Resource Specialist I

Texas A&M Forest Service; Jacksonville (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Forest Service in Jacksonville, Texas, is seeking a Resource Specialist I to support District Operations and assist in delivering field operation programs across the district.

The role involves preparing tract and stand maps, data collection, client interactions, and drafting management plans, with flexibility for emergency response duties including wildland firefighting. A valid Texas CDL is required within 180 days.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Preferred: 2-year natural resources related technical degree.
• Valid Texas CDL Class A or ability to obtain within 180 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Supports District Forester with delivery of Field Operation programs.
• Manage and account for assigned credit cards, vehicles, and equipment.
• Meet annual physical fitness standard and NWCG training requirements.
• Respond to dispatcher within 30 minutes of emergency call/alert.
• Operate heavy equipment and work in harsh environmental conditions.

Skills

Communication

Multi-tasking

GIS/GPS

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

2-year natural resources degree (preferred)

Tools

Heavy machinery operation

NWCG training

Red Card Certification

Job description

Job TitleResource Specialist I Agency Texas A&M Forest Service Department Jacksonville District

Proposed Minimum Salary$20.45 hourly

Job LocationJacksonville, Texas

Job TypeStaff

Job Description The Resource Specialist provides support to District Operations to ensure all programs offered by TFS are administered within the District.

• Supports District 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, 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.
• Employee must manage and account for assigned credit cards, vehicles, and equipment. Vehicles and equipment must be maintained in good working order and properly serviced.
• Employee 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. 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 call, notification, or alert.
• Will require operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibrations and noise. Will require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes. 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 distances. 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 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: 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

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The Texas A&M University System is one of the largest systems of higher education in the nation, with a statewide network of twelve universities, eight state agencies, a comprehensive health science center, Texas A&M-Fort Worth and Texas A&M-RELLIS.

The A&M System is committed to providing an educational and work environment that is conducive to the personal and professional development of each employee.

Each member institution provides equal opportunity and access to all students, employees and prospective employees.

The Texas A&M System is an Equal Opportunity/ Veterans/ Disability Employer.