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Department

The Resource Specialist I will attend all required training, assist with the delivery of Forest Resource Protection 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.

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. Employee must meet and annually maintain a physical fitness standard which includes successfully completing a 2-mile walk carrying a 25 pound pack in 30 minutes or less and obtain required NWCG training and Red Card Certification. Employee will carry a communication device to facilitate 24-hour availability. Will be required to respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of receiving an emergency page, notification, or alert.

-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. These programs include: VFD assistance, insurance, and vehicle liability risk pool; Fire Safe; FEPP; VFA cost shares; Helping Hands; training; fire risk assessment; aviation; and TICC.

-Assist in the delivery of programs developed by the Regional Fire Coordinators, Fire Prevention Specialists, Urban Interface Specialists, and Prescribed Burning Specialist. Support the Fire Risk Assessment Coordinator with data collection.

-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. (percent of time is dependent on severity and frequency of fire seasons)

-Within 90 days of hire must establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of home base to insure timely response for duty as directed.

-Working Conditions: May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.  May require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling.  May require lifting and carrying heavy objects.  May require driving motor vehicles for long distances.  May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Graduate with a 2 year natural resources related technical degree
Required Experience: One or more years general work experience.

Preferred Experience: One or more years of experience with a VFD, municipal fire dept., wildland fire agency, or wildland fire suppression. Experience as an instructor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Water delivery systems. PC-based programs and software.
Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Ability: Ability to utilize GIS/GPS programs, wildland fire hand tools, personal protective equipment, and wildland fire engines.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Commercial drivers license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of date of hire.

Preferred: NWCG firefighter and prevention training or equivalent. FFT-1 under NWCG, TPL-1, or Dozer Operator, TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification.

Other Requirements:
Required: Response to wildland fires. Meet and maintain a moderate physical fitness standard

Preferred: Meet and maintain an arduous physical fitness standard.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume is REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Agency

Department

The Resource Specialist I will attend all required training, assist with the delivery of Forest Resource Protection 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.

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. Employee must meet and annually maintain a physical fitness standard which includes successfully completing a 2-mile walk carrying a 25 pound pack in 30 minutes or less and obtain required NWCG training and Red Card Certification. Employee will carry a communication device to facilitate 24-hour availability. Will be required to respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of receiving an emergency page, notification, or alert.

-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. These programs include: VFD assistance, insurance, and vehicle liability risk pool; Fire Safe; FEPP; VFA cost shares; Helping Hands; training; fire risk assessment; aviation; and TICC.

-Assist in the delivery of programs developed by the Regional Fire Coordinators, Fire Prevention Specialists, Urban Interface Specialists, and Prescribed Burning Specialist. Support the Fire Risk Assessment Coordinator with data collection.

-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. (percent of time is dependent on severity and frequency of fire seasons)

-Within 90 days of hire must establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of home base to insure timely response for duty as directed.

-Working Conditions: May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.  May require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling.  May require lifting and carrying heavy objects.  May require driving motor vehicles for long distances.  May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Graduate with a 2 year natural resources related technical degree
Required Experience: One or more years general work experience.

Preferred Experience: One or more years of experience with a VFD, municipal fire dept., wildland fire agency, or wildland fire suppression. Experience as an instructor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Water delivery systems. PC-based programs and software.
Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Ability: Ability to utilize GIS/GPS programs, wildland fire hand tools, personal protective equipment, and wildland fire engines.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Commercial drivers license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of date of hire.

Preferred: NWCG firefighter and prevention training or equivalent. FFT-1 under NWCG, TPL-1, or Dozer Operator, TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification.

Other Requirements:
Required: Response to wildland fires. Meet and maintain a moderate physical fitness standard

Preferred: Meet and maintain an arduous physical fitness standard.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume is REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Agency

Department

The Resource Specialist I will attend all required training, assist with the delivery of Forest Resource Protection 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.

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. Employee must meet and annually maintain a physical fitness standard which includes successfully completing a 2-mile walk carrying a 25 pound pack in 30 minutes or less and obtain required NWCG training and Red Card Certification. Employee will carry a communication device to facilitate 24-hour availability. Will be required to respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of receiving an emergency page, notification, or alert.

-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. These programs include: VFD assistance, insurance, and vehicle liability risk pool; Fire Safe; FEPP; VFA cost shares; Helping Hands; training; fire risk assessment; aviation; and TICC.

-Assist in the delivery of programs developed by the Regional Fire Coordinators, Fire Prevention Specialists, Urban Interface Specialists, and Prescribed Burning Specialist. Support the Fire Risk Assessment Coordinator with data collection.

-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. (percent of time is dependent on severity and frequency of fire seasons)

-Within 90 days of hire must establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of home base to insure timely response for duty as directed.

-Working Conditions: May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.  May require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling.  May require lifting and carrying heavy objects.  May require driving motor vehicles for long distances.  May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Graduate with a 2 year natural resources related technical degree
Required Experience: One or more years general work experience.

Preferred Experience: One or more years of experience with a VFD, municipal fire dept., wildland fire agency, or wildland fire suppression. Experience as an instructor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Water delivery systems. PC-based programs and software.
Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Ability: Ability to utilize GIS/GPS programs, wildland fire hand tools, personal protective equipment, and wildland fire engines.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Commercial drivers license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of date of hire.

Preferred: NWCG firefighter and prevention training or equivalent. FFT-1 under NWCG, TPL-1, or Dozer Operator, TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification.

Other Requirements:
Required: Response to wildland fires. Meet and maintain a moderate physical fitness standard

Preferred: Meet and maintain an arduous physical fitness standard.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume is REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Agency

Department

The Resource Specialist I will attend all required training, assist with the delivery of Forest Resource Protection 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.

