/THE*OUTSIDE*IS IN US ALL./// The State Application is required for this application. This position closes at 11:59 PM Mountain Time on March 22, 2025. You must apply through the State of Montana Career site. Identity of applicants who become finalists may be releases 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. *Special Information:* This position is stationed at the Pictograph Cave State Park Visitor Center, located 6 miles outside of Billings, MT. This position is full time May-September and part time from October-April. A combination of weekday and weekend shifts are available throughout the year. Pictograph Cave State Park is a site of rich, cultural-historic significance and an important National Landmark. It was Montana's first recorded archaeological site which produced over 30,000 artifacts, evidence of thousands of years of Native American occupation. Pictograph Cave State Park is the site of one of Montana's oldest prehistoric habitations. The park is 23 acres in size, with a ¾ mile loop trail with interpretive displays identifying the paintings and other features. There are three caves and a state-of-the-art visitor center, as well as a picnic area. The park receives over 50,000 visitors per year and provides educational programs for school groups. Billings is the largest city in Montana and enjoys an eclectic music and arts scene, access to national forests and other public lands within an hours drive, and a robust collection of clubs and activities for every interest. Known as Montana's Trailhead, Billings offers everything from breweries to the Bighorn Canyon. It has a small town feel with the attractions of a big city. *Job Duties:* Duties primarily encompass broad administrative, operational, interpretive, public-relations and light maintenance activities. This position will be responsible for helping to operate, maintain and manage the Point-of-Sale system. This includes collecting and processing user fees, gift shop sales, inventory supply and tracking, cash revenue tracking and reporting as well as making bank deposits. The administrative clerk position is the first contact for visitor services which requires good personal and communication skills engaging with a diverse public. Knowledge in archeology, anthropology or interpretation of the natural sciences is helpful. *Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:* This position requires an effective working knowledge of basic administrative skills including, but not limited to, word processing, business communications, electronic and manual filing, spreadsheet and database program utilization, and maintenance functions. Must be proficient in the use of grammar, spelling and punctuation, and sentence structure. Must have excellent organizational skills and be able to communicate effectively orally and in writing. The ability to operate an electronic cash register following training is expected. First-aid/ CPR/ AED, certifications may require participation in training after hire. Ability to develop, use and maintain directories, personnel lists, and other park or tourism related guides and reference materials. Must have some knowledge of bookkeeping and record keeping. Must be able to follow written and verbal instructions. Must develop a familiarity of general agency organization and missions, including knowledge of site locations and available recreational opportunities at recreationalsites in the region's jurisdiction. These include wildlife management areas, fishing access sites, state parks, forested lands, and major waterways. Must be able to establish positive working relationships with co-workers and the public. Must be able to effectively deal with, in rare instances, angry individuals who are dissatisfied with Montana State Park policies and actions. Ability to understand and effectively explain Park, Parks Division and Department policies and regulations to the general public. Ability to use tact, courtesy, poise, alertness and good judgment in public contacts. The knowledge, skills, and abilities of this position are normally attained through a 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. **Title:** *Administrative Assistant 1* **Location:** *Billings* **Requisition ID:** *25140453*