Career Pathways

Keep Fort Worth flying high. Airport Operations Officers keep Fort Worth flying safely and smoothly. Join a dedicated team overseeing day-to-day operations at the City of Fort Worth airports while ensuring compliance, safety, and exceptional service in a dynamic 24/7 environment.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred

• Associates Degree from an accredited college with major course work in Aviation Management, or related field.
• Successful completion of Airport Operations Officer training within the initial six-month probationary period.
• Valid Driver’s License at the time of hire
• Possession of a Pilot’s License and have completed an internship related to aviation management

As a Airport operations Officer Potential Career Advancement Opportunities

Sr. Airport Operations Officer

Airport Operations Manager

Assistant Aviation Director

Aviation Director

Buy into a career that makes a difference.  As a Buyer, you’ll help Fort Worth departments get the goods and services they need at the right value. This role supports procurement, vendor relations, and cost-effective purchasing practices that keep our city running strong.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in business or public administration, purchasing, materials management, marketing, economics, accounting, or a closely related field
• Contract development and cost/price analysis.
• Municipal purchasing laws, policies and procedures.

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Senior Buyer

Purchasing Supervisor

Purchasing Manager

Senior Purchasing Manager

Keep Fort Worth up to code. As a Code Compliance Officer, you’ll help keep Fort Worth’s neighborhoods safe, livable, and looking their best. From ensuring building standards to addressing zoning and property concerns, you’ll be the frontline in protecting the integrity and quality of our community.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred 

• High School Diploma/GED supplemented by specialized training in code enforcement, building codes, and zoning regulations or related field.
• One year of general experience in building or construction trades, zoning, or enforcement of local, state and federal laws or regulations.
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a State of Texas Code Enforcement Officer or Officer in Training Certificate within eighteen months of hire.
• Customer service experience handling escalated customer complaints and dispute resolution experience.
• Experience maintaining an active case load and achieving established quantitative performance benchmarks.

As a Code Compliance Officer Potential Career Advancement Opportunities

Senior Code Compliance Officer

Code Compliance Supervisor

Code Compliance Superintendent

Construction Inspector I at the City of fort Worth are the guardian on quality and safety on groundbreaking projects. In this critical role, you’ll oversee construction sites, ensuring every detail meets top standards and regulations. You’ll help to shape the future of the community.

Passionate about construction and tangible impact?

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred

• HS Diploma
• Valid Driver’s License
• Construction Experience

Exciting Career Advancement Opportunities

•  Construction Inspector II  
• Sr. Construction Inspector
• Construction Inspection Supervisor

Keep Fort Worth’s future in the green. Environmental Technicians play a vital role in monitoring, inspecting, and ensuring compliance with codes and regulations while keeping our city green and sustainable.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred 

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college with major course work in biology, chemistry, environmental science. 
• Experience in the collection consolidation and labeling of hazardous waste
• Knowledge of water and wastewater treatment and collection / distribution systems

As a Environmental Technician Potential Career Advancement Opportunities

Environmental Specialist

Sr. Environmental Specialist

Environmental Supervisor

Environmental Program Manager

Drive your career forward. The Fleet Division is the “glue” which keeps the City equipment and vehicles in a mechanically sound state and safe for all employees and residents. In this exciting role you will implement repair principles, practices, and techniques for automotive and a variety of equipment across the city.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred 

• HS Diploma/ GED
•  Valid Texas Driver’s License
• General automotive and equipment repair

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Sr. Fleet Mechanic

Fleet Crewleader

Fleet Supervisor

Fleet Superintendent

As an Instrumentation Electrical Technician Apprenticeship, I at the City of Fort Worth you get to electrify your career where you will learn to master the art of precision and innovation. Under the guidance’s of experienced professionals, you’ll dive into the world of electrical systems and instrumentation. This hand-o role offers endless opportunities to grow, and challenge yourself!

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred

• HS Diploma /GED
• Enrolled in Electrical program

Career Advancement Opportunities

• Instrumentation Electrical Apprentice II
• Instrumentation Electrical Technician I
• Instrumentation Electrical Technician II
•  Sr. Instrumentation Electrical Technician

IT Solutions Project Coordinator at the City of Fort Worth are the forefront of driving innovation and efficiency to the organization. As a key player in our tech savvy team, you’ll coordinate cutting edge IT projects and serve as a liaison between stakeholders and ensure a seamless implementation. 