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. Employee must meet and annually maintain a physical fitness standard which includes successfully completing a 2-mile walk carrying a 25 pound pack in 30 minutes or less and obtain required NWCG training and Red Card Certification. Employee will carry a communication device to facilitate 24-hour availability. Will be required to respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of receiving an emergency page, notification, or alert.

-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. These programs include: VFD assistance, insurance, and vehicle liability risk pool; Fire Safe; FEPP; VFA cost shares; Helping Hands; training; fire risk assessment; aviation; and TICC.

-Assist in the delivery of programs developed by the Regional Fire Coordinators, Fire Prevention Specialists, Urban Interface Specialists, and Prescribed Burning Specialist. Support the Fire Risk Assessment Coordinator with data collection.

-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. (percent of time is dependent on severity and frequency of fire seasons)

-Within 90 days of hire must establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of home base to insure timely response for duty as directed.

-Working Conditions: May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.  May require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling.  May require lifting and carrying heavy objects.  May require driving motor vehicles for long distances.  May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Graduate with a 2 year natural resources related technical degree
Required Experience: One or more years general work experience.

Preferred Experience: One or more years of experience with a VFD, municipal fire dept., wildland fire agency, or wildland fire suppression. Experience as an instructor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Water delivery systems. PC-based programs and software.
Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Ability: Ability to utilize GIS/GPS programs, wildland fire hand tools, personal protective equipment, and wildland fire engines.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Commercial drivers license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of date of hire.

Preferred: NWCG firefighter and prevention training or equivalent. FFT-1 under NWCG, TPL-1, or Dozer Operator, TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification.

Other Requirements:
Required: Response to wildland fires. Meet and maintain a moderate physical fitness standard

Preferred: Meet and maintain an arduous physical fitness standard.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume is REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Agency

Department

The Resource Specialist I will attend all required training, assist with the delivery of Forest Resource Protection 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.

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. Employee must meet and annually maintain a physical fitness standard which includes successfully completing a 2-mile walk carrying a 25 pound pack in 30 minutes or less and obtain required NWCG training and Red Card Certification. Employee will carry a communication device to facilitate 24-hour availability. Will be required to respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of receiving an emergency page, notification, or alert.

-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. These programs include: VFD assistance, insurance, and vehicle liability risk pool; Fire Safe; FEPP; VFA cost shares; Helping Hands; training; fire risk assessment; aviation; and TICC.

-Assist in the delivery of programs developed by the Regional Fire Coordinators, Fire Prevention Specialists, Urban Interface Specialists, and Prescribed Burning Specialist. Support the Fire Risk Assessment Coordinator with data collection.

-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. (percent of time is dependent on severity and frequency of fire seasons)

-Within 90 days of hire must establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of home base to insure timely response for duty as directed.

-Working Conditions: May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.  May require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling.  May require lifting and carrying heavy objects.  May require driving motor vehicles for long distances.  May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: High school graduate or equivalent.

Preferred Education: Graduate with a 2 year natural resources related technical degree
Required Experience: One or more years general work experience.

Preferred Experience: One or more years of experience with a VFD, municipal fire dept., wildland fire agency, or wildland fire suppression. Experience as an instructor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Water delivery systems. PC-based programs and software.
Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Ability: Ability to utilize GIS/GPS programs, wildland fire hand tools, personal protective equipment, and wildland fire engines.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Commercial drivers license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of date of hire.

Preferred: NWCG firefighter and prevention training or equivalent. FFT-1 under NWCG, TPL-1, or Dozer Operator, TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification.

Other Requirements:
Required: Response to wildland fires. Meet and maintain a moderate physical fitness standard

Preferred: Meet and maintain an arduous physical fitness standard.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume is REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application. Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Agency

Department

The Fire Coordinator provides localized oversight leadership to the region and employees assigned to the region for various activities. Provides direct interaction with the communities, fire departments, and other response systems and supports agencies and organizations within the region and across the State as needed.  Promotes local capacity building, meets NWCG FFII qualifications, maintain a meets or exceeds on performance evaluations, obtain a Texas Class A CDL, be proficient in the use of TFS email, web page and single sign-on programs and complete all monthly reporting requirements of position.  Attend all required training and assist with the delivery of Forest Resource Protection programs to local communities.  Operate and maintain wildland fire suppression equipment and respond to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents and conduct self in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities:
-Serves as an emergency responder (including all hazard and wildland fire) which may require working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions, exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as smoke, wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes, walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, driving motor vehicles for long distances, operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibration and noise and operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time.  Must meet the moderate physical fitness standard of a 2-mile walk carrying a 25 lb. pack in 30 minutes or less.  Must carry cell phone device to facilitate 24/7 communication.  Will be expected to establish residency within 30 minutes of duty station.

Develop proficiencies in the following:
1) Delivers Capacity Building Programs to Volunteer Fire Departments, Combination Departments, and Municipal Career Fire Departments.  Supports the delivery and development of programs within the Texas A&M Forest Service (TFS) and with other government agencies.  These programs include VFD assistance, insurance and vehicle liability risk pool; FEPP, FFP, VFD cost shares, Helping Hands, fire risk assessment, aviation, TIFMAS and TICC

2) Assists in administration of assigned personnel and delivery of programs developed by the Chief Regional Fire Coordinator, Assistant Chief - RFC, Fire Prevention Specialist and Wildland Urban Interface Specialists.  Supporting the Fire Risk Assessment Coordinator with data collection.
3) Trains, prepares, and coordinates firefighters to respond to wildfire incidents locally, regionally, and statewide.  Informs predictive services and the chain of command of regional fire loads and additional resources that may be required to handle fire loads. Communicates with local, State, and Federal officials as appropriate.
4) Assists in promoting the development of mutual aid resources and agreements among local jurisdictions. Assists in development of regional wildfire strike teams and regional incident management teams, along with coordinating and assessing the need for wildfire training.
5) Coordinates development of rural community fire protection programs and coordinating response activities through the appropriate State disaster district committees (DDC).
6) Serves on the TFS Incident Management, Fire Prevention and Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Teams with related training and preparedness. Coordinate as appropriate, activities with respective IRD Assistant Chief and East Texas OPS Regional Forester.

