Frequently Asked Questions

Current vacancies may be viewed by clicking the "Jobs" button on the home page of the City's website or by clicking here.  

If you do not see any positions you are interested in, you can sign up for the "Job Alert" to be notified via e-mail when future vacancies are posted.  

You can apply online by visiting the City's Career Portal and creating an account.  Once your applicant profile is created, you may apply for as many positions as you are interested in.  

Note:  Since launching our online application process, we no longer accept paper employment applications and/or attachments.  If you do not have access to a computer or if you experience difficulty with the online application process, please feel free to stop by City Hall, located at 202 W. 5th Street.  A computer is available in the HR Department lobby for job-seekers to utilize for the purpose of submitting an online application for employment.  

Only applicants who are scheduled for interviews will be contacted by phone; all other applicants not moving to the interview stage for a particular position will be notified of such via e-mail. 

Once your account is created in the City's Career Portal, your information stays in the application system.  However, as vacancies arise that you would like to apply for, you need to apply for each new position through the portal.  You can update your information as needed and continue to apply as you wish. 

Depending on the event, it is probably necessary to have a special event permit well before the actual date of the event. Please call (806) 296-1100 early and we will help you make sure the proper paperwork is on file for your event. Special event applications can be found at Special Events Application | Plainview, TX - Official Website (plainviewtx.org).

To set up a new service, come to the Finance office at 202 W. 5th St. with the following documents: Application for Water Service, deposit for water meter, and a valid identification card.

The system will not let you change the amount when you pay online, therefore you will need to pay the total balance. If you want to pay a different amount you can do so at the office, by mail, or make the payment at our kiosk located at:  202 W. 5th St. Plainview, TX 79072

If you suspect cruelty to an animal, you should contact your local law enforcement agency. View more details on the following page. Reporting Animal Abuse | Plainview, TX - Official Website (plainviewtx.org)

To request a public copy of a police report, submit your request along with $6 cash, check, or money order in person or by mail to the Plainview Police Department at: 901 Broadway St. Plainview, TX 79072 For more information, please call the Police Department records office at (806) 296-1179.

• You must obtain a Texas Peace Officer license.
• You must fill out an employment application.
• You must pass a written test, physical agility test, background check, oral interview, medical exam, drug screen, and psychological evaluation.

The administration charge is $10.00 per dose. We accept Medicaid, cash, and checks.

The City of Plainview does not have a curbside service, but they do offer a Loan a Tub Program. The Loan a Tub Program is for City of Plainview residents and is free of charge unless the resident loads any kind of remodeling materials or tires. The City of Plainview will not pick up any bulk items left by the curb or around trash containers. It is the homeowner's responsibility to dispose of these items properly.

You may only park those types of vehicles in the front set back area of the front yard for two days out of seven consecutive days. You may not store them on the street. For more information, call a code enforcement officer at (806) 296-1100.

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