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Fire Operations Specialist Training

State Of Wyoming

Job Location:

Pinedale, 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 aWildland Fire Trainer in Pinedale or Kemmerer Wyoming. Become a part of the Wyoming State Forestry Division!

The Fire Operations Specialist will work under the direction of the Regional Fire Manager. The position will design deliver and evaluate complex training. They prepare training plans course curriculum lesson plans training scripts student handouts course material and a wide variety of audiovisual materials. The individuals in these positions may have 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.

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
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 that 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 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 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 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.

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

PHYSICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

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

NOTES:

FLSA: Non-Exempt
Must achieve and maintain national certification (NWCG310-1) for a minimum of Single Resource Boss
This position participates in the State Firefighter (FF) Pension Plan within the Wyoming Retirement System.
(see details: position also qualifies for Hazard Pay when assigned to uncontrolled wildfires and paid time off after 14 consecutive days on wildland fire assignments.

Supplemental Information