‘Get Hired Austin’ campaign looks to fill city job vacancies

The city has launched “Get Hired in Austin,” a recruitment campaign aimed at attracting public servants looking to continue their careers in municipal government. The campaign highlights the benefits of living and working in Austin while focusing on filling positions with high vacancy rates, including roles in engineering, information technology and health care. It builds on the success of the city’s previous “Get Hired” initiative, which helped reduce vacancy rates from 16.9 percent to 12.9 percent in 2023. The current civilian vacancy rate is around 9 percent, but city leaders say continued hiring efforts remain a priority. “We are currently hiring for many vacancies at various skill levels and areas of expertise,” City Manager T.C. Broadnax said in a prepared statement. “With so many dedicated public servants looking for work where they can make a difference, it only makes sense to let them know the City of Austin is a rewarding option.” Job seekers can explore opportunities at AustinCityJobs.org.