Parks Planning and Construction Manager
Salary
$63,533.00 - $80,687.00 Annually
Location
City Hall, 500 West Markham, Little Rock, AR
Job Type
Full Time- Regular Position
Job Number
PR-2026-09
Department
Parks and Recreation Department
Division
Operations & Improv. Dev.
Opening Date
09/28/2026
Closing Date
10/7/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA
Exempt
Bargaining Unit
N/A
Supervisory Responsibility?
Yes
On-Line Applications Only?
Yes
Department:
Parks and Recreation Department
The City of Little Rock provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. City of Little Rock complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every work location. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Job Objective & Safety/Security Sensitive Designation
JOB OBJECTIVE: To oversee and manage the day-to-day activities and operations of the Design and Operations and Improvement Development Divisions of the Department of the Parks and Recreation, to include the construction, operation and development of park improvement projects to ensure the development is in compliance with the park master plans and the design and construction of the parks and facilities are environmentally, aesthetically and economically feasible within the City of Little Rock.
This position is not designated as a safety/security sensitive position and is not subject to random drug and alcohol screening.
Essential Functions
For a complete list of essential job functions, please click HERE.
Minimum Qualifications, Additional Requirements and Supervisory Responsibilities
These knowledge, skills, and abilities are usually, although not always, acquired through completion of a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, Landscape Design, or a related field; four (4) years of experience in General Construction, Engineering Design, Architecture Design, or Parks Design to include two (2) years of demonstrated project/construction management experience, or a related area, and two (2) years of supervisory experience. Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.
Application Requirements
CITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITS
INSURANCE
CIGNA HEALTH PLAN(S)
Base Plan: Emp only:$0.00; Emp + Spouse: $216.10, Emp + Child(ren): $195.49; Family: $308.84. ?
Buy-up 1 Plan:Emp only: 38.10; Emp + Spouse: $296.11, Emp + Child(ren): $267.88; Family: $423.14. ?
Buy-up 2Plan: Emp only:51.83; Emp + Spouse: $324.93, Emp + Child(ren): $293.95; Family: $464.32. ?
High-DeductibleHealth Plan: Emp only:0.00; Emp + Spouse: $203.33, Emp + Child(ren): $183.91; Family: $290.61.
Four (4) plans to choose from: Base Plan; Buy-up 1 Plan, Buy-up 2 Plan or High Deductible
Base Plan: $3,000 deductible (in network), $40 co-pay for PCP - $70 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $0, $20, $40, $80co-pay, $200 Rx deductible for Tier 2, 3, 4.
Buy-up 1 Plan: $2,000 deductible (in network), $30 co-pay for PCP - $60 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-pays: $15, $45, $70, $70 copay; no additional Rx deductible.
Buy-up 2 Plan: $1,000 deductible (in network), $25 co-pay for PCP - $50 co-pay for specialist; Prescription co-payments: $15, $45, $70, $70co-pay; no additional Rx deductible.
High-Deductible Plan: $2,500 deductible (in network), Prescriptions: Tier 1 10% after deductible; Tier 2 20% after deductible; Tier 3 30% after deductible; Tier 4 $80 co-pay after deductible
DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE
Base Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period.
High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38
VISION (VSP)
Emp: $0.00; and Family $1.00 per pay period
$0 deductible - co-pays and allowances; $10 co-pay for well vision exam (once every 12 months) plus $50 co-pay for materials, lens & frames or contact lens, fitting & evaluation up to $60.
$150 allowance for frames (once every24-monthframes/12-monthlenses) Or - Elective Contact Lens - $105allowance, Necessary Contact Lens $210 allowance once every 12 months.
OTHER PROVIDED INSURANCE
Life Insurance -The Basic Life Benefit is 2x times your salary. Mid Managers and above is 3x your salary. The premium is 100% paid by the employer and is effective your hire date.
Accidental Death & Dismemberment -The AD&D benefit is 1x your annual salary rounded to the next thousands of coverages.
Long Term Disability-60% of salary continuance after6- month waiting period and6-monthelimination period.
RETIREMENT
PENSION- All full time, non-uniform employees
Non-uniform employees shall be required to participate immediately upon employment in the 2014 Defined Benefit Plan. Contributions are mandatory for both the employee and the city. Contribution rates are Employee: 4.5% of salary Employer 9% of salary.
OTHER COMPENSATION
LONGEVITY PAY (provided to all employees)
Longevity pay will be paid at the rate of $4 per month for each year of service up to and including the fifth (5th) year and $6 per month foreach year of service beginning at six (6) years and each year thereafter.
LEAVE(S)
PTO (Paid Time Off) LEAVE
Years of Service
PTO Hours Annual Accrual
Up to 3 years of service
184
3 to 10 years of service
224
10 to 20 years of service
248
20 years of service and over
280
SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD) LEAVE
On an annual basis?
48?HOURS?
FUNERAL LEAVE
Days?of?Funeral Leave
Funeral Leave Conditions
3 days???
For an immediate family member?
4 days??
For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state?
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01
Are you willing to possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Drivers License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position?
02
Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Construction Management, Architecture, Landscape Architecture, Environmental Design, Landscape Design, or a related field? If yes, please select the area in which your degree was earned. If your degree does not align with one of the options provided, or if you do not have a bachelor's degree, please select Not Applicable.
03
Do you have four (4) years of experience in General Construction, Engineering Design, Architecture Design, or Parks Design? If yes, please explain this experience including tenure, job duties, and employers. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history-applications without this information cannot be considered.] If NOT applicable, please enter N/A. See resume or see work history are NOT acceptable answers
04
Do you have at least two (2) years of demonstrated project/construction management experience, or a related area? If yes, please explain this experience including tenure, job duties, and employers. [Please ensure this information is included in your work history-applications without this information cannot be considered.] If NOT applicable, please enter N/A. See resume or see work history are NOT acceptable answers
05
Do you have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience?
06
How did you find out about this particular position?
Required Question
Employer City of Little Rock
Department Parks and Recreation Department Address 500 West Markham Suite 108
Little Rock, Arkansas, 72201
Phone 501-371-4770
| Location | Little Rock, AR |
| Salary | $63,533–$80,687 Per Year |
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