FIREFIGHTER

At the City of Richmond, we honor our history and maintain an open mind to new ideas and ways of maintaining and improving our service levels. The City is looking for employees who are committed to public service and possess a willingness to be challenged. The Fire Department is currently recruiting for "FIREFIGHTER".

Under the Direct Supervision of a Lieutenant, this position will perform technical work providing fire suppression, rescue operations, appropriate patient care, and public education programs. Firefighters are assigned to shiftwork; currently, a 48-hour shift on with 96 hours scheduled off between tours. Duties are performed under emergency conditions and frequently involve considerable personal hazards while responding to fire alarms and emergency medical calls.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 18 years of age
• Valid Texas driver's license.
• Current Basic Structural Firefighter certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection
• Current Emergency Medical Technician (EMT) Basic from Texas Dept. of State Health Services.
• EMT-Advanced (Intermediate) preferred Certification from Texas Dept. of State Health Services.
• Must complete and pass each step of the selection process.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Application:

Applicants must provide proof of Current TCFP Firefighter Certification and Current TDSHS Emergency Medical Technician Basic Certification along with their application. Qualified applicants may view the full job description below and complete a job application online. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the completed application. If your application is incomplete or does not clearly show the experience and or training required, your application may not be accepted. Offers of employment are contingent upon the results of a pre-employment controlled substance screening, physical examination, and background check, which may include a criminal history report, driver's license verification, State fingerprint screening, and/or credit history check.

Recruitment/Selection Process:

Step 1: Complete an Application

Qualified candidates will be notified by e-mail that they are eligible to test. Application may be completed on the City of Richmond website www.richmondtx.gov.

Step 2: Written Exam -(Date and Time TBA)

Report on the date, time, and location for the written Exam. (No late entry to testing location)

The passing score is 70% or higher.

Step 3: Agility - -(Date and Time TBA)

Applicant must successfully complete the Agility. (Note no minimum time requirement) Address: 200 Houston Street

Richmond, TX 77469

Step 4: Panel Interview --(Date and Time TBA)

Address: 200 Houston Street

Richmond, TX 77469

Step 5: Chief Interviews / Background Packet intake to take place -(Date and Time TBA)

Address: 200 Houston Street

Richmond, TX 77469

Final Steps: Conditional Job Offer, Background Investigation, and pre-employment physical and controlled substance screening

Candidates who pass all of the above are placed in an eligibility (applicant) pool. This is not a guarantee of employment; however, the City of Richmond does make job offers from the applicant pool. Subsequently, if a conditional job offer is made to a candidate by the Fire Chief, the candidate must complete and pass a pre-employment controlled substance screening, physical examination, and background check which may include a criminal history report, driver's license verification, State fingerprint screening and/or credit history check before a final job offer is made by the Human Resources Department.

Candidates should be aware that sensitive or confidential aspects of their personal lives will be explored. Equal Opportunity Employer - Drug-Free Workplace