7) Providing support for Forest Resource Development and other TAMFS programs as required.

-Manage and account for TFS credit cards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, rules, procedures and guidelines.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Natural Resources, Land Management, Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration or Business Administration. 
Required Experiences: None.

Preferred Experience: Experience as a firefighter and instructor with a recognized volunteer or career fire department or wildland fire agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Knowledge: Wildland firefighting skills including wildland fire hand tools, personal protective equipment, water delivery equipment and fire engine operations.  NWCG firefighter training, NFPA 1001, 1021 and 1041 certification.
Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment.

Preferred: TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification

Other Requirements:
Required: Response to wildfires and all hazard incidents as requested.  Meet moderate physical fitness test of completing a 2-mile walk carrying 25 lbs. in 30 minutes or less.

The Fire Coordinator position is considered a training position with a training/mentoring period up to 2 or more years. 

Applicant Instructions:

A resume, cover letter, references and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application.  Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Agency

Department

The Regional Coordinator will assist the Regional Operations Chief with management of the region, providing regional specific training and occasional supervision and oversight of regional response to wildfire and all-hazard incidents. They will also assist in professional development of regional staff. Promote cooperative interaction with fire departments, communities, other agencies and cooperators on fire and forestry/natural resource management-related issues to promote local capacity and increase capabilities on local and statewide level. Region 5 consists of offices in Alice, Beeville and Edinburg.

Responsibilities:
-Serve as a member of the regional operations leadership team. Assist the Regional Operations Chief in the management of the region by supporting, participating and delivering agency programs assigned. Assist with and manage special projects, which may include budgeting, plan development, meetings, committee participation and other functions.

-Identify essential training and qualifications needed for region/area operations, assist with coordinating the professional development of personnel within the region and deliver employee trainings and assist them with obtaining required qualifications. Assist the Regional Operations Chief with ensuring readiness and operational safety of all Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) emergency response and personnel within the region.

-Assist with coordination of response to wildland fire incidents and other all-hazard incidents and events within the Region. Serve on the agency incident management teams and as an emergency responder (including wildland fire).

Emergency response may require extended travel days 14+ away from home unit and include working long hours with minimal rest in primitive conditions and may require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as smoke, wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.  May require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling.  May require lifting and carrying heavy objects.  May require driving motor vehicles for long distances.  May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time. Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. This position must meet an annual physical fitness standard by passing the Moderate level WCT.

-Promote interaction of region personnel with fire departments, communities, other state and federal agencies and other partners and cooperators on fire-related issues. Duties may include ensuring individual or region support of efforts such as assisting with local capacity building programs and other initiatives that increase response capabilities as local, regional and statewide level. Serving on fire prevention and wildland urban interface mitigation teams with related training and preparedness. Working with or guiding agency personnel providing post-fire community support or assessments. Supporting additional programs and projects including training academies, fuels assessments and other intra- and inter-departmental activities.

-Be familiar with issues at the state, area and regional levels that impact emergency response and natural resources. Assist with delivery of all agency programs related to emergency response and natural resource management.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelors degree and or 8 years of internal agency experience. Internal agency candidates qualified as a RSIV or higher may be used in lieu of degree.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Range Science, Natural Resource Management, Fire Management, Fire Administration, Emergency Management or closely related field.
Required Experience: Minimum of seven (7) or more years experience with TAMFS or comparable natural resource management agency or fire leadership role in a public agency. Thorough and demonstrable knowledge of wildland firefighting, TAMFS and experience in natural resource management.

Preferred Experience: Experience on Incident management teams. Experience with developing and implementing fuels, prevention and resource management programs. Advanced leadership experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet and presentation technology.

Required Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills working with a wide variety of people. Excellent oral and written skills.
Required Abilities: Develop and maintain relationships with various cooperators, stakeholders and the general public. Work within NIMS/ICS environment at wildfires and at all-hazard incidents. Travel and attend/provide required training programs, meetings and other out-of-area functions. Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid Class C Texas Drivers License.

Preferred: Class A CDL. NWCG credentials, such as TFLD, ICT4 or C&G position. Instructor certifications through TCFP or SFFMA.

Other Requirements:
Emergency response to fire and all-hazard events is an essential duty as well as delivering a suite of natural resource management and fire department assistance program from across the Agency's programs, departments and divisions.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume, cover letter and current transcript (if applicable) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application.  Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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This position reports to the Regional Operations Chief - Region 8 with an emphasis on the wildland urban interface areas within the region. Primarily responsible for planning, implementing and providing technical assistance for wildfire prevention programs that include Community Wildfire Protection Plans, Firewise Communities, completing risk Assessments and fuel management/reduction projects.  This position will also coordinate with municipal, county and federal agencies on local, regional and state-wide Wildland Urban Interface (WUI) programs and provide proactive technical assistance to community based wildfire prevention programs. Assist with the delivery of conservation education efforts as directed. May be asked to serve in various roles during emergency response efforts including wildfire and all-hazard response, including serving as an agency Public Information Officer (PIO). Region 7 consists of offices in the following cities: Alpine, Fort Stockton and San Angelo.

