Working at City of San Antonio in San Antonio, TX: 7 Employee Job Reviews by Real Employee working in San Antonio, TX Area

"Avoid working for NHSD. While the City Manager, Eric Walsh, promised remote work would be a major component of our employment going forward, the NHSD Director thinks if she can’t see you, you aren’t working. So we are required to be in the office at least two days a week even though there is absolutely no business need for us to do so. So you are spending your own money on gas and parking as well as giving up your personal time just so the director can see you in a chair. The City Tower was intentionally designed with fewer workstations than the number of staff assigned to them. The initial figure was 1.3 persons per workstation. If that’s changed, the condition has only worsened. There are sofas and school desks scattered around, although there are no monitors or phones available for them. You’d better be there early if you want a work station. These two issues combined have caused numerous problems for staff finding anyplace to work. Before the building was complete, we were promised we would be able to work on different floors and in different locations to help alleviate this problem, but your badge will only allow you to access the floor you are assigned to. This issue has been brought to the attention of the Director on numerous occasions, but concerns have been ignored. If you want to park near the building, you must pay. Free parking is assigned, but it’s scattered all over downtown. There annual evaluations. However, Managers are only allowed to rate their staff with a 1 of 4 (needs improvement) or a 2 of 4 (meets standards). Directors only allow 3 of 4 (exceeds standards) to their favorites. 4 of 4 is not allowed under any circumstances. When merit raises are authorized, a 3 of 4 is required to qualify. Insurance is exorbitantly expensive. I pay $340 a month for the second-tier coverage for my family. Coverage is mediocre at best. The free insurance provided is insurance in name only. Co-pays are prohibitively expensive, particularly for those who’s incom"

"I have nothing to add. The City is a Municipality and most everything is run by the City Council."

"Great job to retire at. No way to move up or into another department. Meant for older employees who do not need stimulation."

"Overall company was not a bad place to work for."

"I have gained valuable work experience here."

What do you like about working at City of San Antonio?

"Good place to get work experience and the postion does offer stability."

Do you have any tips for others interviewing with this company?

"It is government work with low pay but good stability."

What don't you like about working at City of San Antonio?

"Office politics are extremely hard to overcome and the pay is sub par."

What suggestions do you have for management?

"Executive management needs a better understanding of what IT can provide for them."