Fire Engineer

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The City of Richland Hills, Texas (pop. 8,600) is a small community in the Dallas/Fort Worth metropolitan region. It is an organization deeply committed to providing quality services to the community; creating a culture of professionalism, respect, accountability and trust; promoting integrity and transparency. We seek candidates who have an ability to use innovation and initiative in decision making to better serve the public.

High School diploma or equivalent. Three years of firefighting experience required. Four years of emergency medical (EMS) experience required. Possession of a valid Texas class “B” exempt or higher driver's license. Possession of a Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Intermediate Firefighter. Certification, or the ability to obtain within one year of appointment. Possession of Emergency Medical Technician (EMT), Paramedic, or Licensed Paramedic Certification from the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Possession of Texas Commission on Fire Protection Hazardous Materials Technician Certification, ability to obtain within 1 year of appointment. Possession of Texas Commission on Fire Protection Driver/Operator Certification. Possession of Texas Commission on Fire Protection Instructor I Certification. Possession of Texas Commission on Fire Protection Fire Officer I Certification.

The testing material will be over:

1. “Pumping and Aerial Apparatus Driver/Operator Handbook Third Edition” #36723, (excluding Chapters 16-20),

The City of Richland Hills offers a competitive step plan depending on qualifications and experience. The salary range for this position is $87,175.00 - $. The City participates in the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) at a 7% employee deposit rate with a City matching ratio of 2:1. The City pays 100% of the employee’s medical, dental and term life insurance, and contributes 50% to dependent medical coverage.

Employees receive paid vacation and sick leave, and eleven (11) paid holidays which accrue at the beginning of the year to be used at any time.

The City of Richland Hills does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, veteran and/or disability status in employment or provisions of service.