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State of Montana Recreation Ranger in Glendive, Montana
/THEOUTSIDEIS IN US ALL./ Please remember to attach the required documentsCover Letter 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 January 8, 2025. 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 EmployeeBeneficiaryAssociation). 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. Ability to move 50 pounds over a distance Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time Ability to work in environmental extremes for long periods of time. Ability to assist public independently, in extremely harsh terrain, and at night. Willingness to travel long distances frequently. Willingness to work odd hours, weekends and holidays Makoshika State Park is located near Glendive, MT. Makoshika is known for its badlands and the Hell Creek Formation. Glendive is a rural community with every day conveniences. The Yellowstone River flows through the middle of town which offers many recreational activities. Makoshika State Park is Montana’s largest State Park with many amenities. Job Duties: The Makoshika State Park Recreation Ranger assists with park operations, including leading education programs, overseeing the volunteer program, assist with permitting and monitoring commercial use, park planning, rules enforcement, and supporting the management of the paleontology lab and collection room. This work will primarily encompass broad administrative, operational, public safety and relations, and light maintenance activities. This position provides essential services and tasks as they arise, such as cleaning, rule compliance, and other responsibilities assigned. The Recreation Ranger position will work under the immediate supervision of the Recreation Manager and will provide direction for volunteers and staff as assigned. In the absence of the manager, the incumbent may be assigned acting responsibilities. The ranger will work in the paleontology lab organizing, cleaning, preparing fossils and giving educational talks to the general public about the fossils at Makoshika State Park. This position will use the dust collection system and air scribe tools to clean and prep fossils for housing while using the correct adhesives when joining pieces together. The ranger may also be called upon to help the Cultural and Heritage Department doing surveys in the park for projects. This position may also assist the manager with special interest group wanting to conduct field research in the park. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Core Competencies Teamwork This competency describes a person's ability to work with others, collectively pursuing a common goal regardless of personal preferences. It is the ability to cooperate with all team members, valuing each one's insight and skills. Demonstration of this competency is seen in the following: · Works effectively with individuals and groups; pursues universal solutions. · Collaborates with others to understand and meet the public's needs. · Shares workload with other team members; goes the extra step to insure successful completion of work unit goals. · Constructively resolves disagreements by negotiating mutual, acceptable solutions. · Accepts and provides constructive feedback in working relationships. Public Service This competency delineates a person's willingness to serve the public, to acknowledge that the citizens of Montana are our customers in addition to protecting the State's resources. This encompasses a person's attitude towards the public and the way that they treat the public in their daily professional life. Demonstration of this competency is seen in the following: · Demonstrates commitment to serving the public interest. · Recognizes the public's concerns as meaningful and valuable. · Responds positively and constructively to issues voiced by the public. · Makes decisions that benefit the public even if the decision is unpopular. · Puts the public’s needs ahead of personal interests. * People Skills* This competency illuminates a person's ability to get along with others in a productive and positive manner. It encompasses a person's ability to demonstrate awareness for others feelings and concerns, and their capability of building stable, helpful work relationships. Demonstration of this competency is seen in the following: · Maintains positive working relationships with coworkers, the public, and other agencies. · Gains cooperation from others when appropriate. · Demonstrates trustworthiness in professional relationships. · Treats people with respect, courtesy, and fairness. · Maintains focus, emotional control, and maturity in work-related situations. Continual Improvement This competency describes a person's willingness to actively pursue opportunities for betterment in their professional knowledge and experience. It gets at their desire to see change and growth not only in themselves, but in the work processes they contribute to. Demonstration of this competency is seen in the following: · Identifies current opportunities for development and acts to take advantage of them. · Shows interest in one's professional development and capitalizes upon opportunities. · Takes initiative to continuously improve professional knowledge and skills. · Recognizes inefficient/ineffective processes and offers/promotes alternative solutions. · Demonstrates a willingness to learn and try things new ways. __ The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a combination of education and experience equivalent toa 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. *Title: *Recreation Ranger Location: Glendive Requisition ID: 24143339