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State of Montana Wildlife Administrative Support in Helena, Montana
/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 May 8, 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. The ideal applicant will be friendly, emotionally intelligent, thrive not only in a team environment but also while working alone on detailed assignments. The ideal applicant will have office coordination and strong computer skills; experience with cash handling is a plus. They should be highly organized with the ability to successfully balance competing priorities. They should also be adept at providing a high level of customer service, often under stressful conditions. Demonstrate a desire to help people. Should be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and able to learn complex fishing and hunting regulations to assist the public. Applicants should also exhibit a high level of integrity and personal character that will be demonstrated through punctuality, excellent communication skills, reliability, and teamwork. Multi-tasking and time management are critical in this position. 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 other’s 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. _Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience):_ The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent 2-year job-related college or vocational training and at least 3 years of job-related experience. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Title: Wildlife Administrative Support Location: Helena Requisition ID: 24141241