2016 FIREFIGHTER SELECTION ENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT

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1 2016 FIREFIGHTER SELECTION ENNIS FIRE DEPARTMENT Protecting the past..planning the future

2 APPLICATION PERIOD The Ennis Fire Department is seeking qualified applicants to fill 13 firefighter positions. The position posting and application period will remain open until all positions are filled. The Employment Application can be found online HERE or at the end of this document. Please print and sign your completed application. Certifications need to be sent with this application. Please send only the certifications listed on the Qualifications Point Sheet. Application, Qualification Point Sheet, and certifications must be scanned and ed back to: Please note, if you do not receive an confirmation stating your application has been received, then it has NOT been received. CHECKLIST Signed and dated Qualification Point Sheet Completed Employment Application Copy of Certifications (Only the ones listed on the Qualification Points Sheet) QUALIFICATION REVIEW Initial applicant ranking will be determined based upon a point system measured by TCFP and TDSHS certification levels, education level and years of experience. Minimum qualifications are listed below: High School Diploma or GED Valid Texas driver license Texas Commission on Fire Protection Basic or higher Texas Department of State Health Services EMT Basic or higher After the qualifications review, the top ranking applicants will be invited to participate in a physical ability test. Invitations for the physical ability test will be issued a minimum of 2 weeks prior to the testing date. Candidates with the top combined scores (qualification review scoring and physical ability time) will begin the background process. Background investigations will be conducted by the Ennis Fire Department s Fire Marshal s Office. Candidates who successfully pass the background process may be invited to a panel interview. The top candidates will then be invited to the chief s interview. Depending on the number of open entry-level positions, a conditional offer of employment will be extended to the candidate(s).

3 Qualification Point Sheet Name: Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP) Points Basic 10 Intermediate 20 Advanced 30 Master 40 Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMT - Basic 10 EMT - Intermediate 20 Paramedic 30 Education Associate Degree 10 Bachelor Degree 20 Experience 1-2 Completed years Completed years years 30 Military Service Honorable Discharge (DD-214) 5 Total your points in this column TOTAL POINTS Signature Date

4 B E N E F I T S O v e r v i e w City of Ennis Fire Department Salary $48,000 - $60,000 annually TCFP Certification Pay Intermediate $360/annually Advanced $720/annually Master $1,080/annually Longevity pay $72/year, paid after 12 months of employment FLSA Overtime Compensation Medical Insurance 100% paid for employee Competitive family rates Dental and Vision available Retirement Plan (TMRS 2:1 match at 7%) Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave 24/48 Schedule

5 P.O. Box 220, Ennis, Texas Employment Application Instructions: Answer each question clearly and completely. If questions are not applicable, enter NA. Do not leave questions blank. Be sure to sign when completed. Incomplete applications will not be considered. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application; you may attach a resume to this completed application. This application will only be considered for the position applied for. To be considered for other positions you will need to complete an additional application per position. The City of Ennis is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, and veteran or disability status. Date: Position Desired: Name: (Last) (First) (Middle) (Street) (City) (State) (Zip) SS#: D.O.B: Phone No. Driver s License No/ State Issued In: Class (check one): A-CDL B-CDL C OTHER EXPIRES: Person to be notified in case of emergency: (Name) (Relationship) (Address) () (Telephone-Area Code) 1. Have you applied for employment with the City of Ennis before? Yes No Date: 2. Are you now or have you ever worked for the City of Ennis? Yes No Date: 3. If hired, can you provide legal proof that you are legally entitled to work in the United States? Yes No 4. Are you or your relatives related to any member of the City Commission or any person employed by the City of Ennis? Yes No (Name) (Relation) (Position) 5. Have you ever been convicted of a crime? Yes No Note: A conviction does not automatically mean you cannot be appointed. Give all facts and relevant details. For purposes of employment with the City of Ennis, Convictions include sentenced to confinement, paid fines, time served, placed on probation (including deferred adjudication) and court-ordered restitution. If yes, please explain Military Experience: Date: Branch: Honors Received: Type of Discharge: Rank:

6 Employment History: This information will be the official record of your employment history and must accurately reflect all significant duties performed. Include all employment for the past ten (10) years include military experience and any other relevant experience beyond ten years. Begin with your current or most recent job. Employment history should include each position held, even those with the same employer. Do not use the comment See Resume. If you need additional space to adequately describe your employment history, you may attach additional history on this application form. This information will be used to determine if you meet minimum work related experience for the position you are applying for. Name of Present or Last Employer: May we contact current employer? Yes No

7 References Please list three personal references (not former employers or relatives). Name Address Phone Years Acquainted In relation to the education and experience record you have provided, please explain in detail any time lapses due to unemployment or other reasons. EDUCATION/TRAINING High School Attended: Name of High School Location (City/State) Did you graduate? Yes No High school Diploma GED Highest grade completed: When: College/University: Name of College/University Location (City/State) Did you graduate? Yes No Highest Level Completed: Degree: Other: Name of School Location (City/State) Did you graduate? Yes No Degree of Certificate Received: When: If Certification, Registration or Special License is required for the position, please complete the following: License/Certification Date Issued Date Expires Issued by/location of Issuing Authority License Number List any manufacturing or construction equipment or machines you operate (include office equipment if applicable.) Summarize special skills and qualifications acquired from employment or other experience that relates to this position I CERTIFY THAT ALL INFORMATION PRESENTED ON THIS APPLICATION IS TO BE TRUE AND VALID TO THE BEST OF MY KNOWLEDGE. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS INFORMATION WILL BE INVESTIGATED AND IN DOING SO I, THE APPLICANT, RELEASE THE EMPLOYER BEING THE CITY OF ENNIS FROM ANY AND ALL LIABILITY. I UNDERSTAND THAT ANY MISREPRESENTATION ON MY PART IN COMPLETING THIS APPLICATION WILL BE JUST CAUSE FOR REJECTION AT ANY TIME BEFORE AND/OR AFTER MY POSSIBLE EMPLOYMENT WITH THE CITY OF ENNIS. I UNDERSTAND THAT THIS APPLICATION IS NOT AN EMPLOYMENT AGREEMENT, AND THAT NO EMPLOYMENT IS BEING OFFERED TO ME IN THIS APPLICATION. HOWEVER, IF I AM EMPLOYED WITH THE CITY OF ENNIS, I UNDERSTAND THAT MY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE CITY OF ENNIS WILL BE GOVERNED BY THE AT-WILL DOCTRINE. THROUGH THAT DOCTRINE, I UNDERSTAND THAT THE CITY OF ENNIS IS ALLOWED TO CHANGE MY WAGES, BENEFITS, TERMINATE MY EMPLOYMENT AND OTHER CONDITIONS OF MY EMPLOYMENT AT ANY TIME. I ALSO UNDERSTAND THAT THROUGH THIS DOCTRINE, I MAY TERMINATE MY JOB WITH THE CITY OF ENNIS AT ANY TIME FOR ANY REASON. ALL POTENTIAL EMPLOYEES ARE SUBJECT TO A DRUG SCREEN AND DEPENDING ON THE POSITION, DRIVING RECORD CHECK, CRIMINAL HISTORY REVIEW, REFERENCE CHECK AND ANY OTHER BACKGROUND CHECK PERTAINING TO THE APPLICANT. THE CITY OF ENNIS IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT DATE