Job Description

Essential Job Functions

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Physical Requirements

Additional Information

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS
The application process for a Firefighter with the City of Kingsville is in six (6) phases. Listed below is a brief overview of each phase. Each phase must be successfully completed to progress to the next phase of the hiring process. An applicant may be disqualified from consideration during any phase.
PHASE 1WRITTEN EXAMINATIONS

The written examination administered is published by Stanard & Associates, Inc. The following areas will be tested: listening comprehension, reading comprehension, and mathematics. In order to pass the written examination, the applicant must score at least 70% of the total number of questions correct. Note: Civil Service regulations require qualified Veterans, who take the written examination, receive five (5) points in addition to his/her passing grade of 70% or better.
PHASE 2PHYSICAL AGILITY TESTS
Applicants successfully completing Phase 1 are required to perform a physical agility test at a time and date specified. See Civil Service Rules and Regulations Appendix C.
PHASE 3BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS
Applicants successfully completing Phase 2 are required to complete a detailed Personal History Statement. The completed statement must be submitted to the HR Office by the specified date. A thorough background investigation is conducted.
PHASE 4INTERVIEWS
Applicants successfully completing Phase 3 may go before an Interview Board consisting of a four (4) member panel.
PHASE 5PRE-EMPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATIONS
Applicants successfully completing Phase 4 are scheduled for a psychological written and oral examination when vacancies arise in the department.
PHASE 6PRE-EMPLOYMENT PHYSICAL EXAMINATIONS
Applicants successfully completing all previous phases are scheduled for a physical examination with a City authorized medical physician.
Applicants successfully completing Phases 1 and 2 are placed on an Eligibility List. This list is valid for one year from the date of the written examination. Candidates not hired within one-year of the exam are required to retest and go through each of the phases again when the opportunity arises.
Hiring preference may be given to those candidates on the eligibility list certified as Paramedics through the Texas Department of Health or through the National Registry of Emergency Medical Technicians.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

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BENEFITS
Compensation: Average Annual Base $51,688.
Education Pay: $50 - $200 per month depending on degree
Certification Pay: Various certifications ranging from $25 to $425 monthly
($425 for Paramedic Cert)
Life Insurance City provided life insurance
Retirement: Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS)
Employee contribution 7%; Employer retirement match 1.5:1
(20 years of service or 5 years and age 60)
TMRS Military Buyback and Prior Service Credit options
Deferred Comp.: Nationwide & ICMA-RC programs available for additional pre-tax contributions.
Vacation Leave: Accrue 144 - 216 hrs. per year (depending on years of service)
Sick Leave: Accrue 144 – 180 hrs. per year (depending on years of service)
Sick Leave Buyback Program
Holiday Leave: 192 hrs. (annually)
Longevity: $ 5.00 per month per year of service
Uniforms: Employer provided uniforms and laundry service
VETERAN’S CREDIT: Candidates with an Honorable discharge from the military after 24 months of service are eligible for veteran’s credit provided proof of military service (DD-214) is submitted prior to the examination. Veteran’s credit equals to five (5) points added to a passing score of 70 or better on the written exam.

Disclaimer

The information listed above reflects minimum standards and illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific job functions, requirements or tasks does not exclude them from the job if the work is similar, related or a logical extension of the work assigned.

Application Special Instructions

REASONS FOR DISQUALIFICATION
Any of the following will disqualify an applicant from further consideration at any stage of the hiring process.
1. A conviction for being under indictment for or currently charged with any felony offense.
2. A conviction for a Class “A” misdemeanor offense within 60 months preceding the date of application or a Class “B” misdemeanor offense within 60 months preceding the date of application.
3. A conviction for driving under the influence (DWI and/or DUI) within 3 years preceding the date of application.
4. Currently on probation for any offense. For the purpose of these requirements, a person is convicted of an offense when adjudication of guilt on the offense is entered against the person by a court of a competent jurisdiction, or a plea of guilt is entered, including situations where:
A. The sentence is subsequently probated and the person is discharged from probation.
B. Deferred adjudication is granted.
5. Illegal use of any controlled substance or dangerous drug other than marijuana within 2 years preceding the date of application.
6. Illegally furnished any controlled substance or dangerous drug to another.
7. Excessive record of traffic convictions or negligent traffic collisions. This is defined as:

A. During the three-year period preceding the date of application, convictions for more than two moving violations.

B. During the three-year period preceding the date of application, a driver’s license suspension for driving while intoxicated, failure to carry liability insurance for any reason that would indicate poor driving behavior.

C. A series of negligent collisions during the three-year period preceding the date of application that would indicate poor driving behavior or habits, whether or not citations were issued.

8. History of failing to maintain financial responsibility without extenuating circumstances.
9. Discharged from the Armed Forces with a dishonorable discharge, or a general discharge indicating:
A. Under other than honorable conditions
B. Bad conduct
C. Dishonorable or
D. Any other characterization indicating bad character.
10. Member of any organization, which advocates the overthrow of a governmental agency by force or violence.
11. Resigned or been terminated from the Kingsville Fire Department within the 24 months preceding the date of application for disciplinary reasons, resigning to avoid suspension or discharge or having resigned during a disciplinary investigation without a final judgment being rendered.
12. Failing to cooperate fully with and keep all scheduled appointments with the Kingsville Fire Department personnel involved in the hiring process; failing to provide additional personal information as needed or failing to submit information updates/changes within ten (10) days of notification.