CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

FIREFIGHTERS' AND POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

ANNOUNCES A PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION

FIRE CAPTAIN

DATES & TIME OF EXAMINATION:

LOCATION OF EXAMINATION

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

FILING DEADLINE:

GENERAL INFORMATION:

March 21, 2019 9: 00 a. m.

American Bank Center L-

1901 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX

POSTED

JAN 21 2019Secretary

All Firefighters must serve at least two ( 2) consecutive years as a

Firefighter IUEMS or Firefighter II -Driver to be eligible to take

the Captain promotional exam.

All Firefighters hired before May 1, 2000, who have served as aFirefighter II for more than two (2) consecutive years and served

continuously in the Department since their hire date, need notpossess Paramedic certification to be eligible for the Captain

promotional exam.

All Firefighters hired on or after May 1, 2000, must possessParamedic certification to be eligible to take the Captain

promotional exam.

Completed applications must be submitted in person to the

Human Resources Department by 5: 00 p. m., February 15, 2019.

The examination will be composed of material taken from the

following publications:

Brannigan' s Building Construction for the Fire Service, 5" Ed. ( 2015) F. Brannigan.

Fire and Emergency Services Company Officer, 5th Ed. ( 2014). IFSTA

Fire Fighter Safety and Survival, 2nd Ed. ( 2015). D. Zimmerman.

Hazardous Materials: Managing the Incident, 0h Ed. ( 2005). G. Noll, M. Hilderbrand, G.

Rudner, & R. Schnepp

Structural Firefighting Strategy and Tactics, 3rd Ed. ( 2016). NFPA. B. Klaene.

DATE ANNOUNCED: January 21, 2019

Steve Viera, H. R. Director,

Civil Service Commission

CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS

FIREFIGHTERS' AND POLICE OFFICERS' CIVIL SERVICE COMMISSION

ANNOUNCES A PROMOTIONAL EXAMINATION FORBATTALION CHIEF

DATES & TIME OF EXAMINATION:

LOCATION OF EXAMINATION

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

FILING DEADLINE:

GENERAL INFORMATION

March 14, 2019, 9: 00 a. m.

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American Bank Center

1901 N. Shoreline Blvd., Corpus Christi, TX

The examination will be open to all Fire Captains who have

served in the department for at least two ( 2) continuous

years as a Fire Captain prior to the date of the examination.

Completed applications must be submitted in person to the

Human Resources Department by 5: 00 p.m., February 15, 2019.

The examination will be composed of material taken from

and documented by the following publications:

Chief Officer, 3` d Ed. ( 2014). International Fire Service Training Association [ IFSTA].

Corpus Christi Fire Department Patient Field Protocols and Standing Orders, ( 2017).

Daniel M. Roberts, MD, FACEP.

Fire Department Incident Safety Officer 3` d Ed. ( 2016). D. Dodson.

National Incident Management System [ NIMS] Principles and Practices, 2nd Ed. D.

Walsh, C. Callsen Jr., N. Dolan, H. Christian Jr., G. Lord, G. Miller, & P. Maniscalco.

Structural Firefighting Strategy and Tactics, 3` d Ed. ( 2016). NFPA. B. Klaene.

Assessment Center: In accordance with Article IX, Section 9, of the Collective Bargaining

Agreement, only the highest ten ( 10) participants shall be allowed to continue to the next phaseof the examination process ( Assessment Center Examination)

The Assessment Center will be held April 9, 2019 through April 12, 2019.

Additional information about the Assessment Center will be posted prior to the writtenexamination.

DATE ANNOUNCED: January 21, 2019

ISteve Viera, H. R. Director,

Civil Service Commission

CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI

2019 BATTALION CHIEF EXAMINATION POSTED1D: o(

ASSESSMENT CENTER EXERCISES MAR 0 8 2019 A3

City SecretaryEmergency Simulation Exercise:

This exercise will include two or more fire or other emergency scene situations that aredescribed to the candidate through narrative information, building diagrams, block

plans, and/ or photos. Candidates will be expected to respond to each situation as a

Battalion Chief, making all of the decisions that are typically required at the scene of anemergency. The assessors will then clarify the candidates' responses, as necessary,and ask other job- related questions.

Role Play Exercise:In this exercise, the candidate assumes the role of Battalion Chief and must meet with

one or more subordinates, citizens, etc., about an issue, problem or complaint.

Depending on the complexity of the role either a trained role player is used or theassessors are trained to play the role. Also, depending on the problem, there may bean additional interview with the candidate regarding their intent behind the actions takenwhile dealing with the problem and other additional job relevant questions may beasked.

