Wildland Firefighter & Resource Specialist I

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision and life ins.

Retirement benefits and paid time off

Tuition reimbursement opportunities

Job summary

Texas A&M Forest Service in Alice, Texas, is seeking a Resource Specialist I to support local communities, operate wildland firefighting equipment, and respond to wildland fires and other incidents. You will participate in required training and uphold professional conduct.

The role includes assisting with capacity-building programs for VFDs and municipal departments, delivering agency programs, and maintaining vehicle readiness.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• One or more years general work experience.
• Graduate with a 2 year natural resources related technical degree (preferred).
• Preferred NWCG firefighter or related training.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a wildland firefighter and emergency responder statewide.
• Assist Regional Fire Coordinator with capacity-building programs.
• Deliver Fire Prevention and Urban Interface program support.
• Maintain state vehicle and emergency equipment readiness.
• Manage TAMFS credit cards per policy and law.
• Respond to fires and emergencies within 30 minutes when alerted.

Skills

Water delivery systems

GIS/GPS usage

Multi-tasking

PC-based software

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Two-year natural resources technical degree (preferred)

Tools

NWCG training (preferred)

Dozer/Fire equipment tools

Job description

Texas A&M Forest Service in Alice, Texas, is seeking a Resource Specialist I to support local communities, operate wildland firefighting equipment, and respond to wildland fires and other incidents. You will participate in required training and uphold professional conduct.

The role includes assisting with capacity-building programs for VFDs and municipal departments, delivering agency programs, and maintaining vehicle readiness.