Recreation Site Technician

State of Montana•Great Falls, MT

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Recreation Site Technician Minimum Qualifications (Education and Experience): Graduation from high school or equivalent education. 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. Required at time of application\: General knowledge of basic customer service and safe work habits THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL. Please remember to attach the required documents listed in this announcement. Resume Cover Letter References 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 February 22, 2026. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site. Special Information: Identity of applicants who become finalists may be releases 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. Specific Job Information: This Recreation Site Technician position is located at the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Region 4 office in Great Falls, MT. Great Falls offers an abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities, with a great trails system for hiking and biking, water recreation, hunting and fishing opportunities, and opportunities to learn and experience the fascinating history of Central Montana. Great Falls is a haven of rich arts, culture, and history and is centrally located to provide ample outdoor opportunities, entertainment, health care, and shopping. Home to nearly 60,000 residents, Great Falls is the third largest city in Montana. This is a seasonal worker position with an anticipated season lasting Mid-April through October. The work schedule for this position will generally be 9am-6pm Wednesday-Sunday but hours may be flexible. Weekend, evening, and holiday work are required, as these are the peak times for outdoor recreation use. The incumbent will work at river access sites on the Missouri River, a world class fishery, as well as various reservoirs around the region popular with anglers, boaters, and campers. The incumbent will also patrol the Beartooth Wildlife Management Area campgrounds and roads. The incumbent will be expected to work independently, often doing heavy physical labor in adverse weather conditions. Good physical condition is essential. The incumbent will primarily be working from a state issued work truck in remote locations and traveling up to several hundred miles during the day patrolling the region's sites, often without cell phone service. The incumbent should be comfortable driving a 4x4 truck on graveled roads in inclement weather conditions. The incumbent must have the ability to work safely and independently and knowledge of outdoor recreation activities, Montana Fish & Wildlife species, and the ability to navigate using maps and GPS in remote terrain. Successful applicant(s) will be subject to\: Background Check

Requirements

Graduation from high school or equivalent education.
General knowledge of basic customer service and safe work habits
Ability to work safely and independently
Knowledge of outdoor recreation activities, Montana Fish & Wildlife species, and the ability to navigate using maps and GPS in remote terrain.
Good physical condition is essential.
Comfortable driving a 4x4 truck on graveled roads in inclement weather conditions.

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

Assisting with the daily operations of Fishing Access Sites across Region 4, which includes 47 sites up to a 2-hour drive from Great Falls, MT, and some limited responsibility at Judith Landing State Park and the Region's Wildlife Management Areas.
Completing administrative tasks
Providing customer service
Resolving conflicts at campgrounds, boat ramps, and recreation sites
Advising visitors of rules and regulations
Collecting fees and registrations from 15 Fishing Access Site campgrounds, 1 State Park, and 1 Wildlife Management Area
Monitoring site safety and resource impacts
Completing minor maintenance/janitorial tasks
Assisting with interpretation and education programs as needed.
Patrol recreation sites, predominantly by vehicle, but sometimes by foot, watercraft, and UTV to ensure rule compliance through information/education and when necessary, assist law enforcement staff with incidents.
Monitor the sites for hazards and take corrective actions or notify supervisors.
Assigned minor maintenance and janitorial tasks such as cleaning picnic/day use areas, maintaining vault toilets, collecting trash, general landscaping, trail work, and may periodically assist maintenance staff with larger jobs.
Represent the State of Montana in a positive and professional manner while answering questions, providing information, ensuring rule compliance, and providing good customer service to ensure the public is able to safely enjoy their outdoor recreation experience at FWP recreation sites.