Residents have until Dec. 31 to apply to serve on the new City of Victoria Civil Service Commission.
This volunteer commission will oversee policies related to hiring, promotions and disciplinary measures for the Victoria Fire Department, including physical and written exams for hiring and promotions.
The commission will create and adopt regulations as allowed by state law. In addition, the commission will oversee appeals of disciplinary actions for covered members of the Fire Department. The commission will not play a role in collective bargaining.
The commission will consist of three members appointed by the city manager and confirmed by Council.
Commissioners will serve staggered three-year terms. The initial appointments will be for one-, two- and three-year terms.
The commission will initially meet twice a month, then on an as-needed basis to be determined by the commissioners and City staff.
How to apply
To learn more and to apply, visit www.victoriatx.gov/civilservice.
Under state law, commissioners must meet the following minimum requirements:
- Must be of good moral character
- Must be a U.S. citizen
- Must have been a City of Victoria resident for at least three years
- Must be at least 25 years old
- Must not have held a public (elected) office within the last three years (not including volunteer boards/commissions)
Residents with experience in employment/labor law, human resources, management, and/or policy development are encouraged to apply.
Applicants may be asked to complete one or more interviews, answer additional questions or submit to a background check as part of the application process.
The deadline to apply is Dec. 31. Appointees will be recommended for confirmation by City Council during a meeting in January.