TFS Dispatch Supervisor

College Station, TX

Full time

R-096467

Job Title

TFS Dispatch Supervisor

Agency

Texas A&M Forest Service

Department

ESF4 Statewide Dispatch

Proposed Minimum Salary

$30.45 hourly

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

The Dis pa t ch S upe rvisor provides leadership to assigned dis pa t ch function area . Supervises assigned dis pa t ch function area, including but not limited to: training, quality assurance/quality improvement, compliance, data interpretation and strategic planning . Works in coordination with other dis pa t ch s upe rvisor s to provide high quality services.

Responsibilities: -Provides leadership and direction to assigned team . Develop and maintain excellence in delivery of assigned dis pa t ch area . Serve as subject matter expert for assigned area . Participate in emergency response by providing oversight to assigned dis pa t ch area(s) and ensure seamless integration. Ensure agency remains in compliance with all st ate and federal regulations with assigned dis pa t ch area. Emergency response is an essential duty of this position.

-Provides oversight and leadership of assigned staff . Work with staff on employee development opportunities . Build and maintain depth in positions . Utilize non-assigned staff for response functions when possible to build knowledge . Analzye and provide staffing for expected demand. Establish 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 operation of dis pa t ch s pace, systems and equipment.

-Work closely with Deputy Chief ESF4 Statewide Dis pa t ch and Dis pa t ch Coordinator to improve systems.

-Ensure all administrative duties are completed properly, such as environmental health and safety, credit card compliance, fuel logs and related duties.

-Other duties as assigned.

Emergency response may require: working long hours with minimal rest in primitive conditions. exposure to harsh environmental conditions such as wind, sunlight, rain and temperature extremes.  May result in exposure to emotionally stressful situations for extended periods of time . Must meet annual physical fitness standard .

May require walking long dis tances, standing for extended periods, twisting, bending, reaching stooping, kneeling , squatting and sitting .  May require extended communication with visitors and employees in person, electronically or by phone.   May require driving motor vehicles for long dis tances with some overnight stays.   May require operating computers with monitors for extended periods of time.

This is a security-sensitive position.  The individual in this position is required to handle Protected Health Information (PHI) as defined by HIPAA regulations.  The individual is required to handle PHI in accordance with A&M System's policy and is further required to complete HIPAA training as a condition of employment, within a reasonable time-frame after the individual's employment and on an as-needed basis thereafter.

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 dis ability 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: Associate's degree in E mergency M anagement , Fire Administration, Business Administration, Science or related field . A combination of education and/or experience can be substituted for a degree .

Preferred Education: Bachelor's degree in Emergency Management , Fire Administration, Business Administration, Science or related field.

Required Experience: Minimum of four (4) years of experience with a fire or emergency response agency.

Preferred Experience: Supervisory experience with a fire or emergency response agency.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Required Knowledge: Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.

Required Skills: Sound judgement. Great attention to detail . Strong interpersonal skills . Strong communication and organizational skills . Strong typing skills. Required Abilities: Ability to lead others . Ability to work long hours in times of need . Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses: Required: Valid Texas driver's license or ability to acquire on e within 30 days of employment . NIMS 100, 200, 700 and 800.

Preferred: NWCG Qualifications in assigned dis pa t ch function area (IADP, ACDP, EDSP).

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 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/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 state’s 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 (https://tfsweb.tamu.edu/Careers/)

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.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (979) 458-6690.