Passionate about Technology?

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in Computer Science, Management Information Systems, Business or a related field information technology field
• Project Coordination/ management experience
• Valid Driver’s License

Advancement Career Advancement Opportunities

• IT Solutions Project Coordinator II
• IT Solutions Project Manager

Turn the page on a new career! Librarians help Fort Worth residents “book” new opportunities by connecting them with resources, programs, and lifelong learning across our library system.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred 

• Master’s degree in library science
• No prior experience required
• Previous experience developing and presenting programs for children, teens, caregivers/parents.
• Ability to communicate with customers in Spanish.

As a Librarian Potential Career Advancement Opportunities

Senior Librarian

Librarian Supervisor

Regional Library Supervisor

Library Manager

Senior Library Manager

Maintenance Workers at the City of Fort Worth are a vital part of our team to keep operations running smoothly and efficiently. In this hands-on role, evert day brings new challenges such troubleshooting equipment, performing routine checkup, to repairing leaks or breaks. Every day you make a real impact to our community!

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred

• HS Diploma/ GED
• Valid Driver’s License
• Construction Experience

Career Advancement Opportunities as a Maintenance Worker

• Sr. Maintenance Worker
• Equipment Operator
• Sr. Equipment Operator
• Water Field Operations Crewleader
• Utility Operations Specialist 

Keep Fort Worth’s flow on the go. Meter Service Technicians provide critical fieldwork to install, maintain, and troubleshoot almost 300,000 water meters across the city. In this role, you’ll deliver reliable customer service and help ensure Fort Worth’s water system runs smoothly.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred 

• High School Diploma or GED
• Possession of a valid Driver’s License
• Able to obtain a TCEQ Class D Water Distribution license within one (1) year of hire
• Able to obtain a TCEQ Class C Water Distribution license within two (2) years of hire
• Previous plumbing, mechanical, oil field, utility, or construction field work experience

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Assistant Field Operations Supervisor

Field Operations Supervisor

Assistant Water Systems Superintendent

Water Superintendent

Be the face of justice in action. Municipal Court Clerks provide essential front-line support to the City of Fort Worth’s court system by assisting patrons, maintaining accurate records, and ensuring the smooth daily operation of municipal court proceedings.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred 

• High school diploma/GED.
•  Valid Texas Driver’s License. 
• Possession of or the ability to maintain a valid Court Clerk Certification Level 1 within one year of hire. 
• Experience in Court/Legal Environment.
• TMCEC Clerk Certification or other certifications related to the vacancy

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Senior Municipal Court Clerk

Deputy Court Clerk

Assistant Clerk of the Court

Clerk of the Municipal Court

Office Assistant at the City of Fort Worth are the heartbeat of our city. In this multifaceted role you’ll manage everything from organization essential documents, answer phones, order and maintains supplies and assist with special department events.

Interested in learning what we look for?

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred

• HS Diploma/ GED
• Two (2) years of clerical experience
• Payroll, reporting

As an Office Assistant Potential Career Advancement Opportunities

• Administrative Technician
• Administrative Assistant
• Sr. Administrative Assistant
• Administrative Services Coordinator
•  Administrative Services Manager

Bring your community to life. As a Recreation Assistant, you’ll help coordinate and lead programs and activities at community centers across Fort Worth, creating safe and welcoming spaces for residents of all ages.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred 

• Must be age 16 or older and no experience required
• Experience working with all ages, leading activities in a recreational and/or educational environment.

As a Recreation Assistant Potential Career Advancement Opportunities

Community Center Aide

Recreation Programmer

Sr. Recreation Programmer

Community Center Supervisor

Community Center Coordinator

Keep Fort Worth’s water flowing. Water Systems Mechanics maintain, repair, and install critical infrastructure that delivers safe and reliable water to over 1,000,000 residents. In this hands-on role, you’ll work with essential equipment that powers one of our community’s most vital services.

Minimum Qualifications and Preferred 

• High school diploma/GED
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• Water/wastewater plant or field environment
• Experience working in pool maintenance

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Senior Water Systems Mech

Water Systems Supervisor

Assistant Water Systems Superintendent

Water Systems Superintendent