TPWD - Program Specialist II (Wildland Fire and Habitat Program Specialist)

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department•Tyler, TX

58d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the State Parks Wildland Fire and Habitat Manager, this position Performs moderately complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work for the State Parks Wildland Fire and Habitat Management Program in all aspects of wildland fire and habitat restoration planning and implementation. Provides organizational oversight and guidance for database administration, records management and archiving of information resources. Compiles interagency incident documentation for reporting and agency reimbursement packages. Responsible for coordinating certification status and compliance for State Parks firefighters. Procures wildland firefighting equipment and supplies using state procurement card, contracts, and purchase orders. Works under general supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs additional duties as assigned. Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree.
One year field experience in natural resource restoration and/or management.
One year experience in technical writing and data analysis and management.
Applicant must possess a valid State driver's license.
Must possess or be able to obtain, within 6 months of employment, a National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter, Type II (FFT2) certification.
Must be able to complete, within six months of employment, the TPWD Procurement Card training.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years as a National Wildfire Fire Coordinating Group firefighter
Minimum of 2 years' field experience in natural resource management
Experience using Microsoft Access
Experience using online Incident Qualification System database
Experience in data management and archival
Experience in collecting, analyzing, and managing geospatial data
Experience in grant administration and governmental reimbursement programs
Experience operating Off-Road Vehicles (ORVs) and All-Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)
Experience operating wildland fire engines and other wildland fire tools and equipment
Experience in herbicide application and reporting requirements
National Wildland Fire Coordinating Group (NWCG) Firefighter, Type I (FFTI) certification.

Responsibilities

Performs moderately complex (journey-level) consultative services and technical assistance work for the State Parks Wildland Fire and Habitat Management Program in all aspects of wildland fire and habitat restoration planning and implementation.
Provides organizational oversight and guidance for database administration, records management and archiving of information resources.
Compiles interagency incident documentation for reporting and agency reimbursement packages.
Responsible for coordinating certification status and compliance for State Parks firefighters.
Procures wildland firefighting equipment and supplies using state procurement card, contracts, and purchase orders.
Performs additional duties as assigned.
Complies with all Agency, Division and Branch rules, regulations, and procedures.

Benefits

Texas Parks and Wildlife offers a variety of benefits for employees such as generous paid time off, group insurance, retirement and pension, and frequent training and staff development opportunities.
Other benefits include longevity pay, merit pay, deferred compensation, flexible benefit plans, 401K/457 retirement plans, direct deposit, staggered work hours, Employee Assistance Program and a Return-to-Work Program.
For new employees or rehires, health insurance is available on the 1st of the following month after a 60-day waiting period.

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