TFS Program Coordinator I

Job Title

TFS Program Coordinator I

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Mitigation & Prevention Department

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,916.67 monthly

Job Location

Conroe, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a highly motivated fire and emergency services professional who has a passion for wildfire mitigation and works well with minimum supervision. This individual will be part of an integral team that works to deliver statewide mitigation programs to support the Program mission of creating and sustaining Fire Adapted Communities.

The TFS Program Coordinator provides leadership and technical assistance to municipalities, counties and fire departments across the state. This position manages the Community Wildland Protection Plans (CWPP) Program, which encompasses implementing planning strategies for successful wildfire risk reduction and reducing structural ignite-ability, best management practices outreach to local governments and the Community Wildfire Defense Grant. Occasional duties include training and response activities associated with the emergency response mission of the agency and support for additional agency programs. This position will be located in one of the following offices: Conroe, Granbury, Houston, La Grange or Victoria.

 

Responsibilities:

-Manages the CWPP Program and supervises two employees.

-Promotes and markets the benefits of CWPP Program to local governments, professional associations and key state agencies.

-Provides technical assistance and coordination with CWPP Program customers.

-Evaluates CWPP methods. Complete reports and tracks program accomplishments.

-Explore and expand the use of new technology and integrate as necessary into the CWPP Program.

-Be familiar with issues at the state, area and regional levels that impact emergency response. Assist with delivery of all agency programs related to emergency response.

-Manage and account for assigned agency credit cards, agency vehicle log books, activity reports and any assigned agency-owned equipment in accordance with applicable laws, rules, policies, procedures and guidelines.

-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 : Bachelor’s degree or higher in Natural Resources, Emergency Management, Fire Science, Urban Planning or closely related field.

Preferred Education : Master's degree in Natural Resources, Emergency Management, Fire Science, Urban Planning or closely related field.

Required Experience : Minimum of four (4) years full-time work experience with a recognized wildland fire agency, fire department, emergency management or response organization.

Preferred Experience : Experience in wildfire mitigation. Experience with program development and implementation, teaching and advanced leadership.

 

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Required Knowledge : Word processing and spreadsheets.

Preferred Knowledge : Working knowledge of FAC concepts, CWPP, NFPA wildfire standards, ICC wildfire codes.

Required Abilities : Ability to develop and maintain relationships with various cooperators, stakeholders and the general public. Work within NICS/ICS environment at wildfires and all-hazard incidents. Travel, attend and provide required training programs, meetings and other functions statewide. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Preferred Abilities : Coordinate complex wildland fire mitigation programs and working knowledge of GIS applications. Exhibits leadership with partners and employees in assigned program area. Shows superior customer service delivery.

Required Skills : Excellent verbal and written communication skills. Strong interpersonal, organizational and customer service skills.

Preferred Skills: Sound judgement. Great attention to detail.

 

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:

Required: Valid Class C Texas Drivers license. Certified firefighter or fire inspector through TCFP or SFFMA, or NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist or NWCG FFT-2 or FEMA EMI professional development course certification.

Preferred: NFPA Certified Wildfire Mitigation Specialist

 

Other Requirements:

-Response to statewide wildland and all-hazard incidents will be required. Individuals serving in fire or emergency response positions must meet and maintain appropriate qualifications and fitness standards.

 

Applicant Instructions:
A resume, cover letter and transcript are REQUIRED to be uploaded to application. References are required to be entered in the secondary questionnaire section of the application.   Certifications are preferred to be uploaded to the application.  Documents/certifications can be uploaded in the "My Experience" page in the "Resume/CV section.  More than one document can be uploaded; just click the "Upload" button for each document.  Documents can only be loaded at this time and cannot be uploaded once the application is submitted.  If there are any issues uploading documents, please contact 979-458-6690. Please check your spam folder in case more information is sent in regards to this position.

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/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.