City of Waco

City of Waco

Employer Description

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.

47 JOB(S) AT City of Waco

  • Assistant City Secretary

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Clerical and Administrative Support
  • Data Analyst

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Nov 05, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Public Health Intervention & Outreach Specialist - HIV/STD

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Nov 02, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Human and Social Services
    • Public Health
  • Wastewater Plant Maintenance Worker - CDL

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Nov 01, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Building Maintenance
    • Water and Wastewater Treatment
  • Utilities Maintenance Worker - CDL

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 31, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Building Maintenance
    • Utilities
  • Watershed Protection Customer Service Representative

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 31, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Customer Service
    • Education and Training
    • Natural Resources
  • Property Room Technician

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 31, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • City Attorney

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 31, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Legal Services
  • Custodial Services Manager

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 31, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Administration and Management
    • Custodial and Janitorial
  • Health WIC Certification Specialist

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 30, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Health
  • Animal Services Veterinarian Technician

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 30, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Animal Control or Services
  • Senior Survey Technician

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 29, 2024
    • Full Time
    • GIS and Surveying
  • Information Technology Technician

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 26, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Information Technology and Communication Services
  • Senior Animal Services Technician

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 25, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Animal Control or Services
  • Destination Development Officer

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 23, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Community and Economic Development
  • Cashier Food Service Assistant-Part-time

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 19, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Accounting and Finance
    • Nutrition and Food Services
  • Entry Level Police Officer - (Police Recruit)

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 15, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Public Safety
  • Recreation Aide - PT - Doris Miller Community Center

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 11, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Recreation Aide - PT - South Waco Community Center

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 11, 2024
    • Part Time
    • Parks and Recreation
  • Senior Zookeeper

    • 300 Austin Ave, Waco, Texas
    • CITY OF WACO, TEXAS
    • Oct 11, 2024
    • Full Time
    • Animal Control or Services

City of Waco

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.