Task Force Coordinator I

Texas A&M University System•Lubbock, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Task Force Coordinator provides localized oversight and leadership to a fire suppression task force and its assigned employees. The coordinator assists the Fire Coordinator in working with communities, fire departments, response and support agencies, and organizations within the branch and statewide as needed. The position promotes local capacity building and increased capabilities at local and statewide levels; supports Forest Resource Protection programs; operates and maintains wildland fire suppression equipment; and responds to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents. The coordinator is expected to use WebEOC for daily reporting, obtain a Texas Class A CDL, complete required training, and conduct themselves professionally. The role includes emergency response work that can involve long hours with minimal rest, primitive conditions, harsh environmental exposure, physically demanding activities, long-distance driving, heavy equipment, and emotionally stressful situations. Fire operations personnel must pass a moderate fitness test: a two-mile walk carrying a 25-pound pack in 30 minutes or less. Within 90 days of hire, the employee must establish a primary residence within 30 minutes' travel time of the home base to ensure timely response when directed. A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of training and experience is required. Two years of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education. The position requires demonstrated knowledge of wildland firefighting and at least three years of fire suppression experience with a recognized fire department or wildland fire agency. A valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License is required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience; two years of relevant experience may substitute for one year of education.
Demonstrated knowledge of wildland firefighting.
At least three years of fire suppression experience with a recognized fire department or wildland fire agency.
Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL).
Knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Wildland firefighting skills, including use of wildfire hand tools, firefighter personal protective equipment, wildland fire apparatus, and water-delivery equipment.
Knowledge of NWCG firefighting training and principles and concepts of the Incident Command System.
Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
Complete a two-mile walk carrying a 25-pound pack in 30 minutes or less to meet the moderate physical fitness standard.
Respond to wildfires and all-hazard incidents as requested.
Within 90 days of hire, establish a primary residence within 30 minutes' travel time of the home base.
Emergency response may require long hours with minimal rest, work in primitive conditions, exposure to harsh environmental conditions, walking long distances, prolonged standing, twisting, bending, reaching, kneeling, lifting and carrying heavy objects, long-distance driving, operating heavy equipment, and using computers for extended periods.
Fire response may involve exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree emphasizing natural resources, land management, fire science, emergency management, or business administration.
Advanced wildland experience as a firefighter and instructor with a wildland agency or recognized fire department.
Experience as a firefighter and instructor with a recognized volunteer or career fire department.
NWCG firefighter training or equivalent and incident management team experience.
Proficiency with mapping and GPS-related programs.
Single Resource Boss qualifications.
Dozer operations experience.
NFPA 1041 certification.
TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter certification or higher.
Meet and maintain the arduous fitness standard of walking three miles carrying a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less.

Responsibilities

Provide localized oversight and leadership to the fire suppression task force and employees assigned to it.
Assist the Fire Coordinator in interacting with communities, fire departments, response and support agencies, and organizations within the branch and across the state.
Promote local capacity building and increase capabilities at local and statewide levels.
Deliver capacity-building programs to volunteer and municipal fire departments and provide leadership to departments and communities on fire-related issues.
Administer assigned personnel and deliver programs developed by operations, fire prevention, wildland-urban-interface, and prescribed-burning specialists.
Support the Fire Risk Assessment Coordinator with data collection.
Serve on Texas A&M Forest Service Incident Management, Fire Prevention, and Urban Interface Mitigation Teams, including related training and preparedness.
Support Fire and Emergency Response, Natural Resources, and other Texas A&M Forest Service programs as required.
Manage and account for assigned agency credit cards, vehicle log books, daily activity time reports, and equipment in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and guidelines.
Comply with applicable loss-prevention, environmental health, and safety standards.
Respond to wildfires and other all-hazard incidents as requested, including serving as an emergency responder.
Operate and maintain wildland fire suppression equipment.
Use WebEOC for daily reporting, attend required training, and obtain a Texas Class A CDL.
Establish a primary residence within 30 minutes' travel time of the home base within 90 days of hire.
Perform other duties as assigned.