Resource Specialist I

Job Title: Resource Specialist I Agency: Texas A&M Forest Service Department Mineral Wells Task Force Proposed Minimum Salary: $20.45 hourly Location: Mineral Wells, Texas Job Type: Staff Job Description The Resource Specialist I will attend 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 all-hazard incidents. The role requires professionalism at all times. Responsibilities Serve as a wildland firefighter and/or emergency responder statewide, operating heavy firefighting equipment, hand tools, and conducting ground reconnaissance. Maintain a 2‑mile walk carrying a 25‑pound pack in 30 minutes or less and acquire required NWCG training and Red Card Certification. Respond to dispatch within 30 minutes of an emergency page and carry a communication device for 24‑hour availability. Assist the Regional Fire Coordinator with Capacity Building programs for VFDs and municipal fire departments, including training, risk assessments, and vehicle insurance. Support program delivery for Regional Fire Coordinators, Fire Prevention Specialists, Urban Interface Specialists, and Prescribed Burning Specialists. Assist the Fire Risk Assessment Coordinator with data collection. Maintain assigned state vehicle and emergency equipment in readiness. Provide support for Fire Emergency Response and Forest Natural Resource programs as requested. Manage and account for TAMFS credit cards in accordance with policies. Serve on TAMFS Incident Management Team, Fire Prevention Teams, and Wildland Urban Interface Mitigation Teams. Establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of the home base within 90 days of hire. Participate in other duties as assigned. Benefits Medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance Retirement benefits Paid time off Health and lifestyle programs Educational incentives and tuition reimbursement opportunities Compensatory time off and overtime on emergency response Physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the annual rigorous fitness test Education and Experience Required Education: High school graduate or equivalent Preferred Education: 2‑year natural resources related technical degree Required Experience: One or more years general work experience Preferred Experience: One or more years with a VFD, municipal fire department, wildland fire agency, or wildland fire suppression Experience as an instructor Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Water delivery systems PC‑based programs and software Multi‑tasking and cooperative work with others Ability to utilize GIS/GPS programs, hand tools, protective equipment, and fire engines (preferred) Registrations, Certifications & Licenses Required: Commercial driver’s license or ability to obtain within 60 days of hire Preferred: NWCG firefighter and prevention training or equivalent; FFT‑1 under NWCG, TPL‑1, Dozer Operator, TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification Other Requirements Response to wildland fires Maintain a moderate physical fitness standard (required) Maintain an arduous physical fitness standard (preferred) Equal Opportunity Statement Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr Texas A&M University