PARK SPECIALIST II

Date: May 23, 2025

Req ID: 49496

Location:

SCOTT, AR, US, 72142

Category: DEPT OF PARKS AND TOURISM

Anticipated Starting Salary: 12.51

Park Specialist II (Part Time)

Position #: 22091397

Salary: $12.51 per hour

Grade: GS03

Requisition: 49496

Location: Plantation Agriculture Museum, Scott, AR

Closing date: Open until filled

This position’s primary responsibility is assisting the curator in cataloguing and properly storing artifacts in the museum’s collection and working on exhibits. Additional job duties include customer service in the museum, answering phones, operating a Point of Sale system (POS), light custodial work, and other duties as assigned. Applicant will be required to work a varied schedule that may include weekends and holidays.

A criminal background check is required. This position offers paid holidays and employee birthday.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal equivalent of a high school diploma.

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

Applications accepted online ONLY: https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/

Position Information

Class Code: S101C

Grade: GS03

FLSA Status: NON-EXEMPT

Salary Range: $32,405.00 - $51,686.00

Summary

The Park Specialist II is an Extra Help position responsible for providing unskilled and semi-skilled labor and/or guest services in a state park. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency policy.

Functions

Performs duties such as patron assistance, lifeguarding, desk clerking, grounds and facility maintenance, guiding tours, cooking, food preparation, administrative assistance, office assistance, housekeeping, facility attendance and other types of general labor or public service. May perform grounds and building maintenance duties such as mowing, raking, planting, applying chemicals/pesticides, collecting and disposing of trash, maintenance of vehicles and equipment, and custodial duties. May assist skilled tradesmen in carpentry work, painting, welding, installing fixtures, or other unskilled or semi-skilled labor. May assist in facility management duties such as providing customer service, checking in campers, ringing sales on a cash register, renting boats or bicycles, taking food orders, giving tours, running errands or assisting skilled or professional staff as required. May provide administrative assistance by completing reports, preparing cash deposits, entering time and leave data, entering tip information, or taking inventory. Performs other duties as assigned.

Dimensions

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of proper and safe use of hand tools, utensils, power tools, and equipment or machinery common to duty area. Knowledge of ServeSafe food handling methods required for some positions. Knowledge of basic math calculations. Ability to perform customer service tasks such as waiting tables and guest registration. Ability to perform manual labor and to operate and maintain the necessary tools and equipment. Ability to perform routine maintenance duties on buildings, grounds, and/or vehicles. Ability to operate a cash register and/or computer software programs for some positions. Ability to follow written or oral instructions, operating manuals, warning labels, etc.. Ability to communicate and interface appropriately with patrons. Ability to use basic math calculations.

Minimum Qualifications

Depending on the position, a valid Arkansas driver's license is required. Some positions are required to undergo a criminal background check and/or safe driving check. Some positions require completion of specialized training such as ServeSafe.