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/THEOUTSIDEIS IN US ALL./ Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is required. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on March 28, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site. Special Information: Identity of applicants who become finalists may be releases 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. These Recreation Site Technician positions are in the Helena Valley, specifically at Spring Meadow Lake State Park, Black Sandy State Park and occasionally the 6 Fishing Access Sites managed by FWP in the Helena Valley. Helena is the capitol city which 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, the Helena Valley is growing. Nearly every outdoor activity available in Montana is accessible in or around Helena, including hiking, road and mountain biking, hunting, fishing, swimming, kayaking, canoeing, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, and wildlife viewing areas. The city offers extensive hiking and biking trail system including Mount Helena, the largest city owned park in the country. Spring Meadow Lake State Park is one of the most visited State Parks in Montana and offers hiking trails with exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing, swimming, fishing, boating, jogging, and many other activities. The site offers a contracted boat rental concession, an extremely popular rentable outdoor pavilion venue, and connects to the community via the Centennial Trail linking East Helena with Fort Harrison. Black Sandy State Park is an extremely popular weekend boating, fishing, camping, picnicking, and waler-skiing location. Black Sandy offers 29 campsites with electricity and 6 tent sites. These are seasonal worker positions with an anticipated season usually lasting mid-May through late September. Start and end dates can be weather dependent. The schedule for these positions will be full time daily with midweeks off as weekend staffing is required. Weekend, evening, and holiday work is required. The incumbents will be expected to work independently, often doing heavy physical labor in adverse weather conditions. Good physical condition is essential. * Knowledge of and proficiency in the safe handling and operation of hand/power tools and landscape equipment. * Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions and the ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing. * Must be able to work without constant direct supervision. * Must be able to establish positive working relationships with co-workers and the public. * Must be comfortable communicating with dissatisfied visitors and helping to deescalate the situation. * Must behave ethically and appropriately when serving visitors. * Must have the ability to understand and effectively explain Department policies and regulations to the public. Ability to use tact, courtesy, poise, alertness, and good judgment in public contacts. * Must have basic computer skills: email, word processing, internet use, spreadsheet development 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. Title: Recreation Technician Location: Helena Requisition ID: 25140486

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