Senior Wildland Fire & Habitat Specialist

Texas A&M International; Pipe Creek (TX); In loco; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a seasoned Natural Resources Specialist IV to oversee wildland fire and habitat management for state parks. You will lead teams, coordinate fire plans, and mentor staff while ensuring safety and compliance with incident standards.

The role requires extensive fieldwork, advanced planning, and collaboration with interagency partners to conserve resources and provide outdoor recreation opportunities.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Six years of experience in Natural Resources Management, Conservation Science, Fire management or related field.
• Three years’ experience in wildland fire management and prescribed fire planning.
• Licensure and certifications as NWCG Fire-related qualifications are required or obtainable.

Mansioni

• Lead wildland fire and habitat management projects across parks.
• Coordinate and schedule tasks, staff and equipment for fire management operations.
• Develop and implement prescribed fire plans and wildfire response strategies.
• Mentor staff and collaborate with partners and agencies.

Conoscenze

Leadership

Communication

Team coordination

GPS data collection

GIS applications

Wildland fire management

Budget administration

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management or related

Strumenti

GPS data collection

GIS

MS Office

Descrizione del lavoro

Texas Parks and Wildlife Department seeks a seasoned Natural Resources Specialist IV to oversee wildland fire and habitat management for state parks. You will lead teams, coordinate fire plans, and mentor staff while ensuring safety and compliance with incident standards.

The role requires extensive fieldwork, advanced planning, and collaboration with interagency partners to conserve resources and provide outdoor recreation opportunities.