popular, high-profile “green” and culturally rich cities, Austin was recently selected the number one Best Place to Live in the U.S. (U.S. News & World Report). In 2016, Forbes named Austin the city most likely to prosper over the next decade on their America’s Cities of the Future list, and the City of Austin ranked in the top ten on the Forbes list of America’s Best Employers for 2017. 

Austin continues to lead with its vision of being the Most Livable City in the Country, emerging as a player on the international scene with such events as SXSW, Austin City Limits, Formula 1, and being home to companies such as Apple, Samsung, Dell, and Ascension Seton Healthcare. From the home of state government and the University of Texas to the Live Music Capital of the World and its growth as a film center, Austin has gained worldwide attention as a hub for education, business, health, and sustainability. 

The City offers a wide range of events, from music concerts, food festivals, and sports competitions to museum displays, exhibits, and family fun. Austin is also home to a wonderful ballet, world-class museums, one-of-a-kind shopping, and beautiful outdoor spaces. You can just as easily spend your morning paddling the lake as you can strolling through a celebrated history museum. 

Located at the edge of the Texas Hill Country—rolling terrain of limestone bluffs, springs, rivers, and lakes—Austin’s temperate climate is ideal for year-round jogging, cycling, hiking on the City’s many trails, or swimming at Barton Springs or one of the area’s many other swimming holes. 

There are a number of excellent golf courses in the area as well as recreational opportunities for rowing, kayaking, canoeing, camping, rock climbing, disc golf, mountain biking, fishing, and more. Austin truly has something to offer for everyone.

City Government

The City of Austin is a progressive, full-service municipal organization operating under the Council-Manager form of government. Austin has a 10-1 council system with an at-large Mayor and Council Members that represent ten districts. The Mayor and Council Members may serve in their respective seats for four years with a maximum of two consecutive terms. 

The City Council appoints the City Manager who is the chief administrative and executive officer of the City. The City Manager is responsible for guiding and directing day-to-day operations, as well as providing strategic research, recommendations, and management leadership to the City Council on the city budget, programs, policies, and services. The City Manager implements the organization’s administrative responsibilities with a strong team of Assistant City Managers and department executives. Supported by a staff of more than 14,000 and a budget of $4.1 billion, the City Manager and staff deliver a broad range of services to the citizens of Austin. 

The City Council and City Manager of Austin are committed to the mission of delivering the highest quality, cost-effective services. Austin is a beacon of sustainability, social equity, and economic opportunity; where diversity and creativity are celebrated; where community needs and values are recognized; where leadership comes from its community members, and where the necessities of life are affordable and accessible to all.