Texas A&M Forest Service is hiring a Resource Specialist I for its Beeville Task Force. You would respond to wildfires and other emergencies statewide, running heavy firefighting equipment and hand tools, and also keep vehicles and dozers ready and help deliver programs to volunteer fire departments. The job requires a high school diploma and at least a year of general work experience, and wildland or fire department experience is preferred. You must earn NWCG training and a Red Card, pass a yearly fitness test, stay reachable around the clock and live within 30 minutes of the base within 90 days of hire. The proposed minimum pay is $20.45 an hour, with overtime on emergency response and a $500 incentive for passing the arduous test. Apply on the agency’s careers site; the posting went up in late October 2026.
| Pay | $20.45 per hour proposed minimum |
|---|---|
| Employment Type | Full-time |
| Season | Year-round |
| Housing | Not provided |
| Meals | Not provided |
| Experience | Some experience |
| Location | Beeville, Texas |
| Job Type | Wildland Firefighter |
| Posted | Oct 31, 2026 |
| Apply By | Dec 15, 2026 |
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