Regional Fire Manager - Casper 2026

State of Wyoming; Casper (WY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and H

Pension and 457B retirement plans

Meaningful work for Wyoming

Job summary

The State of Wyoming's Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks a Regional Fire Manager in Casper, Wyoming. You will lead state lands fire management, coordinate with local, state and federal partners, and oversee fire prevention and suppression efforts.

You will develop plans, supervise staff, conduct risk assessments, and ensure NWCG standards are met while advancing fire science and community safety across Wyoming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science or Forestry.
• Valid driver's license and NWCG certification (PMS 310-1) within 1 year of hire.
• 0-3 years of progressive wildland fire management experience, or 4-6 years with substitution.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements fire management plans and strategies.
• Leads and coordinates fire suppression activities on state lands.
• Coordinates fire suppression on private lands.
• Supervises and trains fire management personnel.
• Conducts fire danger assessments and makes recommendations for fire management strategies.
• Conducts fire management research and provides recommendations for best practices.
• Collaborates with other agencies, organizations and stakeholders to coordinate fire management activities.
• Develops and delivers fire management education and outreach programs.
• Manages fuels program by coordinating with district staff, counties, and partner agencies.
• Creates development plans for staff.
• Coordinates pre-season meetings with local, state, and federal partners.
• Coordinates suppression forces when fires are beyond the mutual aid period and assists fire management and district staff with agency representation (AREP) roles.

Skills

Task Force Leader

Incident Commander Type 3

Incident Commander Type 4

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Fire Science or Forestry

Tools

NWCG PMS 310-1

Job description

Description and Functions

Open Until Filled

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks a Regional Fire Manager in Casper, Wyoming. Bring your knowledge, skills, and career with you to become a part of the Wyoming State Forestry Division.

A Regional Fire Manager (RFM) is responsible for managing wildland fire incidents on state lands. They work closely with local, state, and federal fire and emergency management agencies, as well as other stakeholders, to develop and implement fire management plans and strategies. This may include tasks such as conducting risk assessments, preparing fire management plans, and overseeing the implementation of fire management activities. The Regional Fire Manager may be responsible for supervising incident management teams and coordinating resources. They are also responsible for overseeing the training and development of fire management personnel, and for maintaining accurate records and reporting data to government agencies and other regulatory bodies.

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 457B plans that help you build a secure future
• Meaningful work that makes a difference for Wyoming communities
• and MUCH MORE

Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator: https://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov

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

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements fire management plans and strategies.
• Leads and coordinates fire suppression activities on state lands.
• Coordinates fire suppression on private lands.
• Supervises and trains fire management personnel.
• Conducts fire danger assessments and makes recommendations for fire management strategies.
• Conducts fire management research and provides recommendations for best practices.
• Collaborates with other agencies, organizations and stakeholders to coordinate fire management activities.
• Develops and delivers fire management education and outreach programs.
• Manages fuels program by coordinating with district staff, counties, and partner agencies.
• Creates development plans for staff.
• Coordinates pre-season meetings with local, state, and federal partners.
• Coordinates suppression forces when fires are beyond the mutual aid period and assists fire management and district staff with agency representation (AREP) roles.

Qualifications

Preferences:

• Fireline qualifications: Task Force Leader, Incident Commander Type 3 (preferred), Incident Commander Type 4.
• Working towards qualifications: Incident Commander Type 3, Division/Group Supervisor, aviation or other incident management qualifications are desirable.
• The combination of qualifications provides the skill and knowledge to organize, manage and develop strategies and tactics to meet fire and land management objectives.

Knowledge:

• Knowledge of State of Wyoming, Office of State Lands and Investments procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of wildland fire management and forestry management methods, operation practices and techniques.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Fire Science or Forestry).

Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildland Fire Management or Forestry) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildland Fire Suppression Module Leader or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess and maintain national certification in accordance with NWCG standards, PMS 310-1, within one (1) year of the date of hire.

OR

Education & Experience Substitution: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildland Fire Management or Forestry) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildland Fire Suppression Module Leader or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license. Must possess and maintain national certification in accordance with NWCG standards, PMS 310-1, within one (1) year of the date of hire.

Physical Working Conditions

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

Notes

• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Supplemental Information

To learn more about the Wyoming State Forestry Division, view the State of Wyoming Total Compensation Calculator, and view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure, visit the provided URLs.

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.

URL: http://agency.governmentjobs.com/wyoming/default.cfm