Recreation Manager

Job title:

Recreation Manager

Company

Montana State Government

Job description

“Please remember to attach the required documents Cover Letter and Resume listed in this announcement. Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on September 1, 2024. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.Special Information: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..This position frequently requires work in a sedentary office environment but also requires rigorous work outdoors under adverse weather conditions and irregular hours. The position requires spending time away from home or permanent workstation. Approximately 25% of the time is spent traveling. Weekend and evening work is common. Work is typically accomplished without immediate supervision.Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 2 is in west central Montana. The character of the region is defined by Rocky Mountain peaks reach above 10,000 feet and valley trout streams stretching over 1,500 miles. Deer, elk, moose, sheep, black bears, and mountain goats inhabit the region, providing a diversity of hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Over 62% of the region is public land, offering a variety of recreational opportunities to area residents and visitors. Region 2 currently manages ten state parks, fifteen wildlife management areas, and over 75 fishing access sites.River recreation on the Bitterroot, Clark Fork, and Blackfoot rivers provide diverse opportunities for float or wade angling, floating on inner tubes, whitewater rafting, and scenic floating. The region has several mountain ranges and unique wildlife habitat that blends with privately owned and agricultural lands in lower elevations. The diverse landscape offers a wealth of recreational opportunity for fishing, hunting, exploring, hiking, skiing, camping, floating, sightseeing, birdwatching, picnicking, bike riding, wildlife viewing, ATV riding, snowmobiling, and boating.The region’s largest community, Missoula, sits on the banks of the Clark Fork River and is home to the University of Montana. Missoula is a cultural and commercial center for the region, supporting activities such as indoor and outdoor concerts, live theatre venues, festivals, and art walks. The area is within 3-4 hours of both Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and offers sites of national significance such as the National Bison Range, Lee Metcalf National Wildlife Refuge, Flathead Lake, Travelers’ Rest, Lola Trail, and Nez Perce Trail National Historic Landmarks, and the Ice Age Flood National Trail.The position is a full-time permanent position within Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks, Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division located in the Bitterroot District. The district sites are, approximately twenty Fishing Access Sites and three State Parks, including a National Historic Landmark and National Register site. Travelers’ Rest State Park includes a visitor center that is open year-round.Job Duties:This position manages and coordinates all daily operations of 20 Fishing Access Sites, and Travelers Rest, Fort Owen, and Painted Rocks State Parks within the Bitterroot District boundaries that stretch along the Bitterroot River from Lalo, MT upstream to Painted Rocks Reservoir. This includes administrative, operational, maintenance, interpretive, public activities, partner relationships, and visitor center management. This position is based out of Travelers’ Rest State Park in Lolo (about 8 miles south of Missoula) and has oversite of recreation on FWP sites in the Bitterroot Valley. Site types are diverse and include well­ developed, rustic, and quasi-backcountry areas. The river sites along the Bitterroot River are extremely busy during the peak season. The district also includes a Special Recreation Permit program for commercial users on the West Fork of the Bitterroot River.Management of these sites require individuals who can adapt to changing priorities; can work well with a wide range of constituents including NGO, volunteers, and tribal partners; is well-versed in daily operations; and who has long-range vision for recreation and stewardship that are integral to community identity. Two of the state parks have active friends groups, and the ability to successfully sustain and manage these partnerships is essential to this position. The successful candidate should have experience in recreation management, interpretive programming, historic preservation, special use permitting, and collaboration with government organizations. This position is an important member of the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division in Region 2 and will work closely with the Regional Recreation Manager, other Recreation Managers, Regional Maintenance Manager, Regional Access Manager, Area Game Wardens, and other peers to create strong, vibrant, cohesive recreation management across this district and the region.Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Core CompetenciesTeamworkThis 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 ServiceThis 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 SkillsThis 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 situationContinual ImprovementThis 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.QualificationsMinimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):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

Expected salary

Location

Montana

Job date

Fri, 02 Aug 2024 23:49:31 GMT

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