/THEOUTSIDEIS IN US ALL./ * * Please remember to attach the required documentsCover Letter and Resumelisted 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 July 14, 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 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. Special Information: The position is based out of the Region 2 Headquarters in Missoula, MT but spends considerable time traveling and, in the field, interacting with landowners, supervising staff, setting up properties, and addressing conflicts. Independently works in all types of weather during all times of year including many areas without cell coverage. Incumbent must be able to move heavy objects, utilize tools such as post pounders, drills, fence stretchers, hammers, etc. Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks Region 2 is in west central Montana. The character of the region is defined by Rocky Mountain peaks reach above 10,000 feet and valley trout streams stretching over 1,500 miles. Deer, elk, moose, sheep, black bears, and mountain goats inhabit the region, providing a diversity of hunting and wildlife viewing opportunities. Over 62% of the region is public land, offering a variety of recreational opportunities to area residents and visitors. River recreation on the Bitterroot, Clark Fork, and Blackfoot rivers provide diverse opportunities for float or wade angling, whitewater rafting, and scenic floating. The region has several mountain ranges and unique wildlife habitat that blends with privately owned and agricultural lands in lower elevations. The diverse landscape offers a wealth of recreational opportunity for fishing, hunting, exploring, hiking, skiing, camping, floating, sightseeing, birdwatching, picnicking, bike riding, wildlife viewing, ATV riding, snowmobiling, and boating. The region's largest community, Missoula, sits on the banks of the Clark Fork River and is home to the University of Montana.Missoula is a cultural and commercial center for the region, supporting activities such as indoor and outdoor concerts, live theatre venues, festivals, and art walks. Job Duties: The Regional Access Manager implements statewide access programs (hunting, fishing, and recreation) in their respective regions and helps develop rules, guidelines, and directions for the programs and their components. Managers are responsible for delivering public access programs following established statutes, rules, policies, and guidelines and in accordance with approved budgets. They organize, implement, and deliver program components with other agency staff including securing contracts, establishing and setting up enrolled properties, and providing landowner and user services. This involves hiring and supervising full-time and seasonal staff to assist with these tasks, managing project budgets, coordinating with other staff, and completing annual reports. Access Managers work with federal and state agencies, private landowners, and program users for inclusion of land into a suite of access programs. The Regional Access Manager is part of the Parks and Outdoor Recreation Division and is a member of the regional leadership team that includes the Regional Supervisor, Regional Fisheries Manager, Regional Recreation Manager, Regional Wildlife Manager, Regional Maintenance Manager, Regional Information and Education Manager, Warden Captain, and Regional Office Manager. The position reports to the Regional Supervisor. Incumbent must be a self-starter and able to organize and direct the operation of the various Access Programs with minimum supervision, and therefore must have knowledge and understanding of the following: accounting and budget analysis and preparation; program administration, department organization, planning and scheduling of work needs; principles of communication and public information dissemination; and computer experience in database, spread sheet and word processing programs, specifically GIS, Microsoft’s Word, Publisher, Teams, and Excel programs. The incumbent must be competent in developing, reading and interpreting various program maps and rules; and identifying public use information. Incumbent needs to have the ability to solve problems and produce results in accordance with required deadlines, laws, regulations, and policy. The incumbent must possess strong written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills. Must beable to plan, coordinate teamwork with access program staff and other interdisciplinary teams across the agency. Must possess a strong attention to detail, and ability to communicate concisely and effectively. Ademonstrated ability to develop and foster a positive working atmosphere with peers, private landowners, other agencies, and the public are required for: negotiating contracts and maintaining effective working relationships with landowners; explaining department policies and regulations with agency personnel, corporate interests, landowners, and the general public. This position requires designing publications and operational plans; organizing and facilitating meetings; facilitating large groups of people; and responding to public inquiries. The employee should have abasicknowledge and understanding of Montana’shunting, fishing, and recreation heritage, traditions, practices, and regulations;wildlife management principles, wildlife and natural resources;and afamiliarity with agricultural practices in Montana. Familiarity withenforcement issues and procedures is also beneficial. The employee routinely responds to inquiries regarding wildlife populations and distribution, and various hunting and fishing regulations. Continuous training and building of experience are required to perform a wide variety of atypical tasks and assignments.This position also requires a high level of adaptability and teamwork. Must have a valid driver’s license and be skillful in the safe and proper operation of various vehicles large and small, equipped with automatic or standard transmissions. Preferred experience in the safe towing of heavy equipment and/or travel trailers and riding ATVs/OHVs. Must be able to effectively communicate with private landowners, agency partners, NGOs, game wardens, wildlife biologists, and other law enforcement personnel. Experience with public speaking, developing educational materials, and participating on boards or working groups is preferred. 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. _Minimum Qualifications:_ The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent of a Bachelor’s Degree in wildlife biology, natural resources, or recreation management, or related field and at least two years of relevant experience in public access, wildlife management, recreation management, natural resources or other closely related field with progressive supervisory responsibility. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Title: Regional Access Manager Location: Missoula Requisition ID: 24141788