- Respond to fire, rescue and medical emergencies safety, efficiently and effectively.
- Actively participate in all training sessions and public education programs.
- Exemplify thorough familiarity with city streets.
- Participate in emergency management activities as required.
- Perform maintenance on equipment and facilities.
- Testify in court, when required.
- Accurately and professionally prepare reports and maintain files.
- Maintain a level of physical fitness that allows incumbent to adequately perform all duties.
- Conduct station tours and lectures as required.
- Work at a desk and answer telephone.
- Work in indoor and outdoor environments that are subject to extreme temperatures and inclement weather along with intermittent exposure to dust, fumes and intense loud noises.
- Maintain physical activity over prolonged periods of time including walking, kneeling, stooping in awkward positions, and moving/lifting heavy objects up to 100 pounds.
- Perform general emergency medical functions quickly and efficiently on an assigned shift.
- Render services as needed to save lives.
- Acquire and use excellent customer service skills when dealing with the public and internal customers.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of laws and ordinances pertaining to the jurisdiction.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of modern principles, practices and procedures of fire department work and related department regulations.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge and skills in the use of and care of all fire department equipment.
- Demonstrate proficient knowledge of emergency medical techniques and procedures.
- Manage risks and perform safely at ALL times.
- Work alongside firefighter paramedics in a collaborative manner.
- Adhere to the core values of The Colony Fire Department and The Colony Way philosophy.
- May be required to perform other duties as assigned.
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Description
Salary: $73,948.00 Annually
Location : The Colony, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 14
Department: Fire Department
Opening Date: 06/03/2024
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of a Fire Captain, all of the following areas of responsibility shall be approached in accordance with The Colony Fire Department's Professional Standards.
Situations involving contact with citizens of The Colony and internal customers (other City departments and employees) are considered as an opportunity to promote the City and the Fire department in the most professional and positive manner possible.
Examples of Duties
Typical Qualifications
Must be able to function as a team member in a firehouse environment, with a strong fire suppression culture. Deal with the public in situations involving conflict and high degrees of stress which require considerable tact and judgment. Able to work both in an air-conditioned building and out in the field. Perform routine job activity requiring normal physical exertion involving sitting, walking, standing, bending and crouching. Intermittently exert demanding physical activity such as pushing, pulling, running, crawling, lifting or standing. Understand and follow oral instructions, departmental policy, rules, regulations and ordinances pertaining to fire codes. To establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, other fire departments and the public. To analyze situations and adopt a quick, effective and reasonable course of action. Learn the use and care of all fire department equipment. To observe situations; to report and record them daily.
Visual acuity must be at least 20/40 in each eye without correction, each eye must be corrected to 20/20, and must be free from color blindness.
Education and Experience
Three years experience working as a Paramedic in an emergency medical setting or patient transport capacity preferred. Good familiarity with computers and their use. Not less than 21 years of age. High school diploma or GED. Registered or Licensed Paramedic certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services. All Texas DSHS certifications shall be maintained while employed by the City of The Colony. Ability to successfully complete The Colony Fire Department Paramedic mentoring program. Obtain and maintain in good standing EMS provider authorization from The Colony Fire Department's Medical Control Physician.
BENEFITS FOR ALL FULL-TIME/PART-TIME REGULAR EMPLOYEES
INCLUDE:
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM
All full-time employees are participants of TMRS; this is a mandatory contribution.
(Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 20 hours per week are participants of TMRS) The employee contribution rate is 7% per pay period; the City matches the contribution 2-1.
There is a 5 year vesting period.Employees are eligible to retire at any age after 20 years of service or at age 60 with 5 years of service.
OPTIONAL RETIREMENTThe City offers employees the option of contributing to a 457 Deferred Compensation Plan and/or Roth IRA's through payroll deduction.
The City does not match these contributions.SOCIAL SECURITY/FICA
These deductions are matched by the City.
MEDICAL, DENTAL & VISION COVERAGE
All full-time employees have Medical, Dental, Vision, Life w/AD&D, and LTD insurance coverage paid for by the City.
(Part-time regular employees who work a minimum of 30 hours per week qualify for this coverage) Employees have the option of purchasing dependent coverage.
SECTION 125 IRS BENEFIT PLANS
Employees who have dependent health or any supplementary insurance premiums deducted from their checks are eligible to pay their premiums, "pre-taxed".
Pre-taxed flexible spending accounts are also available for health and dependent care.VOLUNTARY/SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS
Employees have the option of purchasing supplemental benefits through AFLAC and LegalShield.
VACATION
Full-time employees vacation accrues as follows:
0-5 years 10 days per year
5-10 years 15 days per year
10-20 years 20 days per year
20+ years 25 days per year
Employees are eligible to take vacation after 6 months of employment.
Part-time regular employees accrue vacation leave at 1⁄2 the accrual rate of a full-time employee.
SICK LEAVE
Sick leave accrues at 8 hours per month for full-time employees. (Fire accrues at 12 hours per month) Maximum accrual is 1,040 hours.
Part-time regular employees accrue sick leave at 1⁄2 the accrual rate of a full-time employee.
SICK LEAVE POOL
The sick leave pool allows the employees to donate up to 24 hours of sick leave per year (employees must have a minimum of 96 hours of sick leave accumulated before contributing).
This pool was created to help employees during a catastrophic injury or illness.HOLIDAYS
Full-time employees receive 14 paid holidays per year.
This includes 1 personal floating holiday that may be taken at any time during the calendar year after 6 months of employment.
New Year's Day Columbus DayMartin Luther King Jr. Day Veterans Day
Presidents Day Thanksgiving Day
Good Friday Day after Thanksgiving
Memorial Day Christmas Eve
Juneteenth Christmas Day
Independence Day Floating Holiday (Personal Day)
Labor Day
Part-time regular employees accrue holiday leave at 1⁄2 the accrual rate of a full-time employee.
LONGEVITY
All full-time employees with more than 1 year of service are eligible to receive longevity pay at the rate of $10 per month for each month of service.
This is paid once a year in November. Part-time regular employees become eligible to receive this benefit after 5 years of service.CERTIFICATE PAY
Some employees may be eligible to receive Certificate Pay in increments of $50, $100 or $125 per month depending upon the type of certification.
Certification that is required per the job description in order to be employed is not eligible for pay under this plan.
TUITION REIMBURSEMENTFull-time employees may be reimbursed up to $300 per semester for college courses.
The courses must relate to their job, must have a passing grade of at least a "C", and obtain Director approval.
This benefit may be used after 6 months of employment.EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM (EAP)
Provided by the city to help employees and their family members manage life's challenges by identifying options and making informed choices regarding Counseling Services, Legal Services, Financial Services, and Work/Life Wellness Resources.
PARK PASSESFull-time and part-time regular employees receive a free year round park pass that can be used at Stewart Creek and Hidden Cove Park.
