Hunting Access Technician
Hunting Access Technician
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Please remember to attach the required document a Cover 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 August 10 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 1040 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 ResourceSpecialist and Access Technicians in management and implementation of lands enrolled in FWPhunting access programs including coordinating hunter use of FWP managed private position also assists private landowners and department enforcement and wildlife personnelwith recreational use compliance issues. This position functions as a member of the regionalaccess team which includes the Regional Access Manager Access Administrative AssistantAccess Resource Specialist and other Access housing is available at the Fays Bend FCA bunkhouse in Kalispell. This is a sharedspace and available only for the individual employee.
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 Montanas 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 have good computer skills working knowledge of Microsoft Office products knowledge of clerical and office procedures. 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 Montanas 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.
Applicant should 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 public landowners and department personnel. A working knowledge of the departments 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 departments 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. The ability to deal independently with problems and confrontational interaction eliciting cooperation in such instances to maintain good public relations is important as well as the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees. Employee housing is available at the Foys Bend FCA bunkhouse in Kalispell.
This is a seasonal office position. Approximate employment dates for this Access Technician position are approximately September through November.
The State of Montana has a decentralized human resources (HR) system. Each agency is responsible for its own recruitment and selection. Anyone who needs a reasonable accommodation in the application or hiring process should contact the agencys HR staff identified on the job listing or by dialing the Montana Relay at 711. Montana Job Service Offices also offer services including assistance with submitting an online application.
State government does not discriminate based on race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity or expression pregnancy childbirth or medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth age physical or mental disability genetic information marital status creed political beliefs or affiliation veteran status military service retaliation or any other factor not related to merit and qualifications of an employee or applicant.
The knowledge skills and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to a High School Diploma or equivalency. Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
