Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator

Job Title

Wildland Urban Interface Coordinator

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

Region 2

Proposed Minimum Salary

$4,250.00 monthly

Job Location

Burkburnett, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The position is assigned to complete mitigation and wildfire prevention programs that include Community Wildfire Protection Plans, Firewise Communities, Risk Assessments and hazardous fuel reduction.  Support and lead cities, counties and fire departments to implement mitigation and wildfire programs.  Provide proactive technical assistance to citizens.  During large scale wildfire outbreaks will be engaged in mitigation, prevention and emergency response efforts.

Responsibilities:
-Complete mitigation and wildfire prevention programs that include Community Wildfire Protection Plans, Firewise Communities, Risk Assessments and hazardous fuel reduction.  Support and lead cities, counties and fire departments to implement mitigation and wildfire programs.  Provide subject matter expert technical assistance to a wide range of cooperators.  Complete Public Information and Fire Prevention duties within assigned Branch.  Serve on Department Committees.  Complete ArcGIS maps and use the Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment Portal in support of hazardous fuel reduction projects, completion of CWPP and Firewise Communities.  Serve on Post Fire Assessment Team and Fire Prevention Teams.

-Ensures mitigation and prevention programs are completed in a cost effective manner and within budget.  Completes all administrative tasks in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures, and guidelines.  Ensures that programs are tracked with the completion of timely reports.

-During large scale wildfire outbreaks and all hazard incidents will be engaged in public information, mitigation, prevention and fire suppression or emergency response efforts.  Will work within the NIMS/ICS environment.

-Employee expected to complete all duties within minimal guidance and oversight.

-This is a security-sensitive position.  The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA regulations.  The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with A&M System's policy and is further required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable time-frame after the individual's employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

-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 in Forestry, Range Science, Natural Resource Management, Fire Management, Fire Ecology, Agricultural Leadership or closely related field.

Preferred Education: Master degree in Forestry, Agricultural Leadership, Range Science, Fire Management, Fire Ecology or closely related field.
Required Experience: Entry level, no prior experience required.

Preferred Experience: Familiar with Texas A&M Forest Service programs and operations.  Experience working with ArcGIS or student internship experience in the natural resource field, communication field or wildland firefighting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
Required Knowledge:   Working knowledge of computers and technology used in the Texas A&M Forest Service.

Preferred Knowledge: Working practical knowledge in developing and completion of Community Wildfire Protection Plans and working with communities towards obtaining recognized Firewise Community USA status.  Completing proactive WUI programs (Firewise practical programs and Ready, Set, Go), conducting WUI Risk Assessments and wildfire prevention programs.  Have working knowledge of GIS and the Texas Wildfire Risk Assessment. 
Required Ability:   Work independently and be self-directed.  Develop and maintain relationships with various cooperators, stakeholders and the general public.  Work with all forms of the news media and social media.  Work with GIS applications.  Work within NIMS/ICS environment at wildfires and at all hazard incidents.  Travel and attend required training programs. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Required Skills: Excellent interpersonal skills working with a wide variety of people.  Must have excellent oral and written skills. 

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
Required: Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one.

Preferred: Hold current NWCG credentials.  Certified SAF Forester and/or certified ISA Arborist.

Other Requirements:
Emergency Fire and All Hazard Response will be required.

Applicant Instructions:

A resume, cover letter, references and transcript are REQUIRED to be uploaded to 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.