Fire Operations Specialist-Training-Douglas 2026

State of Wyoming; Douglas (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Pension plan

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

The Wyoming State Forestry Division in Douglas, Wyoming seeks a Wildland Fire Trainer to design, deliver, and evaluate complex training for fire operations staff. The role develops curricula, lesson plans, and training materials, coordinates classes, and assesses learning outcomes to strengthen statewide preparedness.

You will collaborate with federal/state agencies, counties, and districts, and may supervise staff while contributing to budgets and program development within the Fire Operations

Qualifications

• Experience with IQS or similar databases.
• Knowledge of NWCG regulations for wildland firefighter qualifications.
• Knowledge of Wyoming regulations for wildland firefighter qualifications.
• Strong time management and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of fire operations, ICS, aviation, and dispatch.

Responsibilities

• Develop training strategies, goals, and action plans.
• Review training resources for state programs.
• Prepare and update course lesson plans.
• Create brochures and audio-visual training aids.
• Schedule classes and evaluate training results.
• Write training announcements and program summaries.
• Develop learning objectives and testing processes.
• Maintain education files and required reports.
• Assist with Fire Management Team duties, including aviation resources and dispatch.
• Coordinate with Federal and State agencies on fire prevention and suppression.

Skills

Time management

Attention to detail

Organization skills

IQS knowledge

NWCG regulations knowledge

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (Forestry, Education, or Fire Science)

Job description

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks a Wildland Fire Trainer in Douglas, Wyoming. Bring your knowledge, skills, and career with you to become a part of the Wyoming State Forestry Division.

The Fire Operations Supervisor – Training will work under the direction of the Assistant Fire Management Officer – Aviation. The position will design, deliver, and evaluate complex training. They prepare training plans, course curricula, lesson plans, training scripts, student handouts, course material, and a wide variety of audiovisual materials. The individuals in these positions may have supervisory responsibilities and 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.

Benefits

Working for the State of Wyoming offers more than a paycheck. Our total compensation package includes:

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays
• Retirement – Pension and 457(b) plans that help you build a secure future
• Flexible schedules and work-life balance options
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities

Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer, [e-mail], 307-777-8570

Essential Functions

• 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.

Qualifications

Preferences:

• 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.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of distance learning, multi-media instructional methods, and curriculum development.
• Knowledge of training needs assessments, instructional design, and distributive learning methodology.
• Knowledge of policies and procedures of the work system acquired on the job.
• Knowledge of appropriate methods and materials to accomplish training objectives.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (typically; Forestry, Education, or Fire Science)

Experience: 0‑2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction).

OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 3‑5 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Instructor I.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Possesses and maintains a valid state driver’s license.

Necessary Special Requirements

Physical Working Conditions

Performs arduous physical activity for extended periods, and maintains required NWCG 310‑1 physical fitness certification.

Notes

• FLSA: Non‑Exempt
• Must achieve and maintain national certification (NWCG 310‑1) for a minimum of Single Resource Boss.

Supplemental Information

The State of Wyoming is an Equal Opportunity Employer and actively supports the ADA and reasonably accommodates qualified applicants with disabilities.

Class Specifications are subject to change; please refer to the A & I HRD Website to ensure that you have the most recent version.

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