Employment
Welcome to the City of Dripping Springs employment page. We would love to have you be a part of a team that loves making a difference in our community. Our employees are here to help others, to make our community stronger, and to uphold the trust of our residents and businesses. Our employees are empowered to effect positive change where they live, work, and play!
Our employees live our core values each and every day. Take a look at our values below.
We hope you consider being a part of a wonderful team of people!
Planning & Building Positions
Planner/Senior Planner - Full-time, Exempt
Pay Range: $50,000 - $86,000 annually
Accepting applications for Planner or Senior Planner. Under general supervision of the Planning Director, the Planner or Senior Planner performs routine and complex work related to planning, zoning, and historic preservation permit review, code compliance, and technical work in the administration of municipal government. Duties involve processing/reviewing development application submittals; facilitating use of permitting software; assisting with coordination of development applications; organizing and coordinating meetings with City staff, the public, and developers; performing reviews of various zoning and historic preservation applications, site plans, plats, and some building permits; attending various Boards and Commission meetings; providing general administrative support to the Planning and Development Department; and other duties as may be assigned. See the complete job description below for more details. The job application can be filled out electronically. Email it and any other pertinent items to kcampbell@cityofdrippingsprings.com. Any questions, please call 512-858-4725.
Building Permit Technician - Full-time, Non-Exempt
Pay Range: $18.00 - $20.00 An Hour
Receives and processes Residential Building Permit applications; issues Residential Building Permits and Certificates of Occupancy; and processes Contractor Registrations. Assists in processing Commercial Permit applications. Assists in coordinating permit reviews with other city departments and agencies. Handles customer inquiries and complaints, provides permit related information to customers, and organizes and maintains related records and reports. See the complete job description below for more details. The job application can be filled out electronically. Email it and any other pertinent items to kcampbell@cityofdrippingsprings.com. Any questions, please call 512-858-4725.
Public Works Positions
Administrative Assistant/Grant Administrator - Full-time, Non-exempt
Pay Range: $22.50 - $25.00 hourly
The Administrative Assistant/Grant Administrator performs general administrative and clerical assistance to the Public Works Department related to the development and coordination of the department’s daily operations and various activities. Analyzes, conducts, and coordinates assigned grant and special projects, and acts as project manager on assigned grant and special programs. See the complete job description below for more details. The job application can be filled out electronically. Email it and any other pertinent items to kcampbell@cityofdrippingsprings.com. Any questions, please call 512-858-4725.
Maintenance Worker I - Full-time, Non-exempt
Pay Range: $22.00 - $24.00 hourly
Under supervision of the Deputy Public Works Director and Maintenance Worker III, provides overall maintenance to City properties, facilities, and structures, and other duties as assigned; performs a wide variety of semi-skilled tasks involving the maintenance and repair of facilities, including recreation facilities and equipment. See the complete job description below for more details. The job application can be filled out electronically. Email it and any other pertinent items to kcampbell@cityofdrippingsprings.com. Any questions, please call 512-858-4725.
City Secretary Positions
Records Management Clerk - Part-time, Non-exempt
Pay Range: $17.00 - $20.00 hourly
Under the general direction of the City Secretary, responsible for planning, organizing, and coordinating the storage and maintenance of City records; provides support and/or training to employees and departments regarding records management policies, procedures, changes in laws and compliance with records management program; provides public access to records and record retrieval service to the Council, staff, and general public. See the complete job description below for more details. The job application can be filled out electronically. Email it and any other pertinent items to kcampbell@cityofdrippingsprings.com. Any questions, please call 512-858-4725.
Parks & Community Service Positions
Intermittent Programs and Event Support Specialist - Part-time, Non-exempt
Pay Range: Starts at $15 hourly
The Intermittent Programs and Event Support Specialist plays a vital role in facilitating engaging and educational experiences for young participants in our organization's programs, with a strong focus in youth programs, while also providing valuable assistance in event execution and support. This multifaceted position involves coordinating and facilitating activities, ensuring the safety and well-being of participants, and assisting in the operations of various events hosted by our organization. See the complete job description below for more details. The job application can be filled out electronically. Email it and any other pertinent items to kcampbell@cityofdrippingsprings.com. Any questions, please call 512-858-4725.
Check out the Positions At Dripping Springs Ranch Park!
You can find those positions here, including a new position of a Dripping Springs Ranch Park Program Coordinator.
The City of Dripping Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
More Information on Local Employment:
"The Texas Workforce Commission (TWC) is the Texas State governmental; agency charged with overseeing and providing workforce development services to employers and job seekers of Texas... For job seekers, TWC offers career development information, job search resources, training programs, and, as appropriate, unemployment benefits..." (What is the Texas Workforce Commission? - TWC Web site)