Resource Specialist I

Job description

Job Title Resource Specialist I Agency: Texas A&M Forest Service Department: Nacogdoches District Proposed Minimum Salary: $20.45 hourly Job Location: Nacogdoches, Texas Job Type: Staff Job Description: The Resource Specialist provides support to District Operations to ensure all programs offered by TFS are administered within the District. Responsibilities: -Supports District Forester with delivery of Resource Development and Resource Protection programs. Tasks may include: preparation of tract and stand maps, collecting property and stand data, interact directly with clientele, drafting of management plans, capacity building, conservation education, fire prevention and special projects. Serve as a wildland firefighter and/or emergency responder on a statewide basis. Duties will include operation of heavy firefighting equipment, use of hand firefighting tools and perform ground reconnaissance on wildfires. -Employee must manage and account for assigned credit cards, vehicles, and equipment. Vehicles and equipment must be maintained in good working order and properly serviced. -Employee must meet and annually maintain a physical fitness standard which includes successfully completi...