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Employment with the City of Richmond

Hiring Practices & Procedures

The City of Richmond accepts applications only for positions that are available at the current time. The City retains applications for a two year period. After that time the applications are destroyed. If a job applicant wants to reapply for a job within that two year period, he/she must contact the Human Resource Department.

The City of Richmond posts all jobs on the bulletin board located at City Hall, 402 Morton Street. The City will attempt to post all jobs on this web site in a timely manner.


The City strives to promote from within. Current City employees will be considered first for all open positions. The City reserves the right to advertise vacant position internally prior to posting positions publicly.


If you are applying for an open position, fill out the basic application and any insert that may be applicable. Applications may be obtained at City Hall, 402 Morton, Richmond, Texas 77469. They may also be downloaded using the link below.


Completed applications may be dropped off or mailed to City Hall at the above address. They may also be emailed to Melissa Novicke at mnovicke@ci.richmond.tx.us.


For questions or more information contact: Melissa Novicke at (281) 342-5456 or Fax to (281) 232-8626.


Visit the City of Richmond Human Resources home page for a list of Job Openings, Employee Benefits, and more information: www.ci.richmond.tx.us/hiring.




Requirements

  • Must be 18 years of age
  • Must have a valid Texas Drivers License (Class B)
  • Complete Application
  • Prior to Employment must possess cetification as a fire fighter basic through the Texas Commission on Fire Protection
  • Prior to Employment must possess certification of EMT-Basic through the Texas Department of Health
  • Background Check
  • Physical Exam/Drug Screen
  • Physical Agility Test
  • On Target Physical Fitness Test
  • Interview Process
  • If Employed must pass a written standing orders exam (EMT-B) through Fort Bend County Emergency Medical Services
  • If Employed must achieve certification of EMT-Intermediate through the Texas Department of Health and pass a written standing exam (EMT-I) through Fort Bend County Emergency Medical Services.