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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

Shoreline Maintenance Technician: Full-Time
Category: Skilled and Trades
The deadline to apply for this position is January 30th, 2025 at 10 AM CST.    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 ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Lead Building Inspector: (Full-Time)
Category: Planning
The deadline to apply for this position is February 20th, 2025 at 10 AM CST. JOB SUMMARYThe Lead Building Inspector reviews construction plans for code compliance, processes permit applications, performs building inspections, and enforces City codes and ordinances.  This position will take the lead in decision-making for routine daily tasks when the Building Official is out of the office. Assist ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Maintenance Technician (Public Works): Full-Time
Category: Skilled and Trades
This position is open until filled.    JOB SUMMARY The 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 street and storm drainage facilities and systems.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSInspects and/or repairs streets and drainage systems at frequent intervals to ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
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
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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