Park Interpreter

Position #: 22092428

Grade: GS05

Salary: $36,000

Requisition: 25629

Location: DeGray Lake Resort State Park, Bismarck, AR

Closing date: 01/07/2023

This position is responsible for planning, coordinating, directing, and presenting interpretive programs and special events to park visitors, civic groups, and private organizations. Duties include researching and recording data regarding programs, organizing, and preparing press releases, reports, and brochures, preparing slide presentations, exhibits, and written scripts for audio-visual programs, supervising park operations in the absence of other uniformed personnel, and assisting the Superintendent in planning and operations including participating in emergency response situations. Duties also include public relations, conservation and protection of plant and animal life in the park, maintaining hiking trails, purchasing materials, and performing office duties. Applicant must have or be able to complete the AGFC Boater Education Course, the American Red Cross Wilderness and Remote First Aid course and ARC CPR for the Professional Rescuer. Applicant must have a high comfort level with the water, strong swimming skills, the ability to operate watercraft, and a willingness to work with live animals. Experience with Microsoft Office software, photographic and audio-visual equipment, and writing of publications is preferred. Must be able to work a varied schedule, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and be willing to work in adverse weather. A criminal background check and driving record check are required.

Position offers a full benefit package including paid holidays, annual and sick leave, health insurance, and retirement pension. Housing and utilities are provided.

Applicants must meet or exceed the following qualifications: The formal educational equivalent of a bachelor's degree in natural science, communications, parks and recreation management, or a related field. 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.

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

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $36,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Evening shift
• Holidays
• Monday to Friday
• Night shift
• On call
• Weekend availability

Work Location: One location

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