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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.

Vacancy Listings

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Vacancies are updated every Friday afternoon.

Fiscal Support Specialist (Planning & Development)

Location: Planning & Development, Little Rock, AR
Salary: $25,268
Position Number: 22125437
Closing Date: 06/01/2012
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C112

This position is responsible for the monitoring of an annual construction and major maintenance budget. Job duties include maintaining and tracking Methods of Finance (MOF’s), maintaining project balances, creating consultant contracts, outline agreements, purchase requisitions and purchase orders. Applicant will also compile budget information for various reports, maintain all files, and perform time entry and time audits for the Planning and Development section. This position utilizes the Arkansas Administrative Statewide Information System (AASIS) as it pertains to budgeting, purchase orders, and contracts.  Applicants with knowledge of AASIS and Microsoft Office are preferred. Applicant will assist park staff and central office personnel as needed.

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 bookkeeping, basic accounting, billing, or related experience.  Unqualified individuals need not apply.

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

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Welcome Center Manager II (Van Buren)

Location: Arkansas Welcome Center, Van Buren, AR
Salary: $29,251
Position Number: 22092456
Closing Date: 06/08/2012
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C115
 
This position oversees the daily operation of an Arkansas Welcome Center.  Job duties include supervising full-time employees, becoming knowledgeable about Arkansas attractions, events, and other facts of interest to visitors, and maintaining monthly timesheets, petty cash records and visitation reports.  Applicant will also give presentations to civic groups and schools and attend out-of-town conferences, meetings, workshops, and familiarization tours.  Experience with Microsoft Office software is highly desirable.  Applicant must maintain certification to perform adult/child/infant CPR/First Aid (training provided), wear the uniform provided, be able to move up to 40 pounds, occasionally travel overnight, and must be available to work some weekends and holidays.  A criminal background check is required.

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 two years of college coursework in tourism recreation, management, general business, or a related field; plus three years of experience in tourism, marketing, or related field, including two years in a supervisory or leadership capacity.  Unqualified applicants need not apply.

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

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Assistant Restaurant Manager (Ozark Folk Center)

Location: Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mt. View, AR
Salary: $26,531
Position Number: 22092394
Closing Date: 06/01/2012
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C113

This position assists in managing a full-service, 150-seat restaurant, supervising food preparation to ensure Serv-Safe guidelines and health regulations are met and providing daily supervision to food service personnel.  Job duties include planning and designing menus, maintaining food inventory ledgers, monitoring food costs, and preparing budgets.  This position is also responsible for coordinating and catering to parties for special events and other occasions.  Position will be responsible for all training of staff and must be proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel and Word.  The Assistant Manager will be responsible for some administrative duties, like register close outs, daily cash receipt reports, preparing financial reports, balancing the register, and other duties as assigned.  Applicant must be able to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends and holidays, and must possess a valid driver’s license.  A criminal background check will be 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 three years of restaurant experience.  Applicants with at least one year of supervisory experience preferred.  Unqualified applicants need not apply.

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

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Park Superintendent II (Lake Poinsett)

Location: Lake Poinsett State Park, Harrisburg, AR
Salary: $33,861
Position Number: 22092533
Closing Date: 06/01/2012
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C118    

This position is the park manager over a small staff, a 640 acre lake, 29 campsites, pavilion, and picnic areas on Crowley’s Ridge in Northeast Arkansas.   The Park Superintendent implements all department policies, directives and procedures, assists visitors, and directs all park operations, including maintenance, administration, law enforcement, resource management, and educational programming.  Job duties include the upkeep and repair of park facilities, grounds and structures. The Superintendent will also complete performance appraisals, prepare and approve work schedules, maintain performance files and participate in planning and development.  Applicants must possess a valid driver’s license, be able to work a varied shift, including weekends and holidays, be on call as needed, and be able to traverse rough terrain.  A criminal background check is required.

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

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: the formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in park administration, parks and recreation management, natural science, recreation administration, or a related field; plus two years' experience in park management, or a related field, including one year in a supervisory or leadership capacity.  Unqualified applicants need not apply.
 
EOE/ADA  Women and Minorities are encouraged to apply.  

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Maintenance Assistant (Ozark Folk Center)

Location: Ozark Folk Center State Park, Mountain View, AR
Salary: $20,788
Position Number: 22092144
Closing Date: 06/01/2012
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C108

This position performs general maintenance on park grounds, facilities and equipment.  Job duties include litter pickup, mowing, weed trimming, cleaning restrooms, and performing carpentry, painting, electrical, and plumbing repairs.  This position also operates and maintains lawn equipment and park vehicles and performs other duties as assigned.  Must be able to work outside in different weather conditions, have the ability to lift or move heavy material, have a valid driver’s license, and be able to work a varied schedule, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays.  A driving record 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 these qualifications:  completion of sufficient education or training to read and write; plus two years of experience/on-the-job training, performing grounds keeping and/or the maintenance of lawn-care equipment.  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.

