Fire Operations Specialist - Training 2025-00797
Fire Operations Specialist - Training 2025-00797
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Description and Functions
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GENERAL DESCRIPTION:
The Office of State Lands and Investments Wyoming State Forestry Division seeks a Wildland Fire Trainer in Newcastle Riverton and Pinedale or Lyman 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 Operations. 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.
Human Resource Contact: Ryan ScheerESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: The listed functions are illustrative only and are not intended to describe every function which may be performed at the job level.- 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 fire suppression 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 wildlandurban interface issues and fire suppression/management efforts.
Qualifications
PREFERENCES:
Preference may be given to candidates with experience working with the Incident Qualification System (IQS) or other databases.Preference may be given to candidates with knowledge of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) regulations pertaining to wildland firefighter qualifications and approved courses.Preference may be given to candidates with knowledge of Wyoming State regulations pertaining to wildland firefighter qualifications and approved courses. Preference may be given to candidates with strong time management great attention to detail and organization skills.Preference may be given to candidates with a knowledge of fire operations Incident Command Systems aviation operations and dispatch operations.KNOWLEDGE: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 multimedia instructional methods and curriculum development.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:Associates or Bachelors Degree (typically; Forestry Education or Fire Science)Experience:02 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction).OREducation & ExperienceSubstitution:35 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction) with acquired knowledge at the level of an Instructor ICertificates Licenses Registrations:Possesses and maintains a valid state drivers licenseNecessary Special Requirements
PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:- Performs arduous physical activity for extended periods and maintains required NWCG 3101 physical fitness certification
NOTES:- FLSA: NonExempt
- Must achieve and maintain national certification (NWCG3101 for a minimum of Single Resource Boss
Supplemental Information
Clickhereto learn more about the Wyoming State Forestry Division.
Clickhereto view the State of Wyoming Classification and Pay Structure.
URL:http://agency.governmentjobs/wyoming/default.cfm
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.
Required Experience:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
