What are the responsibilities and job description for the Fire Fighter/EMS position at Valentine HR?
Firefighter/EMT-Basic
North Bastrop County Fire Rescue ESD #1 is currently accepting applicants for full time Firefighter/EMT-Basic positions. NBCFR1 covers Elgin, McDade, and a portion of Eastern Travis County. The application process will fill current open positions and create an eligibility list for the remainder of the calendar year 2023. Please visit our website at www.bastroptraviscountiesesd1.com to download the employment application. Please complete and send to HR@nbcfr.com
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Must be 18 years of age.
Must have High School Diploma or GED.
Minium of a Class “B” Texas driver’s license.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must hold current certifications as an EMT-B or higher by the Texas Department of State Health Services (TDSHS).
Must hold current certifications as a Basic Firefighter by Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP).
Must meet medical requirements.
Must pass a drug screen.
Must successfully complete a written exam specific for Firefighters.
Must successfully complete a physical ability test.
Must be willing to work 48-hours shifts (48/96)
Have not been convicted of any felonies.
Have not been convicted of any Class A or B misdemeanors in the previous 7 years.
Employee Benefits:
Health Insurance – Employer 100% for Employee 80% Family.
Retirement plan through Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with an annual compound interest rate of 7% – Employer match 100% @ 5% employee contribution, with 10-year vesting.
Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 shifts, accrued at 9.24 hours per pay period.
Dental and Vision available.
North Bastrop County Fire Rescue1 (NBFR) is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce. As an EEO employer, NBCFR1 provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
***Employment is contingent on successful completion pre-employment medical evaluation, drug testing, physical ability test and criminal background investigations. ***
Salary : $37,300 - $47,300