Recreation Manager - ( 23140896 )

THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL.

This position closes at 11:59 pm on April 17, 2023. Please submit the following required documents on the State of Montana Careers website:

• Cover Letter
• Supplemental Question
  • In one page or less please describe your leadership philosophy and career goals, and how you will apply them to managing Giant Springs State Park.

When submitting the required documents, you must check the "relevant document" box to ensure your attachments are uploading correctly to the specific application for this position. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process.

Identity of applicants who become finalists may be released to the public if the Department deems it necessary. Employees who exceed 1,040 hours in a calendar year are also provided health, dental and life insurance. Other benefits include retirement, paid vacation, sick and holidays. This position may be covered by a VEBA (Voluntary Employee Beneficiary Association).

A successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.

Women and minorities are under-represented in this job category and are encouraged to apply.

Special Information:

The position is a full-time permanent position within the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division of Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks (FWP). At this time, the position will have responsibility for Giant Springs and Ackley Lake State Parks, Widow Coulee, Carter Ferry and Loma Bridge Fishing Access Sites and the Judith River Wildlife Management Area. The position will be based at Giant Springs State Park. This position requires planning for and working at various recreation sites. The recreation manager may work and travel in some instances in poor weather and travel conditions. The position will require a willingness to work periodically during irregular hours, weekends, and holidays particularly during peak recreational periods, typically from May through October.

Giant Springs is the most visited state park in Montana. The Park is located near Great Falls, MT and Region 4 FWP Headquarters and includes acreage along the Missouri River and land owned by NorthWestern Energy that is managed by FWP. It has significant cultural, historic, and recreational significance. Ackley Lake, located near Hobson, MT is a popular State Park offering camping, fishing, boating, swimming, and birdwatching. Ackley Lake State Park has a friend’s group that assists FWP in various capacities. The position will require the Recreation Manger to work closely with the friend’s group.

This recruitment process will require applicants to: complete the State of Montana Employment application, provide a one-page cover letter, and provide a response to the supplemental question.

Located on the Missouri River in the heart of Montana, Great Falls is a haven of rich arts, culture, and history and is centrally located to provide ample outdoor opportunities, entertainment, health care, and shopping. Home to nearly 60,000 residents, Great Falls is the third largest city in Montana. Nearly every outdoor activity available in Montana is accessible in or around Great Falls, including hiking, road and mountain biking, hunting, fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and wildlife viewing areas. The city offers an extensive hiking and biking trail system along the river, three golf courses, two disc golf courses, a minor-league baseball stadium, multiple city parks, two state parks, and one national wildlife refuge.

Job Duties:
The Recreation Manager is assigned to a geographic unit and manages and coordinates all aspects of non-maintenance operations at State Parks, Fishing Access Sites, Wildlife Management Areas (recreation management only), and/or river corridors assigned to that unit. This work primarily encompasses broad administrative, operational, recreation, visitor use, natural, cultural, and historical resource management activities. Except for maintenance functions, this position oversees daily site and program operations, employees, visitor use and behavior, and facilities at assigned sites. The Recreation Manager may also be tasked with conducting public use rule compliance duties within the scope of their training. Where applicable, this position provides essential services and tasks as they arise, including but not limited to addressing public safety concerns, fee collection and remittance, interpretation and education, visitor use data collection, and special recreation permit and commercial use permit compliance. The position is supervised by the Regional Recreation Manager and provides direction to staff and volunteers. In the absence of the Regional Recreation Manager, a Recreation Manager may be assigned acting duties. A Recreation Manager may be assigned to multiple geographic units or be called upon to assist with, collaborate on, or share management of another geographic unit as circumstances require.

Physical and Environmental Demands:

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time.
• Ability to effectively work in environmental extremes for long periods of time.
• Ability to assist public in extremely harsh terrain.
• Willingness to travel on occasion.
• Willingness to work odd hours, weekends, and holidays.
• Work in various locations, conditions, and hours.

