Highland Village Fire Department — Lewisville, TX
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Range: $71,354 - $92,760
Certification Pay Eligible up to $1,200 per year
Starting Eligible Salary + Max Certification Pay Eligible: $72,554.53
Starting Eligible Salary + Max Certification Pay Eligible + Potential Overtime: $78,735
*Firefighter/Paramedics work 48-hour shifts with 96 hours off, completing 2–3 shifts per 14-day cycle. Overtime applies after 106 hours per cycle. Overtime is not guaranteed and could vary based on shift timing, staffing needs, and use of leave. Employees in the class work approximately 242.67 overtime hours annually which is 9.33 biweekly average. Hourly rate is calculated annual divided by 2756.
Description:
The City of Highland Village is currently looking for a certified Firefighter Paramedic who will strive to provide the highest level of professional service to our residents. The Fire department’s motto is “Making a Difference” and we do this by protecting the lives and property of our community with state of the art equipment and training. The City of Highland Village is a vibrant, family oriented community in southern Denton County with a population of about 17,000 people.
Duties of a Firefighter Paramedic include responding to medical, fire, and other related emergencies within Highland Village and the surrounding communities, enforcing and complying with department, county, and state requirements, participating in citizen programs, and ensuring records are maintained appropriately. ## Job Requirements **Firefighter Paramedic must have: **
Click here ** to view the full job description ## Benefits Benefits**
Click here for information on the department and hiring process : https://www.highlandvillage.org/820/Recruitment
The following benefits are currently in effect for " regular status full-time employees ." Note: The City reserves the right to add, delete, or modify these benefits at any time, with or without notice.Certification
Most positions are eligible for additional pay for certifications that are above and beyond the requirements of the position. Pay depends on the certifications and typically do not exceed $100 per month.
Deferred Compensation
Supplemental retirement savings plans are available via payroll deduction and are tax deferred. After six months of employment, the City will match up to 2% of your annual salary in contributions.
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The Employee Assistance Program offers information and resources that can help you identify and resolve problems affecting emotional and physical health and other personal matters, including financial and legal assistance. This free hotline is staffed by a team of Masters-level counselors and nurses who can assist with a wide range of problems.
Flexible Spending/Dependent Care
Employees have the option to utilize City sponsored flexible spending accounts permitted under the IRS code to pay for various medical, dental, vision, or dependent care costs on a pre-tax basis.
Health Insurance
We provide group health coverage through BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS). Employees can choose from two available plans: a traditional PPO Plan or a High Deductible Plan with a Health Savings Account (HSA) attached. The City pays 80% - 100% of the insurance premium for employee only or employee plus family coverage. Funds in a Health Savings Account roll over from year to year, and can be used during retirement to pay for medical related expenses and some premiums (IRS Publication 969). Options for dependent coverage are available.
Holidays and Leave
Full time employees are provided 11 paid holidays, plus your birthday and two personal days. Holidays included are New Year's, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday, Good Friday (Friday before Easter), Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas Day.
Life Insurance
Full time employees are provided with $50,000 Life Insurance and $50,000 Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance. Additional Life Insurance can be purchased by the employee through payroll deduction.
Long Term Disability Insurance
Full time employees are provided with Long Term Disability Insurance, which provides income of 60% of the employees salary up to age 65 if disabled, and after a 180 day (six month) waiting period. See Human Resources for more information.
Longevity Pay
Once a year, full time employees who are employed with the City for two or more years will receive longevity pay for every month of full time service. Longevity pay is calculated as follows:
Eligible employees are members of the Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS). Retirement contributions are deducted at 7% from employee pay checks per pay period. Employees are vested after five years of service credit, with a two-to-one City match upon retirement. There is an additional Term Life Insurance benefit provided through TMRS equal to 1x your annual salary as an active employee. The City does NOT pay into the Federal Social Security System.
Retirement Health Savings (RHS)
This benefit is offered to full time City employees who have served 10 years or more in the Public Sector. The RHS account will enable you to have some tax-free savings dedicated to paying for future healthcare and insurance costs when you separate from service. Depending on the years of service you have, the City will put $500 - $1,500 into this account per year. The employees contributions is their sick and vacation at separation. This allows the employee to potentially retire early and still be able to pay for insurance coverage or medical bills.
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Employees and their family are eligible for unlimited free telemedicine. Services included are:
Full time employees who complete six months of service with the City may be reimbursed up to $1,000 per calendar year for approved college courses. Prior approvals from Supervisors and Department Heads are required to receive reimbursement.
Wellness Programs
Full time employees who participate in the City of Highland Village Wellness Program qualify for a $25/month discount on health insurance premiums, which equals $300 in annual savings.
The City reserves the right to add, delete, or modify these benefits at any time, with or without notice. Benefits are currently in effect for full time status employees only.