What are the responsibilities and job description for the SW Montana Recreation Study Supervisor position at Montana State University?
Outdoor recreation in this area has grown in recent years and is a popular place for fishing, floating, and other recreation. The goals of the research are to characterize recreational use on the Big Hole, Beaverhead, Madison, Ruby and Upper Yellowstone rivers as well as assess potential limiting factors for rainbow and brown trout survival in those five rivers.
Duties and Responsibilities
The primary duties of this position will involve:
- Supervise four seasonal recreation assistants who will contact anglers to determine fishing pressure, catch and harvest statistics, and angler preferences as well as assisting with other means of quantifying overall recreational use on the five rivers (e.g., instantaneous user counts, intercept surveys, and other data collection).
- Assist with the duties of their staff when scheduling conflicts arise.
- Enter and manage data collected by the recreation assistants in coordination with Montana State University and Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) staff.
- Off-season duties may entail angler interviews and instantaneous user counts as well as data management to help maximize efficiency of the graduate student research. As a non-law enforcement officer, applicants will need to communicate effectively with their supervisor or law enforcement when situations arise that need to involve additional staff or when their safety or other visitors’ safety becomes a concern.
Involvement with other aspects of the graduate research on these rivers (e.g., fish sampling) may be required. Applicants should expect to be knowledgeable and provide support to the public with interpretation of recreation rules and regulations, provide recreation information to the public, and answer the public’s questions related to outdoor recreation in the area.
The position will be based at the FWP office in Bozeman but requires frequent trips to field sites, which may require a 2-hour drive.
This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
The position will be based at the FWP office in Bozeman but requires frequent trips to field sites, which may require a 2-hour drive.
This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
Required Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge of Montana’s fish and wildlife species and natural resources.
- Ability to supervise up to four staff.
- Ability to effectively organize logistical needs.
- Possess exceptional organizational skills, with the ability to maintain accurate records.
- Basic computer skills including email, Word, and Excel.
- Valid U.S. driver’s license.
Preferred Qualifications – Experience, Education, Knowledge & Skills
- Knowledge, education, and field experience in fisheries, aquatic ecology, parks and recreation, or natural resource management studies.
- Willingness to work in remote areas with no cell phone coverage or internet access.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently, efficiently, and collaboratively as part of a team.
- CPR and First Aid Training, Wilderness First Responder Training, or some form of medical training is preferred with the ability to obtain within six months of employment.
- Demonstrate skill, experience, and knowledge of Montana’s various outdoor recreation types, including fishing, hunting, rafting, camping, mountain biking, horse-back riding, ATV use, hiking, backpacking, etc.
The Successful Candidate Will
- Effective communication skills and willingness to interact with the public.
- Ability to treat people with respect, courtesy, and fairness.
- Demonstrates a commitment to serving the public interest.
- Demonstrates a willingness to learn and take initiative to continuously improve professional knowledge and skills.
Position Special Requirements/Additional Information
As a non-law enforcement officer, applicants will need to communicate effectively with their supervisor or law enforcement when situations arise that need to involve additional staff or when your safety or other visitors’ safety becomes a concern.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
This job description should not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements, but a general description of the job. Nothing contained herein restricts Montana State University’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
Physical Demands
This position provides general operational support for research along several river corridors. Work schedule will be based on a randomized sampling approach that will include weekends, early mornings or late evenings, and holidays likely outside of normal business hours, not to exceed 40 hours per week. The candidate will frequently work in adverse conditions including temperature extremes, snow and rain, dust, high temperatures, and wind.
This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position is contingent upon continued grant funding.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
This position has supervisory duties?
Yes
Posting Detail Information
Number of Vacancies
1
Desired Start Date
Upon completion of a successful search.
Position End Date (if temporary)
Open Date
Close Date
Applications will be:
Screening of applications will begin on April 11, 2025; however, applications will continue to be accepted until an adequate applicant pool has been established.
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EEO Statement
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In compliance with the Montana Veteran’s Employment Preference Act, MSU provides preference in employment to veterans, disabled veterans, and certain eligible relatives of veterans. To claim veteran’s preference, please complete the veteran’s preference information located in the Demographics section of your profile.
