Nelson EDC Competitors

An award-winning employer, the City of Austin has a Council-Manager form of government and employs 13.8K employees. The City Manager, appointed by the City Council, is responsible to the Council for the management of City employees, and for the administration of all City affairs. To achieve the vision of making Austin the most livable city in the country, Austin’s city government’s mission is to be the best-managed city in the country. The City continues to advance its best-managed mission through transparent business practices, excellence in public service, innovative leadership, and the provision of reliable, safe, efficient, and above-national-standards services. The Austin metro area population exceeds 2 million. Geographically, Austin consists of approximately 326 square miles. Austin is nationally recognized as a great place to live, in part due to its diverse population and its promotion of a year-round outdoor, active lifestyle. Austin’s quality of life has become its biggest economic development engine, and the City’s diverse demographic structure supports and enriches it. Austin is fortunate to offer a broad range of educational opportunities, including six universities, a robust community college system, and numerous other institutions of higher education. At the City of Austin, we are more than just an employer—we are a vibrant community dedicated to shaping one of the nation's most dynamic and innovative cities. As we strive to fulfill our commitment as public servants, it is important that we ground our efforts in a set of guiding principles – Empathy, Ethics, Excellence, Engagement, and Equity – anchors in delivering services that significantly impact the lives of Austinites. Joining the City of Austin means embarking on a purposeful career, contributing to the community, and being part of a forward-thinking organization that values every employee.

Phoenix is Arizona’s capitol and the fifth largest city in the United States, with more than 1.5 million residents and growing. With a workforce of more than 14,000 employees, Phoenix has long been recognized as one of the most desirable places to live and work. With operations spanning more than 30 departments across the enterprise, Phoenix is one employer with many opportunities. We are always looking for positive, customer-service oriented team members to join us at all organizational levels. Whether you are a recent graduate just starting out or an experienced professional, Phoenix is a great place to grow both your community and your career. Operating area include: Aviation (including Sky Harbor International Airport), Budget and Research, Auditor, Clerk, Communications, Community & Economic Development, Education, Environment, Equal Opportunity, Finance, Fire, Emergency Management, Housing, Human Services, Information Technology, Law, Library, Court, Neighborhood Services, Parks and Recreation, Convention Center, Arts and Culture, Planning and Development, Police, Public Transit, Public Works, Street Transportation and Water Services.

The City of Tucson, located in the heart of the Sonoran Desert, is Arizona's second largest city and oldest city. With a Council-Manager form of government, the legislative body is comprised of the Mayor and six Council Members who are elected at large. The City Manager is appointed by the Mayor and Council and functions as the Chief Executive Officer, carrying out the policies of the City Council and managing all municipal operations.