Park Specialist

anticipated starting salary: $14.00 per hour

position number:

county: logan

anticipated starting salary:$14.00 per hour

*** this is a part time position in the maintenance department at mount magazine state park and pays $14.00 per hour***

job duties include assisting with general grounds keeping and light maintenance duties throughout the park. The primary focus of this position will be the care and maintenance of the grounds and native flower gardens located at the lodge and visitor center. Duties include weeding, watering, planting, pruning, mulching, edging, deadheading, monitoring plant health, and general garden upkeep. Other duties include maintaining garden paths, borders, and surrounding areas in a clean and attractive condition;

daily maintenance and monitoring of the lodge garden water feature; assisting with annual park cleanup events and helping supervise park volunteers. This position will operate and maintain basic landscaping and maintenance equipment such as hand tools, wheelbarrows, hoses, trimmers, mowers, weed eaters, and other equipment as needed.

the ideal candidate enjoys working outdoors and can perform physical tasks such as bending, kneeling, lifting, carrying, digging, and standing or walking for extended periods, takes pride in maintaining beautiful landscapes and has an appreciation for native plants and wildlife. The ideal candidate is also able to work independently and take initiative while following established guidelines. Must be dependable, punctual, and willing to work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.

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,…