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We Are Hiring.

Work for the National Park Service at Gateway National Recreation Area. Please continue to check back on this site for more job listings. For more information please call [phone].


Current job openings are listed below.

 

Basic Application Tips

Here are just a few tips for submitting your job application in USAJOBS for work at Gateway National Recreation Area.

• Follow all the "How to Apply" instructions listed under each opportunity.
• Review the "How to create an application" steps on USAJOBS.
• Be sure to include the required driver's license materials and document your driving experience if required by the position.
• Apply as soon as possible. Many opportunities close after a certain number of applications are received.
• When creating your resumé be sure to include experience that is relevant to the job opportunity and highlights all of the job requirements. 

 

Current Job Opportunities

Below are the current job opportunities for Gateway National Recreation Area.

Applications for jobs with the National Park Service are accepted via USAJOBS.gov, the federal government's official source for job listings and employment information. Learn more about working for the National Park Service. The jobs listed below are drawn from USAJOBS; clicking on any of them will take you to the detailed job announcement on that site.

Engineering Equipment Operator (Seasonal)
Open Period: July 13, 2026 to August 10, 2026, or once 50 applications have been received
Salary: $34.64 - $40.47 per hour
Series and Grade: WG 5716 10
Location(s): Sandy Hook Unit
Who May Apply: The public
Job Summary:

• Operate heavy gasoline or diesel-powered engineering equipment.

• Operate equipment on mountainous or steep terrain to excavate, backfill, grade, or level earth to rough specifications on projects.

• Operate a boom for placing pipe, hydrants, and other large objects in utility and road maintenance operations throughout the park unit.

• Load, secure, and drive equipment to and from project sites.

• Perform pre-trip safety inspections on engineering equipment.