Definition
This is an entry‑level, professional staff, full‑time position in the City’s Fire and Rescue Services Department. An individual in this position will be responsible for fire prevention, suppression and rescue services.
Examples of Work
- Work schedule will be a 24 hour shift followed by 48 hours off.
- Respond to emergency incidents by performing firefighting, rescue and emergency medical care; and completing appropriate documentation for emergency incidents.
- Maintain the facility by performing minor maintenance to station and grounds; completing work requests for station maintenance; performing lawn care; and performing cleaning of station contents
- Assists with daily apparatus inspections and assures apparatus readiness; responsible for minor equipment and apparatus repairs and maintenance; completes required documentation and reports to assure equipment and apparatus are repaired
- Provide tours of the station and apparatus; provide fire prevention and safety presentations to the public; conduct pre‑fire planning of commercial and industrial occupancies; conduct courtesy home fire safety inspections; and conduct courtesy home fire smoke detector inspections, installation and maintenance.
- Complete training by attending and assist with company level training; participating in required departmental training; participating in additional training and education opportunities; maintain adequate continuing education to maintain certifications; assist with employee development; and assist the training division as needed.
- Provide input, feedback, research, and manpower as needed to assure the department is providing the best service possible to the public.
- Maintains continuous awareness and adherence of department and City polices and procedures.
- Maintain personal physical fitness and participate in on‑duty physical fitness activities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Subject to 24 hour recall
Education, Experience, or Certification
High School Diploma or General Education Development Certificate, REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS: Basic Firefighter from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection, and Basic EMT by the Texas Department of State Health Services or National Registry. Please submit certifications with application.
2021 Employee Benefits
The City of Missouri City is located less than 30 miles from Downtown Houston and is a great place to live, work and play. For many individuals, working for the City provides a dual reward. First, it is their way of giving back to their community; secondly, it is a noble way of making a difference in the lives of everyone who turns to City government for its services. With more than 300 full‑time employees, the City is committed to effective, efficient and responsive service. Furthermore, the City considers its employees its most valuable resource. Therefore, we offer what is arguably one of the most attractive and comprehensive employee benefit packages offered anywhere in the state of Texas.
Benefits
MEDICAL (TWO PLANS)
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- UNITEDHEALTHCARE - HEALTH SAVINGS ACCOUNT (H.S.A) High Deductible Medical Health Plan
- Provider: United Healthcare
- Single coverage deductible - $2,000 annually
- Family coverage deductible - $4,000 annually
- Single coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $4,000 annually
- Family coverage out-of-pocket maximum - $6,850 annually
- Employee pays dependent premium
Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Provider: H.S.A. BANK
- Use for qualified medical, dental, vision and pharmaceutical expenses;
- Max Contribution for employee only $3,500 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
- City contributes to employee only $1,250
- Max Contribution for employee/family $7,000 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
- City contributes to employee/family $2,250
- Age 55+ Catch Up Provision max $1,000 (per the Internal Revenue Services)
- Unused balance rolls over to new year Account belongs to employee
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TWO DENTAL PLANS
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- PPO
- Provider: United Healthcare
- Deductible - Single - $1,000 / Family - $2,000 annually;
- Inpatient Hospital Expenses = 80% of allowable amount;
- Out-of-Pocket Maximum = $3,000 individual - $6,000 family (Year);
- Lifetime Benefits: Unlimited
- Prescription Drug Co-pays: $10 Generic / $40 Preferred /$80 Non-Preferred
- DHMO
- Provider: United Healthcare
- No deductible; No Annual Maximum
- Member co-pay depends on procedure
- Employee pays dependent coverage
- PDP (Dental PPO)
- Provider: United Healthcare
- $1,500 per person annual maximum
- $1,000 orthodontic lifetime maximum
- Out of network benefits available
VISION
- Provider: United Healthcare
- No deductible
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LIFE INSURANCE
- Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
- $50,000 Basic Life, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (Paid by the City)
- $10,000 Group Term Life (Spouse), not to exceed 100% of the employee benefit amount (Paid by the City)
- Supplemental Life Insurance available up to $300,000 or 7 times annual salary;
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LONG-TERM DISABILITY
- Provider: Ochs Securian Financial
- 66 2/3 % of employee salary paid when approved
- Elimination period = 90 days
- City Pays premium
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FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT
- Provider: Flores
- Pre-taxed Medical Spending Account
- Pre-taxed Dependent Care Account
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SUPPLEMENTAL INSURANCE POLICIES
Provider
- Accident
- Cancer
- Heart/Stroke
- Intensive Care
- Short-Term Disability
- Life Insurance
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
TEXAS MUNICIPAL RETIREMENT SYSTEM (TMRS)
- Statewide retirement system
- 7 % employee contribution
- City Contributes 2 to 1
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Optional Deferred Compensation
- International City Management Association Retirement Corp. (ICMA-RC)
- ROTH – 457 B (ICMA)
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Other Benefits
HOLIDAYS
11 paid holidays per calendar year
New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Good Friday, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve, Christmas Day, and one additional floating holiday for regular, full time employees.
VACATION
- 0-5 years of service 14 days
- 6 years of service 15 days
- 7 years of service 16 days
- 8 years of service 17 days
- 9 years of service 18 days
- 10-15 years of service 19 days
- 16 years & over of service 20 days
- For those persons working a twenty-four hour shift, which includes sleeping time, each twenty-four hour shift shall be considered to be made up of two twelve hour days.
SICK LEAVE
- 6 days per calendar year
- Unlimited accrual
- Eligible to receive up to 30 days upon service retirement
EDUCATIONAL REIMBURSEMENT
With prior approval of the employee's supervisor and Department Director, the City may reimburse up to 100 % of the cost of tuition, books, lab fees, etc. for work-related courses or degree plans associated with the employee's current responsibilities or workshops/seminars and professional training sessions. This is based on the successful completion of required course(s) with a passing grade of C or better. The maximum reimbursement is $3000 per Fiscal Year.
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EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRAM
Provider: Alliance Work Partners
- Confidential counseling for all types of personal or professional challenges;
- 8 free visits per family member, per problem area, per calendar year;
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UNIFORMS
The City provides uniforms and may provide dry cleaning reimbursement to some employees who it requires to wear a uniform; including Police Officer, Firefighters, Public Works employees and Parks & Recreation employees.
WELLNESS PROGRAM
- Free or reduced health screenings;
- Annual health fairs;
- Educational brown bag lunches;
- Free membership to Tennis & Recreation Center (employee only)
Fun Benefits
- Employee Thanksgiving Luncheon;
- Employee Christmas Holiday Party;
- City Sponsored Weight Watchers meeting at work;
- Public Service Recognition Week (daily events...)
- Years of Service & Recognition Awards;