Resource Specialist I

tamus; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Forest Service in Conroe, Texas, is seeking a Resource Specialist I to support District Operations and ensure all district programs run effectively. The role includes field work, data collection, and community education within outdoor environments.

The position requires a high school diploma (2-year natural resources degree preferred) and the ability to meet fitness and NWCG training standards. Salary starts at $20.45 hourly with annual benefits and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or equivalent; associate degree preferred for progression.
• Strong communication skills, both written and oral, are essential.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others is required.
• GIS/GPS program knowledge is preferred for field mapping and data collection.

Responsibilities

• Support District Operations to ensure programs are administered within the district.
• Assist with field operation programs, maps, data collection, and education activities in an outdoor setting.
• Serve as a wildland firefighter and/or emergency responder as needed statewide.
• Maintain assigned credit cards, vehicles, and equipment and keep them in good working order.

Skills

PC-based programs and software

Good oral and written communication

Multi-tasking and teamwork

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year natural resources related technical degree (preferred)

Tools

GIS/GPS programs

Job description

Resource Specialist I

Agency: Texas A&M Forest Service

Department: Conroe District

Proposed Minimum Salary: $20.45 hourly

Job Location: Conroe, Texas

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

The Resource Specialist provides support to Dis trict Operations to ensure all programs offered by TFS are administered within the Dis trict .

Responsibilities:

• Supports Dis trict Forester with delivery of Field Operation programs. Tasks may include: preparation of tract and stand maps, collecting property and stand data, direct interaction with clientele, drafting of management plans, capacity building, conservation education (including teaching and working with children and adults in an outdoor classroom environment), fire prevention and special projects. Serve as a wildland firefighter and/or emergency responder on a statewide basis. Duties will include operation of heavy firefighting equipment, use of hand firefighting tools and perform ground reconnaissance on wildfires.
• Employment must manage and account for assigned credit cards, vehicles, and equipment. Vehicles and equipment must be maintained in good working order and properly serviced.
• Employment must meet and annually maintain a physical fitness standard which includes successfully completing a two-mile walk in 30 minutes or less with a 25-pound pack and obtaining required NWCG training and Red Card Certification. Employment will carry a communication device to facilitate 24-hour availability. Will be required to respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of receiving an emergency call, notification, or alert.
• Working Conditions: This is a field-related job Much of the work is performed in remote, forested locations under various geographic and climatic conditions.. Work may be strenuous or dirty and can be highly hazardous due to conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain , fire, adverse weather, temperature extremes, noise, chemical, vibrations and allergenic/irritants. Work may include out-of-town travel and overtime hours. Will require operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibrations and noise. Will require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting and carrying heavy objects. Will require driving a motor vehicle for long dis tances. Will require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time. Must meet annual physical fitness standard . May require working long hours with minimal rest in primitive conditions. May result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. Will become eligible for additional out-of-state duty in accordance with wildland Fire Qualification System Guide (PMS 310-1) by meeting applicable fitness levels.
• 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 dis ability 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 : High school graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred Education : Graduate with a 2-year natural resources related technical degree
• Required Experience : None
• Preferred Experience : Similar position with company or agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Required Knowledge : PC -based programs and software.
• Required Skills : Good oral and written communication skills.
• Required Ability : Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Preferred Ability : Ability to utilize GIS/GPS programs.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:

• Required : Valid Texas CDL Class A or ability to obtain one within 180 days of date of hire.
• Preferred : FFT-1, TLP-1 (tractor operation under NWCG)