The City of Gonzales Fire Department is currently accepting applications for Battalion Chief. This position will primarily work in our prevention division, to include conducting fire inspections. The City of Gonzales hires employees based solely on their knowledge, skills and abilities, experience, and other qualifications as they relate to the duties and responsibilities of positions without regard to race, national origin, religion, color, sex, age, political affiliation, or other characteristics protected by law.

Qualifications: Minimum certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as Intermediate Firefighter Minimum certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as Fire Instructor-II Minimum certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as Fire Officer-II Certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as Fire Inspector Certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection as Driver/Operator Pumper Certification through the Texas Department of State Health Services as EMT-Basic or higher Have or obtain Fire Investigator certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Have or obtain Hazardous Materials Technician certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Have or obtain Hazardous Materials Incident Commander certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Have or obtain Incident Safety Officer certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection Have or obtain Wildland Firefighter Protection certification through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection NIMS certification (IS-100,200,300,400,700,800)

Prospective applicants must pass a written exam, physical agility, and oral interview, to be considered for a criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and physical.

Application and Personal History Questionnaire may be downloaded at the City of Gonzales website: www.gonzales.texas.gov

Applicants must either hand deliver or mail the following documents to the City of Gonzales Human Resources located at 820 St. Joseph Street, Gonzales, Texas 78629:

City of Gonzales Application Gonzales Fire Department Personal History Questionnaire Copies of:

o Texas Commission on Fire Protection Certification(s)

o Texas Department of State Health Services - EMT Certification

o Birth Certificate

o Current Drivers License

o High School Diploma or GED

This position is open until filled. Your application and all supporting documents must be received by the Human Resources Department to be considered for employment. If you have any questions, contact Human Resources at (830) 672-2815.

Pay and Benefits This Gonzales Fire Department position is an administrative salary position, based on a 40- hour work week.

The Battalion Chief salary is $71,614.40 annually.

Other benefits include: TMRS retirement plan. The City of Gonzales matches 2 to 1 at 6%. 100% paid health insurance for employee. We offer dental and vision at employees expense. Paid sick leave. 100% paid $25,000 life insurance policy on employee. 100% paid $25,000 accidental death and dismemberment policy on employee. 96.2 hours of vacation after the first year of employment. 16 paid city holidays per year. 12 hours per year for floating holiday. Longevity pay of $5.00 for each month you have been employed with the City of Gonzales, but you must be employed with the City of Gonzales for a year before you receive this. City Council reviews the financial situation of the City and will make the determination each year. Tuition reimbursement of $1,000 per year to employees taking classes directly related to their job. City Council must review the financial situation of the City of Gonzales each year to make this determination

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