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Fire Operations Specialist-Training-Douglas

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Douglas, WY - USA

Hourly Salary: USD 29 - 29

Posted: 18 July 2026 (30+ days ago)

Application Deadline: 1 December 2026

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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.

Douglas is a community of 6386 people and is situated along the banks of the North Platte River. Itis home to scenic landscapes waiting to be explored and a legendary downtown waiting to be experienced.Known as the Home of the Jackalope Douglas has a rich history rooted in the expansion of the railroad its origins as the frontier Tent City near Fort Fetterman and its role as a supply hub for cattle ranches and the energy industry.

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

and MUCH MORE!Click here for detailed information or you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!

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Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer

ESSENTIAL 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 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:

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 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:

Associates or Bachelors Degree (typically; Forestry Education or Fire Science)

Experience:

0-2 years of progressive work experience (typically in Education or Instruction).

Education & ExperienceSubstitution:

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 drivers license

Necessary Special Requirements