Resource Specialist I

Texas A&M University System • Fort Stockton, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Resource Specialist I will attend all required training, assist with the delivery of agency programs to local communities, operate and maintain wildland fire suppression equipment and respond to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents. They are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times. This role involves serving as a wildland firefighter and/or emergency responder on a statewide basis, which includes operating heavy firefighting equipment, using hand tools, and performing ground reconnaissance on wildfires. The employee must meet and annually maintain a physical fitness standard, including 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. The position requires 24-hour availability and a response time of 30 minutes to emergency notifications. Additionally, the specialist will assist the Regional Fire Coordinator with the delivery of Capacity Building programs to VFDs and municipal fire departments, support the development and delivery of various Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) programs, and assist the Fire Risk Assessment Coordinator with data collection. Maintaining assigned state vehicles, transport/dozers, and other emergency equipment in a professional state of readiness is also a key responsibility. The specialist will provide support for Fire Emergency Response and Forest Natural Resource programs as requested, manage TAMFS credit cards in accordance with applicable guidelines, and serve on TAMFS Incident Management Team, Fire Prevention Teams, and Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Teams. Within 90 days of hire, the employee must establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of the home base to ensure timely response for duty as directed.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One or more years general work experience.
• Knowledge of Water delivery systems.
• Knowledge of PC-based programs and software.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Commercial drivers license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of date of hire.
• Response to wildland fires.
• Meet and maintain a moderate physical fitness standard.
• Annually maintain a physical fitness standard which includes successfully completing a 2-mile walk carrying a 25 pound pack in 30 minutes or less.
• Obtain required NWCG training and Red Card Certification.
• Carry a communication device to facilitate 24-hour availability.
• Respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of receiving an emergency page, notification, or alert.
• Establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of home base within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

• Serve as a wildland firefighter and/or emergency responder on a statewide basis.
• Operate heavy fire fighting equipment, use hand fire fighting tools, and perform ground reconnaissance on wildfires.
• 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.
• Carry a communication device to facilitate 24-hour availability.
• 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.
• 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 Fire Emergency Response and Forest Natural Resource programs as requested and support other TAMFS programs as requested.
• Manage and account for TAMFS credit cards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, rules, procedures and guidelines.
• Serve on TAMFS Incident Management Team, Fire Prevention Teams, and Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Teams.
• Establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of home base to insure timely response for duty as directed within 90 days of hire.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• 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.

What This Job Offers

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