Program Specialist I

Job TitleProgram Specialist I Agency Texas A&M Forest Service Department Professional Development Department Proposed Minimum Salary$4,500.00 monthly Job LocationCollege Station, Texas Job TypeStaff Job Description The Program Specialist I will maintain and track qualifications, training records and fitness for Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) employees as wall as TIFMAS members and other cooperators in accordance with TAMFS, NWCG and FEMA standards. Be knowledgeable of all aspects of TAMFS training programs. The Program Specialist will also participate in emergency response. This position will be located in either College Station or Lufkin. Responsibilities: -Enter and modify data for tracking qualifications, training, experience, position task books and fitness for agency employees and cooperators, including TIFMAS, in accordance with TAMFS, NWCG and FEMA standards. -Assist with the transition of TIFMAS and other cooperator personnel into the agency IQS. -Participate in wildland and all-hazard incident response with may require: working long hours with minimal rest in primitive conditions, exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes. Will require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching, kneeling, and lifting and carrying heavy objects, driving a motor vehicle for long distances, operating heavy equipment with related exposure to equipment vibrations and noise, operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time. Response may result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time. -Support the Facilitated Learning Analysis Program, Inter-agency Wildfire Academies and delivery of various internal and external training and development programs. -Serve as a professional representative of the agency. Assist in answering customer inquiries and resolving customer complaints. -Manage and account for agency resources, credit cards and other fiscal matters in accordance with all applicable laws, policies, rules, procedures and guidelines. -Other duties as assigned. 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. Education and Experience: Required Education: Bachelors degree in Natural Resources, Emergency Management, Education or related field. Preferred Education: Masters degree in Natural Resources, Emergency Management, Education or related field. Required Experience: None Preferred Experience: Two (2) or more years of relevant experience with wildland fire response or natural resource management. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Knowledge: Basic knowledge of Microsoft 365 products Preferred Knowledge: Familiarity with educational systems, course development and revision, training management principles, instructional processes and methods of adult education. Familiarity with wildland fire management and operations in NWCG. Required Skills: Strong oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Sound judgement, organized and detail-oriented. Required Abilities: Must meet and maintain appropriate qualifications and fitness standards for statewide wildland and all-hazard incident response. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others. Licenses, Certifications and Registrations: Required: Valid Texas Drivers license Preferred: Formal IQS training. NWCG Firefighter Type 2 (FFT-2) Applicant Instructions: Resume, cover letter and transcript (if applicable) are 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. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institutions verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institutions procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer. Fulfilling the service component of a land-grant university system, Texas A&M Forest Service is a proud member of The Texas A&M University System. Celebrating 100 years of service, this state agency was created in 1915 by the 34th Texas Legislature. Each state in the nation has a state forestry agency, but Texas was the first to establish its state forestry agency as part of a land-grant college. Texas A&M Forest Service is recognized as the leader in defining forestry for the future of Texas and the nation. Applied programs include forest and tree development; wildfire prevention, mitigation, and protection; urban and community forestry; and a host of innovative forest sustainability programs. Texas A&M Forest Service works to ensure the states forests, trees, and related natural resources are conserved and continue to provide a sustainable flow of environmental and economic benefits. Texas A&M Forest Service Career Site Benefits - Besides getting to work for a highly-acclaimed state forestry agency with top-notch staff, there are many tangible benefits that go along with working with Texas A&M Forest Service. Exceptional health insurance is a huge economic benefit for employees. In addition to medical and life insurance, there are also options of dental, vision, long-term disability, and more. Paid vacation and sick leave and strong retirement plans round out a great benefit package. Texas A&M Forest Service is an Equal Opportunity / Veterans / Disability Employer. 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