/THE*OUTSIDE*IS IN US ALL./ 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 March 23, 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 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. This position requires work in the_ evenings, weekends, and Holidays during the peak season. Holidays worked include Memorial Day, the Fourth of July, and Labor Day. The applicant selected will have a wide variety of duties to support the park manager in all aspects of park operations. This includes cleaning bathrooms, leading interpretive programs, managing a gift shop, plowing snow, and employee direction. Another state park is managed out of the Lone Pine office. The selected applicant can expect to work in inclement weather and carry loads of 50 lbs. over uneven terrain. Applicant must have a valid driver's license. This is a seasonal position, working Wednesday-Sunday or Thursday- Monday depending on the time of year. Shift begins at l 0:00 am. Please Include: • I page cover letter should include what makes the applicant a strong candidate for the position. • Successful applicants will present a 5-minute interpretive program with the subject being a local plant or animal of his/her choice. The selected applicant will report to Lone Pine State Park, which overlooks the City of Kalispell. Lone Pine is a 279-acre park with 7.5 miles of trails, a year-round visitor center, and archery trail. Kalispell, Montana is the largest city in the Flathead Valley. There are numerous activities for those who love to recreate outdoors, participate in sports, or enjoy the arts. This position requires work in the elements, but mild winters and warm summers make adjusting to a different climate easy for most. This is one of the most popular tourist areas in Montana with convenient access to two ski resorts, Flathead Lake, and Glacier National Park. *Job Duties*: Conducts park maintenance, fee collection, assists with reservation program, staff visitor center, presents and interpretive programs and, manage the visitor center gift shop, and provides visitor service for Lone Pine and Lake Mary Ronan State Parks, Fishing Access Sites (FAS) and Wildlife Management Areas - transportation provided. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a combination of education and experience equivalent to a bachelor's 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. **Title:** *Recreation Ranger* **Location:** *Kalispell* **Requisition ID:** *25140620*