Firefighter/Paramedic(Full-Time)

Firefighter/Paramedic:  (Full-Time)

Pay Range: $12.328/hour + $1.45/hour for Paramedic Certification Pay added to base hourly rate.

After successful completion of one year orientation period pay will be changed to: $14.389/hour + $1.45/hour for Paramedic Certification Pay added to base hourly rate.

Protects life and property by performing fire suppression, advanced life support (ALS) medical and trauma treatment, hazardous materials and fire prevention duties.  Maintains fire equipment, apparatus and facilities. Under general supervision of a Company Officer, provides basic and advanced life support services to ill or injured persons in accordance with the policies established by the South Padre Island Fire Department and the Medical Control Director. Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or G.E.D., Texas “Class B” Driver’s License and a Texas Department of Health Certification as a Paramedic.

A Basic Firefighter Certification issued by the State of Texas Commission on Fire Personnel Standards and Education is preferred but not required to apply.

Applicants selected to move forward in the process will be notified of the testing date, time and place. Please see complete job description for detailed information regarding this position.  Please refer to the position description for complete job details and requirements.

The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, May 8th, 2015 at 12:00pm CST.

 

 

To apply for a City of South Padre Island available position you must submit a completed application form by mail, fax or email to:

 

The City of South Padre Island

Attn: Human Resources

4601 Padre Blvd.

South Padre Island, TX 78597

Fax: (956) 761-3888

 

City application forms are available on the City’s website at www.MySPI.org, located in the front lobby of City Hall, or requested by phone at (956) 761-6456.

 

External and City employees interested in employment with the City are required to submit a South Padre Island application form to the Human Resources Division during the specified job posting period.   A separate application form must be completed for each position in which the individual is interested.  A resume may be attached as supplemental information.  Incomplete applications will not be considered for employment.

An applicant for employment is an individual who fully completes an employment application for a position that is currently open and who meets the qualifications of the position. 

An applicant must apply for a specific job on the City’s current vacant job list.  The City will not accept applications for anything other than a current open, posted position.

 

An applicant must submit a separate application and attachments for each position for which they are applying.

 

All materials submitted for consideration will be considered the property of the City of South Padre Island and cannot be returned.

 

The City will reject incomplete applications, unsolicited resumes for non-posted positions and “any position” applications. 

 

The City of South Padre Island is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The City strives to comply with state and federal laws regarding discrimination based on race, creed, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or political affiliation.  In addition, the City of South Padre Island complies with all other state and federal laws prohibiting discrimination in those areas where such laws apply.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. 

An employee or applicant for employment who perceives that he/she has been treated discriminatorily on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, or veteran status should consult with or file a complaint with the Administrative Services Director at (956) 761-6456.