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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

Dispatcher: (Full-Time)
Category: Telecommunications
This position is 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 FUNCTIONS Operates 911 communications equipment ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Police Officer: Part-Time
Category: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Security
This position is open until filled.  Compensation $17.50 + Certification pay   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 ...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

Rep/Contact Info

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Randy Smith
City Manager
Nikki Soto
City Secretary / PIO

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