What are the responsibilities and job description for the Firefighter-EMT/Firefighter Cadet position at City of Big Spring?
JOB
Job Class Title: Certified Firefighter/EMT and Non-Certified Cadet Starting Salary: $46,055 - $61,833 DOQTesting Date: January 31, 2025, at 9:00 A.M.Written Test Location: Howard College, Lecture A8, 1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, Texas 79720Physical Agility Test Site: BSFD Station 1, 1401 Apron Drive, Big Spring, Texas 79720 Application Deadline: January 28, 2025The City of Big Spring Fire Department is accepting applications to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for Certified Firefighter/EMTs and Non-Certified Cadets. People who meet the qualifications listed below may apply for the position. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be allowed to take the test. Please apply online at /www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mybigspring.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position is responsible for suppressing fires and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment. This position is also required to serve as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). *Additional pay is provided for those employees that hold certificates from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and/or the Department of State Health Services (DSHS).ESSENTIAL TASKS (include but are not limited to the following)Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Assists and/or participates in training exercises to maintain certification(s).Assists in hydrant, plug and line maintenance.Washes, cleans, fuels and services assigned vehicles, equipment including water pumps; disinfects assigned vehicle and equipment after each use of the assigned vehicle(s).Requests repairs and service of apparatus and equipment as necessary. Completes necessary local paperwork including reports; maintains departmental files and records. Ensures that an adequate inventory of supplies is aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks.Ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular inspection.Responds to sites of life threatening or other emergency medical situations.Extrication of victims of accidents, when necessary.Renders emergency and life-saving medical assistance to those in need.Transports injured or sick persons to the appropriate care facility.Inspects buildings; completes pre-fire plans.Inspects the working condition of fire equipment on a daily basis.Performs housekeeping and grounds keeping duties at the station.Provides fire safety information and educational programs to school, church and civic groups.Performs other related tasks/duties as assigned by the chain of command.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Those applicants who pass entry level testing will be placed on the Civil Service Eligibility List. The eligibility list shall be in effect for one (1) year from the date of the examination, until January 31, 2026, unless exhausted earlier. Applicants must complete all phases of the application process, without being disqualified, to be considered for employment with the Big Spring Fire Department. The official eligibility list will be posted online and at City Hall by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSFirefighter Cadet – Salary of $1771.35 per pay period (26 pay periods per year). Once certification has been obtained the salary would increase to Firefighter salary of $2,139.50 per pay period (26 pay periods per year). Uniforms are provided by the city. Other benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday; paid medical and life insurance with dental and vision options; firefighter pension benefits; educational incentive pay; deferred compensation program; college tuition reimbursement program; and opportunity for promotion through training and examination.EDUCATION EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTThe City of Big Spring will reimburse up to $5,000 of the tuition fees and expenses personally incurred by the employee, in obtaining firefighter certification. The City of Big Spring will reimburse up to $3,000 of the tuition fees and expenses personally incurred by the employee, in obtaining EMT certification. The employee must remain employed with the Big Spring Fire Department for at least three (3) years following the payment.RELOCATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTSThe City of Big Spring will pay a Relocation Incentive in the amount of $4,500.00 to a certified Firefighter/EMT who, within sixty (60) days of the date of employment, relocates his or her primary residence to a location that is within the Howard County limits from a location that exceeds that distance. A certified Firefighter/EMT who relocates his or her primary residence to a location that is within the Howard County limits is also eligible to receive a monthly housing allowance of $800 for up to one (1) year. The employee must remain employed with the Big Spring Fire Department for at least three (3) years following receipt of any Relocation Incentive payment and continuously maintain his or her primary residence within Howard County throughout that period.NON-CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTERSThe City of Big Spring will hire non-certified cadets at full cadet salary and pay for the employee’s tuition and fees for EMS training and fire academy training as necessary. Dormitory style housing is available to non-certified cadets during academy training.ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLEDThe City of Big Spring complies with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need special arrangements because of a disabling condition, please contact John Medina, Civil Service Director, at (432) 264-2345. All requests for special accommodation must be made in writing by the application deadline to be considered. The City of Big Spring is an equal opportunity employer.
