Parks Planning and Construction Manager

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 CentralFLSA: Exempt

Bargaining Unit: N/ASupervisory Responsibility?: YesOn-Line Applications Only?: YesDepartment:: 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 DesignationJOB 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 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:Must possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position.

DISCLAIMER: This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Application Requirements Online applications only Applicant's answers to supplemental questions will be used to screen for minimum qualifications electronically. Please include a complete work history when completing application. Work history may impact initial salary offer amount for the successful candidate. List of qualified applicants will be considered active for up to six (6) months and may be used to fill future openings with same or similar minimum qualifications. All communication regarding application status will be sent to candidates via text message/ email address listed on account. You may check your NeoGov inbox to review all notices sent to the email address associated with your applications. Applicants may check application status for any position by logging into their account at or contacting Human Resources at (501) 371-4590 if they are having computer difficultiesCITY OF LITTLE ROCK BENEFITSINSURANCECIGNA 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-Deductible Health 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 deductibleDELTA DENTAL INSURANCEBase Plan Emp: $0; Family: $17.46. per pay period. High Plan: Employee Only: $8.77; Family $44.38VISION (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 INSURANCELife 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. RETIREMENTPENSION- 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 COMPENSATIONLONGEVITY 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) LEAVEYears of ServicePTO Hours Annual Accrual Up to 3 years of service1843 to 10 years of service22410 to 20 years of service 24820 years of service and over280SHORT TERM DISABILITY (STD) LEAVEOn an annual basis?48?

HOURS? FUNERAL LEAVE

Days? of? Funeral Leave Funeral Leave Conditions3 days???For an immediate family member?4 days??For an immediate family member if the funeral is out-of-state?01 Are you willing to possess a valid Arkansas Class D (Non-Commercial Vehicle) Driver's License before employment and maintain licensure for the duration of employment in this position? YesNo02Do 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'.Construction Management ArchitectureLandscape Architecture Environmental Design Landscape Design Related FieldNot applicable03Do 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 answers04Do 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 answers05Do you have at least two (2) years of supervisory experience? YesNo06How did you find out about this particular position? LRJobs. LittleRock.gov Facebook/Social Media Arkansas BusinessKARK4/FOX16 Social Media Live Newspaper (Arkansas Democrat Gazette or El Latino) City Employee Friend or relative who does not work for the City Internet Search Engine (Google, Yahoo, Bing) Career Builder/Indeed Government JobsIndeedCollege/University Career PageCareer Fair Virtual Job FairCareer Counselor (Military or Goodwill, Workforce) Re-entry Program (Community Programs) Department of Workforce Services Professional Association OtherRequired Question