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Welcome to Employment Opportunities with the Arkansas Department Parks and Tourism.

We have developed this Internet job opportunity page to help you better understand our Department and employment opportunities. As State government employees, we are responsible for making sure taxpayers' money is spent effectively and efficiently. We are obligated to serve the public fairly and courteously. We gladly accept these responsibilities and know a rewarding career is possible with our Department.

I wish you the best of luck and success in your career search and choices. An interesting and challenging experience awaits employees of the Department of Parks and Tourism. We may be the employer for you.
Sincerely,
Richard W. Davies
Executive Director

The Mission of the Department of Parks and Tourism is:

  • to provide optimum quality state park recreation facilities conveniently located and in sufficient quantity to meet the needs of all state citizens and visitors;
  • to provide adequate facilities and skilled leadership for developing and safeguarding natural resources;
  • to enhance the economic impact of tourism in the state and increase the state's tax base;
  • to collect, preserve, and make available for public use historical items and resource materials;
  • to provide executive direction and effective administration of fiscal controls, accounting, purchasing, internal audit, personnel management, and public information for all divisions of the Department;
  • to enhance the quality of life for all citizens; and
  • to promote associated social, cultural and economic values.

We Provide Equal Opportunities and Do Not Discriminate

The Department of Parks and Tourism is committed to the concept and practice of equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability. This commitment is supported by our positive and practical efforts to implement a policy of nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action.

The Department of Parks and Tourism complies with the nondiscrimination provisions of State and Federal regulations. Our Department recruits, hires, and promotes employees without discriminating. Personnel actions such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, returning from layoffs, training, education, and tuition assistance are not approved or denied on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, or disability.

Benefits

Our Department offers an excellent benefit package including immediate accrual of annual and sick leave, eleven paid holidays, and a contributory retirement plan. Our Department pays the major portion of medical health insurance for full-time employees and offers several medical plans from which to choose. These plans range from an indemnity plan with a PPO option to HMO's.

Other benefits include maternity leave, court and jury duty leave, military leave and a catastrophic illness leave program as well as Family and Medical leave. Employees with our Department may choose to participate in a deferred compensation plan and various options for life insurance, accident insurance, cancer care and intensive care insurance. Employees are also able to participate in the Arkansas Cafeteria Plan which is a program designed to allow an employee to pay for group health and life insurance premiums, dependent day care and out-of-pocket medical care costs tax free. All employees of our Department are also covered under workers' compensation and unemployment insurance.

How To Apply For Our Jobs

We only accept applications submitted online through the Arkansas State Jobs website:  www.arstatejobs.com.  After reviewing our vacancies listed here, you may follow the link above to begin the application process.  You will need to list the job title and/or position number to locate the vacancy listing, so make note of that information.

Nothing in our application process, its language, policies or procedures, establishes, constitutes or implies an employment contract, the guarantee of employment or benefits, or employment for any specific duration. The Arkansas Department of Parks and Tourism is an "at-will" employer. We hope our employment relationship is long-term; however, either you or our Department may end this relationship, at any time, for any reason, with or without cause or notice.

Applications are only accepted through http://www.arstatejobs.com.

Vacancy Listings

Maintenance Technician (Pinnacle Mountain)

Location: Pinnacle Mountain State Park, Little Rock, AR
Salary: $26,531
Position Number: 22092199
Closing Date: 05/31/2013
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Salary:    $26,531

This position performs general maintenance on park grounds, facilities, and equipment and serves as a crew leader for the park’s maintenance staff.  Job duties include hiring, training, and supervising full-time, seasonal, and volunteer maintenance workers and performing both skilled and non-skilled maintenance duties, such as janitorial, carpentry, electrical, plumbing, grounds keeping, vehicle maintenance, and equipment maintenance.  This position also maintains equipment history records, supply inventories, and other assigned record keeping.  Must have a valid driver’s license, be able to traverse rough terrain and work a rotating schedule, including weekends and holidays.  A driving record check will be performed.

This 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; plus two years of vocational technical training in maintenance; plus two years of experience in general maintenance, including one year in a leadership capacity.  Unqualified individuals need not apply.

EOE/AA/ADA - Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Facility Manager II (Village Creek)

Location: Village Creek State Park, Wynne, AR
Salary: $25,268
Position Number: 22153202
Closing Date: 06/07/2013
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C112

This position assists in the management of the golf course's clubhouse/Pro Shop and is responsible for the day to day operations of this revenue producing facility. Job duties include greeting visitors, selling merchandise, operating a cash register, reporting cash register receipts daily, keeping files and records for operations, stocking and cleaning display area, assisting in selecting and pricing resale items, and counting inventory monthly. This position also takes tee times, rents golf carts, instructs guests in course rules, and performs other duties as assigned. Applicant must be able to work a varied shift, including nights, weekends and holidays.  A criminal background check will be performed.  

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 an associate's degree in business, marketing, or related field; plus two years of experience in business, including one year of supervisory experience.  Unqualified individuals need not apply.

