City of Austin Employment Opportunity
Diversity
The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.
ADA Office: (512) 974-3256 TDD (512) 974 3303
Fair Chance Hiring
The City of Austin’s Fair Chance Hiring Ordinance, which took effect April 4, 2016, aims to reduce recidivism and unemployment and increase re-integration for qualified job applicants with criminal histories. The law places restrictions on certain private employers on when they can ask about a job applicant’s criminal history and how that information can be used. More information can be found by clicking here.
Municipal Civil Service
In November 2012, Austin voters approved Proposition 10 to establish for the first time a Municipal Civil Service system for most City employees that are not covered by state Civil Service law. Those City of Austin personnel under the state law include uniformed/non-civilian Emergency Medical Services, Fire and Police. Additional information about this office can be found by clicking here.
Veterans
Human Resources provides a standardized method by which veterans who do not currently work for the City of Austin may receive special consideration in the interview process. More information can be found on the Veterans Service Office webpage.