Recreation Technician

THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL.

The State Application is required. This position is open until filled. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.

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.

Special Information: 

Thompson Falls State Park offers a quiet camping experience in comparison to other campgrounds in northwestern Montana. In addition to boating, swimming and fishing, the park offers unique experiences including camping, group camping, hiking, sightseeing, picnicking, a fishing pond, and wildlife viewing opportunities.

There are five positions available, distributed at the following park units:  Big Arm Unit (1); Finley Point Unit or West Shore (1); Wayfarers Unit (1); Whitefish Lake State Park (1); Thompson Falls State Park (1-onsite); and/or possibly Lake Mary Ronan. Positions begin mid-May and end mid-September. Housing is not provided. The Thompson Falls State Park position is an onsite position that provides an RV spot with full hook-ups.

Recreation Technician positions typically work 24 hours one week and 32 hours the next week, totaling 56 hours per pay period. There are typically two work shifts in each park unit: one is Sunday thru Tuesday and every other Saturday, and the second shift is Wednesday thru Friday and every other Saturday. Some positions may be five eight-hours days per week. Daily shifts are 8 hours per day, with a 30-minute lunch break.

There is a potential to live onsite in the applicant’s own RV or camper at Lake Mary Ronan State Park. This position might include 2 days per week travel to work 8 hours at West Shore-Flathead Lake State Park. If approved to live onsite, there must be an additional person that will volunteer for the park which will compensate for the free RV hook-ups, etc.

Physical labor is required for the Recreation Technician position. Must be able to lift 50 lbs. and perform moderate physical activity for extended periods and strenuous activity for short periods. The majority of work is performed in an outside park environment, possibly in adverse weather conditions. The position may require some travel outside the park property primarily for training purposes. The incumbent will be required to work weekends and holidays.

This position requires an effective working knowledge of a wide variety of skills, including good customer service skills, problem-solving, accounting, computer operation using specialized reservation program software, janitorial maintenance, and first aid/CPR/AED. CPR/AED and First Aid by date of employment is highly preferred.  Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Must organize tasks efficiently, establish positive working relationships with co-workers and management, work well with the public, and be able to communicate effectively.  Must have the ability to understand and effectively explain Park and Department policies and regulations to the public. Must be able to effectively deal with angry or verbally abusive individuals who are dissatisfied with FWP policies and actions. Ability to use tact, courtesy, poise, alertness, and good judgment in public contacts. Must possess working knowledge, including site location and available recreational opportunities for public recreational sites in the surrounding area.