District Fire Chief

Job Summary

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Eligibility:

Fire Captains wishing to take this examination must meet the eligibility criteria as described in the current collective bargaining agreement and/or in accordance with Chapter 143 of the Texas Local Government Code as applicable.

Purpose and Vacancies:

The purpose of this examination is to establish an eligibility list, from which candidates will be selected to continue to the Assessment Center portion of the promotional process as outlined in the current collective bargaining agreement. All test participants that receive a passing grade on the written examination, up to a maximum of the top twenty (20), shall be allowed to continue to the next phase of the examination process, the Assessment Center.

Registration:

Registration for this examination will take place online beginning on January 13, 2024, at 7:45 AM and concluding on January 28, 2024, at 4:30 PM. The registration link will be emailed to all eligible candidates at their city email address from HRPOLICYTEAM@sanantonio.gov.

Time and Place of Examination:

A two (2) hour written examination will be given at 9:00 AM on February 19, 2024, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 East Market Street, in Room 205.

• No cell phones, electronic devices, backpacks, books, food or drinks will be permitted inside the exam room

Review of Examination:

The five (5) day review period will be held on February 20, 2024, at 7:45 AM and conclude, February 26, 2024, at 4:30 PM. Information regarding the location of the review will be emailed to all candidates who sit for the exam.

• The five-day review will be held during regular COSA business hours, excluding weekends and holidays
• Photo identification will be required
• No cell phones, study material, backpacks or personal items will be permitted inside the review room

Benefits Information
The City of San Antonio (CoSA) strives to provide a competitive compensation and benefit package to attract and retain a highly skilled workforce. To accomplish this, CoSA offers subsidized health care benefits for active and retired employees, paid disability benefits, paid life insurance, as well as automatic participation in a pension program which is currently matched two to one.

For more detailed information, please click on the following link to view Benefits offered by the City of San Antonio:
http://www.sanantonio.gov/hr/employee_information/benefits/index.asp

• Part-Time, Temporary, and non-City positions are not eligible for CoSA Benefits.
• Holiday and Leave benefits for Pre-K 4 SA positions may be different than what is listed at the above link.

Additional Information
The City Of San Antonio is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. This means that the City does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, sex (gender), age, disability, national origin, genetic information, or sexual orientation. All individuals are encouraged to apply and compete for jobs with the City of San Antonio.

If you require assistance at any stage of the application process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources Department so that accommodations may be made to meet your needs. Our telephone number is 210-207-8705 and our fax number is 210-207-2285.