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 (718) 354-4606.
Current job openings are listed below.
Current Job Opportunities
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. The jobs listed below are drawn from USAJOBS.gov; clicking on any of them will take you to the detailed job announcement on that site, including a contact person if you have questions. Learn more about working for the National Park Service.
Public Safety Dispatcher (USPP) Open Period: 5/23/23 to 9/26/23 Salary: $47,789 - $83,188 per year Grade and Series: 6-8 GS 2151 Location: Fort Wadsworth Who May Apply: the public Job Summary: Duties include the following:
Serves as a dispatcher for the US Park Police, applying in-depth knowledge of dispatch operating systems, databases, and equipment, as well as knowledge of dispatch policies and past practices to isolate and solve unusual and difficult technical problems.
Performs dispatch and call taking services for a wide variety of complex public safety related incidents and operations.
Coordinates rescue, ambulance, and helicopter operations, etc., of various agencies.
Receives and evaluations emergency calls for service.
Provides dispatch support to law enforcement activities.
Queries & relays wants, warrants, drive and vehicle status, Be on the Lookout (BOL), and Attempt to Locate (ATL) information for law enforcement contact and investigations.
Serves as a certified operator of National Criminal Information Network (NCIC), National Law Enforcement Communications System (NLETS), and state criminal information networks (i.e., ACCESS, TLETS, VCIN, etc). Accesses, analyzes, and utilizes information from a variety of national, state,
Monitors a variety of alarm systems including intrusion, fire, robbery, panic, and maintenance related systems. Analyze alarms. Ensures appropriate response. Reports on alarm systems troubles.
Assists law enforcement officers with investigations.
Laborer Open Period: 1/09/2023 to 6/09/2023 Salary: $20.55- $23.99 per hour Grade and Series: 3 WG 3502 Location: Jamaica Bay and Sandy Hook Units Who May Apply: The public Job Summary: The selectee hired for this position cleans all areas of buildings, washes interior and exterior windows, sweeps and vacuums floors; removes trash and debris; cleans up spills and overflows; scrubs, strips, waxes and polishes floors; runs powered cleaning equipment; sweeps walkways and areas within site boundaries; receives shipments and unloads supplies; moves furniture; removes graffiti from walls of building inside and outside of buildings; sets out and removes signs; paints simple items such as picnic tables and signs; collects, picks up and empties garbage and trash within site boundaries; digs ditches and trenches; levels holes and other problems with paths and roads; rakes and waters lawns; trims trees and shrubs; operates power equipment such as leaf blowers, lawn mowers, portable snow blowers; uses and maintains common hand tools; performs moderate to heavy physical labor that may require lifting of more than 50 lbs.
Lead Recreation Fee Technician Open Period: 12/18/2022 to 6/17/23 Salary: $22.42 per hour Grade and Series: 6GS 0503 Location: Sandy Hook, NJ and Riis Park (Queens) Who May Apply: The public Job Summary: 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. This is a temporary position for approximately six months.
Supervisory Recreation Fee Technician Open Period: 12/18/2022 to 6/17/23 Salary: $24.92 per hour Grade and Series: 7GS 0503 Location: Sandy Hook, NJ and Riis Park (Queens) Who May Apply: The public Job Summary: As a 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 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. This is a temporary position for approximately six months.
Public Safety Dispatcher Open Period: 12/19/2022 to 6/18/23 Salary: $36,118 - $41,981 per year Grade and Series: 5GS 2151 Location: Fort Wadsworth, Staten Island Who May Apply: The public Job Summary: Performs dispatch and call taking services for public safety related incidents and operations; receives and evaluates emergency calls for service; obtains information through questioning and determines the priority of the call;
performs general Communications Center clerical duties such as data entry, quality, records management, inventories, and verification and maintenance of contact listings, etc.; queries and relays warrants, driver and vehicle status, Be on the Lookout (BOL), and Attempt to Locate (ATL) information for law enforcement contacts and investigations; provides for officer safety through maintaining status on officers, maintains situational awareness during all contacts, and anticipates responders' requests and needs; provides communications and logistical support to responders; maintains status on resources and incidents; coordinates responses to incidents; initiates appropriate response of personnel and apparatus in accordance with agency plans, guides, and protocols; coordinates use of assigned radio frequencies, directs radio traffic to appropriate channels, and restricts channels to emergency use as necessary; prioritizes radio traffic and related communications; and serves as a certified operator of National Criminal Information Network (NCIC), National Law Enforcements Communications System (NLETS).
This is a temporary position, not to exceed six months.
Both full and part-time work schedules (16-32 hours per week) may be available.
