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Fire Employment Opportunities

The Bastrop Fire Department is a combination department responsible for providing fire protection services to over 10,000 residents within the 9 square miles of the city limits.  The Department has 1 fire station that run an average of 1,200 calls annually.  Bastrop Fire Department promotes fire prevention and education, responds to fire, medical and rescue calls.

 

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Recruitment

Assistant Fire Chief / Inspector

Comprehensive Benefits Package:

  • Retirement – TMRS - 7%, City matches 2 to 1 at retirement.
  • Health and Dental Insurance – employee coverage provided at no cost (optional HSA).
  • Basic Life Insurance - $50,000 policy for employee, provided at no cost.
  • Long Term Disability (LTD) – for employee, provided at no cost.
  • ALIGHT – Health Care Concierge
  • Holiday Pay
  • Paid Vacation Leave after 6 months
  • Sick Leave – 8 hours per month
  • All uniforms and gear provided.


Minimum Requirements:

  • Basic Firefighter certification from Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP);
  • TCFP Basic Inspector certification (or the ability to obtain within one year of employment);
  • TCFP Fire Investigator certification (or the ability to obtain within one year of employment);
  • TCFP Instructor certification (or the ability to obtain within one year of employment);
  • Fire Marshal certification (or the ability to obtain within one year of employment);
  • Must be able to obtain Head of Department certification from TCFP
  • Required to complete all Incident Command Trainings;
  • Valid Texas Class B Exempt Driver License with an acceptable driving record to be maintained throughout employment;
  • Pass a pre-employment physical, psychological exam, and drug screen;
  • Have not been convicted of any felonies;
  • Have not been convicted of any Class A or B misdemeanors in the previous 7 years;
  • Background investigation to include employment history, criminal history, driving record and references.

 

RECRUITMENT
The following timeline has been developed for the application/hiring process:

IMPORTANT DATES

  • June 18, 2024       Application Process opens
  • July 14, 2024        Application Process closes at 5:00 p.m.
  • July 22, 2024:       First Round Interview  
  • July 29, 2024:       Second Round Interview 
  • August 19, 2024:   Projected Start Date

 

**For more information, please contact the Fire Department at (512) 332-8672 or email fire@cityofbastrop.org.

 

The City of Bastrop is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer (EEO) and values diversity in its workforce.  As an EEO employer, the City provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.  This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

 

***Employment is contingent on passing post-offer, pre-employment drug testing and criminal background investigations.***

“The Mission of the City of Bastrop is to continuously strive to provide innovative and proactive services that enhance our authentic way of life to achieve our vision.”