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Administrative Programs Manager
Open Period: 1/08/25 to 1/17/25 or until 50 applications are received Series and Grade: GS 0301 12 Salary: $104,436 - $135,773 per year Location(s): Staten Island, NY Who Can Apply: Current National Park Service Career or Career-Conditional Employees in the competitive service; Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act (LMWFA) eligibles; Veterans' Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA); CTAP/ICTAP eligibles in the local commuting area. Job Description: The Administrative Programs Manager oversees and manages the following four administrative programs at Gateway National Recreation Area: Housing Operations, Fleet Management, Property Management, and the Mailroom. The manager oversees approximately 5 direct reports, 100+ housing units, over 200 fleet units, and a complex mailroom/shipping/receiving operation for a very large park.
The position is located in Staten Island, NY and requires work primarily on-site.
Facility Operations Specialist
Open Period: 1/14/25 to 1/21/25 Series and Grade: GS 1640 12 Salary: $104,436 - $135,773 per year Location(s): Staten Island (2 vacancies) Who Can Apply: Open to all National Park Service employees with Competitive and Non-Competitive status, Land Management Workforce Force, Certain Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612), Veterans Employment Opportunity Act, Public Land Corps eligibles and those who are displaced employees, ICTAP and CTAP eligibles. Job Description:
The incumbent serves as the Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist for the Gateway National Recreation Area and reports directly to the GS-14 Program Manager, Facility Management Division or Program Manager Business Management. The duty station is located at the Staten Island Unit (Staten Island, New York).
The Supervisory Facility Operations Specialist is responsible for providing facility management support for all Units of the park having a widely diversified infrastructure and operational complexity. This position supports the operations, staffing, management, maintenance, repair, and construction of park facilities, including buildings, utilities, trails, roads, and other physical assets. These duties provide stewardship of hundreds of assets/facilities ensuring visitor use and enjoyment as well as the protection of natural and cultural resources.
The major duties of the position will include: building effective relationships working with senior park leadership, division leads, and unit facility managers and staff on project and maintenance issues; facilitating the planning of cyclic projects for all units, creating cost estimates, scopes of work, contracting submissions, and managing funding and projects; coordinating both permanent and seasonal hiring actions to provide continuity of staff resources to maintain all assets effectively; integrating safety in all operations and projects to eliminate at-risk behaviors and environments and enforce regulatory policies and mandates for safety; use of expert level knowledge of Facility Management and Project Management systems to create projects and track maintenance operation activities; provides training to park staff in facility management systems and other NPS processes as required; uses knowledge of the mission, organization, and goals of the National Park Service to preserve and maintain all park resources.
Park Ranger (Protection)
Open Period: 1/08/25 to 1/19/25 or until 100 applications have been received Series and Grade: GS 0025 5/7 Salary: $29.09 to $40.44 per hour Location(s): Jamaica Bay and Sandy Hook Units Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Enforce federal laws, regulations and policies.
Patrol front country and backcountry sites.
Emergency response (utilizing Incident Command System) including medical services, search and rescue, and wildland/structural fire suppression.
Facilitate visitor stewardship and orientation; wilderness management; boundary enforcement; protection of natural and cultural resources (e.g. wildlife, plants, archaeological sites, historic buildings). Proactively protects park resources from all forms of degradation.
Assist with preliminary investigations of felonies, crimes and violations of park rules, public use, safety requirements, and motor vehicle accidents.
Crowd control activities.
Proactively protects park resources from all forms of degradation.
Additional duties for GS-7:
The incumbent will independently conduct law enforcement investigations into misdemeanor violations.
Under the supervision of a Type I commissioned personnel, investigate felony violations and fatalities.
Must possess or be able to obtain a NPS Type II Law Enforcement Commission.
Must possess a National Registry or State issued EMT certification in order to receive consideration for LE Ranger (EMT).
This is a temporary position.
Preservationist
Open Period: 1/03/25 to 1/24/25 Series and Grade: WG 47019 Salary: $32.20 - $37.62 per hour Location(s): Sandy Hook Unit Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Provide building and grounds maintenance for a historic site with a diversified infrastructure and operational complexity with facilities that are both modern and extensive historic structures and resources with complex cultural components.
Duties performed outdoors as a journeyman and training of peers, lower or higher-level employees on masonry, carpentry, mixing soils, water, and amendments for mortar to remove and repair damaged portions of wall and structures.
