Recreation Site Technician

Overview

These two Recreation Technician positions will primarily be located at Cooney Reservoir State Park with some responsibility for other selected FWP sites including Fishing Access Sites (FAS). The positions run from approximately May to September as a seasonal permanent position. The positions will be based at Cooney Reservoir State Park located in Carbon County. Cooney SP is a 300+ acre site with an emphasis on water-based recreation and camping.

Visitation is very high in the summer months. Fishing, boating, birdwatching, hiking, biking, camping, swimming, and many more outdoor recreation activities are offered at Cooney SP. Both positions will be supervised by the Cooney SP Recreation Manager and include responsibilities at 10 Fishing Access Sites along the Stillwater River and West Rosebud Creek and Big Lake Wildlife Management Area in Stillwater County.

Cooney State Park is a popular destination in the Beartooth Mountains foothills with ample opportunities for fishing and outdoor recreation.

The Recreation Technician position is a front line role providing general operational support for a variety of recreational offerings at state parks, fishing access sites, wildlife management areas, and along river corridors. Responsibilities include managing day use areas, campgrounds, water access and amenities, historic sites, trail programs, park offices, visitor centers, and entrance gates. The incumbent should be skilled in recreation management, conflict resolution, stewardship, beautification, scheduling, customer service, and related administrative tasks.

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 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.

• Receive, count and remit fees, prepare reports.
• Collect data related to site use from vehicle counters or visitor surveys.
• Operate POS cash register system (Point of Sale) and basic office machines.
• Staff visitor center: front desk or visitor contact station, greet visitors, answer visitor questions related to site resources, facilities, and surrounding areas.
• Sell merchandise such as firewood or other inventory and manage equipment rentals.
• Assist campers with questions and campsite reservations.
• Assist with interpretive programs and special events; may present talks, lead tours and hikes.
• Perform public safety duties.
• Monitor recreation sites by foot or vehicle; advise visitors of visitor use rules and regulations; report violations observed to superiors for follow up.
• Monitor visitor use impacts on historical, cultural, natural, and recreational resources; advise visitors on best practices.
• Provide emergency assistance or medical aid as appropriate within training.
• Light-duty maintenance responsibilities including groundskeeping, janitorial services, and minor repairs.
• Provide assistance to persons with disabilities when needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Work is performed in both an indoor and outdoor environment.
• Frequently works in adverse outdoor conditions including temperature extremes, snow and rain, dust, and mosquito-infested areas.
• Works with the public and may inform the public of site rules and regulations.
• The position may require some travel. The incumbent will be required to work odd hours, weekends, and holidays.

• Familiarity with natural and cultural resource management including historical and current issues. Must develop a working knowledge of site location and available recreational opportunities for public recreational sites in the region’s jurisdiction, including wildlife management areas, fishing access sites, state parks, forested lands, and major waterways.
• Must be able to follow written and verbal…