Deputy Chief Aviation Officer - Operations

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** Job Title
** Deputy Chief Aviation Officer - Safety
** Agency
* * Texas A&M Forest Service
** Department
* * Aviation Department
** Proposed Minimum Salary**$8,750.00 monthly
** Job Location
** College Station, Texas
** Job Type
** Staff
* * Job Description
** This position will provide leadership to the agency's aviation program in safety. This position will ensure safety, accountability and excellence in all fire suppression, all-risk and training missions. The Deputy Chief will recruit, retain and develop employees as well as keep the Chief Aviation Officer informed on all things impacting safety and air-worthiness. This position will also maintain oversight and accountability of budget.
** Responsibilities:**-Provide leadership and direction to assigned staff and resources. Ensure aircraft are properly maintained and ready for all missions. Work closely with Chief Aviation Officer and Division leadership on resource availability and positioning.

-Maintain oversight of all assigned operational budgets. Work closely with Chief Aviation Officer, Division and Agency leadership on budgetary needs, both current and future.

-Ensure appropriate training, exercising and development programs are implemented and followed by staff.

-Maintain appropriate equipment and staffing levels on aircraft.

-Ensure compliance with all agency policies and procedures.

-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.
** This is an emergency response position. Long hours may be required to work long hours outside of the normal work week. Travel will be required.*
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* Education and Experience:

** Required

Education:

Bachelors degree in Aviation, Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field of study or the equivalent combination of education or experience.

Preferred Education:

Masters degree in Aviation, Fire Science, Emergency Management or related field of study

Required Experience:

Minimum of ten (10) years experience in fire and emergency response with a recognized response entity.
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* Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

** Required Knowledge:
Knowledge of fire suppression aircraft, operations, maintenance, policies and procedures. Knowledge of fire suppression strategies and tactics.

Required Abilities:
Ability to lead others. Provide program oversight and manage budget. Multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
** Registrations, Certifications, and Licenses:
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* Required:

Valid Texas driver’s license or ability to obtain one within 30 days employment.

Preferred: NWCG Air Support Group Supervisor (ASGS), NWCG Air Operations Branch Director (AOBD) #
** 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.
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