Training Specialist Jobs

About The Position

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, and 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. Duties may include; assistance with state aviation resources, fire suppression/management, and dispatch.
• 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement - Pension and 457(b) plans
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options