Position: Division: Group: Schedule: Salary: FIRE SPECIALIST Special Operations Wildfire Monday-Friday, 0900-1700, with selected nights and weekends $42,032-44,165 DOQE The City of Morgan s Point Resort Fire Department is pleased to announce the position of Fire Specialist. With Respect to daily operations, the Fire Specialist serves as the primary apparatus driver/operator as a paid member of our combination department, Monday through Friday, from 0900-1700. From an administrative standpoint, the Fire Specialist is further assigned to one of nine groups tasked with specific goals related to the overall mission of the fire department. The individual selected for this posting will be assigned to the Wildfire Group and will report to the Special Operations Captain and Battalion Chief. Daily duties will include apparatus and equipment checks, emergency response and station detail. Ongoing duties will include pre-fire planning, community outreach, FireWise program maintenance and fuels mitigation liaison. Please refer to the Fire Specialist- Position Requisites and JPR Summary for a comprehensive list of attributes and performance standards. All candidates must submit a City of Morgan s Point Resort application by 5 PM on November 8, 2018 for consideration in the hiring process. Minimum Requirements: 1. Two (2) Years of Experience as a Firefighter 2. A valid State of Texas Class B Exempt (or higher) Driver s License 3. TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter 4. TCFP Driver/Operator (Pumper) 5. Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-Basic 6. Current AHA CPR for Healthcare Providers certification. 7. FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 Application Period Thru November 9, 2018 Applications will be reviewed to ensure minimum eligibility requirements are met. Candidates who meet the requirements and have suitable work history and a clean initial background check will move forward to the Oral Interview Board.
Oral Interview Board November 12-15 The Oral Interview Board will convene to further assess candidate suitability for the position. Assessment Center November 26 A practical pumping skills assessment center will be conducted for candidates who successfully pass the Oral Interview Board. Upon completion of these three steps the candidates will be ranked and placed on the eligibility list. November 28-29 Fire Chief Interview The top three candidates will sit for a Fire Chief interview. December 3 Start Date Applications may be downloaded from the City website at morganspointresorttx.com or picked up at City Hall, City of Morgan s Point Resort, Texas Fire Specialist 8 Morgan s Point Blvd. Morgan s Point Resort, Texas 76513 Attn: City Manager The City of Morgan s Point Resort is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex or national origin. The City of Morgan s Point Resort has a drug free workplace policy.
MORGAN S POINT RESORT FIRE DEPARTMENT FIRE SPECIALIST POSITION REQUISITES AND JPR SUMMARY POSITION SUMMARY Under the supervision of a Fire Captain, responds to fire alarms, emergency medical calls, traffic accidents, rescue and other emergency calls to protect life and property; drives, operates and maintains fire apparatus, equipment and other specialized vehicles; operates fire pumpers and related apparatus; participates in training, drill and independent studies; participates in fire prevention inspections and public education activities; participates in the maintenance of Morgan s Point Resort Fire Department equipment and facilities; performs various staff support assignments; and performs related work as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the advanced journey-level class in the fire suppression series, fully qualified to operate any apparatus, vehicles and equipment in addition to performing all other emergency response duties. Incumbents are expected to possess sufficient technical and supervisory skills to assume Company Officer duties as an Acting Fire Captain on a relief and on an emergency basis for multiple-alarm and other emergency calls. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the class. Responds to a wide variety of emergency alarms by driving fire apparatus and other Morgan s Point Resort Fire Department vehicles; operates engines, connects lines and monitors and controls hydraulic operations, setting and adjusting controls to ensure proper water flow; briefs and advises other Fire Specialists on status of equipment; monitors and performs various duties to ensure the emergency response readiness of fire apparatus and vehicles. In addition to performing the Fire Specialist duties described above, Fire Specialists are expected to be capable of performing all of the essential duties of the Firefighter class. OTHER DUTIES Participates in various support assignments, including but not limited to the maintenance of inventory records, scheduled inspections of department equipment, hydrant inspections and maintenance and fire flow testing; ordering, inventorying and issuance of safety equipment, the
