📚 Exciting Leadership Opportunity with the Austin Public Library 📚 The City of Austin is seeking an experienced and community-centered leader to serve as the next Assistant Director of the Austin Public Library. This executive leadership role will help guide one of the nation's most innovative and award-winning public library systems, overseeing public-facing operations across the Central Library, Austin History Center, and 20 branch locations while helping shape the future of library services for more than one million Austinites. We are looking for a collaborative leader who is passionate about: • Community engagement and public service • Equity, inclusion, and access • Intellectual freedom and civic engagement • Strategic planning and innovation • Developing and empowering high-performing teams The ideal candidate will bring experience leading complex public service operations, building strong community partnerships, and advancing initiatives that strengthen access to information, technology, and lifelong learning. 💼 Salary Range: $148,000 – $158,000 📍 Austin, Texas 📅 First Review of Applications: June 29, 2026 Join a department that has been inspiring Austinites to discover, learn, and create for nearly a century and help shape the next chapter of service for our growing community. Apply today or share with your network! https://lnkd.in/gaTmZKdk #AustinTX #CityOfAustin #AustinPublicLibrary #LibraryLeadership #ExecutiveRecruitment #PublicService #CommunityEngagement #LibraryJobs #LeadershipOpportunity
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An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees. The City Manager, appointed by the City Council, is responsible to the Council for the management of City employees, and for the administration of all City affairs. To achieve the vision of making Austin the most livable city in the country, Austin’s city government’s mission is to be the best-managed city in the country. The City continues to advance its best-managed mission through transparent business practices, excellence in public service, innovative leadership, and the provision of reliable, safe, efficient, and above-national-standards services. The Austin metro area population exceeds 2 million. Geographically, Austin consists of approximately 326 square miles. Austin is nationally recognized as a great place to live, in part due to its diverse population and its promotion of a year-round outdoor, active lifestyle. Austin’s quality of life has become its biggest economic development engine, and the City’s diverse demographic structure supports and enriches it. Austin is fortunate to offer a broad range of educational opportunities, including six universities, a robust community college system, and numerous other institutions of higher education. At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.
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Austin Parks and Recreation is seeking a Turf Maintenance Coordinator to plan and coordinate turf maintenance and landscaping activities across City parks and turf areas. This role is ideal for someone with experience in turf mediation, treatments, soil testing, fertigation plan development, and pest management—including insects, plant diseases, and nutrient deficiencies. If you’re passionate about healthy landscapes, sustainable practices, and maintaining high‑quality park spaces, this could be a fantastic fit. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eaM7_EuJ #AustinJobs #ParksAndRecreation #TurfManagement #LandscapeCareers #CityOfAustin #NowHiring
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Austin Water is seeking its next Process Engineer! As a Drinking Water Process Engineer, you will play a key role in optimizing treatment performance, ensuring reliable and efficient operations, and maintaining full compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements. You’ll work directly with operations and maintenance staff in the field, provide analytical and technical guidance, support capital improvement projects, and help lead innovation, sustainability, and resiliency initiatives across the facility. If you’re passionate about water quality, engineering excellence, and making a citywide impact, we encourage you to apply. Apply today 👇 https://lnkd.in/efxPQGN7 #AustinJobs #EngineeringCareers #WaterQuality #AustinWater #EnvironmentalEngineering #Sustainability #NowHiring
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The City of Austin is seeking an Advisor to the Assistant City Manager! This vital role supports executive leadership by coordinating major initiatives and ensuring the Assistant City Manager receives clear, timely information for decision‑making. The Advisor leads cross‑departmental projects, troubleshoots complex organizational issues, and elevates emerging challenges for executive attention. They serve as a key connector, strengthening communication and alignment between City leadership and departments to keep operations running smoothly. If you’re a strategic thinker who excels at collaboration, problem‑solving, and organizational leadership, this is a remarkable opportunity to make citywide impact. Apply today 👇 https://lnkd.in/ebd_k_pF #AustinJobs #CityManagement #PublicService #GovernmentCareers #LeadershipOpportunity
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🌆 Join Us as the Next City Architect! 🏛️ The City of Austin is seeking a skilled City Architect to provide strategic leadership in planning, designing, and delivering public facilities that support our growing community. This high‑impact role offers the chance to guide sustainable design initiatives 🌿, collaborate across departments, and influence long‑term civic infrastructure. If you’re an experienced architect with strong leadership skills and a passion for public service, we invite you to apply. 🔗 Job posting: https://lnkd.in/eCDxpvxZ #ArchitectureJobs #CityArchitect #AustinCareers #PublicSectorDesign #SustainableDesign #LeadershipOpportunity #Hiring
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The City of Austin is seeking a Parks Grounds Specialist to support daily park operations and provide exceptional customer service to community members. This role includes routine park servicing and maintenance, interacting with patrons, and helping ensure Austin’s parks remain clean, safe, and well‑maintained. If you enjoy outdoor work and serving the public, this is a great opportunity to make a positive impact in our community. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eu7waayN #AustinJobs #ParksAndRecreation #GroundsMaintenance #CustomerService #CityOfAustin #NowHiring
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The City of Austin is seeking a Parks Grounds Specialist to support the maintenance and care of our parks and recreational facilities. This role performs minor maintenance, minor construction, and groundskeeping tasks throughout City parks. If you enjoy hands-on outdoor work and contributing to safe, clean, and beautiful public spaces, this is a great opportunity to join the Parks and Recreation team. Learn more and apply 👇 https://lnkd.in/egB5rU6m #AustinJobs #ParksAndRecreation #GroundsMaintenance #OutdoorCareers #CityOfAustin #NowHiring
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🌳 Austin Parks and Recreation is seeking a Forestry Specialist! This position works independently as an inspector, responding to tree maintenance requests and proactively assessing park trees. You’ll develop scopes of work, create tree‑maintenance work orders, and assign priorities that support the health and safety of Austin’s urban forest. A typical day includes interacting with constituents, conducting tree risk assessments, and using ArcGIS mapping software to document and plan work. If you’re passionate about tree care, urban forestry, and serving the community, we encourage you to explore this opportunity. More information and application 👇 https://lnkd.in/ewat3u_8 #AustinJobs #UrbanForestry #ParksAndRecreation #TreeCare #CityOfAustin #NowHiring
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Austin-Travis County EMS is seeking a Fitness/Safety Specialist III to join our Wellness Center Clinic team! In this role, you’ll develop and implement fitness and wellness interventions for public safety personnel across all ranks. You’ll work closely with EMS and other public safety professionals to support health, readiness, and injury prevention in a dynamic, mission-driven environment. If you or someone you know has experience in fitness, safety, or wellness program development, we encourage you to apply! Learn more and apply today 👇 https://lnkd.in/g4KpkmQA #ATCEMS #WellnessCareers #FitnessAndSafety #PublicSafety #AustinJobs #NowHiring
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The City of Austin is hiring a Recreation Programs Specialist for Austin Parks and Recreation! This role plans and delivers a wide variety of recreational and educational programs for youth and teens, adults, and 50+ participants. It requires strong public‑facing skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse social, cultural, economic, and educational communities. If you’re passionate about inclusive programming and community engagement, this is a great opportunity to make an impact. Learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/gJ4dn_BY #AustinJobs #RecreationPrograms #ParksAndRecreation #CommunityEngagement #CityOfAustin #NowHiring
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