Regional Fire Manager - Casper 2026-01818

Regional Fire Manager

The Office of State Lands and Investments, Wyoming State Forestry Division, seeks a Regional Fire Manager in Casper, Wyoming. Bring your knowledge, skills, and career with you to become a part of the Wyoming State Forestry Division.

A Regional Fire Manager (RFM) is responsible for managing wildland fire incidents on state lands. They work closely with local, state, and federal fire and emergency management agencies, as well as other stakeholders, to develop and implement fire management plans and strategies. This may include tasks such as conducting risk assessments, preparing fire management plans, and overseeing the implementation of fire management activities. The Regional Fire Manager may be responsible for supervising incident management teams and coordinating resources. They are also responsible for overseeing the training and development of fire management personnel, and for maintaining accurate records and reporting data to government agencies and other regulatory bodies.

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
• 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!

Human Resource Contact: Ryan Scheer, ryan.scheer2@wyo.gov, 307-777-8570

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Develops and implements fire management plans and strategies.
• Leads and coordinates fire suppression activities on state lands.
• Coordinates fire suppression on private lands. Supervises and trains fire management personnel.
• Conducts fire danger assessments and makes recommendations for fire management strategies.
• Conducts fire management research and provides recommendations for best practices.
• Collaborates with other agencies, organizations and stakeholders to coordinate fire management activities.
• Develops and delivers fire management education and outreach programs.
• 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

Preferences: Fireline qualifications:

• Task Force Leader, Incident Commander Type 3 (preferred), Incident Commander Type 4
• Working towards qualifications: Incident Commander Type 3, Division/Group Supervisor, aviation or other incident management qualifications are desirable.
• The combination of qualifications provides the skill and knowledge to organize, manage and develop strategies and tactics to meet fire and land management objectives.

Knowledge:

• 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.

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license Must possess and maintain national certification in accordance with NWCG standards, PMS 310-1, within one (1) year of the date of hire OR Education & Experience Substitution: 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 Certificates, Licenses, Registrations: Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license Must possess and maintain national certification in accordance with NWCG standards, PMS 310-1, within one (1) year of the date of hire

Physical Working Conditions:

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

FLSA: Non-Exempt