Park Specialist

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anticipated starting salary: $15.33 per hour

adpht housekeeper {part time} advertised as park specialist

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salary: $15.33 per hour

grade: sgs
02

requisition: 50640

this position is responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of cabins and public areas of park facilities. The housekeeper works under the housekeeping supervisor’s direct supervision and shares in the responsibility of supervising other seasonal staff members. Job duties include changing bed linens, sanitizing bathrooms, washing dishes, dusting, vacuuming, sweeping, mopping, and other duties as assigned. Applicant must be able to work a varied schedule, including weekends and holidays.

Applicant must be able to move 50 lbs., have a valid driver’s license and can read, write and follow directions. A criminal background check is required.

position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension.

applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; other job-related education and/or experience may be substituted for all of part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.

we are an eoe/ada/aa employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

the arkansas department of parks, heritage and tourism has three major divisions: arkansas state parks, arkansas heritage and arkansas tourism. Arkansas state parks manages 52 state parks and promotes arkansas as a tourist destination for people around the country. Arkansas heritage preserves and promotes arkansas’s natural and cultural history and heritage through four historic museums and four cultural preservation agencies. Arkansas tourism improves the state’s economy by generating travel and enhancing the image of the state.

classification: park specialist

class code: rpa
16p

pay grade: sgs
02

salary range: $35,610- $52,703

the park specialist is responsible for assisting in the daily maintenance, visitor services, and conservation efforts within arkansas state parks. This role ensures that park facilities, landscapes, and public areas are well-maintained, safe, and accessible for visitors. The park specialist also provides customer service, educates guests on park regulations, and supports recreation programs to enhance the overall visitor experience.

receives and confirms room reservations via telephone, accepts advance credit card deposits, and manages front desk operations.mails room confirmations, deposit receipts, and refund forms to guests.greets and registers guests, assigns rooms, and ensures a smooth check-in process.answers inquiries and provides information on hotel services, guest registration, travel directions, and local tourist attractions.maintains accurate guest account records and posts charges accordingly.totals and balances the cash register with recorded receipts, identifying and reconciling discrepancies.compiles

daily activity and transaction reports.may sell gift items, maintain office supply inventories, conduct security checks of the lodge and grounds, and assign tasks to custodial staff.receives, transfers, displays, and promotes merchandise.opens and closes facilities, prepares deposits, and assists with daily operational reporting.processes merchandise orders and collaborates with vendors to obtain requested items.monitors and coordinates inventory activities, prepares inventory orders, and maintains data in relevant databases.verifies

inventory records and ensures accurate tracking of supplies and equipment.ensures the assigned facility is clean, organized, and meets housekeeping standards.performs monetary transactions and operates a cash register as needed.may serve as a lead worker by training and guiding staff, setting work plans and deadlines, providing instructions, and reviewing completed tasks for accuracy and compliance.may be assigned accounting-related duties, including financial reporting and transaction processing.provide

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