Governmental Relations Specialist
Arkansas Department of TransportationBentonville, Arkansas, United States • Jonesboro, Arkansas, United States
Posted April 29, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ArDOT) is the state agency charged with planning, building, and maintaining Arkansas’s transportation infrastructure. Its core focus includes highway construction and maintenance, traffic safety programs, and multimodal transportation planning that supports economic growth and regional connectivity. ArDOT prioritizes safe, efficient travel for residents and businesses, investing in technology, infrastructure upgrades, and workforce development to meet current and future mobility needs. The agency’s commitment to sustainability and community engagement sets it apart, ensuring that transportation solutions enhance Arkansas’s quality of life for generations to come.
Job Description
This position is responsible for acting as liaison with elected officials from local levels of government to facilitate communication and coordination of the Department’s efforts to support local priorities and operational needs.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in political science, communications, public policy or related field or diploma from an accredited high school plus four years of experience in community relations, constituent services or related field
- Ability to interpret and apply Arkansas Code, pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, regulations and court decisions relating to transportation and Department operations
- Ability to effectively prepare and present written and oral reports, recommendations, policies and procedures
- Valid driver’s license
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance