Res 2023-121R/Approving a meet and confer agreement between the San Marcos professiona Firefighters association local #3963 and the city of San Marcos.

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2023-2026 Meet and Confer Agreement Between the San Marcos Professional Firefighters Association and the City of San Marcos, Texas Section 1— Prior Military Experience — eligible for a maximum of 5 points: 1. Two (2) years prior military experience with Honorable Discharge from the United States Armed Forces * 5 points Section 2 — Education — eligible for a maximum of 5 points: 1. Bachelor's Degree or greater 3 points. 1. Completion of a social science bachelors, masters or doctorate degree as described below. 5 points The maximum additional points for candidates having points in section 1 and section 2 is 8 points. * To be eligible for military experience points, the applicant must provide a valid DD214 form by the time of the written examination which shows at least two (2) years of service from the United Sates Armed Forces with an honorable discharge status. ** To be eligible for education points, the applicant must provide transcripts showing an advanced degree has been conferred by the written examination date. Degrees may include a bachelor's degree, master's degree, or doctorate degree. A two-year associate degree is not eligible for points. A degree must be obtained from an institution of higher education that is accredited or authorized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools, the Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities, the Western Association of Schools and Colleges, or an international college or university evaluated and accepted by a United States accredited college or university. The degree or major area of study must be either in social work, sociology, psychology, human services, or human relations. C. Alternate application process for TCFP/DSHS EMT Basic (or higher) Certified Candidates: Applicants who have attained TCFP/DSHS EMT Basic Certification (or higher), (or out of state equivalent), may bypass the entrance testing requirement and apply for a firefighter position/vacancy. If an existing eligibility list is in place, candidates applying under this section will be placed below candidates with equivalent certifications, but above those with lower certifications, as outlined in the Candidate Preference Matrix (Section 1(13)(3)). Eligible candidates may apply for "Firefighter" through the online application process. The position will be posted as needed. All other hiring requirements for firefighter shall apply. Eligible candidates may be eligible for the lateral entry program outlined in this article. Out of state candidates must obtain TCFP/DSHS EMT Basic (or higher) certifications as outlined in this section. D. The Fire Chief may consider the applicant's failure to remove his/her name from any and all other fire department's eligibility list(s), and provide verification as requested, as a good and sufficient reason to pass over that applicant for initial appointment to a beginning position. Section 4. Paramedic Certification Requirement Grandfather Firefighters hired prior to June 30, 2019 who have not yet successfully completed paramedic training and become paramedic certified within seven (7) years of their hire date, will be grandfathered meaning these employees will not be required to attend paramedic training or be required to obtain paramedic certification, but may still attend paramedic training and obtain paramedic certification if agreed upon by the employee and the Fire Chief. All firefighters are required to maintain the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS) EMS certificate, which was held on the hire date, or higher if attained after hire, for the duration of their employment with the San Marcos Fire Department. Page 5