Fire Fighter Trainee - The City of Houston (Texas)
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Fire Fighter Trainee
Salary
$1,384.62 Biweekly
Location
Houston, TX
Job Type
Full-Time
Department
Fire Classified
Job Number
24621
Max Number of Applicants
500
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POSITION OVERVIEW
FIRE FIGHTERS' AND POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION
CITY OF HOUSTON
EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THE POSITION OF
FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE
HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
Per Chapter 143.023 of the Tex. Loc. Gov’t code, ‘A person may not take an entrance examination for a beginning position in the fire department unless the person is at least 18 years of age but not 36 years of age or older. A person may not be certified as eligible for a beginning position in the fire department if the person is 36 years of age or older’. Below are the minimum requirements:
+ Must have twenty-four (24) transferable college credit hours with a grade of ‘C’ or better (only two (2) credit hours of Physical Education will be accepted) OR
+ Two (2) years of full-time active military service with an honorable discharge as stipulated on a DD214 Member 4
+ Applicant must meet the above requirements by the Civil Service Exam date.
The exam will be open to candidates, who have made a proper application and have met the requirements of Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code for beginning positions in the Fire Department, which are listed in the Fire Application.
+ Participates in classroom lectures, seminars and practical training sessions as directed by the Houston Fire Department.
+ Receives and participates in various types of training in fire suppression and emergency medical services up to and including paramedic certification.
+ Participates in drills, demonstrations and instruction in hydraulics, pump operation, maintenance, fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services.
PREFERENCES
ONLY “on-line” applications will be accepted. To apply, go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston. Access to the Internet and to computer terminals may be found at any City of Houston Public Library. On-line applications will be accepted until all testing slots are filled.
The examination will be given January 22, 2021 and February 26, 2021 @ 7:30 am and 12:30 pm at the Val Jahnke Training Facility, 8030 Braniff St, Houston, TX 77061. Bring your driver’s license or other photo ID.
Due to the high volume of applications received, you will be contacted directly via email, should you qualify to take the exam. You will receive an email to select the date and time to report to the testing site for the exam.
SPECIAL SERVICES OR ACCOMMODATIONS:
Please email Classified Testing at HFDCST@houstontx.gov. You must submit the necessary documents 2 weeks before the exam date.
GENERAL INFORMATION
NOTE:
1. Immunizations/shot records will be required prior to starting the training academy
2. The minimum passing score is 70 percent on the written examination before the extra five (5) points for qualified veterans are added.
3. Per Chapter 143.025of the Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code, an additional five points shall be added to the examination grade of an applicant who served in the United States armed forces, received an honorable discharge, and made a passing grade on the examination. Applicants who are eligible for extra military points must scan and attach a copy of their DD214 (Member-4) to their electronic application or send a copy to hfdhiringprocess@houstontx.gov. The last day to submit a DD214 is the date of the Civil Service Exam. NO DD214s will be accepted at the test site.
4. Texas Commission of Fire Protection State Fire Fighters Certification and Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technician Certification(s) will be subject to verification by the Human Resources Department.
5. Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technicians Certification as a Paramedic will be subject to verification by the Human Resources Department.
6. An applicant may not take the examination for an eligibility list more than once.
7. The eligibility list created as a result of this examination will be effective for a period of not less than 6 months or more than 12 months as determined by the Civil Service Commission.
8. Passing applicants will be referred to the Human Resources Department Classified Careers & Services Division to continue processing. Any falsification in the application process will result in disqualification. Applicants must pass and complete all phases of the hiring process (civil service exam, physical ability test, interview, polygraph, background, immunizations, drug screen, medical examination).
9. HFD reserves the right to discontinue consideration in the hiring process based on an applicant conduct or verification of certain disqualifying factors.
10. Applicants’ eligibility for hiring will be determined in rank order from the eligibility list.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F
The city offers a competitive benefits program, including competitively priced health coverage and a defined contribution pension plan.
Benefits include:
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Wellness
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability
• Retirement pension
• 457 deferred compensation plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• 10 days of vacation each year
• 10 city holidays, plus one floating holiday
• Flexible schedules
• Professional development opportunities
• Transportation/parking plan
• Section 125 pretax deductions
• Dependent Care Reimbursement Plan
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
For plan details, visit http://www.houstontx.gov/hr/benefits.html
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Per Chapter 143.023 of the Tex. Loc. Gov't code, "A person may not take an entrance examination for a beginning position in the fire department unless the person is at least 18 years of age but not 36 years of age or older. A person may not be certified as eligible for a beginning position in the fire department if the person is 36 years of age or older." Are you at least 18 years of age but not older than 36 years of age?
+ Yes
+ No
02
What type of completed degree have you obtained?
+ Associates
+ Bachelors
+ Masters
+ None
03
If you have NOT completed your degree, do you have a minimum of 24 college hours with a grade of "C" or higher from an accredited college or university?
You must email official electronic transcripts and/or copies of your unofficial transcripts to hfdhiringprocess@houstontx.gov.
+ Yes
+ No
04
Do you have at least two (2) years of full time active military service with an honorable discharge as stipulated on a DD214 Member 4?
If yes, you must email copy of your DD214 Member 4 to hfdhiringprocess@houstontx.gov.
+ Yes
+ No
05
Do you have a valid driver's license?
+ Yes
+ No
06
Are you a current or former City of Houston employee?
+ Yes
+ No
07
If you answered Yes to question 6, please enter your payroll number and the department name. If you answered No, enter NA.
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