PARK SPECIALIST

State of Arkansas; Paris; Sur place; EUR 31 000 - 46 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The State of Arkansas is seeking a Park Specialist to support daily maintenance, visitor services, and conservation within its state parks. The role ensures facilities, landscapes, and public areas are well-maintained, safe, and accessible for visitors, while educating guests on park regulations and supporting recreation programs.

Responsibilities include front desk operations, guest services, inventory management, and supporting special events.

Qualifications

• Six months of experience in customer service, bookkeeping, retail operations, or a related field.

Responsabilités

• Receive and confirm reservations and manage front desk operations.
• Mails confirmations, deposits, and forms to guests.
• Greet and register guests, assign rooms, and assist with check-in/out.
• Answer inquiries about hotel services, directions, and local attractions.
• Maintain guest accounts and post charges.
• Balance cash drawer and reconcile discrepancies.
• Prepare daily activity and transaction reports.
• Assist with inventory, merchandise display, and vendor coordination.
• Ensure cleanliness and housekeeping standards of the facility.
• Provide friendly customer service and enforce park policies and safety rules.

Connaissances

Customer service

Bookkeeping

Office procedures

Inventory control

Data entry

Cash handling

Supervisory abilities

Safety compliance

Communication

Problem solving

Outils

Accounting software

Database systems

MS Office

POS systems

Description du poste

Job Summary

The Park Specialist is responsible for assisting in the daily maintenance, visitor services, and conservation efforts within Arkansas state parks. This role ensures that park facilities, landscapes, and public areas are well-maintained, safe, and accessible for visitors. The Park Specialist also provides customer service, educates guests on park regulations, and supports recreation programs to enhance the overall visitor experience.

Position Information

• Job Series: Parks – Career Path
• Classification: Park Specialist
• Class Code: RPA16P
• Pay Grade: SGS02
• Salary Range: $35,610- $52,703
• Job Summary: The Park Specialist is responsible for assisting in the daily maintenance, visitor services, and conservation efforts within Arkansas state parks. This role ensures that park facilities, landscapes, and public areas are well-maintained, safe, and accessible for visitors. The Park Specialist also provides customer service, educates guests on park regulations, and supports recreation programs to enhance the overall visitor experience.

Primary Responsibilities

• Receives and confirms room reservations via telephone, accepts advance credit card deposits, and manages front desk operations.
• Mails room confirmations, deposit receipts, and refund forms to guests.
• Greets and registers guests, assigns rooms, and ensures a smooth check-in process.
• Answers inquiries and provides information on hotel services, guest registration, travel directions, and local tourist attractions.
• Maintains accurate guest account records and posts charges accordingly.
• Totals and balances the cash register with recorded receipts, identifying and reconciling discrepancies.
• Compiles daily activity and transaction reports.
• May sell gift items, maintain office supply inventories, conduct security checks of the lodge and grounds, and assign tasks to custodial staff.
• Receives, transfers, displays, and promotes merchandise.
• Opens and closes facilities, prepares deposits, and assists with daily operational reporting.
• Processes merchandise orders and collaborates with vendors to obtain requested items.
• Monitors and coordinates inventory activities, prepares inventory orders, and maintains data in relevant databases.
• Verifies inventory records and ensures accurate tracking of supplies and equipment.
• Ensures the assigned facility is clean, organized, and meets housekeeping standards.
• Performs monetary transactions and operates a cash register as needed.
• May serve as a lead worker by training and guiding staff, setting work plans and deadlines, providing instructions, and reviewing completed tasks for accuracy and compliance.
• May be assigned accounting-related duties, including financial reporting and transaction processing.
• Provide friendly and informative customer service to park visitors, answering questions about park features, rules, and activities.
• Enforce park policies and regulations to ensure public safety and proper park usage.
• Report safety hazards and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Help enforce emergency protocols during severe weather conditions or incidents.
• Support special events and recreation programs by setting up and assisting as needed.

Knowledge And Skills

• Knowledge of basic bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Familiarity with general office practices and procedures.
• Ability to comprehend and prepare oral and written materials, including ledgers, journals, reports, and correspondence.
• Proficient in establishing and maintaining organized filing systems.
• Skilled in answering telephones, greeting visitors, and providing accurate information and assistance.
• Proficient in operating standard office equipment.
• Knowledge of computer systems and commonly used software applications.
• Understanding of database management, inventory control practices, and financial recordkeeping.
• Strong grasp of customer service principles and best practices.
• Ability to creatively arrange and display merchandise to enhance customer interest.
• Capable of coordinating, instructing, and reviewing the work of others in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong organizational skills to manage multiple tasks effectively.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least six months of experience customer service, bookkeeping, retail operations, or a related field.

Licensure/Certifications

N/A 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.

Additional Information

Satisfaction of the minimum qualifications, including years of experience and service, does not entitle employees to automatic progression within the job series. Promotion to the next classification level is at the discretion of the department and the Office of Personnel Management, taking into consideration the employee’s demonstrated skills, competencies, performance, workload responsibilities, and organizational needs.