FIREFIGHTER EMT-B / City of West University Place (TX)

City of West University Place (TX) is accepting apps for FIREFIGHTER EMT-B (PARAMEDIC PREFERRED). Until January 24, 2017. Salary Range: $47,872 (FF/EMT-B). annually For details about this career and over 3,500 other fire departments looking to hire firefighters Join FireCareers.com today… Fill out your PROFILE and get access to thousands of career firefighter recruitment’s across the Country. FREE 7 Day Pass

City of West University Place (TX)

is accepting applications for:

FIREFIGHTER EMT-B

(PARAMEDIC PREFERRED)

Firefighter/EMT-B (Paramedic Preferred)

The City of West University Place is known as a Neighborhood City – providing our residents with world class services and being responsive to citizen’s needs. Located in the heart of the Houston metropolitan area, you’ll find state-of-the art equipment, a recently remodeled fire station and strong community support.

Minimum Education, Experience and Certification

High school diploma or equivalent
EMT-Basic – Paramedic Preferred
Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic Certified Firefighter
Valid Texas driver’s license
Must be at least 20 years of age at the time of application

Future Requirements Upon Employment

State of Texas Class B driver’s license
TCFP Driver Operator-Pumper
Texas DSHS EMT-Paramedic Certification
TCFP Basic Certified Firefighter (If hired with EMT-P certification but no TCFP certification)

Benefit Highlights:

48/96 Work Schedule
Incentive Pay Program – up to $300 per month
EPO Medical Insurance – Employee Only- Free, Employee + Family $385.12 month
TMRS Retirement System (20 year) – City matches your 7% contribution 2 to 1
Tuition Reimbursement Plan – Service Related
Vacation – 10 hrs a month/ 120 hours per year – progressive plan
Holidays – 9 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday (12 hours each)

Applications available at City Hall or online at: www.westutx.gov/applicationReturn applications by mail/ e-mail or fax:

Valerie Langdon – HR Generalist

West University Place

3800 University Blvd

Houston, Texas 77005

employment@westutx.gov

713-662-5381 HR Dept. Fax (confidential)

713-662-5856 Office

A selection process has begun to fill the Firefighter/Paramedic opening(s) with the City of West University Place Fire Department. We appreciate your interest.

The process timetable is as follows:

Date Time Event

Tuesday, January 24, 2017 15:00 Application Period Closes

Tuesday, January 31, 2017 07:00 Written Exam

Wednesday, February 8, 2017 TBA Physical Ability Test

Tuesday, February 23, 2017 TBA Oral Interviews Begin

Tuesday, March 14, 2017 07:00 Employment Begins

Please address any questions to

Assistant Chief James Novak 713-662-5837 jnovak@westutx.gov

Written Exam Location:

West University Place Community Building
6104 Auden
West University Place, TX 77005

Qualifications

Special Requirements

Applications must be in our possession no later than 3:00 pm (CDT) January 24, 2017 to be considered.