Food Preparation Technician

Location: Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, AR
Salary: $15,512
Position Number: 22143423
Closing Date: 06/01/2012
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Pay Grade:    C102

This position rotates and maintains storage of all foodstuffs in the restaurant and supplies the cook line with clean utensils, plates, pots, pans, and food containers as needed throughout the work day.  Will provide custodial and customer service support to restaurant staff as needed.  Applicant must be able to work a varied schedule, including days, nights, weekends and holidays as needed.  

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 ability to read, write, and follow oral and written instructions; plus six months of experience in institutional cooking, or related field. Must possess a State Health Certificate.   Unqualified applicants need not apply.

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

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Housekeeping Supervisor (Crowley's Ridge)

Location: Crowley’s Ridge State Park, Paragould, AR
Salary: $20,788
Position Number: 22092154
Closing Date: 05/25/2012
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C108

This position acts as the head housekeeper and is responsible for cleaning and maintaining 4 housekeeping cabins and a group lodging area with 5 cabins, dining hall, and bathhouse.  Duties include cleaning cabins, pavilion, and bathhouse, inventorying cabin contents, picking up trash, laundering cabin linens, supervising seasonal housekeepers, monitoring the condition of cabin contents, purchasing new items as needed and reporting needed cabin repairs to the maintenance supervisor.  Applicant must have a valid driver’s license, be able to lift 25 pounds and be able to work a varied schedule, including weekends and some holidays.  A criminal background check 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 one year of experience in domestic, institutional, or hotel/motel housekeeping or related field, including six months in a leadership capacity.  Unqualified applicants need not apply.

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

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Waitress/Waiter (Petit Jean)

Location: Petit Jean State Park, Morrilton, AR
Hourly Wage: $7.25/hr. plus tips
Position Number: 22143405
Closing Date: 06/01/2012
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Pay Grade:    C101

This position is responsible for taking food orders, waiting on guests, serving food and cleaning tables.  Job duties also include vacuuming floors, setting tables, and re-supplying and straightening wait stations and prep areas.  This position acts as a crew chief and will assist in training part-time wait staff and bus persons, communicating problems/issues with management, and overseeing restaurant group functions.  Applicant also works the cash register and prepares daily close-outs when needed.  Must be able to communicate well with the public and work a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.  A criminal background check is required.

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 ability to read and write, plus three months of experience in a full-service restaurant.  Unqualified individuals need not apply.

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

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Museum Program Assistant II (Museum of Natural Resources)

Location: Arkansas Museum of Natural Resources, Smackover, AR
Salary: $22,919
Position Number: 22091965
Closing Date: 06/01/2012
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Grade:        C110

This position assists with the museum’s educational/interpretive tours, conducts educational programming for all age groups, and is responsible for press releases about upcoming events for all media.  Other duties include maintaining the research center, assisting with research projects, developing special event and volunteer programming, coordinating and producing the museum’s calendar of events, and other duties as assigned.  Applicants with experience in education and teaching and experience in written and oral communication are preferred.  Must be able to work a varied schedule, including some weekends, evenings, and holidays.  A criminal background check is required.

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

Applicant must meet or exceed the following qualifications:  the formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in history, education, geology, or a related area.  Unqualified individuals need not apply.

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

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Assistant Housekeeping Supervisor (Mt. Magazine)

Location: Mt. Magazine State Park, Paris, AR
Salary: $20,788 - $27,805
Position Number: 22092246
Closing Date: 05/25/2012
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 applicants need not apply.

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

Applications accepted online ONLY:  www.arstatejobs.com.

Engineer Technician/Architect Techncian

Location: Planning and Development, Little Rock, AR
Salary: $30,713
Position Number: 22125438
Closing Date: 05/25/2012
Summary of Duties & Minimum Qualifications:
Pay Grade:    C116

This position will serve in a support role for the Engineering and Architectural units of the Planning and Development section of Arkansas State Parks.  Duties include filing, drafting, and reviewing documents such as plans and specifications, contracts, pay estimates, change orders, correspondence, and reports, as well as routing, copying, and distributing documents.  Applicant will provide assistance in researching information for special projects and reports, maintaining vehicles and equipment, and will provide technical assistance to the field staff as required.  In state travel is required, and computer skills in Windows, Microsoft Office and AutoCad are a must.  A driver’s record check will be performed.

Position offers a full benefit package include 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 two years of vocational or college training in pre-engineering, drafting, construction management, or related field.  Unqualified individuals need not apply.

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