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Core Competencies

Teamwork

This competency describes a person's ability to work with others, collectively pursuing a common goal regardless of personal preferences. It is the ability to cooperate with all team members, valuing each one's insight and skills. Demonstration of this competency is seen in the following:

• Works effectively with individuals and groups; pursues universal solutions.
• Collaborates with others to understand and meet the public's needs.
• Shares workload with other team members; goes the extra step to insure successful completion of work unit goals.
• Constructively resolves disagreements by negotiating mutual, acceptable solutions.
• Accepts and provides constructive feedback in working relationships.

Public Service

This competency delineates a person's willingness to serve the public, to acknowledge that the citizens of Montana are our customers in addition to protecting the State's resources. This encompasses a person's attitude towards the public and the way that they treat the public in their daily professional life. Demonstration of this competency is seen in the following:

• Demonstrates commitment to serving the public interest.
• Recognizes the public's concerns as meaningful and valuable.
• Responds positively and constructively to issues voiced by the public.
• Makes decisions that benefit the public even if the decision is unpopular.
• Puts the public’s needs ahead of personal interests.

People Skills

This competency illuminates a person's ability to get along with others in a productive and positive manner. It encompasses a person's ability to demonstrate awareness for others feelings and concerns, and their capability of building stable, helpful work relationships. Demonstration of this competency is seen in the following:

• Maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, the public, and other agencies.
• Gains cooperation from others when appropriate.
• Demonstrates trustworthiness in professional relationships.
• Treats people with respect, courtesy, and fairness.
• Maintains focus, emotional control and maturity in work-related situations.

Continual Improvement

This competency describes a person's willingness to actively pursue opportunities for betterment in their professional knowledge and experience. It gets at their desire to see change and growth not only in themselves, but in the work processes they contribute to. Demonstration of this competency is seen in the following:

• Identifies current opportunities for development and acts to take advantage of them.
• Shows interest in one's professional development and capitalizes upon opportunities.
• Takes initiative to continuously improve professional knowledge and skills.
• Recognizes inefficient/ineffective processes and offers/promotes alternative solutions.
• Demonstrates a willingness to learn and try things new ways.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Ability to deal with competing issues and needs.
• Must have knowledge of natural resources, outdoor recreation, and site management principles.
• Familiarity with natural resources and cultural resource management including historical and current issues.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, in a concise and interpretable manor, with department employees, the public, special interest groups and appropriate land management agencies.
• Knowledge of proper management of public facilities. Knowledge of personnel management practices and resource management issues.
• Basic computer skills: email, word processing, internet use, and spreadsheet development.
• Knowledge of laws, polices and regulations under which the agency operates.
• Knowledge of biological sciences, law enforcement, and agricultural sciences.
• Ability to negotiate, explain and keep parties with differing views talking productively.
• Skills and interest in public programming for all ages and in all formats.
• Willingness to work effectively in extreme environmental conditions.
• Willingness to work in various locations, conditions, and hours.

Minimum Qualifications:

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a Bachelor’s Degree in Park Management, Resource Conservation, Outdoor Recreation, or a related field and at least 2 years of job-related experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Applicant Pool Statement : If another department vacancy occurs in this job title within six months, the same applicant pool may be used for the selection. Training Assignment : This agency may use a training assignment. Employees in training assignments may be paid below the base pay established by the agency pay rules. Conditions of the training assignment will be stated in writing at the time of hire.

Salary: $ 29.34 - 29.34 Hourly Telework Eligibility : Telework Eligible (Full-time telework is not available. Telework schedule must be supervisor approved.) Benefits Package Eligibility : Health Insurance, Paid Leave & Holidays, Retirement Plan

Number of Openings : 1 Employee Status : Regular Schedule : Full-Time

Shift : Variable Travel : Yes, 25 % of the Time

Primary Location : Great Falls Agency : Department of Fish, Wildlife & Parks Union : 000 - None

Posting Date : Mar 21, 2023, 3:06:31 PM Closing Date (based on your computer's timezone): Apr 18, 2023, 12:59:00 AM

Required Application Materials : Cover Letter, Supplemental Questions (Refer to Job Posting)

Contact Name : Rene Carter | Contact Email : fwpemp@mt.gov | Contact Phone : (406) 444-5203