Firefighter

Job Announcement:

The City of Webster Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter.

Firefighters protect life and property by safely extinguishing fires and removing individuals from hazardous situations and assisting in fire prevention activities. Firefighters are involved in other emergency and non-emergency situations, such as inspections, maintenance of equipment and conducting other related duties. This position requires the ability to stay calm under pressure. Dependable attendance and teamwork are essential to success in this role. This position may require overtime.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid Texas Class C Driver's License
• TCFP Structure Fire Protection-Basic
• TDHS EMT- Basic (Advanced & Paramedic Preferred)

Special Requirements:

Must complete within 6 months of appointment: NIMS 100, 200, 700, and 800 training.

This is an Essential Services position, and the employee will be required to provide services in the course and scope of employment for the benefit of the general public during emergency situations that threaten the safety of Webster's citizens per the City's Emergency Services Guidelines.

Benefits Include:

• An excellent benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage, retirement (TMRS), tuition assistance, and professional certification pay.
• Starting Salary range: $21.710-$23.723* +, up to an additional $5,291.00 with (FLSA OT) *based on working a regular 48/96 work schedule with FLSA OT (for assigned schedule) and Holiday Pay. Plus, up to $3,600 in incentive pay based on certification level.

If any additional information is required, please contact Dean Spencer, Fire Chief, via email at [email protected] .

An interview, scenario, and fitness evaluation will be scheduled at a later date. A Physical Agility Test packet will be sent out via email to all applicants.

Please apply online at https://www.applicantpro.com/openings/webstercity/jobs.

A job applicant offered a conditional offer of employment will be subject to drug testing and a physical examination.

THE CITY OF WEBSTER IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Benefits

Benefits include medical insurance, with approximately 90% of employee premiums paid by the City and a significant contribution to dependent coverage; free dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage; retirement plans, including a 2:1 matching contribution in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, plus optional 457 and Roth IRA plans; tuition assistance and professional certification pay to encourage your development.