Regional Wildland Fire Manager

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

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.