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Texas Forest Service
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Position Title: Regional Fire Coordinator I
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Position Type: Officer
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Position Location: College Station, TX
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Closed date: 03/23/2012
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Job Description
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| Deliver Rural Fire Defense programs to VFDs and municipal fire departments. Support the development and delivery of the programs within TFS and with the other government agencies. These programs include VFD assistance, insurance and vehicle liability risk pool; Fire Safe; FEPP; VFD cost shares; Helping Hands; training; fire risk assessment; aviation; and TICC.
Assist in the administration of assigned personnel and delivery of programs developed by the Chief Regional Fire Coordinator, Fire Prevention Specialist, Urban Interface Specialists, and Prescribed Burning Specialist. Support the Fire Risk Assessment Coordinator with data collection.
Serve on TFS Incident Management, Fire Prevention and Urban Interface Mitigation teams with related training and preparedness. Provide support for the Forest Resource Development and other TFS programs as required.
Manage and account for TFS credit cards in accordance with applicable laws, policies, rules procedures and guidelines.
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Additional Information
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| Bachelor's degree in natural resources or emergency management; or equivalent combination of training and experience. Two years of relevant experience may substitute for one year required education.
Demonstrable knowledge of wildland firefighting. Experience with a recognized fire department or wildland fire agency.
Must have or be able to acquire a valid State of Texas Class A CDL license within 60 days of employment.
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Job Requirements
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- Age 18
- Education Bachelor's Degree
- Additional Requirement :
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. Must meet the moderate physical fitness standard of a 2-mile walk carrying a 25-pound pack in 30 minutes or less. Must carry pager and/or cell phone device to facilitate 24/7 communications. Will be expected to report to duty station within 30 minutes for emergency response mission.
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Salary Information
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| Salary: $34000 annual |
Contact Information
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Sherri Noack
snoack@tfs.tamu.edu
Texas Forest Service
200 Technology Way, Suite 1120
College Station, Texas 77845
ph: (979)458-6690
Fax: (979)458-6699
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How To Apply
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| Interested individuals are encouraged to view full job requirements and apply at http://greatjobs.tamu.edu. The Texas Forest Service is a member of The Texas A&M University System is committed to excellence through diversity. AAP/EEO
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