City Council is accepting applications for the five-member Municipal Civil Service Commission, which oversees appeals of disciplinary actions for covered city employees. The open position will fill an unexpired term through May 2027, with potential consideration for a full three-year term through May 2028. Commissioners typically commit 20 hours per month to their duties in the volunteer position, with hearings scheduled twice per month and lasting a full business day. To qualify, applicants must be:
- A city of Austin resident
- A qualified voter of the city
- Preferably experienced in human resources, labor relations or labor/employment law
Ineligible applicants include current city of Austin employees and those required to register as lobbyists under city code. Interested candidates can apply online through the city of Austin Boards and Commissions portal. Applications remain open until the positions are filled, and selected candidates may be interviewed by the City Council Audit & Finance Committee. For more information on the Municipal Civil Service Commission, visit the city’s website.