FIRE CHIEF

JOB SUMMARY:

To be the administrator of the Fire and EMS Department and ensure the protection of residents and property from fire; to provide supervised Emergency Medical services to the citizens of Kirby; and to ensure that building inspections are conducted according to City and State standards.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Administers Fire and EMS operations.
  • Directs scheduling of personnel and equipment.
  • Directs firefighting, rescue and EMS operations.
  • Maintains Equipment in working order.
  • Prepares budget and long-range plans for department personnel, equipment, and station.
  • Responsible for hiring of department personnel.
  • Maintains a working relationship with the Emergency Services District.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High school education or its four years equivalency. Certification from the Texas Commission on Fire Protection and Certification from Department of Health State Services, and five years experience in a municipal fire department with at least two years in a supervisory position. A valid Texas Class B motor vehicle license.

POLICE OFFICER

Must apply in person at 4130 Ackerman Road.

WATER BILLING/PERMIT CLERK

JOB SUMMARY:

Maintains all water billing records and permit records, assists customers via the telephone, in person and in writing using tact and diplomacy.  This is a non-supervisory position.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Opens new and closes utility billing accounts for customers.
  • Provides accurate and timely billing posting, and account maintenance on water department computerized accounts receivable system.
  • Provides accurate and efficient cash and check receipts for utility bills.
  • Maintains accounts receivable system requiring basic computer knowledge, general and specialized clerical work.
  • Prepares and maintains work orders, answer phone calls, and radio contact with the water department.
  • Arranges permit inspections and re-inspections.
  • Prepares and issues building, plumbing, mechanical and electrical permits.
  • Processes and issues certificates of obligations.
  • Performs clerical functions requiring discretion and specialized knowledge.
  • Collects and records with written receipt monies received from various department activities.
  • Maintains well readings and back-flow prevention records.
  • Compiles and maintains statistical records.
  • Prepares weekly, monthly, and annual departmental reports.
  • Screens telephone calls and writes messages.
  • Uses tact, diplomacy and a helpful attitude in all contacts with the public and other departments.
  • Arranges indexes and maintains filing system.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduation from high school or four years of equivalency.
  • Two or more years of customer service experience.
  • Cash handling experience preferred.
  • Bi-lingual skills a plus.

DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general direction of the City Manager the Director of Public Works oversees and directs the activities of the department to include Parks and Recreation, Streets, and Water.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Provides direction to staff by planning and prioritizing job tasks
  • Ensures policy and procedure compliance
  • Monitors and evaluates staff performance and development
  • Supervises staff schedules and requested time off
  • Resolves employee conflicts
  • Recommends changes and adjustments in personnel
  • Hires, trains, and supervises employees
  • Supervises projects by reviewing departmental activities and identifying departmental needs
  • Ensures compliance with local, state and federal regulations
  • Participates in long-term planning for capital improvement projects
  • Monitors budget and recommends purchase of all equipment and supplies
  • Recommends solutions to resolve budget issues and shortfalls
  • Creates measures to determine cost efficiencies
  • Develops reports and presentations for Council and other City officials
  • Supervises preventative maintenance and repair of equipment, vehicles and City facilities
  • Supervises maintenance, repairs, operation and limited construction of City streets, alleys, parks, drainage and city facilities
  • Supervises the maintenance, repair, operation and limited construction of water lines, sewer lines, wells, lift station and water storage facilities
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required

EXAMPLES OF WORK:

Developing and implementing strategic goals and objectives, implementing policies, procedures and regulations.  Developing and overseeing work plans and projects.  Administering the budget, supervising personnel and ensuring each division provides quality services to citizens.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Graduation from high school or four years of equivalency
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred
  • Water “C” and Wastewater Collection 2 certifications
  • Valid Texas Commercial Driver’s License with acceptable driving record
  • Five years or more experience in the operation of a Public Works Department
  • Supervisory experience required

 

TELECOMMUNICATOR/DISPATCHER

JOB SUMMARY

Directs calls for non-emergency and emergency service purposes including police, fire and after-hours calls for other city departments; non-emergency inquires. Employee must be available to work various shifts, including weekends and holidays.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  •  Receives and records emergency and routine business calls as well as 911 emergency calls.
  • Determine if emergency or non emergency situations exist, determine extent and type of assistance needed and dispatch appropriate police and fire units to calls for service.
  • Maintain contact with all units on assignment, maintain status and location of police and fire units; while simultaneously entering, updating and retrieving information from a variety of computer systems.
  • Refer calls to other agencies or departments as needed.
  • Maintain communication, concentration, and decision making ability in life threatening or crisis situations, or when callers are irate, verbally abusive, hysterical, or minimally communicative.
  • Handle multiple calls or emergencies simultaneously without losing concentration or judgment.
  • Make split second decisions about emergencies based on sound analysis of information obtained and knowledge of emergency procedures.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Receive requests for information regarding vehicle registration, driving records and warrants, and provide pertinent data. Monitor several public safety radio frequencies. Operate a variety of communications equipment, including radio consoles, telephones and computer systems. Serve as receptionist for the Department; answering the phone; transferring calls to the appropriate personnel and take messages as needed. Perform miscellaneous duties associated with dispatching and records, i.e. filing of reports and other duties with regard to records as instructed by the immediate supervisor.  Including scanning old offense reports; printing reports as needed for other divisions and agencies; collecting monies for copies of reports, and completing associated paperwork and receipts. Do validations of outstanding cases in the TCIC/NCIC system; including arrest warrants, stolen property, etc.

QUALIFICATIONS

 Required to have a high school diploma or GED.

PARAMEDIC

JOB SUMMARY

To provide prompt and thorough emergency medical care to patient(s).  To safely transport to directed hospital and to maintain the highest level of professionalism in representing the City of Kirby Fire/EMS.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

  • Provide advance life support assistance to patients requiring emergency treatment.
  • Works as lead Paramedic on shift.
  • Insures all equipment is maintained in good working condition and ready at all times.
  • Properly fills out EMS reports.
  • Assures compliance with state mandated data collection and inspections.
  • Performs related duties and fulfills responsibilities as required.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Responds to all Fire/EMS calls in the City of Kirby. Maintains equipment in working order and ensures functionality at all times.

QUALIFICATIONS

High school education or its four years equivalency. Certification from Department of Health State Services, A valid Texas Class C motor vehicle license.