Firefighter/emt (Part-time)

POSITION POSTING

**TCFP Certified Firefighter**

**Part-Time**

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.

As needed basis and required to work a minimum of 48 hours a month after the initial New Hire Orientation.
- Hourly rate of $20.73/hr. Once you are driver qualified on the pumpers, an additional $0.25/hour
- **Medical insurance **Available
- **Life insurance**, 100% paid premium for employee (**1x annual income + $50,000**)
- **TCDRS retirement**, 7% employee contribution, **2.5:1 employer match**
- **Tuition Assistance **Available

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

- Fire Suppression
- Rescue Response
- Hazardous Materials Response
- Station Duties
- Apparatus Checks
- Equipment Inspections
- Occupancy Preplans
- Public Relations
- Training
- Must maintain proficiency and remain current with ever changing fire ground strategies and tactics
- 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 **Class B** Driver’s License
- Able to pass an OSHA 29CFR1910.134 Respiratory Protection Fit Test
- Able to pass a pre-employment background check
- Customer service driven attitude
- Effective communication skills
- Must possess basic math comprehension
- Type 25-40 wpm
- Good organizational skills
- The National Firefighter Selection Test Study Guide, 2012 edition. - Available for purchase at

Atascocita Fire Department c/o Mary Anne Sokol 18425 Timber Forest Dr.
- **P**_**lease provide a copy of all verifying documentation **_(i.e.: driver’s license, certifications, etc.) appropriate to the position

**Written and PAT Test: Wednesday, May 15 2024**

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

**New Hire Orientation/Start date: Tuesday, June 4, 2024 -Saturday, June 8, 2024, 8am-5pm daily**

**Job Type**: Part-time

Pay: From $20.73 per hour

Expected hours: No less than 12 per week

**Benefits**:

- Employee assistance program
- Life insurance
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Uniform allowance

Shift:

- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evening shift
- Night shift
- Overnight shift

Work Location: In person