ADPHT MANAGER OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES

Date: May 1, 2025

Req ID: 49125

Location:

Little Rock, AR, US, 72201

Category: DAH - CENTRAL ADMINISTRATION

Anticipated Starting Salary: $40,340

ADPHT Manager of Historic Properties

Req Id: 49125

Position #: 22092664

Grade: GS07

Min. Salary: $40,340

Location: DAH – Historic Arkansas Museum

Closing date: 05/09/2025

Job Duties: Supervises maintenance and security staff, these duties include interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work and evaluating performance. Determines condition and historic accuracy of structures and grounds, assists director in short and long-range planning for development sites, secures private contractors to execute the plans and oversees the improvement projects. Oversees major in-house improvement projects to ensure compliance with prescribed guidelines. Establishes and updates security policies and procedures and periodically monitors the operation of the physical plan by checking the fire and security systems and inspecting the boiler. Works with city, county and state agencies to ensure adequate fire and emergency protection. Maintains inventory, accepts bids and orders supplies. Performs skilled maintenance work and repairs of HVAC, electrical, plumbing carpentry and painting, etc. as required.

Applicants must meet or exceed these qualifications: The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in business management, business administration, or a related field; plus three years of experience in property management, construction, physical plant maintenance, business management or a related field. Other job related education and/or experience may be substituted for all or part of these basic requirements, except for certification or licensure requirements, upon approval of the qualifications review committee.

Position is eligible for full benefits package including health and life insurance, retirement, paid holidays, and annual and sick leave.

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

Applications should be submitted online ONLY via this link: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/

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.

Position Information

Class Code: P015C

Grade: GS07

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $40,340.00 - $64,343.00

Summary

The Department of Arkansas Heritage Manager of Historic Properties is responsible for ensuring security and maintenance of historic properties. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy.

Functions

Determines condition and historic accuracy of structures and grounds, assists director in short and long-range planning for development of historic sites, secures private contractors to execute the plans, and oversees the improvement projects. Oversees major in-house improvement projects, inspecting and approving work to ensure compliance with prescribed guidelines. Establishes and updates security policies and procedures and periodically monitors the operation of the physical plant by checking the fire and security systems and inspecting the boiler. Works with city, county, and state agencies to ensure adequate fire and emergency protection. Prepares annual budget for operations and personnel and monitors expenditures. Assists with grant preparation. Performs skilled maintenance work and repairs of HVAC, electrical, plumbing, carpentry and painting as required. Maintains inventory, accepts bids, and orders supplies. May monitor the use of various facilities and work with other department staff to plan exhibits, special events, programs, and festivals. May supervise a medium-sized maintenance and security staff by interviewing, hiring, training, assigning work, and evaluating the performance of incumbents. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

None

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of building operations and grounds maintenance procedures. Knowledge of use, maintenance, and repair of buildings and grounds maintenance equipment. Knowledge of maintenance and repair of electrical, plumbing, and HVAC systems. Knowledge of state budgetary and purchasing regulations and inventory control procedures. Ability to determine the condition of historic properties and oversee construction projects. Ability to plan and coordinate maintenance and security of buildings and grounds. Ability to prepare budget, monitor expenditures, and maintain inventory.

Minimum Qualifications

The formal education equivalent of a bachelor's degree in business management, business administration, or a related field; plus three years of experience in property management, construction, physical plant maintenance, business management, or a related field. Additional requirements determined by the agency for recruiting purposes require review and approval by the Office of Personnel Management. OTHER JOB RELATED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE MAY BE SUBSTITUTED FOR ALL OR PART OF THESE BASIC REQUIREMENTS, EXCEPT FOR CERTIFICATION OR LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS, UPON APPROVAL OF THE QUALIFICATIONS REVIEW COMMITTEE.

Licenses

None

The State of Arkansas is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, citizenship, national origin, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other status or characteristic protected by law.