Responsibilities:
-Develop, deliver and/or assist with agency mitigation and prevention programs that include Community Wildfire Protection Plans (CWPP), Firewise Communities, completing WUI Risk Assessments and fuel management/reduction issues.  Coordinate with and provide technical assistance to municipal, county and federal agencies on agency-offered WUI programs and community based wildfire prevention programs.  Encourage cities, counties and fire departments to participate in proactive prevention and mitigation programs to adopt a CWPP or achieve recognized Firewise USA community status.

-Assist with the field delivery of fuel reduction efforts, conservation education programs, regional wildfire prevention programs, wildland firefighting training and all-hazard response training programs.

-Ensures mitigation and prevention programs are completed in a cost effective manner, on schedule and within budget.  Ensure that programs are adequately tracked to meet any specified deliverable(s) and support that with the completion of timely reports. Completes administrative tasks in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and guidelines. 

-Serves on the Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) Incident Management, Fire Prevention and Wildlife Urban Interface Mitigation Teams with related training and preparedness. Act as PIO, as needed, for wildfire and other all-hazard responses. Coordinate all activities with Regional Operations Chief.

-Working Conditions: Works in an office environment and meets with external customers both inside an office environment and on-site locations in an outside environment.  Travels frequently in support of delivering proactive mitigation and prevention programs and is subject to emergency response assignments.  The position works within the NIMS/ICS environment at wildfires and at all hazard incidents.  During large scale wildfire outbreaks and all hazard incidents, will be assigned to the following areas: public information, prevention, incident management, fire suppression or emergency response efforts.  Requires maintaining TAMFS wildland firefighter moderate physical fitness standards (passing Moderate level WCT). May require working long hours with minimal rest in primitive conditions and may require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as smoke, wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.  May require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling.  May require lifting and carrying heavy objects.  May require driving motor vehicles for long distances.  May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time. Required to carry agency cell phone device to facilitate 24/7 communication for emergency response.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:

Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Range Science, Natural Resource Management,  Fire Management, Fire Ecology, Agriculture Leadership or closely related field.

Preferred Education: Master's degree in Range Science, Natural Resource Management,  Fire Management, Fire Ecology, Agriculture Leadership or closely related field.
Required Experience: Entry level - no prior experience required.

Preferred Experience: Experience as a firefighter, instructor with a recognized volunteer or career fire department or wildland fire agency. Experience working in communication fields - traditional, social or print mediums. Experience with GIS.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of computers (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) as well as presentation and various communication softwares.

Required Ability: Work independently and be self-directed. Develop and maintain relationships with various cooperators, stakeholders and the general public.  Work with all forms of the news media.  Work with GIS applications.  Travel and attend required training programs.  Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Required Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills.  Excellent interpersonal skills working with a wide variety of people.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Preferred: Basic firefighter or higher. Fire prevention certifications for TCFP or SFFMA or any NWCG credentials.

Other Requirements:
Required: Ability to walk two miles in 30 minutes or less carrying a 25lb pack. Travel and/or working extended hours on short notice as well as ability to respond for 14+ days for emergency response. 

Preferred: Complete annual WCT at the arduous level: 3-mile walk carrying 45lbs. in 45 minutes or less.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume, cover letter, and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application.  Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a highly motivated team member who has a passion for Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) and works well with minimum supervision. This individual will be a part of an integral team that works to deliver statewide programs to support the Program mission of helping communities develop sustainable programs that provide Texans with healthy trees and forests.

The Program Coordinator for UCF Partnership will provide leadership to municipalities, non-profits, planning groups and other community forestry stakeholders across the state. This position will help coordinate statewide programs that support enhancing community tree cover to optimize associated benefits and contribute to the quality of life for residents. Occasional duties include training and response activities associated with the emergency response mission of the agency and support for additional agency programs.

Responsibilities:
-Develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.

-Track and report program accomplishments to state and federal authorities and create new systems and procedures for accomplishing activities.

-Design and develop dedicated funding projects in consultation with division administrative and program leaders.

-Develop reports and related products as necessary.

-Explore and expand the use of new technology and integrate as necessary into agency programs, including urban tree canopy assessments, GIS visualization, tree inventories, etc.

-Collaborate with administrative and field staff to ensure effective delivery of urban initiatives.

Opportunities:

-Grow professionally by attending conferences and taking advantage of learning resources.

-Make meaningful contributions as an integral part of a cohesive team.

-Develop leadership skills and experience.

-Move up quickly with established career ladder for position and corresponding pay increases.

-Work on a variety of projects with the ability to provide input on all phases of development.

-Help determine direction of agency's geospatial development work.

-Interact and collaborate with professionals across a broad array of forestry-related disciplines, including urban and community forestry, forest inventory analysis, forest health, forest management and wildland fire.

-Contribute to the sustainability of natural resources in Texas and beyond.

Work Conditions: This job may require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes. It may also require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching, kneeling lifting and carrying heavy objects. Job stress can be frequent when confronted with deadlines of various projects, frequent travel, long hours and adverse weather conditions.

 Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid-time off and health and lifestyle programs, education incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities.

For more information about Texas A&M Forest Service and our careers, please visit https://TFS web.tamu.edu/careers. Come grow with us!

Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree in Forestry or other natural resource field (environmental science, ecology or other relevant biological sciences).

Preferred Education: Master's degree in Forestry
Required Experience: Four (4) or more years of experience in land management, natural resources, conservation, community forestry or arboriculture.

Preferred Experience: Two (2) or more years of experience in urban & community or municipal forestry, project management and administration. Experience with grant writing. Two (2) or more years experience with delivery of agency community forestry programs or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: MS Office. GIS.

