Work for Athens

Employment with the City of Athens provides an incredible opportunity to experience a fulfilling career delivering 21st-century services to the citizens of Athens. With a mix of new and tenured employees, our workforce strives to meet the daily challenges of a dynamic and evolving municipal landscape in a professional and customer-oriented manner.

If you’re interested in serving a growing and dynamic community, we encourage you to apply for one of our open positions below:

Non-Civil Service Positions

These positions need to be applied to online.

City Hall

Development Services Center

Police Department (Non-Civil Service)

Public Works

Water Plant

Civil Service Positions

The City of Athens Police and Fire Departments follow Municipal Civil Service, Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code. These positions require a written and physical exam. Eligibility lists are created to hire for these positions.

Police Department

Fire Department