Top 66 Government no experience Jobs in Texas

ASSISTANT PLANNER
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $165,380.80 - $181,776.00 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Bilingual
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
2d
Construction Inspector I - Fort Bend Area Office
Texas Department of Transportation —Rosenberg, TX
- $45,521 - $71,055 a year
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Construction site
- Pass drug screening
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
10d
Entry Level Police Officer
City of Euless —Euless, TX
- $78,181 - $103,983 a year
- Entry level
Engineer-in-Training-(OCE-IDM)
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $35.08 - $37.43 an hour
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
4d
GRADUATE ENGINEER
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $34.24 - $35.30 an hour
- Full-time
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Pass drug screening
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Animal Services Officer
City of Irving Texas —Irving, TX
- $24.74 - $32.56 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Spanish
- Computer literacy
- No experience needed
- Health insurance
Houston Water Operations Technician I/ Drinking Water Operations
City of Houston, TX —Houston, TX
- $20.39 - $21.77 an hour
- Full-time
- Military
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
13d
Animal Care Technician
City of Grand Prairie —Grand Prairie, TX
- $37,065.60 - $45,106.26 a year
- Full-time
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
- Entry level
Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) Fellow
Health & Human Services Comm —Austin, TX
- $3,581.33 a month
- Multiple hires
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Outlook
- Doctoral degree
- Health insurance
- Opportunities for advancement
Quick Apply
9-1-1 Trainee - Public Safety Communications
City of Longview, TX —Longview, TX
- $41,600 a year
- 8 hour shift
- No experience needed
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Clerk/Instructional Aide/Tester
Harris County Department of Education —Houston, TX
- $15.50 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Classroom
- Computer literacy
Animal Care Technician
City of Irving Texas —Irving, TX
- $18.17 - $23.93 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Spanish
- No experience needed
- English
- Health insurance
Water Plant Operator in Training
City of Baytown —Baytown, TX
- $17.46 - $21.83 an hour
- Overtime
- Clean driving record
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
Fleet Maintenance Technician Trainee
City of El Paso, TX —El Paso, TX
- $38,908.69 - $56,806.68 a year
- Contract
- High school diploma or GED
- Criminal background check
- Pre-employment physical examination
- On-the-job training
2d
Government & National Accounts Coordinator
Hi-Line —Dallas, TX
- $55,000 - $70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- 3 years
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Park Maintenance Worker I
City of La Porte —La Porte, TX
- $18.63 - $23.29 an hour
- Full-time
- No experience needed
- Office
- High school diploma or GED
Utility Technician Apprentice
City of Temple —Temple, TX
- $23.10 an hour
- Full-time
- High school diploma or GED
- Cleaning
- Outdoor work
Ferryboat Deckhand I
Texas Department of Transportation —Port Aransas, TX
- $35,439 - $52,388 a year
- Full-time
- No education required
- Pass drug screening
- No experience needed
- Wellness program
- Paid holidays
Utilities Plant Operator I
City of Midland, TX —Midland, TX
- $50,164 a year
- Full-time
- Writing skills
- Sanitation
- High school diploma or GED
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
11d
Communications Specialist
City of Denison —Denison, TX
- $46,573.80 - $58,228.19 a year
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
11d

I want to receive the latest job alert for government no experience in texas

By signing in to your account, you agree to SimplyHired's Terms of Service and consent to our Cookie and Privacy Policy.

Explore jobs in more locations

government no experience jobs near texas

ASSISTANT PLANNER

City of Houston, TX -
Houston, TX

Apply Now

Job Details

Full-time
$165,380.80 - $181,776.00 a year
2 days ago

Benefits

Disability insurance
Dependent care reimbursement
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Pension plan
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Customer communication

Full Job Description

POSITION OVERVIEW

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Division: Development Services
Reporting Location:
Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm*
*Some nights and weekends required - *Subject to change

You are invited to bring your passion for public service and improving the Houston community to the Planning and Development Department as an Assistant Planner. Join a dynamic Planning team that is actively working to improve the built and social environments of Houston. The work we do has a lasting impact on the future of our city.

Houston is a place where the cost of living is more than 25% below the top 20 metro average, and with no state income tax, home ownership is very achievable. As the fourth largest and most ethnically diversity city in the U.S., Houston has first-class access to medical care, recreation, food, festivals, sports, museums, and the performing arts.

ABOUT US

The City of Houston’s Planning & Development Department is a key player in the mayor’s efforts to improve public safety and infrastructure, enhance the quality of life, and maintain an efficient government that works for more than 2 million residents. Much like Houston itself, we are a culturally diverse team that is committed to improving Houston’s built environment. Our team draws and retains passionate, curious, life-long learners, and big picture thought leaders who make a difference every day by balancing the needs and interests of the community we serve. We strive to operate as a customer-focused, goal-oriented, and efficient organization. We treat ourselves, our partners, and our customers with respect while placing continuous learning at the center of our operations.

