Recreation Site Technician

THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL.

Announcement:

Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement.

Resume

Cover Letter

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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 May 24, 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

Special Information:

This position may be eligible for a statutory base pay increase of $1.00 an hour effective July 1, 2026.

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 Recreation Site Technician position is located at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks office in Great Falls, Montana.  Great Falls offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, with an extensive trail system for hiking and biking, water recreation, hunting and fishing, and opportunities to learn and experience the fascinating history of Central 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 60,000 residents, Great Falls is the third largest city in Montana.

This is a seasonal worker position with an anticipated season lasting ten weeks, from early June through mid-August.  The work schedule for this position will generally be from 9am - 6pm Wednesday through Sunday, but hours may be flexible.  Weekend, evening and holiday work is required, as these are the peak times for outdoor recreation use.  The incumbent will work primarily at Sluice Boxes State Park, a 1,400-acre primitive, backcountry park that borders Belt Creek.  On occasion, the incumbent may be assigned to assist River Rangers at Camp Baker - Smith River State Park.  The incumbent will be expected to work independently, often performing heavy physical labor in adverse weather conditions.  Good physical condition is essential.  The incumbent will be traveling in a state-issued work 4x4 pick-up truck and traveling up to 100 miles per day, occasionally without cell phone service.  The incumbent should be comfortable driving on graveled roads in inclement weather conditions.  The incumbent must have the ability to work independently and safely, have knowledge of outdoor recreational activities, fish and wildlife species and can navigate using maps and GPS in remote terrain.

Successful applicant(s) will be subject to: Background Check

Job Duties:

The incumbent will be responsible for assisting with the daily operations at Sluice Boxes State Park, located 35 miles southeast of Great Falls, and some limited responsibility at Camp Baker - Smith River State Park.  The incumbent will be stationed in Great Falls but will travel daily to Sluice Boxes State Park.  The incumbent will conduct patrols of the park, predominantly via foot on the trail system, but occasionally via watercraft (raft) on Belt Creek.  Foot patrols will often require wading through and across Belt Creek. 

Maintenance duties and responsibilities will include but not be limited to; cleaning and stocking a vault toilet, removing and packing out litter, dismantling and cleaning of illegally constructed fire rings, dismantling illegally constructed rock dams in Belt Creek, minor trail maintenance and/or construction, maintaining and replacing trail signs and markers, and noxious weed control (mechanical pulling). 

Non-maintenance related duties will include, but not be limited to, collecting day use fees, stocking maps and other educational materials in two Kiosks, providing information to the public about the park, including rules and regulations, monitoring the park for hazards and taking corrective action and/or notifying the supervisor.  The incumbent will occasionally work with other FWP staff such as a seasonal Groundskeeper, Fish & Wildlife Enforcement Wardens, other Parks and Outdoor Recreation Staff and the immediate supervisor. 

The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks uniforms will be issued and will be expected to represent the State of Montana in a positive and professional manner while providing excellent customer service to the recreating public.     

Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):

Graduation from high school or equivalent education. One year of college or vocational training experience in park and recreation management, interpretive visitor center, or closely related setting is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Required at time of application: General knowledge of basic customer service and safe work habits. Ability to: educate and inform visitors on compliance with rules and regulations and State laws; collect fees and make changes; sell merchandise and account for monies collected; read, maintain, and prepare records and reports; and assist visitors in emergency situations. Daily interaction with site visitors requires effective communication and public relations skills.

Salary : $43,930