Deputy Chief Aviation Officer - Operations

Texas A&M University System•College Station, TX

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will provide leadership to the agency's aviation program in operations. This position will ensure safety, accountability and excellence in all fire suppression, all-risk and training missions. The Deputy Chief will recruit, retain and develop employees as well as keep the Chief Aviation Officer informed on all things impacting air operations. This position will also maintain oversight and accountability of budget. Responsibilities: -Provide leadership and direction to assigned staff and resources. Ensure aircraft are properly maintained and ready for all missions. Work closely with Chief Aviation Officer and Division leadership on resource availability and positioning. -Maintain oversight of all assigned operational budgets. Work closely with Chief Aviation Officer, Division and Agency leadership on budgetary needs, both current and future. -Ensure appropriate training, exercising and development programs are implemented and followed by staff. -Maintain appropriate equipment and staffing levels on aircraft. -Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures. -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. This is an emergency response position. Long hours may be required to work long hours outside of the normal work week. Travel will be required. 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. Education and Experience: Required Education: Bachelors degree in Aviation, Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field of study or the equivalent combination of education or experience. Preferred Education: Masters degree in Aviation, Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field of study Required Experience: Minimum of ten (10) years experience in fire and emergency response with a recognized response entity. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Knowledge: Knowledge of fire suppression aircraft, operations, maintenance, policies and procedures. Knowledge of fire suppression strategies and tactics. Required Abilities: Ability to lead others. Provide program oversight and manage budget. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses: Required: Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days employment. NWCG Helibase Manager (HEBM), Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) or Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM) Preferred: NWCG Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS), NWCG Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD), Emergency Medical Technician - Basic or higher. Applicant Instructions: Resume, cover letter and 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/Veterans/Disability Employer. Fulfilling the service component of a land-grant university system, Texas A&M Forest Service is a proud member of The Texas A&M University System. Celebrating 100 years of service, this state agency was created in 1915 by the 34th Texas Legislature. Each state in the nation has a state forestry agency, but Texas was the first to establish its state forestry agency as part of a land-grant college. Texas A&M Forest Service is recognized as the leader in defining forestry for the future of Texas and the nation. Applied programs include forest and tree development; wildfire prevention, mitigation, and protection; urban and community forestry; and a host of innovative forest sustainability programs. Texas A&M Forest Service works to ensure the state’s forests, trees, and related natural resources are conserved and continue to provide a sustainable flow of environmental and economic benefits. Texas A&M Forest Service Career Site Benefits - Besides getting to work for a highly-acclaimed state forestry agency with top-notch staff, there are many tangible benefits that go along with working with Texas A&M Forest Service. 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. Texas A&M Forest Service is an Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6690.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Aviation, Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field of study or the equivalent combination of education or experience.
Minimum of ten (10) years experience in fire and emergency response with a recognized response entity.
Knowledge of fire suppression aircraft, operations, maintenance, policies and procedures.
Knowledge of fire suppression strategies and tactics.
Ability to lead others.
Provide program oversight and manage budget.
Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days employment.
NWCG Helibase Manager (HEBM), Air Tactical Group Supervisor (ATGS) or Air Tanker Base Manager (ATBM)

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Aviation, Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field of study
NWCG Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS)
NWCG Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD)
Emergency Medical Technician - Basic or higher.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to assigned staff and resources.
Ensure aircraft are properly maintained and ready for all missions.
Work closely with Chief Aviation Officer and Division leadership on resource availability and positioning.
Maintain oversight of all assigned operational budgets.
Work closely with Chief Aviation Officer, Division and Agency leadership on budgetary needs, both current and future.
Ensure appropriate training, exercising and development programs are implemented and followed by staff.
Maintain appropriate equipment and staffing levels on aircraft.
Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures.
Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

medical
dental
vision
life and long-term disability insurance
retirement benefits
paid time off
health and lifestyle programs
educational incentives
tuition reimbursement opportunities
ability to accrue compensatory time off
overtime on emergency response
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