City of Hurst

The City of Hurst, Texas is looking for our next Executive Director of Public Works. The city is seeking a strong, solutions-oriented executive leader with the ability to motivate and connect with staff and successfully achieve organizational outcomes. The new Director will manage a department comprised of approximately 45 full-time employees under the following divisions: Public Works: Engineering, Environmental Services, Streets, Traffic, Storm Drainage, Water, and Wastewater Utilities, along with an approved FY25 operating budget of $26.6 million along with significant capital projects including the construction of new water tower, implementation of a smart meter program, and major road projects.  Additionally, the successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to create innovative solutions to maintaining infrastructure in a built-out community focusing on redevelopment. For more details and to apply, visit hursttx.gov/employment.

Check out the new Rickel Park Playground in Hurst! Thank you to our incredible Parks and Recreation staff for making this possible!

🚔 Meet Officer Wesson, one of Hurst’s outstanding School Resource Officers! As the new school year just kicked off, let’s take a moment to appreciate the commitment and sacrifice these officers make every day. They are a vital presence in our schools, supporting our kids both emotionally and physically. Thank you, Officer Wesson, and all of our School Resource Officers, for your unwavering dedication to the students and the Hurst community. 👮♀️ Want to make a difference? The Hurst Police Department is looking for passionate individuals like you! Our next police officer test is coming up on October 26. Answer the call and help us continue serving our citizens with pride. Apply today and be a part of something bigger! The deadline to apply is Thursday, October 24. More information at hursttx.gov/policecareers #ExcellenceThroughTeamwork #JoinOurTeam #SchoolResourceOfficer *The City of Hurst is an Equal Opportunity Employer.*

The Hurst Police Department is hiring a Crime Victim Coordinator. This key role provides support and guidance to victims of crime, helping them access important resources like Crime Victims Compensation. As a coordinator, you’ll work with the Hurst, Euless, and Bedford Police Departments to make a positive impact on the lives of those affected by crime. 🕒 Hourly Pay: $19.21 - $25.53 + Benefits   🎓 Requirements: High school diploma or equivalent. A Bachelor’s degree and two years of related experience are preferred.   📝 Preferred: Knowledge of domestic violence, judicial processes, and community resources. Make a difference! Apply today at hursttx.gov/employment #JobOpportunity #HurstTX #VictimAdvocacy #CareerOpportunity 

We are going to the 2024 North Texas Job Fair on August 8, 2024, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. at Globe Life Field. We want to share with you all the amazing job opportunities at the City of Hurst! For more information and to RSVP, visit myNTXjobs.com. See you there! 👋

The City of Hurst Marketing and Communication Division was recently awarded 5 state awards through the Texas Association of Municipal Information Officers (TAMIO) and presented them during last night's city council meeting. The TAMIO Awards is the leading recognition program in Texas, honoring excellence for municipal communication strategies. TAMIO includes communication professionals representing municipal, county, and other related agencies and organizations. 🏆 First Place for Best Small Shop. This award recognizes the best communication department in Texas operating with two or fewer team members. 🏆 First Place for Best Marketing Plan/Campaign. This award recognizes our water utilities recruitment campaign, which contributed to filling the 11 vacant positions in our Water Utilities Division from July 2023 to October 2023. 🏆 Second Place for Best Strategic Plan. This award recognizes the division's Strategic Communication Plan, developed following a recent communication audit, and the goals accomplished so far within the plan. 🏆 Second Place for Internal Communication. This award recognizes the Hurst Way Advocacy Team roadshow, which helped recruit volunteers and promote the Hurst Way culture, employee recognition, and leadership development opportunities. 🏆 Third Place for Best Social Media Campaign (Planned). This award recognizes the Parks and Recreation's social media campaign that helped recruit more aquatics staff for the 2024 aquatics season. Pictured from left to right - Malaika Farmer, Assistant City Manager; Kara McKinney, Public Information Officer; Mayor Henry Wilson; Sarah Phipps, Communication Coordinator; Kira Hoggan, Recreation Specialist - Marketing and Communication. Congrats to all involved in earning this amazing recognition for the City of Hurst! 👏👏

🚨We’re hiring police officers at the City of Hurst! Whether you are new to policing or looking for a change, we want you to join our team! Get your applications in before our next police officer test on August 10. At the Hurst Police Department, we strive for excellence through teamwork with the incredible officers in our team. 🚔 For more information and to apply, visit hursttx.gov/policecareers.

Last week, the City of Hurst’s Communication Coordinator, Sarah Phipps, and Police Captain Mark Bruner attended the Executive Public Information Officer (PIO) course with the Institute for Law Enforcement Administration (ILEA). During this course, they learned all about executive communications, crisis planning, and being purposeful about the brand and image of an agency. We are so proud of our team members for investing in continuing education that will benefit our community and organization!

We have our Public Works Department to thank for our clean drinking water, quality streets to drive on, wastewater management, and traffic signals and street signs, just to name a few. 💦 🚦 🚧 They are also ready to serve in all conditions, rain or shine! During National Public Works Week, we want to thank and honor our team members within our Public Works Department for keeping our city running smoothly and providing services we often take for granted. Please join us in recognizing them for all they do for our city! 👏👏 We have some job openings within Public Works if you or someone you know may be interested in joining Team Hurst. For all the info, visit hursttx.gov/employment.

Our staff had a blast experiencing the total solar eclipse from all across the city! Thank you to all of those who attended our event and to our amazing staff who made the event possible! 👏