Fire Operations Specialist - Training 2026-01411

State of Wyoming•Pinedale, WY

26d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks a Wildland Fire Trainer in Pinedale or Kemmerer Wyoming. The Fire Operations Specialist will work under the direction of the Regional Fire Manager. The position will design, deliver, and evaluate complex training. They prepare training plans, course curriculum, lesson plans, training scripts, student handouts, course material, and a wide variety of audiovisual materials. The individuals in these positions may have input into setting a budget. Work involves the planning and implementation of strategies, plans, and activities that may include fire prevention, public education, fire information, fire risk mitigation assistance and coordination, fire suppression, fire investigation, and trespass.

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (typically; Forestry, Education, or Fire Science)
0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction). OR 3-5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Instructor I
Possesses and maintains a valid state driver’s license
Performs arduous physical activity for extended periods, and maintains required NWCG 310-1 physical fitness certification
Must achieve and maintain national certification (NWCG 310-1) for a minimum of Single Resource Boss

Nice To Haves

Experience working with the Incident Qualification System (IQS) or other databases.
Knowledge of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) regulations pertaining to wildland firefighter qualifications and approved courses.
Knowledge of Wyoming State regulations pertaining to wildland firefighter qualifications and approved courses.
Strong time management, great attention to detail, and organization skills.
Knowledge of fire operations, Incident Command Systems, aviation operations, and dispatch operations.

Responsibilities

Assists with the development of strategies to develop program training & evaluation goals, objectives, and action plans.
Reviews and evaluates a variety of commercial training resources in order to determine their suitability for use in state training programs.
Prepares and explains course lesson plans, and updates and revises existing lesson plans.
Develops brochures, transparencies, and other audio/visual aids for training.
Schedules classes, curricula and reviews results of training for employees.
Writes training announcements and program summaries.
Responsible for the creation and implementation of learning objectives and the development of testing processes, in both practical and written form.
Maintains education files and required reports, following departmental regulations.
Participates and assists with other Fire Management Team duties.
Provides for and cooperates with Federal and State agencies, counties, fire districts, and municipal governments in statewide fire prevention, wildland-urban interface issues, and fire suppression/management efforts.