Regional Office Manager

State of Montana•Missoula, MT

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The FWP Regional Headquarters in Missoula serves as the administrative center for regional employees and volunteers. FWP Regional Headquarters manages abundant wildlife, fisheries, and parks programs across seven regions of Montana and supports the overall success of these programs. The Regional Headquarters office is the primary contact for the general public with the department and provides information on rules, regulations, statutes, recreational opportunities, and other general information across all divisions (i.e., Parks, Enforcement, Wildlife, Fisheries, Human Resources, Comm Ed) within the department, whether in person, electronically/virtually, or via telephone.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and experience.
At least 3 years of job-related experience.

Responsibilities

Ensures the security of the regional building and grounds.
Coordinates operations and maintenance of the headquarters facility.
Monitors expenditures for the Operations & Financial Services Division’s budgets.
Assists in developing Executive Planning Process budget requests.
Coordinates with program managers on budget formulation, work planning, and facility maintenance to achieve regional goals and objectives.
Supervises, trains, and supports three full-time employees and occasional work-study or temporary employees.
Oversees and directs financial processing of license remittances and recreational-use fees.
Provides administrative support to the Regional Supervisor.
Manages schedules and logistics for headquarters meeting rooms.
Supports planning and logistics for regional, Citizen’s Advisory Council meetings, etc.
Manages multiple priorities and deadlines, maintains reliable follow-through, communicates proactively, and exercises sound judgment in day-to-day operations.
Requires strong situational awareness to recognize emerging issues, changing priorities, sensitive dynamics, and potential operational, facility, visitor, or workplace-safety concerns, and to take appropriate action or elevate matters when needed.
Manages regional records, procurement, inventory, and the appropriate disposal of obsolete equipment.
Supports administrative processes associated with MEPA, permitting, public comment, Commission meetings, Parks Board meetings, and other public-facing or regulatory work.
Applies agency policies and procedures consistently.
Handles financial, personnel, and other sensitive information with discretion.
Demonstrates sound stewardship of public resources.
Builds productive working relationships across divisions, programs, work units, and regions.
Brings a collaborative, agency-wide team mindset, recognizing that effective regional operations rely on shared ownership, timely communication, and a willingness to support colleagues beyond traditional organizational boundaries.
Requires professional communication, constructive problem solving, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of personalities and perspectives.
Contributes to a positive, inclusive, and cohesive regional culture by valuing diverse viewpoints, supporting employee success, and providing effective supervision, mentorship, and team building.