Jobs at City of Garland

Plan, coordinate and oversee City-sponsored and community events on public property. Manage logistics, permits, budgets, contracts, timelines, staff supervision, interdepartmental coordination, marketing, and event metrics.

Provides administrative and operational support to the Human Resources Department, including executive support, front-desk customer service, budgeting, procurement, vendor and contract coordination, records management, communications, and departmental projects. Manages multiple priorities, tracks deliverables, handles confidential matters, supports purchasing and invoices, and assists with efficient HR operations while exercising sound judgment and discretion.

Coordinate downtown public space activations and third-party event permits; manage event timelines, databases, communications with city departments and community partners; conduct outreach, data collection and reporting; provide logistical and on-site support for events and administrative duties.

Develop, compile, analyze, and administer the City’s Annual Operating Budget and Capital Improvement Program. Review departmental submissions, reconcile audits to budgets, identify variances, improve citywide allocations, support automated budget systems, produce forecasts and models, provide ad hoc financial analysis, and train/assist departments on budget systems.

Detain, process, monitor, and release arrested persons while safeguarding inmates' rights and facility security. Perform booking tasks, monitor cameras and doors, prepare arraignment packets, serve meals, dispense medications, and provide basic first aid/CPR as needed.

Lead and support Street Department operations including pavement, stormwater, equipment, and construction. Oversee planning, budgets, CIP projects, staff supervision, performance metrics, stakeholder engagement, and public outreach.

Perform advanced accounting functions including ledger review, AP/AR support, reconciliations, fixed asset and capital project accounting, month/end and year-end close, financial reporting, audit preparation, and mentoring other accounting staff.