Jim Wells County

Emede Gonzalez, OSSF DR/Safety Officer

Emede Gonzalez, OSSF DR/Safety Officer
Sylvia Ramirez, OSSF DR/Secretary

Phone: 361-668-1018, Press 8
Fax: 361-668-1653

Mailing Address:
601 E. Main St., Ste. 275
Alice, Texas 78332

Office Hours:
Monday through Friday
8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Inspection Hours:
Monday through Friday
7:00 a.m. to 3 p.m.

About the Office

The safety department works with other inter-departments which include the following:

Employee Safety (Loss Control)
Emergency Management
Homeland Security
D O T Anti-Drug Program
Vector Control
On-Site Sewage Facilities Program
- Emede Gonzalez License #: OS00XXX19 Expiration Date: 10/31/2025
- Sylvia Ramirez License #: OS00XXX26 Expiration Date: 02/28/2027

On-Site Sewage Facilities Program

Permitting, maintenance, and construction requirements for on-site sewage facilities (septic systems). Information about how to make a complaint related to these facilities.

OSSF Resolution (Click here to download)

OSSF Notice of Appeal (Click here to download)

OSSF Permit Application (Click here to download)

OSSF Installers List (Click here to download) - Updated on July 22nd, 2025

Subdivision Rules & Regulation Guidelines (Click here to download) - Updated on February 8th, 2016

The OSSF Permit Fee is $260.00

Make check or money order payable to: Jim Wells County OSSF.

Links and Resources

OSSF Announcement - Attend the Homeowner Maintenance of Systems Course (Click here to download)

Jim Wells County OSSF Newsletter - July 2016 (Click here to download)

General Information for Builders/Developers Regarding Construction Permits Requirements

Order Adopting Jim Wells County Nuisance Abatement Procedures