Resource Specialist I

Job Title
Resource Specialist I


Agency
Texas A&M Forest Service


Department
Merkel Task Force



Proposed Minimum Salary
$20.45 hourly



Job Location
Merkel, Texas



Job Type
Staff



Job Description

The Resource Specialist I will attend all required training, assist with the delivery of agency programs to local communities, operate and maintain wildland fire suppression equipment and respond to wildland fires and other all-hazard incidents. They will conduct themselves in a professional manner at all times.

Responsibilities:-Serve as a wildland firefighter and/or emergency responder on a statewide basis. Duties will include operation of heavy fire fighting equipment, use of hand fire fighting tools, and perform ground reconnaissance on wildfires. Employee must meet and annually maintain a physical fitness standard which includes successfully comple...