Perform prescribed preservation treatments (capping, veneering, repointing, resettling and new laying) to alter, maintain, repair, construct and/or stabilize a variety of assets including historic structures, foundations and ruins, contemporary buildings, stone block, and wood components.
Perform masonry work such as construct, alter, modify, or repair structures such as pillars, mortar posts, framework, rafters, joists, insulation, sheet rock paneling, doors, windows, flooring, and roofing on historic/non-historic structures.
Use a full range of power and hand tools; plan, compute, and lay out projects and identify material needs. Operate a variety of vehicles and lift up to 50 pounds.
This is a temporary position.
Museum Technician Open Period: 1/03/25 to 2/03/25 or until 250 applications have been received Series and Grade: GS 1016 5 Salary: $22.77 - $29.60 per hour Location(s): Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Implements museum maintenance and housekeeping schedules. Assists in scheduled cleaning of museum collections storage, taking inventory of all stored items.
Implements museum environmental monitoring and integrated pest management (IPM) programs. This includes gathering data, maintaining the monitoring equipment, and preparing permanent data records.
Packs and repacks objects with care, assuring complete labeling that preserves data associated with the objects.
Performs routine cleaning of objects as directed and according to established standards. The types of artifacts/objects to be cleaned include but are not limited to historic books, furniture, textiles, ceramics, documents, and photographs.
Assists with the installation, repair, and rehabilitation of exhibits.
This is a temporary position
Automotive Worker Open Period: 1/03/25 to 1/24/25 Series and Grade: WG 5823 8 Salary: $30.90 - $36.06 per hour Location(s): Sandy Hook and Staten Island Units Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Replaces solenoids, relays, control modules, water pumps, fuel injectors, spark plugs, brake pads/shoes, wheel bearings/hubs, ball joints, control arms, steering linkages, exhaust components, cooling system components, engine components, belts, hoses, tires, and complete assemblies such as engines, transmissions, transfer cased, transaxles and rearends.
Services and checks air conditioning systems, including purging and recharging systems, flushing radiators and replacing anti-freeze solutions, and aligning cars and trucks by adjusting caster, camber and toe.
May assist with, or prepare monthly reports, requisitions for supplies and parts, job reports and vehicle labor and parts forms.
Responsible for neatness and organization of work area and assigned tools; parts control and inventory, immediate cleanup of any spills or other concerns that may present a hazard to shop personnel or others.
Seasonal Public Safety Dispatcher Open Period: 12/20/24 to 6/18/25 Series and Grade: GS 2151 5 Salary: $46,494 per year Location(s): Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island Who Can Apply: The public Job Description: Operates two-way multi-channel emergency communications radio system and law enforcement computer databases. Secures sensitive confidential law enforcement information. Prioritizes multiple radio and telephone traffic to support law enforcement operations. Completes and interprets electronic criminal history searches. Uses and maintains various office equipment and computer software programs. Operates NCIC computer system and multi-channel emergency radio communications system. Disseminates accurate information, rules and regulations both orally and in writing. Communicates effectively through all available methods. Use of phone professionally to solve problems, gain information, and to interact with visitors, local Emergency response agencies, and park staff. Provides general information, explains policies and regulations in stressful situations, and diffuses volatile or aggressive behavior. Directs staff and visitors during emergency situations. Resolves customer service complaints.
Laborer Leader (Motor Vehicle Operator)
Open Period: 12/19/24 to 6/16/25 Series and Grade: WL 3502 4 Salary: $24.83 Per Hour Location(s): Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook and Staten Island units Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Maintain current knowledge, and answer questions from other workers on procedures, policies, written instructions, and other directives, and ensure safety and housekeeping rules are followed.
Check work while in progress and when finished to ensure instructions on work sequence, procedures, methods, and deadlines have been met.
Demonstrate proper work methods and works along with others to set a work pace.
Ensure necessary plans, materials, supplies, equipment, and tools are available when needed.
Seasonal Lead Recreation Fee Open Period: 12/13/24 to 6/10/25 Series and Grade: GS 0503 6 Salary: $25.39 Per Hour Location(s): Jamaica Bay and Sandy Hook units Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year may be terminated/extended based on management needs. The typical season is May-Sept, but can vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2025.
