Regional Operations Chief - Region 5

Job Title

Regional Operations Chief - Region 5

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

South Area

Proposed Minimum Salary

$7,962.50 monthly

Job Location

Edinburg, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Regional Operations Chief (ROC) provides leadership, cooperation and supervision of all agency programs and services within Region 5. This includes coordination/supervision of all forestry/natural resource management and wildfire activities on behalf of the agency as well as oversight of the facilities and all staff. The ROC assists in the professional development of the regions' staff, promotes interaction with fire departments, communities, other agencies and cooperators on issues relating to wildfire and natural resources. The ROC also promotes local capacity building programs and other initiatives that increase response capabilities at the local, regional and statewide level. They will be a key player in effective natural resource management in the region and across the state as well as serve as a professional representative of the agency. Region 5 consists of offices in Alice, Beeville and Edinburg.

Responsibilities:
-Promote, coordinate and implement all agency programs within Region 5. Foster cooperative relationships with landowners, fire departments, communities, other agency partners and cooperators on wildfire and natural resource related issues to promote local capacity building and increase capabilities on a local and statewide level.

 

-Coordinate response to wildland fire incidents, all-hazard incidents and other agency events within Region 5. Serve on agency Incident Management teams as an emergency responder for wildland fire and all-hazard events.  Emergency response may require: extended travel days 14+ away from home unit, working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions; exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as smoke, wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes; walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling; lifting and carrying heavy objects; driving motor vehicles for long distances; operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibration and noise; operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time.  Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time.  Persons serving in fire operations must meet the agency minimum physical fitness standard annually by successfully passing the Moderate Work Capacity Test (WCT).

 

-Supervision and management of assigned personnel and equipment. This includes, but not limited to: mentoring of new staff members, oversight of employee activities, personnel evaluations, performance reviews, training, enforcement of agency rules, policies and procedures, administration of budget and reporting.

 

-Other duties as assigned.

Benefits: Texas A&M University System strives to support the health and wellness needs of our diverse workforce. Texas A&M Forest Service offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off and health and lifestyle programs as well as educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response and a 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.

 

Education and Experience:

Required Education: Bachelor's degree in Forestry, Range Science, Natural Resource Management, Fire Management, Fire Administration, Emergency Management or closely related field.

Preferred Education: M.S. Degree in Forestry, Range Science, Natural Resource Management, Fire Management, Fire Administration, Emergency Management or closely related field.

Required Experience: A minimum of seven (7) years of tenure with the Texas A&M F