Multiple Situations Exercise:

This exercise consists of multiple management situations that are described to the

candidate through written and oral narrative information. Candidates respond to the

situations making the kinds of decisions that are typically required of a Battalion Chief.As in the Emergency Simulation Exercise, the assessors may also clarify thecandidates' responses and ask other job- related questions prior to candidate evaluation.

Written Exercise:

Candidates, in this exercise, are given one or more job relevant topics or document( s)

pertinent to the job to analyze and are instructed to provide a written report, position

statement, outline a new policy, etc. The candidate' s written work is evaluated

independently by two assessors. This exercise may be related to one of the otherexercises above.

POSTEDI 1 . 3ola

NOV 122018

CORPUS CHRISTI FIRE DEPARTMENT CClC.,,

IS NOW ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FOR FIREFIGHTER CADET

Those interested in applying are encouraged to carefully review the minimum qualifications. The City of Corpus Christi is anequal opportunity employer.

Minorities and Females are encouraged to apply

DATES & TIME OF EXAMINATION

DATES & TIME OF CPAT:

LOCATION OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION:

LOCATION OF PHYSICAL ABILITY EXAM:

APPLICATION WEBSITE:

DEADLINE TO APPLY:

February 6, 2019 at 9: 00 a. m. April 23 — April 25, 2019 8: 00 a. m.

American Bank Center,

1901 N. Shoreline Blvd. Corpus Christi, Texas 78401

Exhibit Hall " A"

209 S. Carancahua, Corpus Christi, Texas

W W W. CCTEXASJOBS.COM

January 18, 2019

Corpus Christi Firefighters are entrusted with the responsibility of keeping our city safe. A history of ethical and moral behavioris of the utmost importance. Your background will be looked at very closely. Candidates who have a history of unethical or

immoral behavior will not be hired. Your background evaluation must not demonstrate a history of unethical or immoral

behavior. Your work, military ( if applicable), school, financial and driving history must demonstrate and reflect favorably onyour character. The highest standard of honesty and integrity must be reflected throughout the hiring process.

Corpus Christi Firefighters must respect the rights of all people and have appreciation for the diversity that characterizes theCorpus Christi Fire Department.

On the date of the exam, applicants who have served in the armed services of the United States and have been Honorably

Discharged may submit a DD214 demonstrating at least 180 days of Active Duty Status. No other discharge status will beaccepted. if applicable, you may receive an extra 5 points added to the passing written score. " Veterans preference" shall not beallowed in order to obtain a passing grade on the written examination.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants for Firefighter Cadet shall be at least 19 years of age by the date of the written exam.

Applicants for Firefighter Cadet must not have reached their 36`' birthday prior to being certified as eligible fora beginning position in the Fire Department. All applicants shall have a High School Diploma or a GED.

All applicants shall be a United States Citizen.

All applicants must have a current driver' s license at the time of application and the time of hire.

Upon hiring, an applicant must reside in a location as to be able to reach City Hall within 60minutes by travel.

All applicants shall meet the City requirements regarding traffic violations or traffic collisions. All applicants must score a minimum of 70% or higher on the written examination.

Applicants mast not have been convicted of an offense above a class B misdemeanor. Has never been on court

ordered community supervision or probation for any criminal offense above a class B misdemeanor, or a class Bmisdemeanor within the last 5 years of the court order.

Must not have ever been convicted of any family violence offense; must not have ever been convicted of a

felony offense. Applicant is medically, physically, and psychologically fit to perform the essential duties of a Firefighter. Applicant must not have been discharged from any military service under less than honorable conditions.

Applicants must demonstrate maturity, dependability, integrity, good work ethic, and loyalty to their past andpresent employers.

Applicants must successfully complete entry requirements, including a written examination, a physical fitnessexamination, a panel interview, a background check, a medical/ psychological examination, possible polygraph,

and drug testing. Successful candidates will complete the Fire Academy and obtain Basic Structural Firefighter Certificationfrom the Texas Commission of Fire Protection and Paramedic certification from the Texas Department of StateHealth Services. Successful candidates who have Basic Structural Firefighter and Paramedic Certification from

the Texas Department of State Health Services may be fast tracked but must still attend an academy specificallydesigned for candidates who are already certified. All candidates must successfully complete the CCFDphysical fitness program.

Firefighters are required to maintain Paramedic Certification as a condition of employment.

All candidates for employment in the Fire Department must obtain paramedic certification as issued by theTexas Department of Health within Twenty - eight ( 28) months from the date of employment.

Anyone with a disability who needs a reasonable accommodation related to the application process may call HumanResources at 826- 3300.

Eligibility list will be effective for 365 days from the date of the written examination.

DATE ANNOUNCED: November 12, 2018

Steve Viera,

Director, Civil Service Commission