As a Lead Recreation Fee Technician, incumbent is responsible for collecting appropriate fees at park entrance station and/or other visitor contact stations following established accountability guidelines for handling government funds. Incumbent operates an electronic cash register, computer or point of sales system, performs opening and closing shift functions, issues receipts, park passes and federal recreation passes. Incumbent completes shift reports to verify money collected, accountable stock sold and all machine transactions from the shift, using journal and receipt tapes, end of shift reports, and a register of voided transactions. Safeguards and secures funds collected and personal accountable stock. Incumbent prepares remittance reports and bank deposits for funds collected but may not prepare these reports for any shift for which they collect fees. Pulls vaults, canisters, counts and opens registration envelopes. Maintains necessary accountability records. Troubleshoots accounting problems by correcting difficult errors that are unsolvable by others which may involve correction of related reports. May perform reconciliations of credit card transactions and revenue generated through pay.gov and/or national reservation service. Conducts cash register and entrance station audits as required. Lead Recreation Fee Technician is responsible for providing current, accurate information to visitors concerning the NPS area and other surrounding areas of interest. Incumbent explains the area's recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, concession operated facilities and services, campground availability and hiking trails; distributes maps, brochures and other printed material; informs visitors of potential safety hazards; and provides directions and routes of travel through the park.
Supervisory Recreation Fee Technician Open Period: 12/13/24 to 6/10/25 Series and Grade: GS 0503 7 Salary: $28.21 per hour Location(s): Jamaica Bay and Sandy Hook units Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year may be terminated/extended based on management needs. The typical season is May-Sept, but can vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: May 2025.
Supervisory Recreation Fee Technician incumbent is responsible for collecting appropriate fees at park entrance station and/or other visitor contact stations following established accountability guidelines for handling government funds.
Incumbent operates an electronic cash register, computer or point of sales system, performs opening and closing shift functions, issues receipts, park passes and federal recreation passes. Incumbent completes shift reports to verify money collected, accountable stock sold and all machine transactions from the shift, using journal and receipt tapes, end of shift reports, and a register of voided transactions. Safeguards and secures funds collected and personal accountable stock. Incumbent prepares remittance reports and bank deposits for funds collected but may not prepare these reports for any shift for which they collect fees. Pulls vaults, canisters, counts and opens registration envelopes. Maintains necessary accountability records. Troubleshoots accounting problems by correcting difficult errors that are unsolvable by others which may involve correction of related reports.
May perform reconciliations of credit card transactions and revenue generated through pay.gov and/or national reservation service. Conducts cash register and entrance station audits as required.
Supervisory Recreation Fee Technician is responsible for daily oversight of fee collection operations. Additional duties include responsible for providing current, accurate information to visitors concerning the NPS area and other surrounding areas of interest. Incumbent explains the area's recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, concession operated facilities and services, campground availability and hiking trails; distributes maps, brochures and other printed material; informs visitors of potential safety hazards; and provides directions and routes of travel through the park.
Seasonal Motor Vehicle Operator
Open Period: 12/10/24 to 6/08/25 Series and Grade: WG 5703 5 Salary: $26.03 - $30.39 per hour Location(s): Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook, and Staten Island units Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Operate and perform motor vehicle maintenance on one or more motor vehicles including pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, carryalls, sedans, crew cab pickup trucks, jeeps, and station wagons.
Drive vehicles over public roads (or equivalent) at highway speeds to transport personnel, supplies, materials, equipment and tools, or to tow equipment throughout rural or urban areas (various kinds of traffic) and varying weather conditions.
Load cargo onto vehicles, using appropriate tie-downs such as chains, binders, or straps for transit on public roads at highway speeds under similar driving conditions.
Safely transport passengers or cargo to their destination throughout rural or urban areas on park and/or public roads in a full range of conditions.
Make couplings between the vehicle and towed equipment.
This is a seasonal position, and will last for approximately six months.
Laborer (MVO)
Open Period: 12/11/24 to 6/09/25 Series and Grade: WG 3502 4 Salary: $24.42 - $28.50 per hour Location(s): Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook, and Staten Island units Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Operate heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers, brush cutters, brush chippers, portable snow blowers, and various types of hand and light power tools (such as shovels, pulaskis, picks, digging bars, rakes, lawn edging equipment, electric drills, etc.), to maintain buildings.
Load and unload supplies and materials from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc. Move furniture, remove and set signs, paint picnic tables and signs, rake and water lawns, trims trees and shrubbery, picks up litter, cleans and repair fire pits.
Dig ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slope; occasionally breaks up pavement, soil, or concrete; mix and pour concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fill and levels holes in damaged roads.
Operate and perform minor operator maintenance on light duty motor vehicles such as pickup trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, carryalls, sedans, and crew cab pickup trucks, which typically have an approximate gross vehicle weight of up to 4500 kilograms (10,000 pounds).
Perform janitorial duties for buildings and grounds when required.
This is a seasonal position.
Laborer
Open Period: 12/11/24 to 6/09/25 Series and Grade: WG 3502 3 Salary: $22.77 - $26.58 per hour Location(s): Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook, and Staten Island units Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Operate heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers, portable snow blowers, and all types of hand tools (such as shovels, rakes, lawn edging equipment, etc.;) to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, and trails, etc.
Load and unload supplies and material from trucks, trailers, dollies, etc.
Move furniture, remove and set signs, paint picnic tables and signs, rake and water lawns, trim trees and shrubs, pick up litter, and clean fire pits.
Dig ditches and trenches with pick and shovel where soil is hard and compact and must grade or slope; occasionally breaks up pavement, soil, or concrete; mixes and pours concrete, asphalt, and hot/cold mix; fills and levels holes in damaged roads.
Move heavily loaded wheelbarrows and hand trucks; utilize heavy type power mowers including adjusting, cleaning, and oiling blades.
This is a seasonal position.
Seasonal Health Technician (EMT)
Open Period: 11/15/24 to 5/15/25 Series and Grade: GS 0640 5 Salary: $46,494 - $60,439 per year Location(s): Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook, and Staten Island units Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Responding to emergency medical assistance calls by ambulance, patrol vehicle, and / or on foot to emergency scenes while adhering to park standard operating procedures, governing traffic ordinances and laws pertaining to the operation of emergency and patrol vehicles.
Independently conducts accurate and complete patient assessments in the field, ambulance and clinical setting. Uses advanced knowledge of topographic anatomy, knowledge of major body systems, knowledge of emergency medical techniques and procedures and knowledge relevant to understanding the legal considerations of emergency care.
Perform initial triage of patient(s), following with additional patient assessment. Selects appropriate patient treatment protocol and/or modifies protocols independently from basic approaches, if necessary. Appropriately determines the nature, extent, and seriousness of the patient's condition. Identifies and treats trauma and medical emergencies using knowledge of emergency medical treatment techniques/procedures, topographic anatomy, and major body systems (e.g.; skeletal, muscular, nervous, etc.).
Appropriately documents all assessment findings, treatments and procedures, patient demographics, insurance and billing information. Demonstrates literacy in computerized information systems.
Recognizes the signs and symptoms of life-threatening and non-life-threatening trauma and medical emergencies. Provides appropriate basic treatment as outlined in governing protocol(s), in route, or until advanced or definitive care is provided. Conducts field treatment at scene, in route or until definitive care is provided. Assists with patient treatment in clinical setting under the supervision and direction of a higher level provider.
Communicates clearly and professionally, both orally and in writing, with patients, medical staff and public safety personnel, exhibiting familiarity with medical terminology.
Ensures excellent condition of all ambulance supplies, medication and equipment to include checking expiration dates, stock amounts, functionality, cleanliness and repair/replacement as needed.
You will be required to possess a current National Registry of Emergency Medical Technician (NREMT) certification and/or an unrestricted state license, and a current Basic Life Support (BLS)/CPR certification prior to entry on duty.
This is a temporary position that will last approximately six months.
Recreation Fee Clerk and Technician
Open Period: 1/10/25 to 1/19/25 Series and Grade: GS 0503 4/5 Salary: $20.36 - $29.60 per hour Location(s): Jamaica Bay and Sandy Hook Units Who Can Apply: The public Job Description:
Serve as a front-line, uniformed representative of the NPS, answering visitor questions and explaining the area's recreational opportunities, including NPS interpretive services, concession operated facilities and services, campground availability, hiking trails, etc.
Perform assignments in accordance with all NPS and U.S. Treasury regulations governing the handling of government funds.
Additional duties for GS-04:
Operate an electronic cash register, computer, or Point of Sale (POS) system to conduct financial transactions; perform opening and closing functions; issue entrance receipts, tour tickets, permits, etc.
Inventory and/or restock fee program supplies and assist with placing orders and preparing requisition requests for equipment/supplies needed.
Additional duties for GS-05:
Assist higher level personnel with auditing fee collection program components/systems (e.g. cash registers, road/trail registers, honor systems, automated fee machines or AFMs, donation boxes, etc.); assist in completing audit paperwork and documenting findings; communicate audit results to supervisor.
Prepare and complete remittance reports and bank deposits for funds donated and/or collected by others. Review shift reports and count funds collected; Investigate and proactively resolve routine or recurring discrepancies, and track overages, shortages, and errors.
