What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Captain position at City of San Antonio?
Job Summary
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Eligibility:
Fire Lieutenant 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 to fill the vacancies as they are approved in the classification of Fire Captain. The eligibility list will be valid for a period of one (1) year beginning on the first day of the month following the month the written examination was given or until the list has been exhausted.
Registration:
Registration for this examination will take place online beginning on January 27, 2025, at 7:45 AM and conclude on February 10, 2025, 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 Written Examination:
A two (2) hour written examination will be given at 9:00 AM on March 3, 2025, at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, 900 East Market, in Room 006.
- Photo identification will be required
- 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 (excluding weekends/holidays) will begin March 4, 2025, at 7:45 AM and conclude March 10, 2025, 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.