Job Class Title: Certified Firefighter/EMT and Non-Certified Cadet Starting Salary: $46,055 - $61,833 DOQTesting Date: January 31, 2025, at 9:00 A.M.Written Test Location: Howard College, Lecture A8, 1001 Birdwell Lane, Big Spring, Texas 79720Physical Agility Test Site: BSFD Station 1, 1401 Apron Drive, Big Spring, Texas 79720 Application Deadline: January 28, 2025The City of Big Spring Fire Department is accepting applications to establish a Civil Service eligibility list for Certified Firefighter/EMTs and Non-Certified Cadets. People who meet the qualifications listed below may apply for the position. Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications will not be allowed to take the test. Please apply online at /www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mybigspring.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
This position is responsible for suppressing fires and maintaining fire apparatus and equipment. This position is also required to serve as an Emergency Medical Technician (EMT). *Additional pay is provided for those employees that hold certificates from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) and/or the Department of State Health Services (DSHS).ESSENTIAL TASKS (include but are not limited to the following)Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.Assists and/or participates in training exercises to maintain certification(s).Assists in hydrant, plug and line maintenance.Washes, cleans, fuels and services assigned vehicles, equipment including water pumps; disinfects assigned vehicle and equipment after each use of the assigned vehicle(s).Requests repairs and service of apparatus and equipment as necessary. Completes necessary local paperwork including reports; maintains departmental files and records. Ensures that an adequate inventory of supplies is aboard emergency vehicles through regular checks.Ensures the proper functioning of all emergency medical equipment and vehicles through regular inspection.Responds to sites of life threatening or other emergency medical situations.Extrication of victims of accidents, when necessary.Renders emergency and life-saving medical assistance to those in need.Transports injured or sick persons to the appropriate care facility.Inspects buildings; completes pre-fire plans.Inspects the working condition of fire equipment on a daily basis.Performs housekeeping and grounds keeping duties at the station.Provides fire safety information and educational programs to school, church and civic groups.Performs other related tasks/duties as assigned by the chain of command.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Those applicants who pass entry level testing will be placed on the Civil Service Eligibility List. The eligibility list shall be in effect for one (1) year from the date of the examination, until January 31, 2026, unless exhausted earlier. Applicants must complete all phases of the application process, without being disqualified, to be considered for employment with the Big Spring Fire Department. The official eligibility list will be posted online and at City Hall by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, February 3, 2025.COMPENSATION AND BENEFITSFirefighter Cadet – Salary of $1771.35 per pay period (26 pay periods per year). Once certification has been obtained the salary would increase to Firefighter salary of $2,139.50 per pay period (26 pay periods per year). Uniforms are provided by the city. Other benefits include paid vacation, sick leave, and holiday; paid medical and life insurance with dental and vision options; firefighter pension benefits; educational incentive pay; deferred compensation program; college tuition reimbursement program; and opportunity for promotion through training and examination.EDUCATION EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENTThe City of Big Spring will reimburse up to $5,000 of the tuition fees and expenses personally incurred by the employee, in obtaining firefighter certification. The City of Big Spring will reimburse up to $3,000 of the tuition fees and expenses personally incurred by the employee, in obtaining EMT certification. The employee must remain employed with the Big Spring Fire Department for at least three (3) years following the payment.RELOCATION INCENTIVE PAYMENTSThe City of Big Spring will pay a Relocation Incentive in the amount of $4,500.00 to a certified Firefighter/EMT who, within sixty (60) days of the date of employment, relocates his or her primary residence to a location that is within the Howard County limits from a location that exceeds that distance. A certified Firefighter/EMT who relocates his or her primary residence to a location that is within the Howard County limits is also eligible to receive a monthly housing allowance of $800 for up to one (1) year. The employee must remain employed with the Big Spring Fire Department for at least three (3) years following receipt of any Relocation Incentive payment and continuously maintain his or her primary residence within Howard County throughout that period.NON-CERTIFIED FIRE FIGHTERSThe City of Big Spring will hire non-certified cadets at full cadet salary and pay for the employee’s tuition and fees for EMS training and fire academy training as necessary. Dormitory style housing is available to non-certified cadets during academy training.ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE DISABLEDThe City of Big Spring complies with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need special arrangements because of a disabling condition, please contact John Medina, Civil Service Director, at (432) 264-2345. All requests for special accommodation must be made in writing by the application deadline to be considered. The City of Big Spring is an equal opportunity employer.
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