Firefighter - City of Webster

Why the City of Webster is an Ideal Place to Work and Build Your Career:

The City of Webster is committed to a culture of open, honest communication and trust. We achieve success through cooperation and continuous development. We offer employees an excellent benefit package that includes:

• Strong Compensation Plans, with bi-annual salary surveys to ensure competitiveness in the market.
• Medical Insurance, with approximately 90% of the cost paid by the City for employees and a significant contribution to dependent coverage.
• Free dental, vision, life, and long-term disability coverage for employees.
• Retirement plans, including a 2:1 matching contribution in the Texas Municipal Retirement System, plus optional 457 and Roth IRA plans.
• Tuition Assistance and training opportunities to support your educational goals; and
• Professional Certification Pay to encourage your development.

The City of Webster's leaders maintain high organizational standards and facilitate financial stability and long-term organizational sustainability. Located midway between downtown Houston and Galveston, Webster is just minutes from Space Center Houston and Galveston's beaches. In Webster, you are in the middle of the action. Webster is home to about 10,400 residents, and attracts over 250,000 visitors to work, shop, and play.

Job Announcement:

The City of Webster Fire Department is accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. Firefighters protect life and property by safely extinguishing fires and removing individuals from hazardous situations and assisting in fire prevention activities. Firefighters are involved in other emergency and non-emergency situations, such as inspections, maintenance of equipment and conducting other related duties. This position requires the ability to stay calm under pressure. Dependable attendance and teamwork are essential to success in this role. This position may require overtime.

Minimum Qualifications:

• A valid Texas Class C Driver's License
• TCFP Structure Fire Protection-Basic
• TDHS EMT- Basic (Advanced & Paramedic Preferred)