Recreation Ranger

THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL.

Please remember to attach the required documents Cover Letter Resume and References 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 February 15 2026. 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 is seasonal in nature and typically lasts from late March through early to mid-July. Must be in good physical condition. Must perform outdoor heavy manual tasks and be able to safely navigate a loaded solo or tandem canoe or a raft on a remote river for 3-4 days at a time with another Recreation River Ranger or potentially alone. Must be able to hike several miles with moderate elevation gain in a remote and rugged backcountry setting. A valid drivers license is required and must be able to drive 3/4 ton 4x4 trucks while pulling and backing up with attached trailers. Work assignments include tasks performed in all kinds of weather and typically at other than normal working hours or shifts including evenings weekends and holidays. The duty station during the Smith River float season will be the Camp Baker put-in on the Smith River. Shared housing is provided in a 3-bedroom 2-bath home at Camp Baker. Administrative duties during the Smith River float season will be performed in a Ranger Station at Camp Baker. Overnight camping with another park ranger or potentially alone during river patrols will be required for 3-4 days at a time.

Float season duties involve registering float groups conducting pre-launch ranger talks collecting and remitting fees recording daily use statistics and performing river patrols providing visitors with information and education enforcing rules and regulations and maintaining boat camps. Assist with preparation and completion of streambank bioengineering projects of boat camp landings and core camping areas.

The knowledge skills and abilities of this position are normally attained through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelors 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.