Lieutenant

Bastrop -Travis Counties ESD 1

Contact Information

Address:

Website:

• www.bastropesd1.com

Phone:

• 512) 308-0086

Email:

• info@bastropesd1.com

Application Deadline:

• 09/07/26
• @ 5:00 PM Central

Salary:

• $21.11 - $31.67 /hr

  Benefits:

  • Medical Insurance – Employer pays 100% for Employee 80% Family.
  • Vision Insurance – Employer pays 100% for Employee
  • Dental Insurance- Employer pays 100% for Employee
  • Short term and Long term Disability – Employer pays 100%
  • Life Insurance – Employer pays 100%
  • Retirement plan through Texas County & District Retirement System (TCDRS) with an annual compound interest rate of 7% – Employer match 100%; 1:1 as of January 1, 2027, 2.5:1.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO) 10 shifts, accrued at 9.24 hours per pay period.
  • Base salary for Lieutenant - $21.11 regular time, and $31.67 over-time ($65,422 annually). A one-year probationary status does apply.

Position Details

Bastrop-Travis Counties ESD No. 1 has immediate openings for full-time Lieutenant. BTCESD#1 covers Elgin, McDade, and a portion of Eastern Travis County.

Purpose:

The Lieutenant serves the community by responding to a wide variety of situations, ranging from emergencies that immediately threaten life or property to routine citizen requests for information or assistance . They perform within the scope of the policies and procedures of Bastrop/Travis Counties ESD 1. Individuals fulfilling the duties and responsibilities of a Lieutenant will at all-times present themselves in a courteous, professional, and responsible manner. The Lieutenant utilizes the knowledge, skills, and ability to perform the tasks identified within the job description and performs select assigned administrative functions. Primarily, the Lieutenant will provide functional supervision of their assigned Apparatus Operator, and Firefighters. The Lieutenant also performs work on assigned projects under the direction of the Battalion Chief and Fire Chief.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Texas Commission on Fire Protection (TCFP):
• Basic Firefighter
• Driver Operator-Pumper
• Wildland Firefighter
• Officer I
• Instructor I
• Valid Department of State Health Services (DSHS) Emergency Medical Technician certification
• FEMA: NIMS 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
• Courage to Be Safe (CTBS)
• Traffic Incident Management Program (TIMP)
• Cancer Awareness Training (CAT)
• EVOC certification
• Medical Director assigned training and COG Clearance
• American Heart Association BLS CPR certification and any other certifications required by the department as needed.

• The Lieutenant is assigned to operations and is accountable to the Battalion Chief, Assistant Chief and Fire Chief following the chain of command.
• Responsible for establishing command at all incidents in accordance with policy and NIMS.
• Responsible for managing, properly inspecting, testing, cleaning and maintaining, apparatus, equipment, making minor repairs, and reporting repair needs to the Battalion Chief.
• Full compliance with all applicable state, local, and federal regulations and laws, pertaining to but not limited to protocols, standards of care, motor vehicle operations, and patient rights, as well as all Bastrop-Travis Counties ESD No. 1 rules, policies, directives, and instructions from management.
• Responsible for knowing the most efficient routes to addresses within the district.
• Responsible for safety of crew and public always while on duty.
• Ensure the scene is free of any remaining hazards, equipment, or trash associated with the emergency response.
• Handle radio communications during emergency and non-emergency situations professionally.
• Coordinates with other emergency service agencies at fires, rescue operations, motor vehicle accidents and other emergency situations.
• Climbs ladders, uses self-contained breathing apparatus, and operates vehicle rescue equipment.
• Enter burning buildings as part of a fire suppression team, perform ventilation tasks, carry heavy objects and equipment and rescue injured or trapped victims.
• Manages fire stations, apparatus, equipment and PPE in a clean, orderly condition and in a state of readiness.
• Under medical direction render pre-hospital emergency care and triage according to established medical protocols while not exceeding the level of skill, training, and certification of the individual employee.
• Manage safe lifting and moving techniques of patients in and out of ambulances, residences and other locations.
• Receive inventories for the restocking of supplies.
• Enters inspection, training and fire incident reports into the records management systems.
• Manages the cleaning and disinfecting of the interior and exterior of the Emergency Vehicles.
• Manages the cleaning and maintenance of the station, equipment, office, lounge, and bathrooms.
• Maintaining a clean and complete uniform, personal hygiene, and professional, pleasant, and polite demeanor to all people with whom the individual comes in contact while on duty.
• Responsible for correcting and reporting personnel problems appropriately to the Battalion Chief
• Prepare training activities and instruction sessions.
• Performs various public information or education tasks.
• Must be able to operate mobile devices, Fire/ EMS Software & Active 911.
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with policies and procedures.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Work is performed indoors and outdoors.
• Physical effort involves – for indefinite periods of time – mobility within an office and field environment; subject to infectious diseases, toxic waste, chemical, dust/mites, fume, odor, explosive, electrical and mechanical hazards; exposure to extreme cold, heat, temperature swings, constant noise and heights; working in trenches; walking; twisting body; standing; squatting; sitting; seeing; pushing; pulling; dragging, lifting and carrying a minimum of 200 pounds; climbing; crawling; reaching above shoulder level; using both hands for simple and firm grasping.
• Stress may be encountered when working at a rescue scene, attempts to rescue victims, and managing very critical patients;
• Work schedule is typically a 48/96-hour shift.
• Lieutenants will be required to respond to calls during scheduled work hours. 

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