Short-Term Rental Specialist-Internal Only

City of Rockport; Rockport (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Rockport – Development Services Department is seeking a professional, organized Short-Term Rental Specialist to administer and support the City’s Short-Term Rental Program. This role involves working with owners, management companies, City departments, and the public to support registration, compliance, tax reporting, inspections, and overall program operations.

If you enjoy organizing, helping programs run fairly and efficiently, this may be the right opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Effective communication and basic mathematical skills.
• Experience to understand and perform essential duties.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training and experience may be considered.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary contact for STR owners and property management companies.
• Assist with STR registrations, renewals, and questions regarding policies, ordinances, procedures, and tax requirements.
• Coordinate with Finance on tax reporting and remittance.
• Research and identify potentially unregistered or non-compliant STR properties.
• Prepare reports and maintain records related to registration, compliance, and tax remittance.
• Coordinate and assist with inspections alongside Code Enforcement and Development Services.
• Communicate with property owners regarding deficiencies, deadlines, required corrections, and compliance expectations.
• Coordinate with the CVB Tourism Manager on reporting, program information, and marketing efforts.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to residents, property owners, businesses, visitors, and the public.
• Work collaboratively with City departments to resolve issues and support program operations.

Skills

Customer service

Organization

Detail oriented

Communication

Problem solving

Research skills

Education

High school diploma

Job description

City of Rockport – Development Services Department
Grade 16 | Non-Exempt

The City of Rockport is seeking a professional, organized, and customer-focused Short-Term Rental Specialist to help administer and support the City’s Short-Term Rental Program.

This position works closely with property owners, property management companies, City departments, and the public to support registration, compliance, tax reporting, inspections, and overall program operations.

If you enjoy working with people, solving problems, staying organized, and helping programs operate fairly and efficiently, this may be the right opportunity for you.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• Serve as the primary point of contact for short-term rental owners and property management companies.
• Assist with STR registrations, renewals, and questions regarding City policies, ordinances, procedures, and tax requirements.
• Coordinate with the Finance Department regarding tax reporting and remittance.
• Research and identify potentially unregistered or non-compliant short-term rental properties.
• Prepare reports and maintain accurate records related to registration, compliance, and tax remittance.
• Coordinate and assist with inspections alongside Code Enforcement and Development Services.
• Communicate with property owners regarding deficiencies, deadlines, required corrections, and compliance expectations.
• Coordinate with the CVB Tourism Manager on reporting, program information, and marketing efforts.
• Provide professional and responsive customer service to residents, property owners, businesses, visitors, and the public.
• Work collaboratively with City departments to resolve issues and support program operations.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

We are looking for someone who is:

• Professional, approachable, and customer-service oriented.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Able to clearly explain rules, policies, procedures, and requirements.
• Confident communicating with property owners, businesses, coworkers, and the public.
• Skilled in research, problem-solving, and finding practical solutions.
• Able to apply policies and ordinances consistently and fairly.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a team.
• Proficient with computers, email, spreadsheets, databases, and related software.
• Comfortable working in both an office and field environment.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Ability to communicate effectively and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand and perform the essential duties of the position.
• Equivalent combinations of education, training, and experience may be considered.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License, or the ability to readily obtain one.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Two or more years of experience in administrative support, customer service, regulatory compliance, code enforcement, property management, permitting, taxation, municipal government, or a related field.
• Experience working with the public in a regulatory, permitting, property management, or government setting.
• Registered Code Enforcement Officer certification.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This position includes both office and field responsibilities.

Office work includes regular use of computers, telephones, and standard office equipment and may require extended periods of sitting or standing.

Field work may include:

• Traveling to properties throughout the City.
• Walking on uneven surfaces.
• Standing, bending, stooping, crouching, or climbing steps.
• Occasionally climbing ladders or lifting heavier objects.
• Working outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Exposure to noise, dust, dirt, odors, and other conditions associated with property inspections.
• Using appropriate personal protective equipment when necessary.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

WHY THIS ROLE MATTERS

Short-term rentals are an important part of Rockport’s tourism economy and directly affect neighborhoods, visitors, property owners, local businesses, and City services.

The Short-Term Rental Specialist helps ensure the City’s program is organized, responsive, consistent, and fair by assisting property owners, supporting registration and tax reporting, coordinating inspections, and addressing compliance concerns.

This position serves as an important connection between the City and the community while supporting responsible tourism and the quality of life that makes Rockport a great place to live, work, and visit.

JOIN OUR TEAM

If you are organized, dependable, customer-focused, and enjoy solving problems, we encourage you to apply for the Short-Term Rental Specialist position with the City of Rockport.