Preferred Knowledge: iTree software. ArcPro. Forest inventory software. Tree City USA and other Arbor Day Foundation programs.
Required Skills: Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, both with technical and non-technical audiences. Sound judgement. Highly organized and detail oriented.

Required Abilities: Work effectively with minimal supervision. Self-motivated. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others, including internal and external partners.

Preferred Abilities: Demonstrated problem solving and critical thinking skills.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment. ISA Certified Arborist or ability to acquire certification within one year.

Preferred: SAF Certified Forester. Tree Risk Assessment Qualification (TRAQ)

Applicant Instructions:

Resume, cover letter, references and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application.  Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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Under the direction of the Incident Response Logistics Coordinator and the Lead Fleet Specialist, assist with monitoring, evaluation and management of Incident Response Department vehicles and equipment including performing field inspections, troubleshooting, facilitating equipment repair, ensuring maintenance of records and providing related training. Respond to a variety of wildfire and all-hazard incidents and provide logistical support as needed.

Responsibilities:
-Assist Incident Response Logistics Coordinator and Lead Fleet Specialist with monitoring, evaluation and management of Incident Response Department vehicles and equipment including: 1) performing field inspections on equipment, verification of required maintenance, vehicle records and inventory, 2) assisting in the facilitation of equipment repair and conduct emergency repairs as needed, 3) help ensure current and accurate maintenance records, including maintenance and repair documentation, are kept on all vehicles and equipment.

-Support and participate in emergency response and wildfire operations as needed. Duties may include firefighting, safety or logistical support duties.
-Manage and account for TFS credit cards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, rules, procedures and guidelines.

-Manage and account for assigned TFS property.

-The following duties and responsibilities also apply:

*May require working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions.

*May result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time.

*May require exposure to equipment vibrations and noise.

*May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.

*May require extended walking, standing, twisting, bending, kneeling, reaching and lifting and carrying heavy objects.

*Must meet Work Capacity Test fitness level requirements defined for the position.

*May become eligible for additional out-of-state duty in accordance with the Wildland Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1) by meeting applicable fitness levels.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: High School Diploma
Preferred Education: Two year mechanic-related technical degree or graduation from an ASE certified program.

Required Experience: One (1) or more years as a vehicle or heavy equipment mechanic - OR equivalent experience with TFS.

Preferred Experience: Four (4) years experience in a wildland fire agency with logistic and/or operation duties. Two (2) years experience working with transporting heavy equipment.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Working knowledge of tools used in vehicle maintenance, repair and fabrication. Basic knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Preferred Knowledge: Basic knowledge of the Incident Command System (ICS), NWCG firefighter certification, working knowledge of water delivery systems.
Required Ability: Ability to conduct training classes. Ability to travel frequently to agency field locations to perform duties. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Required Skills: Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid Texas Driver’s License (Commercial Class A) or acquire one within 180 days of employment.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume and cover letter are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application.  Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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The Fire Coordinator establishes and maintains excellent interaction with the communities, fire departments, and other response systems and supports agencies and organizations within the region and across the state.  Acts as a liaison on behalf of Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) with these stakeholders by keeping them informed of both internal and external assistance programs and facilitate direct assistance through trainings, grants, agency capacity building programs, etc. Promotes local capacity building for fire and emergency response efforts through agency programs, including Incident Management Team (IMT) development as requested.   Operate and maintain wildland fire suppression equipment and respond to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents as directed. Conducts self in a professional manner at all times. Region 7 maintains offices in Alpine, Fort Stockton and San Angelo.

Responsibilities:

-Deliver the agency's Capacity Building Programs to Volunteer Fire Departments, Combination Departments, and Municipal Career Fire Departments within the district/region.  Supports the delivery and development of these assistance programs within TAMFS and with other government agencies.  These programs include VFD assistance, insurance and vehicle liability risk pool; FEPP, FFP, VFD cost shares, Helping Hands, fire risk assessment, aviation, TIFMAS and TICC

-Assist with training, preparation and coordination of firefighters within the district/region to respond to wildfire incidents locally, regionally and statewide. Communicate to Predictive Services Department personnel and chain of command of regional fire loads and keep them informed of additional resources that may be required to handle fire activity. Communication with local, state and federal officials as appropriate.

-Serves as an emergency responder (including all hazard and wildland fire) which may require working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions, exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as smoke, wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes, walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, driving motor vehicles for long distances, operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibration and noise and operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time.  Must meet the moderate physical fitness standard of a 2-mile walk carrying a 25 lb. pack in 30 minutes or less.  It is required that this position carry an agency cell phone device to facilitate 24/7 communication.  Will be expected to establish residency within 30 minutes of duty station.

-Assists in promoting the development of mutual aid resources and agreements among local jurisdictions. Assists in development of regional wildfire strike teams and regional incident management teams, along with coordinating and assessing the need for wildfire training.

-Serves on the TAMFS Incident Management, Fire Prevention and Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Teams with related training and preparedness. Coordinate all activities with the Regional Operations Chief.

-Coordinate the development or rural community fire protection programs and response activities through the appropriate state disaster district committees (DDC).

-Be familiar with, and follow, all agency policies, rules, procedures and guidelines. Complete all required trainings, reporting requirements and manage as well as maintain accountability for all agency property. Follow agency policy and procedures when utilizing agency credit cards and comply with all loss prevention and environmental health and safety standards.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelor’s degree or meet internal TAMFS eligibility criteria.

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Natural Resources, Land Management, Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration or Business Administration. 
Required Experiences: None.

Preferred Experience: Experience as a firefighter and/or instructor with a recognized volunteer or career fire department or wildland fire agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Preferred Knowledge: Wildland firefighting skills including wildland fire hand tools, personal protective equipment, water delivery equipment and fire engine operations.  NWCG firefighter training, NFPA 1001, 1021 and 1041 certification.

