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Regional Fire Coordinator I (11 positions)
Location: Other (see position announcement)
Department: Texas Forest Service
Job Category: Research & Technical Paraprofessional Support (5)
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary: $34,000
Pay Basis: Annually
Budgeted?: Budgeted - with benefits
Primary Duties:

******This posting will be for 11 Regional Fire Coordinator I positions in multiple locations. The locations are: Bryan/College Station, Edinburg, El Paso, Fort Hood, Greenville, Houston, Idalou/Lubbock, Kingsville, Uvalde, Victoria, Wichita Falls (office locations within a region are subject to change based on availability and other factors.*****



Provide localized oversight and leadership for TFS Incident Response programs and activities for an assigned geographic area and across the state, as needed. Serve as an emergency responder (including wildland fire). Deliver TFS Capacity Building programs to volunteer and municipal fire departments. Work with fire departments, communities and local officials on fire related issues to promote local capacity building and increase response capabilities on a local and statewide level. Assist in the administration of assigned personnel and the delivery of programs developed by the Chief and Assistant Chief Regional Fire Coordinators, Mitigation and Prevention Specialists, Fuels Management Coordinator and other Forest Resource Protection Departments including data collection for the Predictive Services Department. Serve on TFS Incident Management Team, with related training and preparedness. Manage and account for: TFS credit cards, vehicles log books, daily activity/time reports and any assigned TFS 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.
Ocasional Duties:

Provide support for the Forest Resource Development Division and other TFS programs as needed.
Required Education and Experience:

Required Education: Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of training and experience. Two years of relevant experience may substitute for one year of required education.Required Experience: Demonstrable knowledge of wildland firefighting. Experience with a recognized fire department or wildland fire agency.Required Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: Must have a valid Texas drivers license or able to acquire one within 30 days of employment.
Preferred Education and Experience:

Preferred Education: Preferred Experience: Preferred Special Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills: NWCG firefighter training or equivalent; Texas Commission on Fire Protection and/or SFFMA firefighter and instructor certification; working knowledge of wildfire handtools, firefighter personal protective equipment, wildland fire apparatus and IMT experience.
Other Requirements and Comments:

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 and maintain a moderate physical fitness standard which includes successfully completing a two mile walk in 30 minutes or less while carrying a 25 pound pack.



Response to statewide wildfire and all-hazard incidents will be required. Employee must complete TFS RFC I Taskbook within 6 months of accepting position. Additional requirements include: ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others; working knowledge of water delivery equipment, microcomputers, word processing and presentation software.



Posting closes Monday, November 30, 2009 at 5:00 pm.

  
 
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