Overnight Fuel Reduction Jobs (NOW HIRING)

***"This position is for a two (2) year period. Continuation of this position is contingent on the availability of funding.***

The Resource Specialist will support the Mitigation & Prevention Department programs including Wildlife Risk Reduction and Community Resiliency. This employee will primarily support the Wildfire Risk Reduction program with equipment maintenance, mechanical fuels reduction, equipment transfers, project site inspections and data collection. This employee will also maintain all assigned equipment and keep in service. This includes vehicle, trailers, ATV/UTV, mulchers, chippers and chainsaws. Occasionally, project work will require overnight travel away from home unit. This role is a key part of our efforts to reorganize and improve operational deficiency. This position will also provide support for other program needs as they arise, ensuring the department remains responsive and well-equipped to carry out is mission of wildfire mitigation.

About the Agency:

Texas A&M Forest Service provides statewide leadership and technical assistance to ensure trees, forests and related natural resources are sustained for the benefit of all. TAMFS is also the lead agency for wildfire response in the state and supports the state's incident response capability, helping to respond to a range of all-hazard incidents. To learn more about TAMFS, visit tfsweb.tamu.edu

Duties & Responsibilities:

The Resource Specialist I has a variety of duties and responsibilities, which include, but are not limited to the following:
-Support Mitigation & Prevention Department staff with mechanical fuels reduction through site inspections, data collection, mapping, ferrying equipment to other offices and operating heavy equipment to mitigate wildfire risk.

-Utilize agency provided cell phone/tablet to access Field Maps to map and verify project boundaries and ensure agency fuels mitigation project specifications are maintained.

-Support Mitigation & Prevention Department staff with delivery and implementation of hazardous fuels reduction projects as assigned by Wildfire Risk Reduction Program Staff. Will utilize agency provided cell phone/tablet to access Field Maps to ensure project specifications are maintained.

-Responsible for ensuring all assigned agency-owned equipment is always maintained and stored in a secure locations.

-Ensures all program work is completed in a cost-effective manner and within budget.

-Completes all administrative tasks in accordance with applicable with laws, rules and procedures and guidelines.

-Assists Wildfire Risk Reduction Program Staff with project tracking by the completion of timely reports.

-Completes administrative tasks in a timely manner. Ability to maintain work schedule as agreed upon with Wildfire Risk Reduction staff.

-May be needed to assist with fire prevention outreach events or other Mitigation & Prevention programs.

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.

Qualifications:

-A high school diploma or equivalent.

-A valid Commercial Driver's license from the State of Texas or the ability to obtain one within 180 days of employment is required.

-Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required for this position.

-An ideal candidate has strong written and oral communication skills and can work independently and be self-directed. This position requires the ability to adapt to a changing environment and handle multiple priorities in addition to working closely with others at times.

-Strong organizational skills are required to effectively track, maintain and manage grant data and agency fuels project details.

-Ability to utilize GIS programs including Field Maps is preferred.

-Experience operating and maintaining heavy tracked equipment is preferred.

Evaluation & Applicant Instructions:

This job posting will remain open for 4-6 weeks. The Hiring Supervisor reserves the right to close the job prior to this time frame should qualified candidates apply.

This position is projected to start in August-September 2026. An actual start date will be determined when a suitable candidate is selected.

-Applicants will be evaluated for this job based on how well they meet the qualifications listed. Applicants will also be evaluated based on how their experience, education and training reflects the qualification requirements of this position.

-All TAMFS positions are security-sensitive and applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation. 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.

Resume is 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.