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Open: March 5, 2026 — Closes: March 11, 2026
Summary
This position is located in Harrison, Arkansas at the Buffalo National River, in the Division of Interpretation and Resource. The Supervisory Biologist manages visitor services, public information, park identity and orientation, interpretation, education, cultural and natural resources, the cooperating association, and the volunteer program for Buffalo National River.
Major Duties
Major duties include, but are not limited to the following: Manage and oversee the park's integrated natural and cultural resource programs, including archaeology, history, wildlife, botany, ecology, museum collections, hydrology, and physical sciences; develop long-range resource stewardship plans; and ensure compliance with National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), Archaeological Resource Protection Act (ARPA), Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act (NAGPRA), and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and other federal laws. Plan, develop, and execute complex natural resource and cultural resource management programs that include annual and long-range planning to include oversight of a multi-year budget and operating program. Exercise full supervisory and program management authority, including, but not limited to staffing, performance management, training, strategic planning, budgeting, project development, funding justification, and administration of program resources to meet park objectives and maintain operational effectiveness. Provide leadership and strategic direction for the Division of Resource Stewardship, Science, Interpretation, and Education, overseeing visitor services, public information, interpretive operations, education programs, cooperating association activities, and the park-wide volunteer program. AREA INFORMATION Buffalo National River was established in 1972 as the country's first national river; the park protects 135 miles of river from near its origin in the Boston Mountains to the confluence with the White River in Northwest Arkansas. Nearly 100,000 acres in size, roughly one third of the park's land base is designated wilderness. Heavily wooded and extremely rugged terrains are found throughout the park along with numerous hidden caves and waterfalls. There are over 100 miles of maintained trails for hiking and horseback use. There are two developed campgrounds and eight primitive campgrounds throughout the entire park. Of the two developed campgrounds, only one offers amenities such as water and electricity hook ups for visitors. There is one visitor center in each of the three districts, two of which are staffed and open to the public year-round. Harrison has a population of approximately 14,000 people. Harrison offers K-12 schools, a community college, restaurants, shopping, groceries, a movie theatre, a performing arts theatre, a hospital, and specialized clinics. There are several rental properties, as well as homes to purchase within Harrison and Boone County.