Recreation Site Tech - Helena, United States - State of Montana

Description

The State Application is required. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on April 20, 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.

These Recreation Site Technician positions are located in the Helena Valley and includes Spring Meadow Lake State Park, Montana's third most visited State Park, and Black Sandy State Park which has operated at full capacity over the last 3 seasons. These two sites offer hiking trails with exceptional opportunities for wildlife viewing, swimming. fishing. Boating, jogging. and many other activities. Spring Meadow offers a contracted boat rental concession, an extremely popular rentable outdoor pavilion venue, and connects the community by hosting a section of the Centennial Trail linking East Helena with fort Harrison. Spring Meadow Lake also hosts many interpretation and education programs lead by Montana-WILD inside. These positions may also at times be required to help maintain the 6 Fishing Access Sites managed by FWP in the Helena valley. Located in the Helena Valley in the heart of Montana. Helena is the Capitol City which is a haven or 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 an extensive hiking and biking trail system including Mount Helena, the largest city owned park in the country.

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 weekends are the busiest times in season. 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.

Job Duties:

The incumbents will be responsible for assisting with daily operations of Spring Meadow Lake and or Black Sandy State Parks and the Helena area Fishing Access Sites (FAS). This work will include administrative tasks, providing customer service, maintenance/janitorial tasks, and some assisting with interpretation and education as needed. Incumbents will staff the ranger stations and engage in tasks such as providing information to the public, collecting fees, selling enterprise items, answering phone calls, and opening/closing daily financial sessions. Incumbents will patrol parks and FAS by foot or vehicle, ensure rule compliance through information/education and when necessary, aid enforcement staff with incidents. Incumbents will monitor the park for hazards and take corrective actions or notify supervisor. Incumbents will be assigned maintenance and janitorial tasks such as cleaning latrines, cleaning picnic/day use areas, collecting trash, mowing, weed trimming, removal of noxious weed, general landscaping, and trail work. The incumbent will be a uniformed representative of the State of Montana and will be expected to represent the State in a positive manor while answering questions, providing information, and ensuring park rule compliance.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

•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 comfo11able 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 general 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

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 situation

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.

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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.