Recreation Site Tech

State of Montana • Thompson Falls, MT

2d • Onsite

About The Position

THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL.
Please remember to attach the required References listed in this announcement. Applications missing the requested documents will be considered incomplete and may not progress further in the process. Documents not requested will not be considered in the recruitment process. The State Application is not a substitute for a Resume. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on March 1, 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site.
Special Information:
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.
This position is at Thompson Falls State Park near Thompson Falls, MT on the Clark Fork River. Thompson Falls State Park includes 18 campsites, day-use facilities, a boat ramp, fishing pond and trail access. The park is approximately 2 miles from the small town of Thompson Falls, MT.
This part-time position will work either 24 or 32 hours per week, either three or four 8-hour days per week. This seasonal position will run from approximately May 11th to September 20th. This position may work alongside a park volunteer and/or paid FWP staff occasionally but will be primarily working alone. The position requires moderately strenuous physical labor in the outdoor environment. The position may require 1-2 days of travel to Kalispell, MT for training purposes. Accommodations, mileage reimbursement and meals are provided during travel.
Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks, through its employees and citizen commission and board, provides for the stewardship of the fish, wildlife, parks, and recreational resources of Montana, while contributing to the quality of life for present and future generations. In support of this mission, the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division is responsible for: visitor use, recreation management, and maintenance at state parks, fishing access sites, and wildlife management areas; river recreation management; access for hunting, fishing, and other types of recreation on public and private lands; shooting range development; and administration of trail and shooting range grant programs. In conjunction with the rest of the agency and its external partners, the Division provides valued services to the public and manages human use to ensure the long-term sustainability of Montana’s scenic, historic, cultural, archaeological, and fish and wildlife resources.
Job Overview:
The Recreation Technician is a frontline position that provides general operational support of a variety of recreational offerings at state parks, fishing access sites, wildlife management areas, and along river corridors. This can include day use areas, campgrounds, water access and amenities, historic sites, trail programs, park offices, visitor centers, and entrance gates, among others.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or equivalent education.
• General knowledge of basic customer service and safe work habits

Nice To Haves

• One year of college or vocational training experience in park and recreation management, interpretive visitor center, or closely related setting is preferred; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Receive, count and remit fees, prepare reports.
• Collect data related to site use from vehicle counters or visitor surveys
• Operate POS cash register system (Point of Sale) and basic office machines
• Operate web-based reservation system
• Staff visitor center: front desk or visitor contact station, greet visitors, answer visitor questions related to site resources, facilities and surrounding areas
• Sell merchandise such as firewood or other inventory and manage equipment rentals
• Assist campers with questions and campsite reservations
• Assist with interpretive programs and special events; may present talks, lead tours and hikes
• Perform public safety duties
• Monitor recreation sites by foot or vehicle; advise visitors of visitor use rules and regulations; report violations observed to superiors for follow up
• Monitor visitor use impacts on historical, cultural, natural, and recreational resource and advise visitors on best practices
• Provide emergency assistance or medical aid as appropriate within training
• Prepare incident reports
• Light-duty maintenance responsibilities including groundskeeping, janitorial services, and minor repairs.
• Provides assistance to persons with disabilities when needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

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: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED