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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

Group Business Development Manager: (Full-Time)
Category: Government
Pay Rate: $55,000K/annualProvide direction to sales staff and monitor sales activities for the Convention Centre, all meetings and conventions and group sales division. Ensures that contact is maintained with all market segments on a local, state, regional, and national basis. Oversees and participates in sales initiatives to ensure that sales quotas are met and goals and objectives are achieved. ...read more
Contact: Wendy Saldana
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 467-1529
Code Enforcement Officer: (Part-Time)
Category: Government
Pay Rate: $10.00/hourThe Code Enforcement Officer will perform 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 Animal Control/Animal Cruelty, ...read more
Contact: Wendy Saldana
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 467-1529
Litter Enforcement Officer: (Seasonal/Part-Time)
Category: Environment
Pay Rate: $10.00/hourPerforms all duties and responsibilities regarding the Anti-Litter Beach Program to ensure compliance with laws related to littering and glass on the public beach within the City Limits. Enforces all City and State Ordinances on the beach and assists in Anti-Litter and Code Enforcement. Applicant must have the ability to work after hours, weekends and holidays. This position ...read more
Contact: Wendy Saldana
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 467-1529
Public Information Officer: (Full-Time)
Category: Government
Pay Rate: $53,055K—$58,650K/annual; DOQThis position is responsible for the planning and implementation of the public and media relations strategies for the City of South Padre Island. Under administrative direction, plans and conducts public relations programs designed to create and maintain a favorable public image for the City of South Padre Island. This position works with all levels of City ...read more
Contact: Wendy Saldana
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 467-1529
Traffic Control: (Temporary/Part-Time)
Category: Government
Pay Rate: $11.50/hourApplicants returning with 3-5 years of SPI consecutive experience will be paid a rate of $12.50/hour and those returning with 6+ years will be paid a rate of $13.50/hour.Position will be assisting the SPI Police Department with traffic control on South Padre Island during the summer. This position is temporary and will work only depending on the needs of the Island, during the ...read more
Contact: Wendy Saldana
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 467-1529
Maintenance: (Part-Time)
Category: Skilled and Trades
Pay Rate: $8.50/hourPerforms 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. Graduation from high school education or GED equivalent. Any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must posses a valid State Driver’s license and CDL ...read more
Contact: Wendy Saldana
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 467-1529
Dispatcher: (Part-Time)
Category: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Security
Pay Rate: $10.00/hourPerforms 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. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent with specialized course work in general office practices such as typing, ...read more
Contact: Wendy Saldana
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 467-1529
Building Inspector: (Full-Time)
Category: Government
Pay Rate: $15.79/hour  ($17.33/hour after all required certifications obtained)This position 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. Graduation from high school or GED equivalent. A valid state ...read more
Contact: Wendy Saldana
employment@myspi.org
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 467-1529

Rep/Contact Info

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Randy Smith
City Manager
Nikki Soto
City Secretary / PIO

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