Engineer Operator

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Position: Engineer Operator two (2) open positions and future hiring list

Status: Full-time employment salaried non-exempt.

Shift Schedule: Three shifts 48/96 rotation

Compensation: Including the 48/96 scheduled overtime the annual salary is approximately $86889.32. Base salary is $74553.85.

Closing Date for Application: Midnight Monday March 2 2026.

Start Date: As soon as Possible

Minimum Requirements or Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of experience with a TCFP-regulated department as a Firefighter
• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• TCFP Basic Structural Firefighter Certification
• TCFP Driver Operator Pumper Certification
• TDSHS Emergency Medical Technician-Basic (EMT-B) Certification
• Courage to be Safe Certificate
• Traffic Incident Management Certificate
• Firefighter Cancer Support Network (FCSN) Reducing Cancer in the Fire Service Course
• NIMSCertificates
• Valid Texas Drivers License Class B (Firefighter Exempt)
• Driving records must comply with departmental driving guidelines.

Required Skills:

• Knowledge of current certification requirements for firefighter personnel
• Able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing in English
• Strong team building leadership and interpersonal skills
• Able to work well without supervision
• Able to handle suddenly changing work conditions and assignments
• Working knowledge of emergency operations management and emergency tactics.

Preferred or Desired Qualifications:

• TCFP Intermediate Advanced Master Structural Firefighter Certification or equivalent
• TCFP Instructor I III Certification
• TCFP Fire Officer I IV Certification
• TCFP Driver Operator Aerial Certification
• TCFP Fire Investigator Certification
• TCFP Fire Inspector Certification
• TCFP Hazardous Materials Technician
• TCFP Wildland Firefighter
• Technical Rescue or other Special Operations training and or certifications
• TDSHS and/or NREMT EMT-A or EMT-P Certification
• Blue Card Incident Command Certification
• Fire Ground Survival Training
• College Education AS or BS degree in Fire Science or related field.

TESTING AND HIRING PROCESS:

• Testing Components

1. Application
2. Written Examination
3. Physical Agility Test
4. Assessment Center
5. Oral Interview

Application Process:

• Submit your application resume and cover letter by the deadline. This step is a pass/fail.
• The application must document the above qualifications with any employment history contact information and three work-related references outside the Cypress Creek Fire Department.
• Copies of certificates must be available upon request.
• All applications must be signed by the deadline and required materials must be submitted online.
• Incomplete or late applications will be rejected without consideration.
• Applications will be reviewed and applicants who meet the required qualifications and follow all directions will receive an invitation to the physical agility portion of this process no later than 1700 hours on Tuesday March 3 2026.

Written Exam:

• Date: Thursday April 16 2026 at 0900
• Location: Cypress Creek Fire Station #Perry Road Houston TX 77070
• The comprehensive written examination of one hundred (100) questions.
• Study material information will be sent out after the application deadline.

Upon successfully completing the written exam (70% passing) the candidate will perform a physical agility test.

Physical Agility Test:

• The physical agility test will be scheduled directly after the written exam.
• The physical agility test will be held at Cypress Creek Station Perry Rd Houston Tx 77070.
• The Physical Agility Test consists of the following:

  • Stair Climb Hose Drag Equipment Carry Ladder Raise and Extension Forcible Entry Ceiling Breach and Pull and Rescue.

  • See attached link for the video: successful completion of the physical agility test the candidate will be invited to continue the selection process.

    Assessment Center:

    • The process will consist of a multistage assessment center.
      • Details of this process will be released to qualified applicants after the application deadline.
    • Date: Tuesday April 21 2026 at 0900 (additional dates if needed due to the number of applicants will be Wednesday April 22 2026).
    • Location: Cypress Creek Fire Station #Perry Road Houston TX 77070

    Upon successful completion of the assessment center the candidate will be invited to an in-person oral interview.

    Oral Interview:

    • Date: Tuesday April 28 2025 at 0900 (additional dates if needed due to the number of applicants will be Wednesday April 29 Thursday April 30 and Friday May 1).
    • Location: Admin Building 11900 Cypress N. Houston Rd. Cypress TX 77429

    Testing Accommodations:

    • Candidates seeking Examination/Testing/Assessment accommodations within Harris County Emergency Services District 13/Cypress Creek Fire Department (HCESD13/CCFD) with Examination/Testing/Assessments administered on campus are encouraged to make arrangements before testing.
    • Only the previously granted accommodations are made for the tester on the examination/testing/assessment day. If other accommodations are requested of us that have not been previously approved they are not allowed unless deemed appropriate by the Fire Chief or their designee.
    • Any testing accommodations should be submitted before the testing date or otherwise as soon as practicable for the Department to adequately address the request for accommodation.
    • All requests for accommodations shall be submitted to

    Current Benefits:

    • TCDRS Retirement 7% employee contributions 2:1 employer match 5-year vesting.
    • Health Insurance 100% employee coverage 80% dependent coverage.
    • Employee Life and ADD covered 100%.
    • Vision Dental and Optional Life coverage are available at employee expense.
    • AFLAC available first $100 paid by ESD the employee selects plans and coverage.
    • Flex Spending medical and dependent accounts available.
    • Optional 457b pre and post-tax plans.
    • Department paid for short-term and long-term disability.
    • Certification longevity and degree pay.

    Work Location & Conditions:

    Most administrative duties will be in the office. Adverse or potentially hazardous environments will be routinely present during training exercises and/or emergency response operations. With protective clothing and SCBA moderate to heavy lifting will be required.

    Work environment characteristics described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

    While performing the duties of this job the employee may be exposed to weather conditions. However the noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

    The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for:

    • Making observations
    • Reading and writing
    • Operating assigned equipment
    • Communicating with others.

    Maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities which may include but are not limited to the following:

    • Observing fire suppression activities
    • Running walking crouching or crawling during emergency operations
    • Moving equipment and injured/deceased persons
    • Climbing stairs/ladders
    • Walking standing or sitting for extended periods of time
    • Performing lifesaving and rescue procedures
    • Operating assigned equipment
    • Wearing assigned protective clothing and equipment

    Effectively deal with personal danger which may include exposure to:

    • Hazardous chemicals and materials
    • Fumes and smoke
    • Intense heat
    • Electrical hazards
    • Confined or high workplaces

    Questions or Comments:

    All communications streams shall be directed to the Human Resources Department:

    • Harris County Emergency Services District 13

    Phone:

    Email:

    Disclaimer:

    • The job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all employees responsibilities duties skills and behaviors in this job. It is intended to describe the positions essential functions that a qualified individual must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation.
    • Harris County Emergency Services District 13 is an equal opportunity employer that promotes a drug-free workplace. Selection for this position will be based on job qualifications without regard to race color sex religion national origin age disability marital status veteran status or any other protected category.
    • Employment is contingent upon passing the Departmental physical drug screens and background check.
    • If an applicant fails to notify of an inability to attend any part of the hiring process they will be ineligible to reapply for future positions for one (1) year.