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City of Shavano Park will post new job opportunities  on this page as positions become available. If you are considering a rewarding career in public service, please visit our page on a regular basis.  The City of Shavano  Park is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a quality workforce.  The City of Shavano Park accepts applications and resumes only for positions advertised. Job announcements and application are listed below.

The City of Shavano Park Fire Department is currently accepting applications for the position of:

                                                                                    Full Time Firefighter/EMT.

Applications and resume must be received by April 9th, 2021 at 5:00pm

You must submit a City of Shavano Park employment application. You may attach a resume and cover letter with your application. 

Mail completed applications to:              Or Hand Deliver to:                                Or Email to:

Shavano Park Fire Department            Shavano Park Fire Department           firechief@shavanopark.org

Attn: Chief Dover                                          15604 NW Military Hwy                                             

15604 NW Military Hwy                           Shavano Park, TX 78231

Shavano Park, TX 78231                                 

SALARY

Current compensation for starting Firefighter/EMT as of October 2020

Starting salary range is $42,386.00 min to $61,460.00 max – based on 2756 hours per year

Starting salary, including 156 overtime hours, range is $45,984.92 min to $66,678.20 max per year

(Listed salaries do not reflect additional pay for TCFP certifications, as described below)

Rotating shifts are based on a - 48/96 Work Schedule**

BENEFITS

  • TMRS 20-year retirement with 7% 2:1 match
  • Paid Individual Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Paid Sick Leave
  • City Contribution to Individual HSA or HRA
  • Additional Pay for Intermediate, Advanced, or Master FF TCFP Certification
  • Additional Pay for Intermediate, Advanced or Master Fire Inspector TCFP Certification

QUALIFICATIONS
Must be at least 18 years of age at time of application. Must be a citizen of the United States. Must have a High School Diploma or GED. Must have a fluent command of written and spoken English. Must be in good physical and emotional health. If applicable, military service with an honorable discharge as stipulated on a DD-214 form.

REQUIREMENTS FOR THE POSITION

Must have a current TCFP certification. Must have a current Texas DSHS certification as an EMT-Basic. Must possess a valid Texas Driver’s License. Must be insurable under the City’s vehicle insurance policy. Must pass a background check to insure applicant has not been convicted of a felony, DWI, DUID. Have not been convicted of a misdemeanor above class C. Have not received more than 5 traffic related issues in the past five years. Must PASS a reference check, an oral interview, a pre-employment physical examination to include drug screening, a written entrance exam, and a physical ability test.

APPLCATION AND SELECTION PROCESS

  • Request, complete and submit a City of Shavano Park application along with current resume or curriculum vitae. Must include a copy of Driver’s License at time of submission
  • Candidates will be formally invited by phone, mail and / or email to participate in a written entrance examination process and in a physical ability process scheduled for Tuesday, April 20, 2021
  • Applicants must complete the written exam portion with a minimum of 70% or higher score as well as complete the physical ability test
  • Candidates successful in both written and physical portions of the hiring process will then be scheduled for a panel interview which are tentatively scheduled for Friday, April 23, 2021
  • After formal board interviews are completed candidates still under consideration will be ranked and conditional offers of employment will be made
  • Conditional employees will then be required to undergo a medical exam and drug screening through the cities designated medical facility
  • Once cleared; offers of full time employment as a probationary employee will be made

You must submit a City of Shavano Park employment application. You may attach a resume and cover letter with your application. 
Download the City of Shavano Park application - or available at City of Shavano Park City Hall, 900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park, TX.  If you need any additional information, please contact City Secretary / HR Director, Trish Nichols at 210.581.1116 or tnichols@shavanopark.org.  Please submit complete  via email to tnichols@shavanopark.org or mail to  900 Saddletree Court, Shavano Park, TX 78231.