Description

Texas A&M Forest Service is seeking a highly motivated team member who has passion for water resources, ecosystem recovery and stewardship. This individual will be part of an integrated team that works to deliver technical assistance to support the agency mission of assuring the state's trees, forests and related natural resources are protected and sustained.

This position leads the Water Resources, Stewardship, Forest Legacy and post-fire/disaster recovery programs and activities, managing dedicated grants and supervising staff to engage with stakeholders across the state in activities that work towards protecting, conserving and enhancing Texas' water resources through the sustainable use of urban and rural forests and woodlands, as well as maintaining healthy and productive ecosystems across the state. The position will coordinate and deliver the agency fireline assessment program, develop initiative strategies leading to sourcewater protection, collaborate with administrative and field staff to ensure effective delivery of agency initiatives and develop and maintain relationships with internal and external partners.

Opportunities:

• Grow professionally by attending conferences and taking advantage of learning resources.
• Make meaningful contributions as an integral part of a cohesive team.
• Develop leadership skills and experience.
• Move up quickly with established career ladder for position and corresponding substantial pay increases.
• Work on a wide variety of projects, with the ability to provide input and/or lead on all phases of development.
• Help determine direction of agency's water resources and stewardship programs.
• Interact and collaborate with professionals across a broad array of forestry-related disciplines, including water resources, forest inventory analysis, forest health, forest management and wildland fire.
• Contribute to the sustainability of natural resources in Texas and beyond.

Work Conditions:

This job may require exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes. It may also require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching, kneeling lifting and carrying heavy objects. Job stress can be frequent when confronted with deadlines of various projects, frequent travel, long hours and adverse weather conditions.

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. . For more information about Texas A&M Forest Service and our careers, please visit https://TFS web.tamu.edu/careers. Come grow with us!

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Forestry from an SAF accredited university or other closely related natural resource field.
• Minimum of four (4) years' experience in delivery of water resources, forest stewardship or other natural resource field programs.
• Ability to multi-task, work effectively with minimal supervision and to work cooperatively with internal and external partners.
• Must have or obtain a Texas Driver's license within 30 days of employment and have a driving record that meets agency requirements.
• NWCG S130/190 Certification or ability to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills. Sound judgement. Highly organized and detail-oriented. Working knowledge of database operations and a proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
• Willingness to take on new challenges, such as developing non-traditional partnerships.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Master's degree in Forestry, Natural Resources or other related field of study.
• Supervisory or team leader experience.
• Two (2) years of specialized field experience in sourcewater conservation, grant-writing and management and employee supervision.
• Have one or several of the following credentials: Certified Arborist, Certified Forester, NWCG Resource Advisor.
• Working knowledge of agency administrative procedures. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain working relationships with external working groups and organizations.