Resource Specialist I

Responsibilities

• -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. (percent of time is dependent on severity and frequency of fire seasons)
• -Within 90 days of hire must establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of home base to insure timely response for duty as directed.
• -Other duties as assigned.
• Education and Experience:
• Required Education : High school graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred Education : Graduate with a 2 year natural resources related technical degree
• Required Experience : One or more years general work experience.
• Preferred Experience : One or more years of experience with a VFD, municipal fire dept., wildland fire agency, or wildland fire suppression. Experience as an instructor.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
• Required Knowledge : Water delivery systems. PC-based programs and software.
• Required Ability : Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Preferred Ability : Ability to utilize GIS/GPS programs, wildland fire hand tools, personal protective equipment, and wildland fire engines.
• Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
• Required : Commercial drivers license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of date of hire.
• Preferred : NWCG firefighter and prevention training or equivalent. FFT-1 under NWCG, TPL-1, or Dozer Operator, TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification.
• Other Requirements:
• Required : Response to wildland fires. Meet and maintain a moderate physical fitness standard
• Preferred : Meet and maintain an arduous physical fitness standard.
• Applicant Instructions:
• Resume is REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References

Benefits

Additional Information

Job Title Resource Specialist I Agency Texas A&M Forest Service Department San Angelo Task Force Proposed Minimum Salary $20.45 hourly Job Location San Angelo, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description 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 will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

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