Hiring 8 TCFP Firefighter/EMS Attendants

Thursday, July 6, 2023

POSITION POSTING

TCFP Certified Firefighter/EMS Attendant 

Full-Time

Harris County Emergency Services District No. 46 (HCESD No. 46) is currently seeking qualified candidates to fill 7 newly created positions of TCFP Certified Firefighter/EMS Attendant . This is a full-time, FLSA- 207k, hourly position with a 14 day work period. This position is assigned to the Fire Suppression division and is required to be credentialed to the AFD EMS attendant level.  This position will ride a minimum of 48 hours per quarter on the Medic Unit. 

 

The Community

HCESD No. 46 (Atascocita) is located 25 miles northeast of Downtown Houston and is bordered by the San Jacinto River, to the North; Lake Houston, to the East; The City of Humble, to the West and unincorporated Harris County, to the South. The district is a typical bedroom community of 86,000 residents. Close to shopping and entertainment, it is far enough from Houston to feel like a small town, but close enough to provide easy access to all the city has to offer.

 

Schedule

48/96 Rotation (48 hours on, 96 hours off) 

 

Compensation Package

• $53,597 - $54,147 per year(dependent on shift), paid on an hourly rate of $17.73/hr. Once you are driver qualified on the pumpers, an additional $0.25/hour will be awarded, increasing the range to $54,353 - $54,910.

• Health, dental and vision insurance, 100% paid premium for employee, 80% paid premium for dependents

• Monthly department paid HSA/HRA contribution

• Life insurance, 100% paid premium for employee (1x annual income + $50,000)

• TCDRS retirement, 6% employee contribution, 2:1 employer match

• Short Term and Long Term Disability 

• Paid Time Off (PTO), accumulated per pay cycle, total of 156 hrs./yr. for 0-4 yrs.

• Paid Sick Time, 144 hours a year

• Tuition Assistance Available

 

Essential Job Functions

The Firefighter will work with the department officers in regards to the following functions:

• Fire Suppression

• Emergency Medical Response credentialed as an EMS Attendant

• Rescue Response

• Hazardous Materials Response

• Station Duties

• Apparatus Checks

• Equipment Inspections

• Occupancy Preplans

• Public Relations

• Fire Prevention/Community Risk Reduction

• EMS/Fire Training

• Must maintain proficiency and remain current with ever changing fire ground strategies and tactics

• Must maintain proficiency and remain current with ever changing EMS treatments and standard of care

 

Minimum Education, Experience and Certifications

• Must be 18 yrs. of age at the time of job offer

• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent

• Tx DSHS EMT or higher

• TCFP Firefighter basic or higher

• NIMS 100, 200,700 and 800

• Valid Texas Driver’s License (Class B Required within 1 year of hire)

• Able to pass an OSHA 29CFR1910.134 Respiratory Protection Fit Test

• Able to pass a pre-employment background check

 

Other Skills/Abilities  

• Customer service driven attitude

• Effective communication skills

• Must possess basic math comprehension

• Should possess good computer skills; Google G-Suite of applications

• Type 25-40 wpm

• Good organizational skills

 

Study Materials

• The National Firefighter Selection Test Study Guide, 2012 edition.  - Available for purchase at https://www.ApplyToServe.com/Study/ 

 

How to Apply

Submit application letters and résumés via Indeed.com, via email below or drop off/mail  to:

https://www.indeed.com/job/tcfp-firefightertx-dshs-ems-attendant-d1fbd21467d7abf1?_gl=1*d7bypd*_gcl_au*NTg5ODAxMjQ4LjE2ODg2NjgwNTA.

Atascocita Fire Department

c/o Mary Anne Sokol

18425 Timber Forest Dr.

Humble, TX 77346

msokol@avfd.com

 

Please provide a copy of all verifying documentation (i.e.: driver’s license, certifications, etc.) appropriate to the position

 

Schedule of Events

Job Posting Closes Tuesday, August 8, 2023 @ 5pm

Written and PAT Test: August 12, 2023

    Written Test: 9am -11am

    Lunch on your own and written test scored: 11am -12pm

    PAT Test for those who pass the Written test with a 70% or higher: 12pm until complete

Interviews:Successful candidates will schedule an interview for August 21 or 22

New Hire Orientation/Start date: Tuesday, September 12 -Saturday, September 16,  8am-5pm daily

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