Task Force Coordinator I

The Task Force Coordinator I at Texas A&M Forest Service in Beeville, TX, oversees fire suppression task forces, interacts with communities and agencies, and promotes local capacity building. Responsibilities include emergency response, program delivery, and personnel administration. The role requires physical fitness and timely response to incidents, with a requirement to establish residency within 30 minutes of the base. The position is not remote and involves various outdoor and operational duties.
Job TitleTask Force Coordinator I Agency Texas A&M Forest Service Department Region 5 Proposed Minimum Salary$5,083.34 monthly Job LocationBeeville, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The Task Force Coordinator provides localized oversight and leadership to the fire suppression task force and employees assigned to it for various activities. They will also assist the Fire Coordinator in interaction with the communities, fire departments, other response, and support agencies and organizations within the branch and across the state as needed, promote local capacity building and the increased capabilities on local and statewide levels, initiate a portfolio of certification, have the ability to access and use Web EOC for daily reporting, obtain a Texas Class A CDL, attend all required training, assist with the delivery of division programs to local communities, operate and maintain wildland fire suppression equipment and respond to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents and conduct self in a professional manner at all times. Responsibilities: -Serve as an emergency responder (including wildland fire) which may require: Working long hours, with minimal rest and in primitive conditions; Exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as smoke, wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes; Walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching, and kneeling; Lifting and carrying heavy objects; Driving motor vehicles for long distances; Operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibration and noise; Operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time. Emergency response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. Persons serving in fire operations positions must meet a moderate physical fitness standard of successfully completing a 2-mile walk carrying a 25-lbs pack in 30 minutes or less. -Deliver Capacity Building programs to VFD's and Municipal fire departments. Provide leadership to fire departments and communities on fire related issues to promote local capacity building and increase capabilities on a local and statewide level. -Administration of assigned personnel, and delivery of programs developed by the Area Operations Chief, Regional Operations Chief, Fire Prevention Specialists, Wildland Urban Interface Specialists, and Prescribed Burning Specialists and support the Fire Risk Assessment Coordinator with data collection. -Serve on Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) Incident Management, Fire Prevention, and Urban Interface Mitigation Teams with related training and preparedness. -Provide support for other Divisions and other TAMFS programs as required -Manage and account for: Assigned TAMFS credit card(s), TAMFS vehicle log book(s),Daily Activity Time Reports and any assigned TAMFS equipment in accordance with applicable laws, rules, procedures and guidelines. -Comply with all loss prevention, environmental health, and safety standards as established by applicable laws and rules. -Within 90 days of hire must establish a primary residency within 30 minutes travel time of home base to insure timely response for duty as directed. -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. 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: Bachelors degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. 2 year of relevant experience may substitute for 1 year or education. Preferred Education: Bachelors degree with emphasis in natural resources, land management, fire science, emergency management, or business administration. Required Experience: Demonstrated knowledge of wildland firefighting. Minimum of 3 years fire suppression experience with a recognized fire department or wildland fire agency. Preferred Experience: Advanced level wildland experience as a firefighter and instructor with a wildland agency or recognized fire department. Experience as a firefighter and instructor with a recognized volunteer or career fire department. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Knowledge: Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Wildland firefighting skills including wildfire hand tools, firefighter personal protective equipment, wildland fire apparatus. Water delivery equipment. NWCG firefighting training. Principles and concepts of Incident Command System. Preferred Knowledge: NWCG firefighter training or equivalent, IMT experience; Proficient use of mapping and GPS-related programs. Single resource boss qualifications Dozer operations. Required Ability: Multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses: Required: Valid Texas Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL). Preferred: NFPA 1041 certification, TCFP or SFFMA Basic Firefighter or higher certification. Other Requirements: Response to wildfires and all hazard incidents as requested. Meet moderate physical fitness test of completing a 2 mile walk carrying 25lbs in 30 minutes or less. Preferred: Meet and maintain and arduous physical fitness standard of completing a 3 mile walk carrying 45lbs in 45 minutes or less. Applicant Instructions: Resume, cover letter and transcript(s) 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. Fulfilling the service component of a land-grant university system, Texas A&M Forest Service is a proud member of The Texas A&M University System.  Celebrating 100 years of service, this state agency was created in 1915 by the 34th Texas Legislature. Each state in the nation has a state forestry agency, but Texas was the first to establish its state forestry agency as part of a land-grant college. Texas A&M Forest Service is recognized as the leader in defining forestry for the future of Texas and the nation. Applied programs include forest and tree development; wildfire prevention, mitigation, and protection; urban and community forestry; and a host of innovative forest sustainability programs. Texas A&M Forest Service works to ensure the state’s forests, trees, and related natural resources are conserved and continue to provide a sustainable flow of environmental and economic benefits. Texas A&M Forest Service Career Site Benefits - Besides getting to work for a highly-acclaimed state forestry agency with top-notch staff, there are many tangible benefits that go along with working with Texas A&M Forest Service.  Exceptional health insurance is a huge economic benefit for employees.  In addition to medical and life insurance, there are also options of dental, vision, long-term disability, and more.  Paid vacation and sick leave and strong retirement plans round out a great benefit package. Texas A&M Forest Service is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer. If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6690.