Fire Operations Specialist-Training-Douglas 2026-01820

**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 6,386 people and is situated along the banks of the North Platte River. It is 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](https://ai.wyo.gov/for-job-seekers/benefit-information), or[you can watch this short video to learn about our benefit package!](https://youtu.be/DxeKSDMAjcw?si=90XLWN-kJ1Y0EGfL) Want to see the full value of your compensation beyond salary? Explore our Total Compensation Calculator:http://compensationcalculator.wyo.gov **Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer, [ryan.scheer2@wyo.gov,](mailto:ryan.scheer2@wyo.gov,) 307-777-8570** **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. **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 ap…