Recreation Aid (Surf-Lifeguard Trainee) Open Period: 1/09/23 to 7/03/23 Salary: $16.81 per hour Grade and Series: 3GS 0189 Location: Great Kills Park (Staten Island), Jacob Riis Park (Queens), Sandy Hook Unit Who May Apply: The public Job Summary: Under guidance of a surf-lifeguard supervisor, lead or authorized designate, the incumbent will acquire proficiency in the performance of the following tasks: surveillance of activities of park visitors recreating on the beach; maintain lifeguard equipment; monitor weather, tide, ocean current and other related conditions; rescue swimmers in distress; provide urgent first aid.
You must be able to pass the surf-lifeguard test. Candidates must pass all parts of the test - includes the following: Swim 550 yards continuously in less than 10 minutes using a swimming stroke performed on the front only; and Run 1.25 miles continuously in less than 12 minutes. All applicants will be tested upon entry on duty.
Pre-employment physical exam will be required prior to entry on duty at applicant's expense.
This is a temporary position, not to exceed six months.
Recreation Aid (Surf-Lifeguard) Open Period: 1/09/23 to 7/03/23 Salary: $18.87 per hour Grade and Series: 4GS 0189 Location: Great Kills Park (Staten Island), Jacob Riis Park (Queens), Sandy Hook Unit Who May Apply: The public Job Summary: Maintain vigilant surveillance of the activities of park visitors who are not only recreating in the ocean, but also at the water's edge. Maintain oneself, and also one's equipment, in a state of constant readiness, to be able to respond-very literally at a moment's notice-to life-threatening, on-the-job emergencies. Use surf-lifeguarding techniques that focus first and foremost on incident prevention rather than on incident intervention. Monitor weather, tide, ocean current, and related conditions that may not only affect the safety of those recreating in the ocean, but also at the water's edge. Warn park visitors about actions or conditions that are unsafe both in the ocean and on the beach. Rescue, alone or with others, swimmers in distress or in danger of drowning using a rescue-flotation device, rescue board, ocean kayak, surfboat, or motorized craft. Provide urgent first-aid care, including basic life support and CPR (cardio-pulmonary resuscitation), and the use of oxygen and automated external defibrillator (AED) equipment.
You must be able to pass the surf-lifeguard test. Candidates must pass all parts of the test - includes the following: Swim 550 yards continuously in less than 10 minutes using a swimming stroke performed on the front only; and Run 1.25 miles continuously in less than 12 minutes. All applicants will be tested upon entry on duty.
Current valid nationally recognized CPR/AED course-completion certificate required prior to enter on duty.
Pre-employment physical examination will be required prior to entry on duty at applicant's expense.
This is a temporary position, not to exceed six months.
Lead Recreation Assistant (Lead Surf-Lifeguard) Open Period: 1/09/23 to 7/03/23 Salary: $21.11 per hour Grade and Series: 5GS 0189 Location: Great Kills Park (Staten Island), Jacob Riis Park (Queens), Sandy Hook Unit Who May Apply: The public Job Summary: These positions involve performing or leading work concerned with protecting the public against preventable danger and drowning death in the waters officially designated for swimming at a crowded and extended surf-beach seashore area. This work typically involves preventive surf-life guarding; rescuing, either individually or as a member of a team, persons in distress or in danger of drowning; administering urgent first-aid care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; controlling usually large crowds; operating and maintaining rescue equipment and enforcing agency regulations. Required to be able to work outdoors for long periods of time.
You must be able to pass the surf-lifeguard test. Candidates must pass all parts of the test - includes the following: Swim 550 yards continuously in less than 10 minutes using a swimming stroke performed on the front only; and Run 1.25 miles continuously in less than 12 minutes. All applicants will be tested upon entry on duty.
Current valid nationally recognized CPR/AED course-completion certificate required prior to enter on duty.
Pre-employment physical examination will be required prior to entry on duty at applicant's expense.
This is a temporary position, not to exceed six months.
Supervisory Recreation Assistant (Supervisory Lifeguard) Open Period: 1/09/23 to 7/03/23 Salary: $23.53 per hour Grade and Series: 6GS 0189 Location: Great Kills Park (Staten Island), Jacob Riis Park (Queens), Sandy Hook Unit Who May Apply: The public Job Summary: Serves as a supervisory surf-lifeguard, the incumbent plays a key role in the delivery of in-service training the includes instruction in surf-rescue techniques either with or without equipment, and the administration of urgent first-aid care and CPR; schedules, assigns, and monitors work for adherence to established performance standards; counsels subordinates in technical matters; prepares reports mandated by applicable guidelines, payrolls etc. This position involves leading/supervising work concerned with protecting the public against preventable danger and drowning death in the waters officially designated for swimming surf-beach seashore area. This work typically involves preventive surf-life guarding; rescuing, either individually or as a member of a team, persons in distress or in danger of drowning; administering urgent first-aid care and cardiopulmonary resuscitation; controlling usually large crowds; operating and maintaining rescue equipment; enforcing agency regulations; and performing and supervising other related work.
