Technical Rescue Team (TRT) - Firefighter/Paramedics Print (https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/henderson/jobs/newprint/4764540) Apply Technical Rescue Team (TRT) - Firefighter/Paramedics Location Henderson, NVJob TypeTemporaryJob Number0161JAN25(2)-FSA-CDADepartmentFireOpening Date01/01/2025Closing Date12/31/2025 3:00 PM Pacific
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Position OverviewSpecialized Assignment Recruitment - Technical Rescue Team (TRT) - Firefighter/Paramedics
Specialized assignments will post on January 1st and close on December 31st of each year; employees who are interested in the assignment can apply throughout the year.
Interviews will be held only if a vacancy for the specialized assignment occurs.
When a vacancy for a specialized assignment occurs, an email will be sent at least one (1) week prior to the interview date(s). This email will announce the vacancy, include an application deadline, remind employees to apply if they are interested, and announce the date(s) of the interview date.
Eligible applicants will be invited to the interview.
Selection(s) will be made from the pool of candidates who interviewed for the current vacancy/vacancies.
If another vacancy occurs prior to December 31st an email will be sent out as listed above, new selection interviews will take place for that vacancy.
Minimum QualificationsGeneral Qualifications:
Must complete Technical Rescue Team certification in all disciplines within one year of assignment.
Must maintain Technical Rescue Team certification in all disciplines to continue the assignment.
Must become truck certified within one year of assignment.
Fulfill all responsibilities of a Station 82 Team Member.
Required Documents/Assessment InformationDOCUMENTS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION:
Completed employment application
Selection ProcessThe selection process will consist of a Selection Interview. An email will be sent to the Fire Department at least one (1) week prior to the interview date(s) announcing the vacancy, application deadline, and the date(s) of the interview. Uniform: Class B City of Henderson, NevadaIAFF Contract (56-Hour Work Week)Benefits SummaryHEALTHCARE AND INSURANCE
Health Insurance: Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision
Employer paid Long Term Disability - Up to 60% of Base Wage, if approved
Employer paid Term Life Insurance / AD&D - $50,000 or 1X annual salary, whichever is greater
Employee Assistance Program - 6 Free Visits Per Issue Per Year for Employee and Family Members in the Household, and Access to Work/Life Wellness Resources
Medicare – Employee and City each pay 1.45%
RETIREMENT
Employer paid membership in the Nevada Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
No Social Security tax on employee's wages
Retirement Health Savings (RHS) program
Service based retiree health insurance premium subsidy after 15 years participating in this program
PAID LEAVEVACATION
Employee credited with 48 hours of annual leave at the end of the first six (6) months of employment. After six (6) months, annual leave hours will accrue at eight (8) hours per month (total 96 hours first year of employment).
Accrued at 216 hours per year after first year through fifth year;
Accrued at 264 hours per year sixth through twelfth year;
Accrued at 336 hours per year upon completion of twelfth year and beyond
SICK LEAVE
Accrued at one shift per month from date of hire
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE
For death of immediate family member, 48 hours off with pay per occurrence. An additional 48 hours of sick leave may be used for funeral services held 500 statute miles or more from the City of Henderson
HOLIDAYS
14 paid holidays per year including September 11th Memorial Holiday
WORK WEEK
Average 56-hour work week, 24-hour workday
UNIFORM ALLOWANCE
The City provides a clothing and personal effects allowance for employees required to wear a uniform
VOLUNTARY BENEFITS
IRC 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
IRC 401a Deferred Compensation Plan - new/hire employees only
IRC125 Flexible Spending Arrangement (FSA) - Medical and Dependent Care
Supplemental Insurance: Cancer/Catastrophic Illness, Accident, Short Term Disability, and Hospital Indemnity
Auto and Home Insurance
529 College Savings Plan
Supplemental Term Life Insurance
Legal Insurance
Pet Insurance
Identity and Credit Protection
PerkSpot Employee Discounts Program
Long Term Care + Life Insurance
NOTE: Benefits subject to change based on future collective bargaining agreement updates, changes to any applicable legislation, and changes to elements of the City’s voluntary benefits programRevised 03/24