LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR

Arkansas Department of Energy & Environment; Arkadelphia (AR); On-site; USD 36,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Maternity leave

Paid state holidays

Job summary

Arkansas Department of Human Services in Arkadelphia, AR seeks a Landscape Coordinator to plan, organize, and oversee outdoor projects. You will coordinate between design teams, maintenance crews, vendors, and staff to ensure work meets standards and budget.

The role emphasizes sustainable landscape practices, safety, and effective communication with government officials and communities. Priorities include maintenance planning and project supervision in various outdoor spaces.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow directions.
• May be required to lift at least 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Develop and oversee landscape projects and maintenance activities.
• Coordinate with design teams, maintenance crews, vendors, and staff.
• Ensure work is executed within technical, aesthetic, and environmental standards.
• Assist in selecting plants, materials, and design features.
• Document progress and issues, ensuring accurate records.

Job description

Position Number: 22102492

County: Clark

Posting End Date: August 6, 2026

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

LANDSCAPE COORDINATOR

Date: Jul 31, 2026

Req ID: 58735

Location:

Arkadelphia, AR, US, 71923

Category: AR DEPT OF HUMAN SERVICES

Anticipated Starting Salary: $35,610.02

Position Information

Job Series: Trades – Groundskeeping

Classification: Landscape Coordinator

Class Code: TGR01P

Pay Grade: SGS02

Salary Range: $35,610 – $52,703

Job Summary

The Landscape Coordinator is responsible for planning, organizing, and overseeing landscape projects and maintenance activities to create and sustain attractive, ecologically sound, and functional outdoor spaces. This role involves coordinating between design teams, maintenance crews, vendors, and a variety of assorted personnel to ensure that landscape projects—from routine upkeep to special installations—are executed efficiently and in line with technical, aesthetic, and environmental standards.

Primary Responsibilities

Develop and implement comprehensive landscape maintenance and enhancement plans. Schedule and supervise routine maintenance tasks as well as special project initiatives, ensuring that projects are completed on time and within budget. Coordinate with external contractors and vendors for tasks such as planting, irrigation, pest control, and installation of landscape features. Collaborate with landscape architects, designers, and horticultural experts to implement sustainable and aesthetically pleasing designs. Assist in the selection of appropriate plants, materials, and design features that satisfy environmental guidelines and project goals. Visit project sites regularly to assess the health and appearance of landscaped areas, evaluate soil and irrigation systems, and implement corrective measures as needed. Document project progress, maintenance activities, and any issues that arise, ensuring accuracy and transparency in the record-keeping process. Ensure efficient use of resources while maintaining high-quality standards. Communicate with government officials, community groups, and internal personnel to align landscape projects with broader environmental and civic objectives.

Knowledge and Skills

Basic knowledge of irrigation systems, soil management practices, and sustainable landscaping techniques. A willingness and ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions is essential.

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to follow directions.

May be required to lift at least 50 pounds.

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.

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.

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.

Nearest Major Market

Little Rock

Nearest Secondary Market

Arkadelphia

Position Number: 22102492

County: Clark

Posting End Date: August 6, 2026

The Department of Human Services is a place for people passionate about serving others and changing lives for the better. We care for Arkansans of all ages and ensure places like child care centers and nursing homes are safe. We are the safety net for the most vulnerable Arkansans. Whether you answer the phones, take applications, protect children, or help care for residents or patients at one of our facilities, you make a difference by working at DHS. Plus, working for the State has great perks, including a pension, maternity leave, paid state holidays, and much more. At DHS, we take care of our employees so you can help care for others.

Position Information

Job Series: Trades – Groundskeeping

Classification: Landscape Coordinator

Class Code: TGR01P

Pay Grade: SGS02

Salary Range: $35,610 – $52,703

Minimum Qualifications

Ability to follow directions.

May be required to lift at least 50 pounds.

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.

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.

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.