Recreation Ranger

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Park Ranger (Generalist) job purpose is to assist park managers in all daily operations of a unit or units of the State Park System. This work will primarily encompass broad administrative, operational, maintenance, and public relations activities. This position will also be tasked with conducting park rule compliance duties within the scope of their training and providing operational support to the park manager for daily park operations, employees, visitor behavior, facilities, and grounds within the State Park. This position provides essential services and tasks as they arise, such as park rule compliance, fee collection and remittance, interpretation and education, Reservation system administration, light building and grounds maintenance monitoring and cleaning, and other various responsibilities. The Park Ranger position will work under the immediate supervision of the Park Manager and will provide directions for other park staff and volunteers. In the absence of the Manager the incumbent may be assigned acting Manager responsibilities. This position is focused on running and maintaining the reservation system primarily at Black Sandy State Park for camping reservations in season, but also at Spring Meadow Lake State Park for daily pavilion reservation rentals. Working closely with the rec manager, the seasonal recreation techs at each park, and the maintenance crew, this position accomplishes a wide array of daily tasks, dealing with the public is a daily task so customer service skills are key. Working when the park is busiest is also necessary (weekends and holidays during the summer). and dealing with a fast paced, very busy public area can be challenging, and fun for the right person.

Requirements

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor’s degree in park and or recreation management, archeology, geology, or related fields.
• Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
• Good physical condition is essential.
• Customer service skills

Responsibilities

• Assist park managers in all daily operations of a unit or units of the State Park System
• Conduct park rule compliance duties within the scope of their training
• Provide operational support to the park manager for daily park operations, employees, visitor behavior, facilities, and grounds within the State Park
• Park rule compliance
• Fee collection and remittance
• Interpretation and education
• Reservation system administration
• Light building and grounds maintenance monitoring and cleaning

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level