Resource Specialist

Job Title

Resource Specialist I – Agency:
Texas A&M Forest Service, Department:
Amarillo Task Force

Minimum Salary: $20.45 hourly

Location:

Amarillo, Texas

Job Type: Staff

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.

• Serve as a wildland firefighter and/or emergency responder on a statewide basis, operating heavy fire fighting equipment, using hand tools, and performing ground reconnaissance on wildfires.
• Meet and maintain a physical fitness standard, including a 2-mile walk carrying a 25‑pound pack in 30 minutes or less, and obtain required NWCG training and Red Card Certification.
• Carry a communication device to facilitate 24‑hour availability and respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of an emergency page.
• Assist Regional Fire Coordinator with the delivery of Capacity Building programs to VFDs and municipal fire departments, supporting programs such as 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 Regional Fire Coordinators, Fire Prevention Specialists, Urban Interface Specialists, and Prescribed Burning Specialists, and 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, 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 varies with fire season severity and frequency).
• Within 90 days of hire, establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of the home base to ensure timely response.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

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

Competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, health and lifestyle programs, educational incentives, tuition reimbursement opportunities, compensatory time off, overtime on emergency response, and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous annual fitness test.

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 of general work experience.

Preferred Experience: One or more years of experience with a VFD, municipal fire department, wildland fire agency, or wildland fire suppression; experience as an instructor.

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.

Required: Commercial driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 60 days of hire date.

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.

Response to wildland fires; meet and maintain a moderate physical fitness standard. Preferred:
Meet and maintain an arduous physical fitness standard.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.