DefinitionThis is a full-time opportunity with many benefits! As a Missoula County employee, you will be part of a team that is committed to positively impacting the community. The pay range for this position is $23.49 - $26.40 per hour, DOE.
The Department of Lands, Culture and Recreation is seeking a
MARSHALL MOUNTAIN PARK RANGER to join their team. This position assists the Marshall Mountain Park Manager, providing administrative, operational, recreation, visitor use, and natural and cultural resource management for the Marshall Mountain Park (MMP), a division of Missoula County’s Department of Lands, Culture and Recreation. Performs general maintenance and site stewardship activities on buildings, grounds, and equipment. Assists with project coordination, special event management and permitting for MMP.
Details: We are accepting completed application submissions until
5:00 p.m., Friday September 20, 2024. It is in your best interest to apply by this date.
To Apply:- Please complete all sections of the online application, even if a resume is requested.
- Please include with a complete application the following attachments: A letter of interest, a resume, and any relevant certifications.
- Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
- Complete job description available upon request to the Department of Human Resources.
Representative Examples of WorkRecreation and Site Management: This position assists in recreation management at MMP and addresses tasks as they arise, such as visitor contacts, rule compliance, interpretation, and education. Provides resource stewardship in a proactive manner, providing recommendations to the MMP Manager based on observations of visitors, staff, volunteers, and the resource conditions. Monitors for unacceptable impacts to site infrastructure and natural resources, or safety issues, and assists in development and implementation of solutions. Assists with addressing and resolving visitor conflicts and complaints. Responds to general public inquiries (phone, email, socials). Assists in the collection of natural resource information and visitor use data and surveys. Maintains social media presence, provides website updates, supports with communications and marketing, and coordinates the online events calendar. Collects and return event deposits, processes invoices, and provides other financial/budgeting assistance as needed. Special Event Coordination and Permitting: This position assists in the coordination of special events (commercial, non-commercial, public and private) and the necessary permitting of activities occurring at MMP. Duties include processing special event applications and managing the overall event schedule for MMP. Coordinates with the City of Missoula on City-led educational and recreational programming. Provides assistance and guidance to permit applicants and pre- and post-event logistics at MMP. Maintenance and Stewardship Activities: Assists in short-term and long-term stewardship and maintenance planning efforts such as asset management planning, cyclical maintenance planning, field data collection, and data analysis. Oversees the maintenance and stewardship activities of volunteers, work crews and/or interns. Volunteer coordination for stewardship projects at MMP, with oversight from the Marshall Mountain Park Manager, is expected to be an integral part of job responsibilities. Maintains landscaped areas, park improvements, paved and natural surface trails, naturally vegetated areas, parking lots and other parks and trails facilities. Assists with facility and grounds winterization work and spring start up duties including irrigation system repairs. Performs grounds work including sweeping, snow removal, shoveling, tree pruning and turf and natural field mowing and maintenance. Maintains familiarity with system-wide structures, facilities and grounds and reports any maintenance issues or unsafe conditions to the Marshall Mountain Park Manager. Performs light-duty preventative maintenance and repairs on various systems as needed. Maintains an inventory of parts, tools, and supplies. May solicit quotes from vendors and schedule contractors for repair and maintenance. Escorts or oversees vendors within parks and trails system to ensure compliance with safety and security requirements. Provides oversight to contractors to ensure compliance with contract terms and performance standards.
Minimum Qualifications- High School Diploma or equivalent required. Bachelor’s degree is preferred. Degrees best suited for this position are parks and recreation management, public administration, and resource or conservation management.
- Requires a minimum of two years of applied grounds, parks, trails, and/or natural resource management experience.
- An equivalent combination of vocational education and parks, trails and natural resource management experience will be considered. Volunteer coordination and/or event management experience desired.
- SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Requires a valid MT Driver's license.
Physical/Environmental DemandsRequires considerable physical activity bending, stooping, crawling, climbing ladders and heavy lifting (50 to 100 plus pounds) with the use of mechanical or people assists. Also requires working at a height of up to 25 ft. Requires performing work out of doors in inclement weather on uneven terrain, including during the winter season. Involves moderate risks from working around moving parts or machines or trips and falls.
During the recreation season (May-October), a schedule for this position is anticipated to include some weekends, partial weekends, and occasional work on evenings and holidays as necessary to support events and activities. May require serving in an on-call capacity that requires carrying a cell phone.
Located halfway between Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks and home to the University of Montana, Missoula is an academic center situated in an outdoor enthusiast’s paradise. Depending on the season, you can hike, ski, fish, float rivers, ride mountain bikes, or just sit back and marvel at the surrounding scenery. Join us in scenic, sophisticated, and service-oriented Missoula!
Missoula County covers over 2,618 square miles of mountain lands varying in topography and climate from temperate river valleys to snow-capped peaks. Five large valleys and two major rivers wind through this mountainous region.
Missoula County is large and diverse, featuring everything from the spectacular scenery of Clark Fork River running through town to lush ranches and a growing economy of small business. Skiers, outdoor enthusiasts, wildlife watchers, mothers and fathers, business owners, vacationers, fisherman, retirees, students, and many others have grown to love Missoula County's boundless opportunities.
This summary outlines the benefit programs; actual benefits may vary depending on bargaining unit and employment status.
Missoula County will reward your contributions to our community with competitive compensation and generous benefits, including but not limited to:
Excellent Medical Health Benefits– Group health benefits, including dental and vision coverage, are available to eligible County employees. The medical health benefits premium is covered for full-time employees. The County contribution is pro-rated on hours paid for part-time employees. The employee pays the premium portion for dependent coverage. Family health benefits coverage is $258.00 per pay period.
Medical deductible is $500 for an individual and $1,000 for a family.
Flexible Benefits Plan– Pre-tax out-of-pocket medical expenses and day care expenses.
Voluntary Life Insurance Coverage, Long and Short-Term Disability, Critical and Accident Insuranceare offered through Mutual ofOmaha.
Public Employees Retirement System– Montana public employees of the state, university system, local governments and certain employees of school districts are covered by the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). New members to the PERS have an opportunity to choose between two retirement plan options: the Defined Benefit Plan or the Defined Contribution Plan.
Sheriffs' Retirement System (SRS)– A public pension plan for all Montana Sheriffs hired after July 1, 1974 and Detention Officers hired after July 1, 2005.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness- Working for Missoula County may qualify you to receive student loan forgiveness. Look here to learn more and understand whether you may be eligible.
Supplemental Retirement Benefitsare offered through Valic or Nationwide.
Sick Leave– Full-time employees accrue 7.38hours per month and are eligible to use sick leave once you have been an employee for 90 days.The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Vacation Leave– Full-time employees accrue 9.24 hours per month and are eligible to use leave after continuous employment for a period of 6 full months. The accrual is pro-rated for part-time employees.
Holidays– The County observes eleven legal holidays in even numbered years and ten legal holidays in odd numbered years.
Paid Parental Leave (PPL)-In recognition of the importance of bonding and care of a newborn child or a child placed for adoption, Missoula County 6 continuous weeks of PPL to eligible full-time employees that have been with the county for 180 days. The hours are pro-rated for part-time employees.
Tuition Assistance- Because we value the professional and personal development of our employees, Missoula County is proud to offer reimbursement of certain education expenses.
Closing Date/Time: 9/20/2024 5:00 PM Mountain
