Good morning EFamily please see below link and attach. Please share with others.
Sent: Wednesday, September 9, 2020 4:46 PM
To: Weaver, Janice
Subject: Fire Fighter Trainee Opportunity (I have an attachment I can't post so email me to get that forwarded)
Good afternoon Janice,
We (HFD) are actively recruiting candidates to join the ranks of the Houston Fire Department. I know you have a lot of connections with religious leaders in the community, and I am soliciting your help to push the word about this awesome opportunity.
If anyone contacts you with questions I am willing to speak with them.
I have also included a link to a short video that can be shared as well.
https://video214.com/play/
Respectfully,
Rodney C. West
Executive Assistant Fire Chief
Houston Fire Department
Office 832-394-6731
Mobile 713-859-4103
FIRE FIGHTERS’ AND POLICE OFFICERS’ CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION CITY OF HOUSTON EXAMINATION ANNOUNCEMENT FORTHE POSITION OF FIREFIGHTER TRAINEE HOUSTON FIRE DEPARTMENT QUALIFICATIONS FOR ELIGIBILITY TO TAKE EXAM: Per Chapter 143.023 of the Tex. Loc. Gov’t code, ‘A person may not take an entrance examination for a beginning position in the fire department unless the person is at least 18 years of age but not 36 years of age or older. A person may not be certified as eligible for a beginning position in the fire department if the person is 36 years of age or older’. Below are the minimum requirements: 1. Must have twenty-four (24) transferable college credit hours with a grade of ‘C’ or better (only two (2) credit hours of Physical Education will be accepted) OR 2. Two (2) years of full-time active military service with an honorable discharge as stipulated on a DD214 Member 4 3. Applicant must meet the above requirements by the Civil Service Exam date. The exam will be open to candidates, who have made a proper application and have met the requirements of Chapter 143 of the Local Government Code for beginning positions in the Fire Department, which are listed in the Fire Application. DUTIES: • Participates in classroom lectures, seminars and practical training sessions as directed by the Houston Fire Department. • Receives and participates in various types of training in fire suppression and emergency medical services up to and including paramedic certification. • Participates in drills, demonstrations and instruction in hydraulics, pump operation, maintenance, fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical services. APPLICATION TO TAKE EXAM: ONLY “on-line” applications will be accepted. To apply, go to: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/houston. Access to the Internet and to computer terminals may be found at any City of Houston Public Library. On-line applications will be accepted until all testing slots are filled. DATE AND TIME OF EXAMINATION: • The examination will be given at 7:30 a.m., September 18, 2020; 7:30 am and 12:30 pm on October 16, 2020, October 30, 2020 and November 13, 2020 at the Val Jahnke Training Facility, 8030 Braniff St, Houston, TX 77061. Bring your driver’s license or other photo ID. • Due to the high volume of applications received, you will be contacted directly via email, should you qualify to take the exam. A member from our team will email you to advise of the time and date in which you will need to report to the testing site for the exam. NOTE: 1. Immunizations/tests will be required. 2. The minimum passing score is 70 percent on the written examination before the extra five (5) points for qualified veterans are added. 3. Per Chapter 143.025of the Tex. Loc. Gov’t Code, an additional five points shall be added to the examination grade of an applicant who served in the United States armed forces, received an honorable discharge, and made a passing grade on the examination. Applicants who are eligible for extra military points must scan and attach a copy of their DD214 (Member-4) to their electronic application or send a copy to hfdhiringprocess@houstontx.gov The last day to submit a DD214 is the date of the Civil Service Exam. NO DD214s will be accepted at the test site. 4. Texas Commission of Fire Protection State Fire Fighters Certification and Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technician Certification(s) will be subject to verification by the Human Resources Department. 5. Texas Department of State Health Services Emergency Medical Technicians Certification as a Paramedic will be subject to verification by the Human Resources Department. 6. An applicant may not take the examination for an eligibility list more than once. 7. The eligibility list created as a result of this examination will be effective for a period of not less than 6 months or more than 12 months as determined by the Civil Service Commission. 8. Passing applicants will be referred to the Human Resources Department Classified Careers & Services Division to continue processing. Any falsification in the application process will result in disqualification. Applicants must pass and complete all phases of the hiring process (civil service exam, physical ability test, interview, polygraph, background, immunizations, drug screen, medical examination). 9. Applicants’ eligibility for hiring will be determined in rank order from the eligibility list. SPECIAL SERVICES OR ACCOMODATIONS: Please email Classified Testing at HFDCST@houstontx.gov. You must submit the necessary documents 2 weeks before the exam date. DATE OF ANNOUNCEMENT: September 9, 2020 AN EQUAL OPPORTU
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