Assistant Chief, TIFMAS

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

16d

About The Position

The Assistant Chief of State Operations Center - TIFMAS position will provide oversight and coordination to the Texas Intrastate Fire Mutual Aid System (TIFMAS) and serve as the primary liaison with the TIFMAS State Coordinator. The position will coordinate with TIFMAS, Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) and the Texas Division of Emergency Management (TDEM) leadership to ensure program goals are accomplished. The position will assist with coordination efforts between TAMFS and the TIFMAS stakeholder group. Location to be determined.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Sciences, Public Administration or related field of study or equivalent combination of education or experience.
• Seven (7) years of experience with emergency response, wildland fire or incidental management.
• NWCG and All-Hazard incident management programs.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Well organized.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with internal and external partners.
• Prioritize tasks.
• Supervise and lead a team.
• Manage multiple budgets.
• Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of employment.
• Persons serving in fire or incident management positions must meet and maintain appropriate fitness standards.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Sciences, Public Administration or related field of study.
• Ten (10) ears of experience with emergency response, wildland fire or incidental management.

Responsibilities

• Provide coordination to the TIFMAS Program by serving as primary liaison to TIFMAS State Coordinator. Will collaborate with TIFMAS, TAMFS and TDEM leadership to address issues facing the program. Will cooperate with TAMFS Capacity Building Department on grant issues. Will represent the program professionally and serve as Subject Matter Expert. Serve as an agency representative at the State Operations Center and/or in the field when TIFMAS is activated.
• Participate in state and national committees relating to all-hazard incident management and response. Serve as Subject Matter Expert for TIFMAS and provide expertise to cooperators and partnering agencies.
• Coordinate TIFMAS functions and other departments within the agency. Work with training and qualifications staff to ensure qualified TIFMAS personnel, work with dispatch and EOC staff on mobilization and intel duties relating to TIFMAS.
• Maintain and account for assigned credit cards, vehicle logs, time reports and any assigned TAMFS equipment in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Participation in emergency response is required. Response duties may require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as smoke, wind, sunlight, rain, temperatures extremes, extended work hours, extended bending, reaching, stooping, kneeling, squatting, sitting and lifting up to 50 lbs. Will require frequent travel in State vehicles and overnight stays.
• 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.
• Exceptional health insurance is a huge economic benefit for employees. In addition to medical and life insurance, there are also options of dental, vision, long-term disability, and more. Paid vacation and sick leave and strong retirement plans round out a great benefit package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level