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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

Development Coordinator (Full-Time)
Category: Planning
The deadline to apply for this position is Friday April 11, 2025 at 10 AM CST.    JOB SUMMARY The Development Coordinator is responsible for providing a range of planning services, including requests for land use and development, rezoning, conditional use permits, and subdivision plans, and assisting in the preparation of strategic plans and works on special planning projects as assigned. ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Code Enforcement Inspector: (Temporary/Part-Time)
Category: Environment
Pay Rate: $12.00/Hourly Applicants returning with 3-5 years of SPI consecutive experience will be paid a rate of $13.00/hour and those returning with 6+ years will be paid a rate of $14.00/hour. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED; bilingual preferred; must be willing to work evenings and weekends. This position is temporary and will work more or less depending on the needs ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Maintenance Technician: Shoreline (Temporary/Part-Time)
Category: Skilled and Trades
Pay Rate: $10.50/Hourly Applicants returning with 3-5 years of SPI consecutive experience will be paid a rate of $11.50/hour and those returning with 6+ years will be paid a rate of $12.50/hour. This position performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance for the Shoreline (Beach) Department. All work is performed in outside conditions under the close supervision of Foreman or designee. This ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Building Inspector: Full-Time
Category: Construction, Installation and Mechanical
This position is open until filled.    JOB SUMMARY The Building Inspector reviews construction plans for code compliance, processes permit applications, performs building inspections and enforces City codes and ordinances.  Responsible for such other tasks as may be designated from time to time by the Building Official.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAssist and advise the general public in ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Beach Rescue Technician: (Temporary/Part-Time)
Category: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Security
This position is open until filled.    JOB SUMMARY The Beach Rescue Technician performs a variety of routine and complex work in the patrol of the designated Beach area to insure safety of beach visitors. Responds to emergencies as required both in the water and within the assigned patrol area.  Monitors all activities on the beach to enforce beach ordinances and maintain public safety. Other ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Code Enforcement Officer: (Full-Time)
Category: Environment
This position is open until filled.    JOB SUMMARY The Code Enforcement Officer performs advanced technical environmental health work in the area of inspections of private, public, and commercial property for environmental health hazards, and assists in working towards resolution of the health hazards, public safety and property protection.  Performs duties and responsibilities related to the ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561

Rep/Contact Info

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Randy Smith
City Manager
Nikki Soto
City Secretary / PIO

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