City of Austin Employee Directory
Government AdministrationTexas, United States5001-10000 Employees
The City of Austin is a municipal government in Texas operating under a Council-Manager framework, with a City Manager appointed by the City Council to oversee staff and city operations. Its mission centers on transparent governance and reliable, high-quality public services, guided by empathy, ethics, excellence, engagement, and equity, with the aim of making Austin the most livable city in the country. Based in Austin, the city covers about 326 square miles within a metropolitan area that exceeds two million residents and maintains a substantial workforce. As the governing body for a large urban area, it serves a diverse population and supports the ecosystem of higher education in the region. The organization emphasizes accountable governance and continuous service improvements to residents and businesses.