Lead Park Superintendent III – Operations & Resources

State of Arkansas; Wynne (AR); On-site; USD 69,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism seeks a Park Superintendent III for Village Creek State Park, a 7,000-acre site atop Crowley's Ridge near Wynne, Arkansas. The role oversees daily operations, maintenance, and visitor services to ensure safety and exceptional guest experiences.

The position emphasizes budgeting, procurement, and staff supervision, while ensuring environmental stewardship, quality programming, and responsive customer service for park guests.

Qualifications

• Minimum four years of experience in park management or related field, including two years in a leadership capacity.
• Strong decision-making, organizational, and communication skills.
• Experience in budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily management, maintenance, and programming of Village Creek State Park and related sites.
• Implement and enforce park policies, safety regulations, and conservation laws.
• Develop and oversee budgeting, procurement, and resource allocation to support park operations.
• Supervise staff including park interpreters, rangers, maintenance workers, and seasonal personnel.
• Ensure high-quality visitor experiences through well-maintained facilities and engaging programs.

Skills

Budget management

Staff supervision

Public speaking

Customer service

Environmental stewardship

Job description

The Arkansas Department of Parks, Heritage and Tourism seeks a Park Superintendent III for Village Creek State Park, a 7,000-acre site atop Crowley's Ridge near Wynne, Arkansas. The role oversees daily operations, maintenance, and visitor services to ensure safety and exceptional guest experiences.

The position emphasizes budgeting, procurement, and staff supervision, while ensuring environmental stewardship, quality programming, and responsive customer service for park guests.