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The Citizens adopted the Home Rule Charter for the City of South Padre Island at an election held on November 3, 2009. The benefits of local government outlined in the Home Rule Charter affirm the values of representative democracy, professional management, strong political leadership, citizen participation and regional cooperation through the Council-Manager form of government.

The City Council consisting of the Mayor and Five Council Members and the City Manager's Office comprised of the City Manager, Assistant City Manager, City Secretary and Executive Assistant form the City's strategic team. These two bodies are responsible for the formulation and communication of public policy to meet community needs, assure orderly development in the City, and provide for the general administration of the City.

The City Council appoints the City Manager, City Attorney, Municipal Court Judge and various citizen boards and commissions. The City Council's public policy activities include: 1)financial management of the City by adopting the City's annual budget, establishing general objectives and provide for an annual independent audit of the City's financial records; 2)reviewing and adopting all ordinances and resolutions; and 3)establish programmatic goals and strategic direction for the City.

Jobs

Mechanic (Full-Time)
Category: Automotive/Mechanics
The deadline to apply for this position is March 5, 2026 JOB SUMMARY The Mechanic performs semi-skilled, skilled and administrative work in maintaining the vehicles and mechanical equipment of the City of South Padre Island. Insure all City of South Padre Island vehicles and equipment are maintained and repaired in accordance with all Service Manuals, Technical Bulletins, State and Federal ...read more
Contact: Luz Garcia
rsmith@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-8101
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Parks Maintenance Technician (Full-Time)
Category: Environment
Deadline to apply for this position is March 5, 2026 JOB SUMMARY The Parks Maintenance Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of parks equipment and landscaping and irrigation systems. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSInspects and/or repairs parks playground equipment at ...read more
Contact: Luz Garcia
rsmith@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-8101
Firefighter/EMT-B (Part-Time)
Category: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Security
This position is open until filled Pay Rate: $17.50 / Hourly Applicants returning with 3-5 years of SPI consecutive experience will be paid a rate of $18.50/hour and those returning with 6+ years will be paid a rate of $19.50/hour. Protects life and property by performing fire suppression, basic life support (BLS) hazardous materials and fire prevention duties. Maintains fire equipment, ...read more
Contact:
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-8101
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Firefighter/Paramedic (Part-Time)
Category: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Security
This position is open until filled Pay Rate: $19.00/ Hourly Applicants returning with 3-5 years of SPI consecutive experience will be paid a rate of $20.00/hour and those returning with 6+ years will be paid a rate of $21.50/hour. Protects life and property by performing fire suppression, advanced life support (ALS) medical and trauma treatment, hazardous materials and fire prevention duties. ...read more
Contact:
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-8101
Fax:(956) 761-7561

Rep/Contact Info

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Randy Smith
City Manager
Nikki Soto
City Secretary / PIO

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