Required Skills: Good interpersonal skills.  Excellent communication skills, both oral and written.
Required Ability: Travel for trainings, meetings, etc. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment.

Preferred: TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification

Other Requirements:
Required: Response to wildfires and all hazard incidents as requested.  Meet moderate physical fitness test of completing a 2-mile walk carrying 25 lbs. in 30 minutes or less.

The Fire Coordinator position is considered a training position with a training/mentoring period up to 2 or more years. 

Applicant Instructions:

A resume, cover letter and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are entered in the secondary questionnaire portion of the application.  Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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The Regional Coordinator - Region 2 will assist the Assistant Chief - TIFMAS with management of the TIFMAS program. They will attend regional meetings in coordination with TIFMAS leadership to promote the program, as well as assist with the delivery of trainings and the delivery of the red-carding process. The Regional Coordinator will deploy as able to assist with anything ESF4-related, during incidents, assist with inventory of radios, PPE, etc. for regional cache trailers and any other department needs. They will serve as a member of the TAMFS Incident Management Team and interface with the EMTF Program. Region 2 includes offices in Burkburnett, Commerce and Mineral Wells.

Responsibilities:

-Serve as a member of the ESF4 leadership team. Assist the Assistant Chief - TIFMAS in the management of the program by supporting, participating and delivering essential functions of the program as assigned. Assist with and manage special projects, which may include budgeting, plan development, meetings, committee participation and other functions.

-Identify essential training and qualification needs for region/area operations. Assist with coordinating the professional development of personnel within the region and deliver trainings and assist them with obtaining required qualifications. Ensure readiness and operational safety of all TIFMAS emergency response resources and personnel within the region.

-Assist with coordination of response to wildland fire incidents as well as other all-hazard incidents and events within the region.

Serve on the agency incident management teams as an emergency responder. Emergency response may require extended travel of 14+ days away from the home unit and may include working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions in addition to exposure to harsh environmental conditions: smoke, wind, sunlight, rain, temperature extremes. Walking longs distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling, lifting and carrying heavy objects. Driving motor vehicles for long distances. Operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibration and noise. Operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time. Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. This position must meet and annual physical fitness standard by passing the Moderate level Work Capacity Test (WCT).

-Promote interaction of regional personnel with fire departments, emergency management community, other state and federal agencies and other partners and cooperators on incident management and fire-related issues. Duties may include ensuring individual or regional support of efforts such as assisting with local capacity building programs and other initiatives that increase response capabilities at the local, regional and statewide level, with related training and preparedness, as well as supporting additional programs and projects including training academies, fuels assessments and other intra and inter-departmental activities.

-Be familiar with issues at the state, area and regional levels that impact fire and emergency management. Assist with delivery of all agency programs related to emergency response.

-Manage and account for assigned agency credit cards, agency vehicle log books, activity time reports and any assigned agency-owned equipment in accordance with applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as education incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelors degree

Preferred Education: Master's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Sciences, Public Administration or related field of study.
Required Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years experience with a recognized fire department, wildland fire agency or emergency management organization in a position that includes emergency response. Demonstrated knowledge of the Texas Fire Service and particularly the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). Experience operating under the National Incident Management System.

Preferred Experience: Experience operating under IMS. Experience as an instructor, particularly in ICS and IMT Program Trainings, as well as NWCG, EMI and USFA courses. Experience on an active IMT, with experience on the team as a Unit Leader or Section Chief level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Preferred Knowledge: Working knowledge of wildfire hand-tools, water delivery equipment, firefighter personal protective equipment, wildland fire apparatus or IMT experience.

Required Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

Preferred Skills: Sound judgement. Great attention to detail.

Required Abilities: Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various cooperators, stakeholders and the general public. Work within NIMS/ICS environment at wildfires and all-hazard incidents. Ability to travel, attend and provide required training programs, meetings and other functions statewide. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid Texas Driver's license or ability to obtain one. Have or obtain NWCG or NQS certifications as a member of the Command or General Staff or Unit Leader within 2 years.

Preferred: NWCG or NQS qualifications: TFLD, ICT4 other Command or General Staff positions such as Unit Leader level. Instructor certifications through TCFP and/or SFFMA.

Other Requirements:
Required: Response to statewide wildland and all-risk incidents will be required. Serve on agency Incident Management Teams and agency Representative/Emergency Support Function 4 at the State Emergency Operations Center.

Preferred: Assist with program delivery of other departmental state-wide programs, such as All-Hazard Incident Management Teams along with the Emergency Medical Task Force (DSHS/SETRAC) Programs.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume, cover letter, references and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application.  Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the “My Experience” page in the “Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the “Upload” button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

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The Regional Coordinator - Region 8 will assist the Assistant Chief - TIFMAS with management of the TIFMAS program. They will attend regional meetings in coordination with TIFMAS leadership to promote the program, as well as assist with the delivery of trainings and the delivery of the red-carding process. The Regional Coordinator will deploy as able to assist with anything ESF4-related, during incidents, assist with inventory of radios, PPE, etc. for regional cache trailers and any other department needs. They will serve as a member of the TAMFS Incident Management Team and interface with the EMTF Program. Region 8 includes the following offices: Austin, College Station, La Grange, McGregor and Smithville.

Responsibilities:

-Serve as a member of the ESF4 leadership team. Assist the Assistant Chief - TIFMAS in the management of the program by supporting, participating and delivering essential functions of the program as assigned. Assist with and manage special projects, which may include budgeting, plan development, meetings, committee participation and other functions.

-Identify essential training and qualification needs for region/area operations. Assist with coordinating the professional development of personnel within the region and deliver trainings and assist them with obtaining required qualifications. Ensure readiness and operational safety of all TIFMAS emergency response resources and personnel within the region.

