Texas A&M Forest Service
TFSStateDispatchCoordinator
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“TFS State Dispatch Coordinator at Texas A&M Forest Service. Skills: leadership, dispatch, emergency response, compliance, data interpretation, strategic planning, coordination. Provides leadership and direction to assigned team. Develop and maintain excellence in delivery of assigned programs”
What You'll Achieve.
Develop and maintain excellence in delivery of assigned programs; Ensure the agency remains in compliance with all state and federal regulations; Ensure grant goals and objectives are completed; improve systems
Industry & Context.
data interpretation
May require working long hours with minimal rest and in primitive conditions, exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as smoke, wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes, May result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations, Persons serving in fire operation positions must meet a physical standard with includes successfully completing the appropriate annual work capacity test, May require walking long distances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching and kneeling, May require lifting and carrying heavy objects, May require driving motor vehicles for long distances, May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time, May require extended communication with visitors and employees in person, electronically or by phone, May require infrequent travel in agency vehicles with overnight stays, security-sensitive position, handle Protected Health Information (PHI), 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
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management, Fire Administration, Business Administration or related field, Four (4) years of experience with a fire or emergency response agency, Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, interpersonal skills, communication and organizational skills, Sound judgement, Great attention to detail, Ability to lead others, Ability to work long hours in time of need, Multi-task and work cooperatively with others, Class C drivers license or ability to obtain one within 30 days of date of hire, NIMS: 100, 200, 300, 400, 700, 800
Nice to Have
Master's degree in Natural Resource Management, Forestry, Emergency Management, Fire Administration or related field, NWCG Qualification of Expanded Dispatch Supervisory Dispatcher (EDSP), Initial Attack Dispatcher (IADP) and Aircraft Dispatcher (ACDP)
What You'll Do.
Provides leadership and direction to assigned team
Develop and maintain excellence in delivery of assigned programs
Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Dispatch and Intelligence Programs
Participate in Emergency Response by providing oversight to dispatch
intel and general coordination programs
Ensure the agency remains in compliance with all state and federal regulations
Provides oversight and leadership to assigned staff
Work with staff on employee development opportunities
Build and maintain depth in positions
Monitor and assist with assigned tasks
Utilize non-assigned staff for response functions when possible to build knowledge
maintain and model a service-oriented culture that supports the organizational values
Ensure budgets and inventory are properly managed
Collaborate with others to ensure grant goals and objectives are completed
Ensure grant money is properly used and reported on
Ensure the maintenance and proper operations of dispatch space
Work with USFS on staffing and other needs at Texas Inter-agency Coordination Center
Ensure building is properly maintained
Works closely with Deputy Chief ESF4 Statewide Dispatch to improve systems
Ensure all administrative duties are completed properly
such as environmental health and safety
credit card compliance
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
Works in coordination with the Statewide Dispatch Deputy Chief, Field Ops personnel and other agency departments to provide high quality services; Works with various programs to provide support services; Serve as a representative to Southern Area Coordination Center for the agency; Collaborate with others to ensure grant goals and objectives are completed; Work with USFS on staffing and other needs at Texas Inter-agency Coordination Center; Works closely with Deputy Chief ESF4 Statewide Dispatch to improve systems; Multi-task and work cooperatively with others
Communication Scope
communication and organizational skills; extended communication with visitors and employees in person, electronically or by phone
Process & Methodology
strategic planning
Full Job Description
**Job Title** TFS State Dispatch Coordinator **Agency** Texas A&M Forest Service **Department** ESF4 Statewide Dispatch **Proposed Minimum Salary** $6,737.50 monthly **Job Location** College Station, Texas **Job Type** Staff **Job Description** The Dispatcher Coordinator provides leadership to the agency’s dispatch staff. Supervises dispatch functions such as training, quality assurance/quality improvement, compliance, data interpretation and strategic planning. Works in coordination with the Statewide Dispatch Deputy Chief, Field Ops personnel and other agency departments to provide high quality services. Works with various programs to provide support services. Serve as a representative to Southern Area Coordination Center for the agency. **Responsibilities:** -Provides leadership and direction to assigned team. Develop and maintain excellence in delivery of assigned programs. Serve as Subject Matter Expert for Dispatch and Intelligence Programs. Participate in Emergency Response by providing oversight to dispatch, intel and general coordination programs. Ensure the agency remains in compliance with all state and federal regulations. Emergency Response is an essential duty of this position. -Provides oversight and leadership to assigned staff. Work with staff on employee development opportunities. Build and maintain depth in positions. Monitor and assist with assigned tasks. Build and maintain depth in positions. Utilize non-assigned staff for response functions when possible to build knowledge. Establish, maintain and model a service-oriented culture that supports the organizational values. -Ensure budgets and inventory are properly managed. Collaborate with others to ensure grant goals and objectives are completed. Ensure grant money is properly used and reported on. Ensure the maintenance and proper operations of dispatch space, system and equipment. -Work with USFS on staffing and other needs at Texas Inter-agency Coordination Center. Ensure building is properl
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