Wildland Firefighter & Resource Specialist I

Texas A&M University System; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M Forest Service in Alice, Texas, seeks a Resource Specialist I to support wildland fire programs across the state. The role requires responding to fires, maintaining equipment, and delivering capacity-building programs to fire departments.

A strong fitness standard and NWCG training are expected, with CDL preferred. Responsibilities include assisting with program delivery, data collection, and incident management team participation.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred: 2-year natural resources related technical degree.
• One or more years general work experience.
• Preferred: Experience with VFD, municipal fire dept., wildland fire agency.
• Instructor experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as wildland firefighter and emergency responder statewide.
• Operate heavy firefighting equipment and perform ground reconnaissance.
• Maintain fitness standard and NWCG training requirements.
• Assist Regional Fire Coordinator with program delivery and outreach.
• Support TAMFS programs and manage TAMFS credit cards per policies.

Skills

Wildland firefighting

Emergency response

GIS/GPS programs

Communication

Education

High school diploma

2-year natural resources degree

Tools

CDL (Commercial Driver's License)

Job description

Texas A&M Forest Service in Alice, Texas, seeks a Resource Specialist I to support wildland fire programs across the state. The role requires responding to fires, maintaining equipment, and delivering capacity-building programs to fire departments.

A strong fitness standard and NWCG training are expected, with CDL preferred. Responsibilities include assisting with program delivery, data collection, and incident management team participation.