-Assist with coordination of response to wildland fire incidents as well as other all-hazard incidents and events within the region.

-Serve on the agency incident management teams as an emergency responder. Emergency response may require extended travel of 14+ days away from the home unit and may include working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions in addition to exposure to harsh environmental conditions: smoke, wind, sunlight, rain, temperature extremes. Walking longs distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling, lifting and carrying heavy objects. Driving motor vehicles for long distances. Operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibration and noise. Operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time. Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. This position must meet and annual physical fitness standard by passing the Moderate level Work Capacity Test (WCT).

-Promote interaction of regional personnel with fire departments, emergency management community, other state and federal agencies and other partners and cooperators on incident management and fire-related issues. Duties may include ensuring individual or regional support of efforts such as assisting with local capacity building programs and other initiatives that increase response capabilities at the local, regional and statewide level, with related training and preparedness, as well as supporting additional programs and projects including training academies, fuels assessments and other intra and inter-departmental activities.

-Be familiar with issues at the state, area and regional levels that impact fire and emergency management. Assist with delivery of all agency programs related to emergency response.

-Manage and account for assigned agency credit cards, agency vehicle log books, activity time reports and any assigned agency-owned equipment in accordance with applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as education incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelors degree

Preferred Education: Master's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Sciences, Public Administration or related field of study.
Required Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years experience with a recognized fire department, wildland fire agency or emergency management organization in a position that includes emergency response. Demonstrated knowledge of the Texas Fire Service and particularly the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). Experience operating under the National Incident Management System.

Preferred Experience: Experience operating under IMS. Experience as an instructor, particularly in ICS and IMT Program Trainings, as well as NWCG, EMI and USFA courses. Experience on an active IMT, with experience on the team as a Unit Leader or Section Chief level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Preferred Knowledge: Working knowledge of wildfire hand-tools, water delivery equipment, firefighter personal protective equipment, wildland fire apparatus or IMT experience.

Required Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

Preferred Skills: Sound judgement. Great attention to detail.

Required Abilities: Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various cooperators, stakeholders and the general public. Work within NIMS/ICS environment at wildfires and all-hazard incidents. Ability to travel, attend and provide required training programs, meetings and other functions statewide. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid Texas Driver's license or ability to obtain one. Have or obtain NWCG or NQS certifications as a member of the Command or General Staff or Unit Leader within 2 years.

Preferred: NWCG or NQS qualifications: TFLD, ICT4 other Command or General Staff positions such as Unit Leader level. Instructor certifications through TCFP and/or SFFMA.

Other Requirements:
Required: Response to statewide wildland and all-risk incidents will be required. Serve on agency Incident Management Teams and agency Representative/Emergency Support Function 4 at the State Emergency Operations Center.

Preferred: Assist with program delivery of other departmental state-wide programs, such as All-Hazard Incident Management Teams along with the Emergency Medical Task Force (DSHS/SETRAC) Programs.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume, cover letter, references and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application.  Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the “My Experience” page in the “Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the “Upload” button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Agency

Department

The Regional Coordinator will assist the Assistant Chief - TIFMAS with management of the TIFMAS program. They will attend regional meetings in coordination with TIFMAS leadership to promote the program, as well as assist with the delivery of trainings and the delivery of the red-carding process. The Regional Coordinator will deploy as able to assist with anything ESF4-related, during incidents, assist with inventory of radios, PPE, etc. for regional cache trailers and any other department needs. They will serve as a member of the TAMFS Incident Management Team and interface with the EMTF Program. Region 4 includes the following offices: Cleveland, Conroe, Houston and Huntsville.

Responsibilities:

-Serve as a member of the ESF4 leadership team. Assist the Assistant Chief - TIFMAS in the management of the program by supporting, participating and delivering essential functions of the program as assigned. Assist with and manage special projects, which may include budgeting, plan development, meetings, committee participation and other functions.

-Identify essential training and qualification needs for region/area operations. Assist with coordinating the professional development of personnel within the region and deliver trainings and assist them with obtaining required qualifications. Ensure readiness and operational safety of all TIFMAS emergency response resources and personnel within the region.

-Assist with coordination of response to wildland fire incidents as well as other all-hazard incidents and events within the region.

Serve on the agency incident management teams as an emergency responder. Emergency response may require extended travel of 14+ days away from the home unit and may include working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions in addition to exposure to harsh environmental conditions: smoke, wind, sunlight, rain, temperature extremes. Walking longs distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling, lifting and carrying heavy objects. Driving motor vehicles for long distances. Operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibration and noise. Operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time. Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. This position must meet and annual physical fitness standard by passing the Moderate level Work Capacity Test (WCT).

-Promote interaction of regional personnel with fire departments, emergency management community, other state and federal agencies and other partners and cooperators on incident management and fire-related issues. Duties may include ensuring individual or regional support of efforts such as assisting with local capacity building programs and other initiatives that increase response capabilities at the local, regional and statewide level, with related training and preparedness, as well as supporting additional programs and projects including training academies, fuels assessments and other intra and inter-departmental activities.

-Be familiar with issues at the state, area and regional levels that impact fire and emergency management. Assist with delivery of all agency programs related to emergency response.

-Manage and account for assigned agency credit cards, agency vehicle log books, activity time reports and any assigned agency-owned equipment in accordance with applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as education incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelors degree

Preferred Education: Master's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Sciences, Public Administration or related field of study.
Required Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years experience with a recognized fire department, wildland fire agency or emergency management organization in a position that includes emergency response. Demonstrated knowledge of the Texas Fire Service and particularly the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). Experience operating under the National Incident Management System.

