Parks Admin Clerk

THE OUTSIDE IS IN US ALL.

Please remember to attach the required document a Resume 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 29, 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 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 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 located at the beautiful Tongue River Reservoir State Park in Decker, Montana, about 25 miles north of historic Sheridan, Wyoming. This remote park has several large campgrounds serving southeast Montana and is well known for its fishing and boating opportunities. A marina store is also on site to serve visitors. This position would also serve Rosebud Battlefield State Park, a minimally developed National Historic Landmark commemorating the Battle of the Rosebud (“Where the Girl Saved her Brother”) during the Sioux Wars of the late 1800’s. Located 12 miles north of the reservoir, it is a great place for hiking and reflecting on America’s history.

Part of the duties include interacting with campers/visitors, learning and using the POS reservation system, collecting fees at various locations, cash handling, daily updating of hang tags at each campsite, and other office duties. It may also be needed to assist other staff in minor maintenance projects and park cleanup, including handling heavy garbage bags.

The position is seasonal, running from about Late-May to early-September each year. The parks are busiest on the weekends and holidays, so working these days along with extra hours is expected. State housing is provided during the season and consist of three-bedroom modular homes with shared living areas such as laundry, kitchen, bathrooms and living rooms.

The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through combination of education and experience equivalent to high school diploma or equivalency and at least 1 year of job-related experience.   Other combinations of education and experience will be considered on a case-by-case  basis. 1 year job-related college or vocational training in business or public administration, office management, park or natural resources management, accounting, tourism, marketing, communications, or other related degrees is preferred.