Wildland Fire Training & Operations Specialist

State of Wyoming; Pinedale (WY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible schedules

Meaningful work

Job summary

State of Wyoming invites applications for a Wildland Fire Trainer in Pinedale or Kemmerer to design, deliver, and evaluate complex training. You will prepare lesson plans, curricula, and audiovisual materials while coordinating with regional fire management teams.

The role involves developing learning objectives, maintaining reports, and collaborating with federal and state agencies on prevention and suppression efforts. Strong instructional design and NWCG knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Knowledge of distance learning, multi-media instructional methods, and curriculum development.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree (Forestry, Education, or Fire Science).
• 0-2 years of progressive work experience (Education or Instruction) or 3-5 years with Instructor I substitution.

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 to determine suitability for state programs.
• Prepares and explains course lesson plans, 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 creating and implementing learning objectives and testing processes.
• Maintains education files and required reports.
• Participates with other Fire Management Team duties and assists with resources, dispatch, and management.
• Cooperates with Federal and State agencies in statewide fire prevention and suppression efforts.

Skills

Training design

Instructional design

Distributive learning

NWCG regulations

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

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

Job description

State of Wyoming invites applications for a Wildland Fire Trainer in Pinedale or Kemmerer to design, deliver, and evaluate complex training. You will prepare lesson plans, curricula, and audiovisual materials while coordinating with regional fire management teams.

The role involves developing learning objectives, maintaining reports, and collaborating with federal and state agencies on prevention and suppression efforts. Strong instructional design and NWCG knowledge are preferred.