Resource Specialist I

Texas A&M Forest Service • Alice, TX

345d • $20

About The Position

The Resource Specialist I will attend all required training, assist with the delivery of agency programs to local communities, operate and maintain wildland fire suppression equipment and respond to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents. They will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One or more years general work experience.
• Commercial drivers license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of date of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate with a 2 year natural resources related technical degree.
• One or more years of experience with a VFD, municipal fire dept., wildland fire agency, or wildland fire suppression.
• Experience as an instructor.
• Ability to utilize GIS/GPS programs, wildland fire hand tools, personal protective equipment, and wildland fire engines.
• NWCG firefighter and prevention training or equivalent.
• FFT-1 under NWCG, TPL-1, or Dozer Operator, TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a wildland firefighter and/or emergency responder on a statewide basis. Duties will include operation of heavy fire fighting equipment, use of hand fire fighting tools, and perform ground reconnaissance on wildfires.
• Assist Regional Fire Coordinator with the delivery of the Capacity Building programs to VFDs and municipal fire departments.
• Support the development and delivery of the programs within Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) and with other government agencies.
• Assist in the delivery of programs developed by the Regional Fire Coordinators, Fire Prevention Specialists, Urban Interface Specialists, and Prescribed Burning Specialist.
• Maintain assigned state vehicle, transport/dozers and other emergency equipment in a professional state of readiness.
• Provide support for Forest Resource Development programs as requested and support other TAMFS programs as requested.
• Manage and account for TAMFS credit cards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Serve on TAMFS Incident Management Team, Fire Prevention Teams, and Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Teams.
• Establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of home base within 90 days of hire.
• May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Health and lifestyle programs.
• Educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities.
• Ability to accrue compensatory time off.
• Overtime on emergency response.
• Physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED