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City of Pearland Fire Department
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Join Our Team of Heroes: Ignite Your Passion, Serve with Courage!
The City of Pearland, TX is hiring passionate and dedicated full-time Firefighters/EMTs (Paramedic preferred) to enhance and lead key aspects of our Fire Department's daily operations. Are you a dynamic, compassionate leader? Do you thrive in a fast-paced environment? If so, this opportunity could be PEARfect for you!
Eligible Candidates include:
Firefighter/EMT (Paramedic Preferred) earns a competitive hourly rate of $25.27-$26.03 based on average 2912 hours (depending on qualifications) and can potentially earn 8-hours of overtime for 18 cycles per year. Additionally, the city pays all premiums for our employees' dental, long-term disability protection, and life insurance plus the majority portion of the medical premium for employees and their dependents. We also offer a retirement plan through the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS) with a 2:1 employer match, life insurance, disability, access to the city's recreation fitness center, employee assistance program, educational assistance, 11 paid holidays and 1 designated paid holiday (24 hours), paid vacation, sick leave, and an active wellness program focusing on physical, mental, and financial health.
ABOUT THE CITY OF PEARLAND
Pearland is one of the fastest growing cities in Texas due to affordable housing, outstanding schools, safe neighborhoods, and superb quality of life Ranked as one of the top ten safest cities in Texas, Pearland residents know their families are safe and secure in the community and surrounding areas. Our close proximity to Houston, just a short 20-minute drive to downtown, allows residents to experience all the city has to offer including professional sports, world-class cultural amenities, and recreation
Employees of the City of Pearland use multi-directional communication and cross-functional teams to promote a greater understanding of the organization by employees at all levels. We have created a culture of continuous learning that encourages and supports employee development and growth Our work environment is one where innovation is not only supported but encouraged.
Qualified candidates will be contacted and invited to test. Testing will be held at the Fire Administration Building located at 2703 Veterans Drive, Pearland, TX 77584.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications outlined below to be considered for employment:
Please visit the link below for requirements on transferring to Texas from an IFSAC jurisdiction.
https://www.tcfp.texas.gov/services/transferring-to-texas
Candidate Preference: Candidates will be selected for testing and hire based in order of the following preference:
*See attached job description for job duties/responsibilities.
The City of Pearland (pronounced "pear-land", like the fruit), is a full-service municipal government located along the Gulf Coast region in the US state of Texas within the Houston–Sugar Land–Baytown metropolitan area and is in the counties of Brazoria, Fort Bend, and Harris. Pearland, with more than 127,000 residents is rated the fastest-growing community in the Houston region and the second-fastest in Texas based on the 2020 census.
The City provides high-quality public safety, parks and recreation, public works and infrastructure, and economic development services to businesses, visitors and residents. The City of Pearland operates under the council-manager form of government with professional administrators and staff working in tandem with elected officials and the community. For more information on joining our diverse team, visit http://pearland.applicantpro.com/jobs/.
