Resource Specialist I - Seasonal

Job Title

Resource Specialist I - Seasonal

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Burkburnett Task Force

Proposed Minimum Salary

$20.45 hourly

Job Location

Burkburnett, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

***This is a part-time/seasonal 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 will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities:
-Serve as a wildland firefighter and/or emergency responder on a statewide basis. Duties will include operation of heavy fire fighting equipment, use of hand fire fighting tools, and perform ground reconnaissance on wildfires. Employee must 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. Employee will carry a communication device to facilitate 24-hour availability. Will be required to 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. These programs include: VFD assistance, insurance, and vehicle liability risk pool; Fire Safe; FEPP; VFA cost shares; Helping Hands; training; fire risk assessment; aviation; and TICC.

-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 Forest Resource Development 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.

-Working Conditions: May require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.  May require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling.  May require lifting and carrying heavy objects.  May require driving motor vehicles for long distances.  May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time.

-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: Texas Driver's license.

Preferred: NWCG firefighter and prevention training or equivalent. FFT-1 under NWCG, TPL-1, or Dozer Operator, TCFP or SF