We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer.  Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Maintenance Technician (Daisy)

Location: Daisy State Park, Kirby, AR
Salary: $26,531
Position Number: 22092306
Closing Date: 05/31/2013
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C113

This position is responsible for the maintenance of park facilities, grounds and equipment.  Performs both skilled and non-skilled tasks including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, cleaning, grounds keeping, trash removal, and vehicle maintenance.  Conducts job performance evaluations, maintains equipment history records, coordinates work assignments, and develops an overall park maintenance plan and preventive maintenance program as well as implementing a park-wide recycling program.  Supervises and trains full-time and seasonal employees, community service workers and volunteers involved in park maintenance projects.  Serves as the primary operator of a wastewater facility.  If the applicant does not have a wastewater license, they must be able to complete the licensing process to achieve a minimum of Class II, although Class III is preferred.  Must be able to work a flexible schedule, including some weekends and holidays.  A valid driver’s license is required, and a driver’s record check will be performed.

This 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; plus two years of vocational technical training in maintenance; plus two years of experience in general maintenance, including one year in a leadership capacity.  Unqualified individuals need not apply.

EOE/AA/ADA.  Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Asst. Housekeeping Supervisor / Housekeeper Supervisor (Mt. Magazine)

Location: Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, AR
Salary: $20,788
Position Number: 22092246
Closing Date: 05/24/2013
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C108

This position works as the assistant to the executive housekeeper and assists in the training of new employees in housekeeping procedures. This position acts as supervisor for full time and seasonal housekeepers in the executive housekeeper’s absence and performs other related responsibilities as required or assigned. This position is responsible for cleaning of all rental units in lodge complex, outside cabins and public use areas in facility. Sweeps, mops, and buffs floors, vacuums rugs, cleans baseboards, cleans bathroom, dusts furniture and fixtures, washes windows and blinds and empties trash. Strips and waxes floors and cleans fireplaces as needed. Applicant must be able to move 50 pounds, have a valid driver’s license, the ability to carry out oral and/or written instructions, and work a varied work schedule including weekends and holidays. 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; plus one year of experience in institutional or hotel/motel housekeeping or related field, including six months in a leadership capacity.  Unqualified individuals need not apply.

We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer.  Minorities and women encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Skilled Trades Supervisor (Planning & Development)

Location: State Parks Planning & Development, Little Rock, AR
Salary: $30,713
Position Number: 22092555
Closing Date: 05/24/2013
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C116

This position is a working supervisor, responsible for planning and assigning projects to efficiently direct the activities of a crew of carpenters and other trades. Job duties include preparing work schedules, analyzing blueprints, inspecting projects, performing carpentry, and performing some administrative functions. Other job duties include attending and conducting staff meetings and safety meetings, making hiring and termination decisions, estimating time and materials needed for projects, preparing reports, and performing other duties as assigned. Frequent statewide travel is required, but the position will be based in the Russellville area. Applicant must possess a valid driver’s license; will check driving record.
 
This 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; plus six years of experience in carpentry, including one year in a leadership capacity. Unqualified individuals need not apply.

EOE/AA/ADA  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Welcome Center Assistant Manager (Texarkana)

Location: Arkansas Welcome Center, Texarkana, AR
Salary: $21,827
Position Number: 22092348
Closing Date: 05/24/2013
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C109

This position greets and provides travel information to visitors, maps routes for tourists, and provides weather information.  Job duties include ordering literature, maintaining the literature logbook, and stocking brochures in literature racks.  The Assistant Manager enters daily visitation data into the computer to generate monthly reports, serves as the AASIS timekeeper for the facility, and acts as supervisor in supervisor’s absence.  Welcome Center staff must wear the provided uniform, maintain CPR/First Aid certification (provided), be able to move up to 45 pounds, and must be available to work some weekends and holidays.

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

Applicants must meet or exceed these qualifications:  the formal education equivalent of a high school diploma; plus one year of experience in business, marketing, or a related field, including one year of supervisory experience.  Experience making presentations is desirable.  Unqualified applicants need not apply.

EOE/AA/ADA  Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Seasonal Jobs

Location: Statewide
Hourly Wage: $7.25 - $12.00
Position Number: 2209XXXX
Closing Date: On Going
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Many state parks, museums, and tourist information centers are hiring seasonal employees now.

WE HAVE MANY SEASONAL JOBS!

Job duties vary but areas include maintenance, construction, housekeeping, store clerks, accounting clerks, waitstaff, cooks, and office/clerical support.

Work hours vary (from 15 up to 40 hours or more per week) as do work schedules (weekdays, weekends, holidays, and evening work).

FOR THESE JOBS, YOU MUST APPLY AT THE PARK, MUSEUM, OR TOURIST INFORMATION CENTER WHERE YOU WISH TO WORK. WE DO NOT HIRE SEASONAL WORKERS FOR FIELD LOCATIONS THROUGH THE CENTRAL PERSONNEL OFFICE, WITH THE EXCEPTION OF SEASONAL INTERPRETERS.

Apply at the location of your choice. Locations and phone numbers may be found at:  http://www.arkansasstateparks.com/park-finder/.   We hire throughout the season, but some jobs go fast so apply early! 

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