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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 Inspector: (Temporary/Part-Time)
Category: Environment
Pay Rate: $12.00/Hourly Applicants returning with 3-5 years of SPI consecutive experience will be paid a rate of $13.00/hour and those returning with 6+ years will be paid a rate of $14.00/hour. Applicants must possess a high school diploma or GED; bilingual preferred; must be willing to work evenings and weekends. This position is temporary and will work more or less depending on the needs ...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
Lead Building Inspector: (Full-Time)
Category: Planning
This position is open until filled.    JOB SUMMARY The 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 in scheduling, monitoring and ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Senior Sales Manager: (Full-Time)
Category: Marketing
This position is open until filled.    JOB SUMMARY The Senior Sales Manager performs specialized sales work with responsibility to promote South Padre Island with the express purpose of increasing tours, travel and convention sales within the island. Further, the Senior Sales Manager directs and conducts sales activities to the meeting and convention segment of travel industry; assists in the ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Police Officer: (Part-Time)
Category: Government
This position is open until filled.    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 in the duties above are patrolling, ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Code Enforcement Officer: Part - Time
Category: Environment
This position is open until filled.   Position Purpose The 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 ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Sales Manager: (Full-Time)
Category: Sales
This position is open until filled.      JOB SUMMARY The Sales Manager promotes South Padre Island as a meeting and Convention destination to potential and established accounts.  Increase hotel occupancy by being a liaison between local event planners, organizations, hotels, businesses and clients.    ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONSConduct direct sales efforts through convention and meeting ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Management Assistant: (Full-Time)
Category: Administrative, Support & Clerical
This position is open until filled.    JOB SUMMARY The Management Assistant provides highly responsible advanced level administrative, analytical, and management support over the day-to-day operations of the Visit South Padre Island. Responsible for providing a continuous effort to improve operations, streamline work processes and work cooperatively to ensure a high level of customer service ...read more
Contact: Clara J. Chavarria
Phone:(956) 761-6456
Fax:(956) 761-7561
Beach Rescue Technician: (Temporary/Part-Time)
Category: Fire, Law Enforcement, and Security
This position is open until filled.    JOB SUMMARY The Beach Rescue Technician performs a variety of routine and complex work in the patrol of the designated Beach area to insure safety of beach visitors. Responds to emergencies as required both in the water and within the assigned patrol area.  Monitors all activities on the beach to enforce beach ordinances and maintain public safety. Other ...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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