POSITION PROFILE

The Community and Regional Planning team is seeking an early-career planner who is organized, curious, and committed to public service. The Assistant Planner will help residents and property owners navigate neighborhood planning and preservation programs, move applications through clear and timely processes, and produce accurate research, maps, notices, and case materials for public decision-making

This is an entry-level professional planning role with meaningful public contact. The position works under close-to-moderate supervision while building the judgment, technical skills, and municipal planning knowledge needed to manage routine assignments with increasing independence.

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Primary Responsibilities

Application and Program Administration

Receive and review applications, conduct initial intake, confirm required materials, and communicate clearly about missing or incomplete information.
Maintain complete electronic case files, status trackers, milestone dates, correspondence, calculations, and quality-control records.
Monitor deadlines and promptly elevate conflicts, unusual facts, or policy questions to the assigned planner or manager.

Community Engagement and Customer Service
- Explain program requirements, timelines, roles, and next steps in plain language to residents, property owners, applicants, civic groups, and other stakeholders.
- Respond to telephone, email, virtual, and in-person inquiries accurately, courteously, and within established service standards.
- Help plan, coordinate, and staff community meetings, public hearings, workshops, and applicant consultations, including occasional evening or weekend assignments.
Research, Mapping, and Analysis
- Compile information from City systems, public records, adopted plans, ordinances, appraisal-district records, geographic data, and other credible sources.
- Prepare and quality-check GIS maps, boundary exhibits, parcel lists, tables, basic calculations, and other graphical representations of planning data.
- Analyze routine development patterns, neighborhood conditions, public responses, and program metrics; summarize findings for staff review.
Team and Operational Support
- Participate in cross-training, standard operating procedure updates, records management, website-content review, and continuous-improvement projects.
- Balance multiple assignments, communicate workload risks early, and assist other planners with projects of varying complexity.
- Perform other duties consistent with the Assistant Planner classification and business-unit needs.

DESIRED EMPLOYEE ATTRIBUTES

Specific Job Skills: Knowledge of planning principles and practices, excellent written and verbal communication skills; proficient in Microsoft Office with some ArcGIS experience.
Preferred Personality Traits: self-driven, results-oriented with a positive outlook, and a clear focus on high quality and customer service; a natural forward thinking planner who critically assesses their own performance; mature, credible, and comfortable in dealing with mid to high executive levels and politicians; reliable, tolerant, and determined; empathic communicator, able to see things from the other person's point of view; well-presented and businesslike; keen for new experience, responsibility and accountability; able to work well with others and be a team-player.

WORKING CONDITIONS
The position is physically comfortable; the individual has discretion about walking, standing, etc. There are no major sources of discomfort, i.e., essentially a normal office environment with acceptable lighting, temperature and air conditioning.

This is a Planning and Development Department Position at the Tier III Level.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Requires basic knowledge of planning principles and practices. Knowledge of this level is typically obtained through a Bachelor’s degree in Urban Planning, Architecture, Civil Engineering, Geography, Public Policy or an equivalent in-depth specialized training program that is directly related to the type of work being performed.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
No experience required.

PREFERENCES

Preference shall be given to

Bilingual speakers
Applicants with ability to demonstrate knowledge of planning and transportation principles and excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong attention to detail
Novice in ArcGIS, and Microsoft Office
Demonstrated time management and organizational skills
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines; Adapts well to changes
Demonstrated success working with diverse clientele.
Should have an interest in how properties are planned for development.
Development includes property acquisition, subdivision, and construction.

.
**Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.

GENERAL INFORMATION

SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED
The selection process will involve application review and/or interview. The department may administer a skill assessment.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION
No

SALARY INFORMATION
Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

Pay Grade: 15

APPLICATION PROCEDURES
Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at: www.houstontx.gov

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/houston/default.cfm or call 832-393-6020

If you need special services or accommodations, call 832-393-6020. (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

Employer

City of Houston

Address

901 Bagby St

Houston, Texas, 77002

Website

https://www.houstontx.gov/

Apply Now

Refine Your Search

government no experience jobs in texas

ASSISTANT PLANNER

Construction Inspector I - Fort Bend Area Office

Entry Level Police Officer

Engineer-in-Training-(OCE-IDM)

GRADUATE ENGINEER

Animal Services Officer

Houston Water Operations Technician I/ Drinking Water Operations

Animal Care Technician

Medicaid and CHIP Services (MCS) Fellow

9-1-1 Trainee - Public Safety Communications

Clerk/Instructional Aide/Tester

Animal Care Technician

Water Plant Operator in Training

Fleet Maintenance Technician Trainee

Government & National Accounts Coordinator

Park Maintenance Worker I

Utility Technician Apprentice

Ferryboat Deckhand I

Utilities Plant Operator I

Communications Specialist

I want to receive the latest job alert for government no experience in texas

Explore jobs in more locations

POSITION OVERVIEW

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

PREFERENCES

GENERAL INFORMATION

Job Seeker Tools

Employer Tools

Browse

Stay Connected