Access Program Specialist

State of Montana•Helena, MT

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position supports and implements access programs, focusing on assessing programming and stakeholder needs to ensure objectives are met. The role involves working with staff, landowners, hunters, anglers, and community partners to identify needs and opportunities, suggest improvements, and assist with budget monitoring and program document development. Responsibilities include reviewing and monitoring compliance with program guidelines, laws, and regulations, assisting with agreement reviews and investigations, preparing reports, collecting and summarizing program information, and coordinating the planning, administration, and implementation of access programs and materials. Additionally, the position involves stakeholder engagement and outreach, maintaining positive working relationships, responding to inquiries, planning and overseeing outreach activities, providing presentations and training, and assisting with coordination for the Private Land/Public Wildlife Advisory Committee. The position offers the opportunity to telework with required in-office days in Helena.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management, Parks and Recreation Management, Education, Public Administration or Business Administration.
At least 3 years of job-related experience.
Must reside in Montana (or be willing to relocate to Montana).
Must be able to telework with required weekly in-office days in Helena.
Successful applicant will be subject to a background investigation.
Must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
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Nice To Haves

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply as they are under-represented in this job category.

Responsibilities

Assess programming and stakeholder needs to ensure that access program objectives are met by evaluating programs, surveying landowners, hunters, and anglers, and compiling input from regional access staff.
Work with staff, landowners, hunters, anglers, and community partners to identify access program needs and opportunities.
Identify, suggest, or implement improvements to programs and services.
Assist with budget monitoring or development of program documents and approval of program expenditures.
Review, interpret, and monitor compliance with program guidelines, laws, and regulations. Maintain operating procedures that align with rules and statutes.
Assist with reviewing agreements and conducting investigations for complaints or suspected program violations of agreements.
Prepare reports, including assisting with compiling data and statistics for biennial reports on hunting and angling access programs.
Collect, tabulate, summarize and maintain program information, records, and maintenance of program databases (e.g., contract system ticket writing, testing) and integration of online reservation platforms.
Assist with planning, administration, and implementation of all access programs and processes, including coordinating the printing and distribution of access program materials like longevity awards, guides, coupons, permission slips, and program signage templates.
Maintain positive working relationships with staff and landowners to sustain long-term participation.
Provide general program information and respond to staff and public inquiries.
Plan and oversee stakeholder outreach activities. Work with other access staff and the Communication and Education Division to design and implement an outreach campaign for landowners.
Provide presentations, training, or technical assistance to staff and stakeholders.
Assist with coordination of activities for the Private Land/Public Wildlife Advisory Committee.