FIREFIGHTER

Notice - Change to Closing Date: This position is closing Sunday, July 5th at 5:00 pm, prior to the previously posted closing date, in order to proceed with the hiring process because a sufficient number of qualified applications has been received. Interested applicants areencouraged to apply no later than 5:00 pm on Sunday, July 5th. If a candidate is not selected from the current applicant pool, the position may be reposted at a later date.

HOW TO APPLY

Please complete all required documents using both links below:

• Application for Employment (submit electronically)
• Personal History Statement Please return the completed document by:
  • Email to hrfinance@uctx.gov; or
  • Fax to (210) 659-7062; or
  • Deliver to: The City of Universal City, Attn: Human Resources, 2150 Universal City Blvd., Universal City, TX 78148

Application packets must be fully completed and submitted to be considered for this position. If required on the form, please have forms notarized before returning packet.

ELIGIBILITY TO APPLY

Applicants must meet the following minimum requirements for immediate hire:

• Basic Firefighter Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
• Basic EMT Certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services
• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Valid driver's license

APPLICATION PROCESS
Qualified applicants will be contacted to schedule an interview and complete the physical agility test.

PRE-EMPLOYMENT SCREENING

If a conditional offer of employment is received, employment is contingent upon receiving acceptable results from the required background investigation, pre-employment physical exam and drug/alcohol testing.

Job Summary

Firefighters are responsible for performing fire suppression, emergency medical service (EMS) and rescue operations. Firefighters interact with the general public, public officials, and members of other agencies, for this reason they must always conduct themselves in a professional manner.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Fire suppression and fire-ground operations.
• EMS Operations.
• Rescue Operations.
• Operating fire department apparatus.
• Fire apparatus, equipment, and station maintenance.
• Fire hydrant and fire hose maintenance.
• Using current fire and EMS equipment.
• Assisting in equipment inventory assessment.
• Attending training classes, conferences, courses, or school upon request by the Fire Chief, Shift Commander, or Training Officer.
• Educating the public on aspects of fire prevention.
• Assisting with fire drills.
• Other activities deemed necessary by the Fire Chief or Shift Commander.
• The City expects all employees to be customer-service oriented and to work cooperatively and pleasantly with other City employees and with the general public.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Employee(s) are required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments to the employee.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required Education and/or Experience

High School Diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Valid Texas Driver's License. Must obtain a Class B exempt classification within six months of employment.
• TCFP Basic Firefighter Certification
• TDSHS Basic Emergency Medical Technician Certification

The requirements listed in this document are the minimum levels of knowledge, skills, or abilities.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Prior firefighting experience is preferred but not required.
• Must have excellent interpersonal skills. This position continually requires demonstrated poise, tact, diplomacy and an ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships with internal and external personnel.
• Ability to make independent judgments and decisions within the framework of the established guidelines are necessary.
• Ability to attend and successfully complete continuing education in fire suppression, rescue operations and EMS operations.
• Knowledge and skills to educate the public on fire prevention and general safety topics.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands to operate office equipment (including telephone and computer keyboard), reach with hands and arms, drive a vehicle, and talk and hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to operate fire apparatus and equipment; stand and walk; move and/or lift to chest height, objects weighing a minimum of 75 pounds; and climb aerial and ground ladders. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and distance vision and the ability to adjust focus and identify colors. The employee is required to maintain physical stamina under extreme working conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The employee has frequent contact with other employees in multiple departments; is required to interact with employees at other agencies and organizations, the general public and citizens of Universal City; and must remain calm and professional in tense, emotionally charged, and stressful situations. The employee may face difficult and stressful situations; and may be required to work under time pressures to meet deadlines, to perform multiple tasks simultaneously, to change tasks frequently, to perform tedious and exacting work, and to work closely with others as part of a team. The noise level in the work environment varies from low to high.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

Full-time, non-exempt position working 48 hour shifts every four days, but this position's work schedule is subject to change depending on the needs of the department and the City. Employee will be required to work overtime as needed.

Travel

An employee in this position may occasionally be required to drive a vehicle to various meetings, functions, and events; may be required to travel out of town to represent the City at meetings and conferences and for training.

The City of Universal City is an Equal Opportunity Employer.