preparation and maintenance of department maps and pre-fire plans, and the preparation of specifications for new equipment and apparatus. Participates in the training of fire personnel in the safe and proper operation and maintenance of all apparatus and vehicles. May be called upon to perform the duties of a Company Officer, as an acting Fire Captain, on a relief basis; supervises other department personnel on multiple-alarm responses and as dictated by emergency situations. Assists and participates in the preparation of reports and recommendations regarding new firefighting and emergency medical techniques, equipment and apparatus. DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Principles of hydraulics as applied to fire suppression; design, use and maintenance of fire apparatus and equipment; geography of the City of Morgan s Point Resort and the department s response area; location of water main and fire hydrants in the city; departmental Policy and Standard Operating Guidelines; basic principles of supervision and training; safety methods and precautions involved in the operation of fire apparatus and vehicles; federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the operation of fire apparatus and vehicles on public roads and rights-of-way; principles, methods and techniques of fire suppression and prevention; methods, techniques and practices for hazardous materials mitigation; principles of mathematics, physics, chemistry and mechanics as they apply to fire science; federal, state and local codes, rules and regulations as they pertain to fire safety; basic principles of emergency medical care at the basic life support level; proper lifting, carrying and climbing techniques; plans check practices and procedures as they pertain to fire safety. Ability to: Skillfully and safely operate all of the fire apparatus and vehicles employed by the City s Fire Department; read and understand technical materials related to fire science; understand and follow oral and written instructions; establish and maintain effective relationships with those encountered in the course of the work; remain calm, make sound decisions and respond appropriately in emergency situations; maintain records and prepare clear and concise reports; maintain physical endurance and agility; perform mathematical calculations. REQUISITE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school, or G.E.D. equivalent, supplemented by college-level course work in fire science, including fire hydraulics, fire apparatus and equipment operation, fire tactics and strategy or Fire Officer I; and two (2) years of experience as a Firefighter.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements: Minimum Requirements 8. Two (2) Years of Experience as a Firefighter 9. A valid State of Texas Class B Exempt (or higher) Driver s License 10. TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter 11. TCFP Driver/Operator (Pumper) 12. Texas Department of State Health Services EMT-Basic 13. Current AHA CPR for Healthcare Providers certification. 14. FEMA ICS 100, 200, 700 and 800 Preferred Requirements 1. TCFP Advanced Firefighter 2. TCFP Fire Officer I 3. TCFP Fire Service Instructor I 4. TCFP Wildfire Protection Basic 5. Texas Department of State Health Services EMS Educator or Instructor 15. Qualified Rescue Boat Operator Required within 180 Days of Hire: 1. Credentialed to practice at EMT-Basic (or higher) by the Bell County Office of the Medical Director 2. Qualified Apparatus Operator for all Morgan s Point Resort Fire Department fire apparatus and vehicle fleet PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the Fire Specialist is frequently required to use hands to manipulate and operate objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms; climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, walk, sit and talk or hear. They must regularly lift and or move equipment and/or persons weighing up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this class include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus. Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, Fire Specialists are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze
and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with City staff, other organizations and the public. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The Fire Specialist frequently works in outside weather conditions and is exposed to extremely hazardous conditions and materials. BACKGROUND Applicants will be subject to, and must successfully pass, a thorough and comprehensive background investigation prior to appointment to position. The applicant must be of good moral character and not have any of the following incidents in their criminal history: 1. Conviction for a Felony, or Class A Misdemeanor offense at any time 2. Conviction for a Class B Misdemeanor offense within 10 years prior to date of application, which includes convictions for DWI (driving while intoxicated), DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) and BWI (boating while intoxicated) 3. Convicted of any family violence offense 4. Currently on court-ordered community supervision, probation or parole for a criminal offense above the grade of Class C Misdemeanor 5. Must be a citizen of the United States 6. Present at time of employment, original documents that establish identity and U.S. employment eligibility.