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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

Information Counselor (Part Time)
Category: Administrative, Support & Clerical
Deadline to apply for this position is September 22, 2026 Job Summary The Information Counselor provides administrative support to management, front desk duties include receiving telephone inquiries, counseling and assisting Island visitors.  Responsible for delivery and pick-up of daily mail to City Hall and Convention Centre.    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSGreets walk-in visitors and provides ...read more
Contact:
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-8100
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Parks Maintenance Technician (Part Time)
Category: Facilities, Maintenance, and Repair
The deadline to apply for this position is Thursday, September 24, 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 ...read more
Contact:
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-8100
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Deputy Court Clerk/STR Specialist: (Full-Time)
Category: Administrative, Support & Clerical
The deadline to apply for this position is September 22, 2026 JOB SUMMARY The Deputy Court Clerk performs a wide variety of administrative support work for the Municipal Court. Works under the supervision of the Municipal Court Director. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSAnswers in-coming calls, emails, voicemails, faxes and routes callers or provides information as required.Provides ...read more
Contact:
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Public Works Foreman (Full-Time)
Category: Skilled and Trades
The deadline to apply for this position is September 23, 2026 JOB SUMMARY The Public Works Foreman assists the Assistant Public Works Director in a variety of supervisory, administrative, skilled, technical, and maintenance work in the planning, construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of streets, and storm drainage facilities and systems, beach maintenance, right-of-ways ...read more
Contact:
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-8100
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Police Officer (Full-Time)
Category: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Security
This position is open until filled.  JOB SUMMARY The Police Officer is responsible for performing a variety of duties related to the protection of life and property, enforcement of criminal and traffic law and city ordinances, prevention of crime, preservation of the public peace, apprehension of criminals and calls for service.  Included in the duties above are patrolling, investigation, ...read more
Contact:
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-8100
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Right of Way Foreman (Full-Time)
Category: Skilled and Trades
The deadline to apply for this position is September 23, 2026 JOB SUMMARY The Public Works Right of Way Foreman performs a variety of skilled maintenance work, and operates a variety of equipment in the construction, operation, repair, maintenance, and replacement of street and storm drainage facilities and systems. Supervises a crew in maintenance and improvement of the storm drainage system ...read more
Contact:
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Vehicle Operator (Part-Time)
Category: Transportation and Warehousing
 Open until filled JOB SUMMARY The Vehicle Operator performs a variety of transportation-related work, including:  driving heavy machinery capable of carrying up to 35 persons and their possessions in a safe, timely manner, exerting due care for the driving, riding and walking public; general upkeep of City vehicles and vehicle storage area; various reports and pre & post trip vehicle ...read more
Contact:
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-8100
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Dispatcher (Full-Time)
Category: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Security
Open Until Filled JOB SUMMARY The Dispatcher performs a variety of administrative and technical work in receiving and dispatching basic emergency information, keeping official records and assisting in the administration of the standard operating policies and procedures of the telecommunications division.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSOperates 911 communications equipment to monitor and determine ...read more
Contact:
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-8100
Fax:(956) 761-7561

Rep/Contact Info

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Randy Smith
City Manager
Nikki Soto
City Secretary / PIO

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