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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

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
Shoreline Maintenance Technician: (Full-Time)
Category: Skilled and Trades
This position is open until filled.    JOB SUMMARY The Shoreline Maintenance Technician performs a variety of semi-skilled maintenance work and operates a variety of equipment in the process of maintaining the shorelines of South Padre Island. This position is responsible for cleaning and maintaining the coastal resources of South Padre Island including the beach/dune system, access points ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Content & Graphic Design Specialist: (Full-Time)
Category: Graphic Arts
This position is open until filled.    JOB SUMMARY Visit South Padre Island, an organization dedicated to promoting tourism and leisure activities in South Padre Island, Texas, is seeking a skilled Content & Graphic Design Specialist to join our team. As the Content & Graphic Design Specialist, you will be responsible for creating captivating visual content to enhance our marketing campaigns, ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Vehicle Operator: (Part-Time)
Category: Transportation and Warehousing
This position is 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 ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Deputy Court Clerk: (Part-Time)
Category: Administrative, Support & Clerical
This position is open until filled.    JOB SUMMARY The Deputy Court Clerk performs administrative work in answering phones, receiving public’s inquiries, providing customer assistance, data processing, keeping official records, and assisting in the administration of the standard operation of the Municipal Court.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSReceives in-coming calls, emails, voicemails, faxes ...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 Hourly + certification pay   Position Purpose Police Officers are 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 ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Dispatcher: (Full-Time)
Category: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Security
This position is open until filled.    Compensation $16.42 Hourly + certification pay   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 ...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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