/THEOUTSIDEIS IN US ALL./ Please remember to attach the required documentsCover Letter and Resumelisted 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 February 21, 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 EmployeeBeneficiaryAssociation). 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 Recreational Ranger position will primarily be at Lake Elmo State Park with some responsibility for other selected FWP sites that will include fishing access sites and a wildlife management area. This position runs from approximately April to October as a seasonal permanent position set at 0.5 FTE. It is based at the FWP Region 5 headquarters adjacent to Lake Elmo State Park. Lake Elmo State Park is 123 acres in size, the lake covers approximately half of the area. The park has a designated 1.4 mile trail, playground, two pavilions, and multiple water accesses. The park receives over 170,000 visitors per year, offers great recreational opportunities including hiking, swimming, boating, bird watching, and fishing. The fishing access sites and wildlife management areas offer opportunity for boating, fishing, hunting, birdwatching, hiking, as well as many other recreational activities. Lake Elmo State Park is in Billings Montana. Billings is the biggest city in Montana and enjoys an eclectic music and arts scene, access to national forests and other public lands within an hours drive, and a robust collection of clubs and activities for every interest. Known as Montana's Trailhead, Billings offers everything from breweries to the Bighorn Canyon. It has a small town feel with the attractions a of big city. Job Duties: The Recreation Ranger position is a lead staffer within the Lake Elmo geographic unit of FWPs Region 5 which includes State Parks, Fishing Access Sites, Wildlife Management Areas, and river corridors. The Recreation Ranger assists the unit's Recreation Manager with operations at the sites for the purpose of providing management to administration, operation, recreation, visitor use, and natural, cultural, and historical resources. This position provides essential services and addresses tasks as they arise, such as visitor contacts, rule compliance, fee collection and remittance, interpretation and education, and other duties as assigned. Additionally, the Recreation Ranger will perform light maintenance duties. The Ranger is supervised by the Recreation Manager and provides direction for other staff and volunteers. In the absence of the Recreation Manager, the incumbent may be assigned acting Recreation Manager responsibilities. A Ranger may be assigned to multiple geographic units or be called upon to assist with, collaborate on, or share operational functions of another of another geographic unit as circumstances require. Applicants should have a background in natural resources, recreation, and recreation management. They will need to be knowledgeable of, or willing to learn, the laws, policies, and regulations under which the agency operates and site rules. Rangers are expected to negotiate, explain, and diffuse conflict among parties with differing views and visitors frustrated with department/site rules and policy. They must behave ethically and appropriately when serving visitors. Competencies and Abilities • Must have a current driver's license. • Must pass a background check. • Must serve the public in a professional manner. • Must maintain emotional control and maturity. • Ability to assist the public independently. • Must have solid foundation in natural resources, park, and outdoor recreation management principles. • Incumbent must have the ability to speak and present in public forums and to write effectively. • Incumbent must have the ability to work with others, collectively pursuing a common goal regardless of personal preferences. • Incumbent must have basic computer skills. • Ability to work outdoors for extended periods of time in a wide range of temperatures and weather. • Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time. • A willingness to frequently travel between sites in the responsibility area within the region. Occasional travel outside of the region may occur. • A willingness to work odd hours, weekends, and holidays as necessary. 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. Education/Experience: Other combinations of education and experience which could provide such knowledge, skills and abilities will be evaluated on an individual basis. • Must have a minimum of a High School diploma, or GED. Bachelor of Science in Recreation management or related fields such as Archeology, Biology, Geology, Paleontology, or Park Management is preferred but not required. • Ideal candidate would have 1 to 2 years of job-related work experience or a combination of school and job-related work experience. Please include and complete a state of Montana application, cover letter, and a resume for the application materials. *Title: *Recreation Ranger Location: Billings Requisition ID: 24140286