Access Resource Specialist

State of Montana•Bozeman, MT

About The Position

The Access Resource Specialist focuses on public use planning, implementation, field operations, and administration of private land access programs in the region. This position assists with the administration and implementation of all FWP private land access programs within a region. Understanding of Montana’s hunting heritage, recreational opportunities, natural resource rules and regulations is advantageous. Applicant must have aptitude for building and maintaining interpersonal relationships, preferably with private landowners, the public, and partner agencies. Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people and personalities including ranchers, farmers, biologists, game wardens, hunters, anglers, and other recreationalists. Must have excellent customer service skills and a desire to help people. Must be tactful, courteous, and professional in communication approach. Should have ability to learn and understand hunting and fishing regulations, public use rules, and natural resource management. Applicant must be capable of learning and explaining department principles and concepts in a simple, clear, and effective way to members of the public. This role requires the ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team. A team-oriented mindset is highly valued, as coordination with colleagues and partners is key to program success. Some supervisory responsibilities may also occur, including providing guidance, support, and direction in field and program operations to seasonal technicians. Applicant must be able to navigate the landscape and administrative boundaries by using a GPS and maps depicting private and public landownership. Ability to learn basic situational awareness, perceive personal safety and safety of others is expected. Knowledge of Montana and understanding of agricultural practices is advantageous. A positive outlook and demeanor is required.

Requirements

High school diploma and 3 years’ experience relative to the position duties.
Aptitude for building and maintaining interpersonal relationships, preferably with private landowners, the public, and partner agencies.
Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with a wide variety of people and personalities including ranchers, farmers, biologists, game wardens, hunters, anglers, and other recreationalists.
Excellent customer service skills and a desire to help people.
Tactful, courteous, and professional in communication approach.
Ability to learn and understand hunting and fishing regulations, public use rules, and natural resource management.
Capability of learning and explaining department principles and concepts in a simple, clear, and effective way to members of the public.
Ability to work both independently with minimal supervision and collaboratively as part of a team.
Ability to navigate the landscape and administrative boundaries by using a GPS and maps depicting private and public landownership.
Ability to learn basic situational awareness, perceive personal safety and safety of others.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of Montana’s hunting heritage, recreational opportunities, natural resource rules and regulations.
Knowledge of Montana and understanding of agricultural practices.
A positive outlook and demeanor.

Responsibilities

Public use planning, implementation, field operations, and administration of private land access programs in the region.
Assisting with the administration and implementation of all FWP private land access programs within a region.
Providing guidance, support, and direction in field and program operations to seasonal technicians.