-Assists in promoting the development of mutual aid resources and agreements among local jurisdictions. Assists in development of regional wildfire strike teams and regional incident management teams, along with coordinating and assessing the need for wildfire training.
-Serves on the TAMFS Incident Management, Fire Prevention and Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Teams with related training and preparedness. Coordinate all activities with the Regional Operations Chief.
-Coordinate the development or rural community fire protection programs and response activities through the appropriate state disaster district committees (DDC).
-Be familiar with and follow all agency policies, rules, procedures and guidelines. Complete all required trainings, reporting requirements and manage and maintain accountability for all agency property.
-Other duties as assigned.
Education and Experience:
Required Education: Bachelor's degree or meet internal (TAMFS) eligibility criteria, which may be considered in lieu of a degree.
Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree with emphasis in Natural Resources, Land Management, Fire Science, Emergency Management, Public Administration or Business Administration.
Required Experiences: None.
Preferred Experience: Experience as a firefighter and/or instructor with a recognized volunteer or career fire department or wildland fire agency.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
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Benefits
Health insuranceDental insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Job Title
Fire Coordinator I
Agency
Texas A&M Forest Service
Department
Region 5
Proposed Minimum Salary
$4,500.00 monthly
Job Location
Edinburg, Texas
Job Type
Staff
Job Description
The Fire Coordinator establishes and maintains excellent interaction with the communities, fire departments, and other response systems and supports agencies and organizations within the region and across the state. Acts as a liaison on behalf of Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) with these stakeholders by keeping them informed of both internal and external assistance programs and facilitate direct assistance through trainings, grants, agency capacity building programs, etc. Promotes local capacity building for fire and emergency response efforts through agency programs, including Incident Management Team (IMT) development as requested. Operate and maintain wildland fire suppression equipment and respond to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents as directed. Conducts self in a professional manner at all times. Region 5 consists of offices in Alice, Beeville and Edinburg.
Tamus · Edinburg, TX