Program Specialist I - Fire Information & Education

Job Title

Program Specialist I - Fire Information & Education

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

FRP Associate Director's Office

Proposed Minimum Salary

4,500.00 monthly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Program Specialist I (Fire Information & Education) plays a crucial role in advancing wildfire information and education for Texas A&M Forest Service (TAMFS) by effectively communicating to diverse audiences. Key responsibilities include developing outreach strategies to communicate complex fire-related issues to the public and media. The role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including community members, government officials and agencies to inform the public about fire management activities and risk mitigation. It also encompasses the creation and dissemination of educational materials, coordination of fire communication and support for interdisciplinary initiatives. Additionally, the position requires writing and producing comprehensive written content, providing leadership in public information efforts during incidents and supporting prevention and messaging campaigns during periods of high fire danger. This includes crafting targeted messaging to raise awareness of fire risks, promote mitigation and producing detailed reports for the division, ensuring that all communication efforts align with broader organizational goals and legislative priorities. By ensuing effective communication, education and preparedness, this role plays a key part in fostering fire resilience in Texas communities. Location to be determined

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 Program Specialist I (Fire Information & Education) has a variety of duties and responsibilities, which include, but are not limited to the following : -Communicate with and educate internal and external audiences, especially media partners, about wildfire, all-hazard response, prevention, etc. Develop outreach strategies to communicate complex issues.

• Serve as a public information officer in support of the agency's information function. Respond to requests for accurate and timely information.
• Work with and support prevention teams and post fire assessment teams as well as other response operations in support of the agency's mission.
• Write, edit and produce well-researched, thorough written material such as official correspondence, press releases, success stories, reports, talking points, etc.
• Help implement and maintain effective processes for collecting photos, videos and content for social media, websites, reports, etc.
• Help provide leadership and support to the agency public information officers. Facilitate development opportunities for public information officers.
• Coordinate among departments to integrate fire communication and education programs into broader division projects, ensuring that fire management initiatives are supported across all relevant areas.

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. Some additional benefits include the ability to accrue compensatory time off, overtime pay during emergency response, uniform allowance, professional development opportunities, position-specific training at not cost and a physical fitness incentive of $500 for passing the arduous test (walk three miles wearing a 45-pound pack in 45 minutes or less) each year.

This position is guaranteed a minimum of 40-hour work week and full benefits after 60 days.

Qualifications :

Additional Information :

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 January / February 2025. An actual start date will be determined when a suitable candidate is selected.

Applicant Instructions :

Resume, cover letter and transcript(s) 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 institution’s verification of credentials and / or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Veterans / Disability Employer.

Salary : $4,500