Hunting Access Technician

The State Application is required for this position. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on July 10, 2024. 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 assists the Regional Access Manager, Administrative Assistant, Access Resource Specialist and Access Technicians in management and implementation of lands enrolled in FWP hunting access programs, including coordinating hunter use of FWP managed private lands. This position also assists private landowners and department enforcement and wildlife personnel with recreational use compliance issues. This position functions as a member of the regional access team, which includes the Regional Access Manager, Access Administrative Assistant, Access Resource Specialist, and other Access Technicians. 

Job Duties:

Assist with the implementation of regional access programs. This includes assisting the Administrative Assistant with getting landowner supply packets ready, taking reservations for Block Management Areas, issuing permission slips, providing information to the public on the phone and in person, mailing information to landowners and the public, etc. 
Collect and maintain access use data and information. Document daily and seasonal use of hunting areas. Act as a resource for landowners and the public by responding to inquiries, providing information and direction. Assist in the resolution of conflicts which involve hunters and landowners. Assist with the development and dissemination of programmatic materials. Communicate program information to hunters, landowners, and department personnel. Provide general information to hunters regarding department rules and regulations, access opportunities, and state and local land management agency rules. 

Applicants should have basic knowledge and understanding of Montana's hunting heritage, hunting principles, rules, and regulations. A basic understanding of ranching practices and agricultural communities is preferred. Must be capable of building necessary skills to maintain partnerships between hunting access, wildlife habitat conservation and agricultural values. 
Applicants should have the ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with diverse groups of people and personalities. Applicants must demonstrate the ability to work in a team atmosphere, with regional hunting access personnel, biologists, and game wardens. Applicants must also demonstrate aptitude for building and maintaining interpersonal relationships with FWP staff, private landowners, the public and partner agencies. Applicants must be capable explaining basic department principles and concepts in a simple, clear, and effective way to members of the public. 
Must be able to effectively communicate verbally and in writing with diverse groups of people and personalities. Must have good computer skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office products, knowledge of clerical and office procedures. Must be able to interpret maps and impart ·that interpretation to others to help them decipher private and public land ownership boundaries, travel routes, and use rules. Basic knowledge and understanding of Montana's hunting heritage, hunting principles, rules and regulations is advantageous. Must have aptitude for building and maintaining interpersonal relationships, preferably with private landowners, the public and partner agencies. Applicant must be capable of learning and explaining basic department principles and concepts in a simple, clear, and effective way to members of the public. Must have ability to work independently with minimum supervision and/or instruction. 
Must have a basic understanding of FWP Access Programs and their functions. Ability to learn, interpret, understand, remain up-to-date and effectively explain aspects of the Access Programs, department policies, regulations and procedures to the general public, landowners, and department personnel. A working knowledge of the department's organizational structure, functions and operations is beneficial. 

Strong interpersonal and organizational skills are necessary to develop and maintain an ongoing team approach that meets the needs of the regional personnel and department's constituency. Must have the ability to set priorities and make independent decisions in all areas of direct responsibility. Ability to interpret maps to effectively assist in direction the public to Access Areas. Must be able to deal independently with problems and confrontational interaction eliciting cooperation in such instances to maintain good public relations. Must have the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees. 

This is a seasonal office position. Approximate employment dates for this Access Technician position are approximately July 15 through the beginning of January. 

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 situation

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.

Education & Experience: 
The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Preference will be given to applicants with strong interpersonal communication skills and college coursework in Criminal Justice, Wildlife Management, or closely related fields or at least 2 years of experience relatable to this position.