Regional Fire Manager 2026-01142

About the role

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks a Regional Fire Manager in Douglas, Wyoming. This position is open until filled.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements fire management plans and strategies.
• Leads and coordinates fire suppression activities on state lands.
• Collaborates with other agencies, organizations and stakeholders to coordinate fire management activities.
• Conducts fire danger assessments and makes recommendations for fire management strategies.
• Manages fuels program by coordinating with district staff, counties, and partner agencies.
• Creates development plans for staff.
• Coordinates pre-season meetings with local, state, and federal partners.
• Coordinates suppression forces when fires are beyond the mutual aid period and assists fire management and district staff with agency representation (AREP) roles.

Requirements

• Possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
• Possess and maintain national certification in accordance with NWCG standards, PMS 310-1, within one (1) year of the date of hire.

Qualifications

• Prioritize: Fireline Qualifications - Task Force Leader, Incident Commander Type 3 (preferred), Incident Commander Type 4.
• Education: Bachelor’s Degree (typically in Fire Science or Forestry).
• Experience: 0-3 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildland Fire Management or Forestry) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildland Fire Suppression Module Leader or equivalent.
• Experience: 4-6 years of progressive work experience (typically in Wildland Fire Management or Forestry) with acquired knowledge at the level of a Wildland Fire Suppression Module Leader or equivalent.
• Education & Experience Substitution: Bachelor’s Degree and additional coursework.
• Education & Experience Substitution: Associate's Degree and additional coursework.
• Education & Experience Substitution: Bachelor's Degree and additional coursework.
• Education & Experience Substitution: Master's Degree and additional coursework.
• Education & Experience Substitution: Doctorate Degree and additional coursework.
• Education & Experience Substitution: None of the Above.

Skills

• Knowledge of State of Wyoming, Office of State Lands and Investments procedures and guidelines.
• Knowledge of wildland fire management and forestry management methods, operation practices and techniques.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Paid vacation, sick leave, FMLA, and holidays.
• Roth 457B plans that help you build a secure future.
• Retirement - Pension and 457B plans.
• Much more!

Pay

Salary range: TBD

Schedule

Hours: TBD