PARK SPECIALIST II Date: Feb 10, 2025 Req ID: 47120 Location: MOUNTAIN PINE, AR, US, 71956 Category: DEPT OF PARKS AND TOURISM Anticipated Starting Salary: 14.00 Desk Clerk [Part Time] advertised as a Park Specialist II Position #: 22091933 Salary: $14.00 per Hour Grade: GS03 Req: 47120 Location: Lake Ouachita State Park, Mountain Pine, AR Closing date: May 2, 2025. This position is responsible for all duties related to the front desk operations of the visitor center. Job responsibilities include greeting and assisting the public, operating an online reservation POS system, registering camping guests, answering a multi-line telephone, assisting with inventory management, stocking resale displays, and performing daily cleaning tasks in the visitor center. The applicant will assist the Facility Manager and complete other duties and activities as assigned. Excellent public relations skills are essential, and applicants should be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel. Candidates must be available to work varied shifts, including weekends and holidays, and must possess a valid driver’s license. A criminal background check is required. While this position is classified as part-time, employees can expect to work up to 40 hours per week. Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications : the ability to read and write. 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. We are an EOE/ADA/AA employer. Minorities and women encouraged to apply. Please apply online:https://arcareers.arkansas.gov/or contact James Wilborn Park Superintendent at 501-293-3373. 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 text is too long 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. Licenses Nearest Major Market:Little Rock Nearest Secondary Market:Hot Springs