Preferred Experience: Experience operating under IMS. Experience as an instructor, particularly in ICS and IMT Program Trainings, as well as NWCG, EMI and USFA courses. Experience on an active IMT, with experience on the team as a Unit Leader or Section Chief level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Preferred Knowledge: Working knowledge of wildfire hand-tools, water delivery equipment, firefighter personal protective equipment, wildland fire apparatus or IMT experience.

Required Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

Preferred Skills: Sound judgement. Great attention to detail.

Required Abilities: Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various cooperators, stakeholders and the general public. Work within NIMS/ICS environment at wildfires and all-hazard incidents. Ability to travel, attend and provide required training programs, meetings and other functions statewide. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid Texas Driver's license or ability to obtain one. Have or obtain NWCG or NQS certifications as a member of the Command or General Staff or Unit Leader within 2 years.

Preferred: NWCG or NQS qualifications: TFLD, ICT4 other Command or General Staff positions such as Unit Leader level. Instructor certifications through TCFP and/or SFFMA.

Other Requirements:
Required: Response to statewide wildland and all-risk incidents will be required. Serve on agency Incident Management Teams and agency Representative/Emergency Support Function 4 at the State Emergency Operations Center.

Preferred: Assist with program delivery of other departmental state-wide programs, such as All-Hazard Incident Management Teams along with the Emergency Medical Task Force (DSHS/SETRAC) Programs.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume, cover letter, references and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application.  Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the “My Experience” page in the “Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the “Upload” button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Agency

Department

The Regional Coordinator - Region 3 will assist the Assistant Chief - TIFMAS with management of the TIFMAS program. They will attend regional meetings in coordination with TIFMAS leadership to promote the program, as well as assist with the delivery of trainings and the delivery of the red-carding process. The Regional Coordinator will deploy as able to assist with anything ESF4-related, during incidents, assist with inventory of radios, PPE, etc. for regional cache trailers and any other department needs. They will serve as a member of the TAMFS Incident Management Team and interface with the EMTF Program. Region 3 includes the following offices: Crockett, Jasper/Kirbyville, Kountze/Olive/Woodville, Livingston, Lufkin, Nacogdoches and San Augustine.

Responsibilities:

-Serve as a member of the ESF4 leadership team. Assist the Assistant Chief - TIFMAS in the management of the program by supporting, participating and delivering essential functions of the program as assigned. Assist with and manage special projects, which may include budgeting, plan development, meetings, committee participation and other functions.

-Identify essential training and qualification needs for region/area operations. Assist with coordinating the professional development of personnel within the region and deliver trainings and assist them with obtaining required qualifications. Ensure readiness and operational safety of all TIFMAS emergency response resources and personnel within the region.

-Assist with coordination of response to wildland fire incidents as well as other all-hazard incidents and events within the region.

Serve on the agency incident management teams as an emergency responder. Emergency response may require extended travel of 14+ days away from the home unit and may include working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions in addition to exposure to harsh environmental conditions: smoke, wind, sunlight, rain, temperature extremes. Walking longs distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling, lifting and carrying heavy objects. Driving motor vehicles for long distances. Operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibration and noise. Operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time. Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. This position must meet and annual physical fitness standard by passing the Moderate level Work Capacity Test (WCT).

-Promote interaction of regional personnel with fire departments, emergency management community, other state and federal agencies and other partners and cooperators on incident management and fire-related issues. Duties may include ensuring individual or regional support of efforts such as assisting with local capacity building programs and other initiatives that increase response capabilities at the local, regional and statewide level, with related training and preparedness, as well as supporting additional programs and projects including training academies, fuels assessments and other intra and inter-departmental activities.

-Be familiar with issues at the state, area and regional levels that impact fire and emergency management. Assist with delivery of all agency programs related to emergency response.

-Manage and account for assigned agency credit cards, agency vehicle log books, activity time reports and any assigned agency-owned equipment in accordance with applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as education incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelors degree

Preferred Education: Master's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Sciences, Public Administration or related field of study.
Required Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years experience with a recognized fire department, wildland fire agency or emergency management organization in a position that includes emergency response. Demonstrated knowledge of the Texas Fire Service and particularly the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS). Experience operating under the National Incident Management System.

Preferred Experience: Experience operating under IMS. Experience as an instructor, particularly in ICS and IMT Program Trainings, as well as NWCG, EMI and USFA courses. Experience on an active IMT, with experience on the team as a Unit Leader or Section Chief level.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

Preferred Knowledge: Working knowledge of wildfire hand-tools, water delivery equipment, firefighter personal protective equipment, wildland fire apparatus or IMT experience.

Required Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills.

Preferred Skills: Sound judgement. Great attention to detail.

Required Abilities: Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various cooperators, stakeholders and the general public. Work within NIMS/ICS environment at wildfires and all-hazard incidents. Ability to travel, attend and provide required training programs, meetings and other functions statewide. Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid Texas Driver's license or ability to obtain one. Have or obtain NWCG or NQS certifications as a member of the Command or General Staff or Unit Leader within 2 years.

Preferred: NWCG or NQS qualifications: TFLD, ICT4 other Command or General Staff positions such as Unit Leader level. Instructor certifications through TCFP and/or SFFMA.

Other Requirements:
Required: Response to statewide wildland and all-risk incidents will be required. Serve on agency Incident Management Teams and agency Representative/Emergency Support Function 4 at the State Emergency Operations Center.

Preferred: Assist with program delivery of other departmental state-wide programs, such as All-Hazard Incident Management Teams along with the Emergency Medical Task Force (DSHS/SETRAC) Programs.

Applicant Instructions:

Resume, cover letter, references and transcript(s) are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application.  Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the “My Experience” page in the “Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the “Upload” button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690.  Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.