You must be able to pass the surf-lifeguard test. Candidates must pass all parts of the test - includes the following: Swim 550 yards continuously in less than 10 minutes using a swimming stroke performed on the front only; and Run 1.25 miles continuously in less than 12 minutes. All applicants will be tested upon entry on duty.
Current valid nationally recognized CPR/AED course-completion certificate required prior to enter on duty.
Pre-employment physical examination will be required prior to entry on duty at applicant's expense.
This is a temporary position, not to exceed six months.
Health Technician (Emergency Medical Technician) Open Period: 1/10/23 to 7/07/23 Salary: $18.06 per hour Grade and Series: 5GS 0189 Location: Jacob Riis Park (Queens) and Sandy Hook Unit Who May Apply: The public Job Summary: Responds 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; performs 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.
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 is required prior to entry on duty.
This is a temporary position, not to exceed six months.
Laborer Leader (Motor Vehicle Operator) Open Period: 2/23/23 to 7/24/23 Salary: $24.23 - $28.25 per hour Grade and Series: 4 WL 3502 Location: Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook, and Staten Island Units Who May Apply: The public Job Summary: Temporary positions not-to-exceed 1039 hours in a service year may be terminated/extended based on management needs.
This position is a laborer leader assigned responsibility for performing laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment involving any or all of the following duties.
The position provides daily direction to at least three (3) workers to accomplish laborer work on a regular and recurring part of the job and exercised on a substantially full time and continuing basis.
In order to accomplish the laborer duties, the incumbent must on a regular and recurring basis also operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc.) to transport personnel, material, or equipment to work sites located throughout the park.
Laborer (Motor Vehicle Operator) Open Period: 2/17/23 to 8/17/23 Salary: $22.04 - $25.72 per hour Grade and Series: 4 WG 3502 Location: Jamaica Bay, Sandy Hook, and Staten Island Units Who May Apply: The public Job Summary: The primary purpose of the position is to perform laboring duties that require moderately heavy physical effort requiring the use of common hand tools and power equipment. In order to accomplish the laborer duties, the incumbent must on a regular and recurring basis also operate light duty motor vehicles weighing up to 10,000 pounds (such as pick-up trucks, panel trucks, flatbed trucks, etc.) to transport personnel, material or equipment to work sites located on the park. Duties include:
Maintain landscapes and roadsides using equipment including riding mowers, push mowers, weed eaters, 3-blade trimmers, backpack blowers, work trucks, and hand tools
Operates heavy power equipment such as lawn mowers, chain saws, brush cutters, brush chippers, portable snow blowers, and all types of hand and light power tools (such as shovels, pulaskis, picks, digging bars, rakes, lawn edging equipment, electric drills, etc.), to maintain buildings, grounds, roads, trails, etc.
Perform trail maintenance.
Pick up litter along roadsides and empty exterior trash cans.
This is a temporary position, not to exceed six months.
Motor Vehicle Operator Open Period: 2/21/23 to 8/25/23 Salary: $22.04 - $25.72 per hour Grade and Series: 5 WG 5703 Location: Jamaica Bay and Sandy Hook Units Who May Apply: The public Job Summary:
Operates and performs operator maintenance on one of more motor vehicles. Vehicles are driven on the basis of either specific trip assignments or regularly established schedules over public roads (or the equivalent) at highway speeds to transport, personnel, supplies, materials, or equipment and tools or to tow equipment throughout rural or urban areas (various kinds of traffic) and varying weather conditions.
Loads cargo onto the vehicle, using appropriate tie-downs such as chains, binders, or straps for transit on public roads at highway speeds or under similar driving circumstances.
Safely transports passengers or cargo to their destinations throughout rural or urban areas on park and/or public roads in a full range of traffic conditions (or the equivalent).
Makes couplings between vehicle and towed equipment.
Completes daily work and/or trip reports required.
This is a temporary position, not to exceed six months.
Tractor Operator Open Period: 2/27/23 to 8/25/23 Salary: $24.96 - $29.12 per hour Grade and Series: 6 WG 5705 Location: Jamaica Bay and Staten Island Units Who May Apply: The public Job Summary:
Incumbents responsible for operating various types of equipment including, but not limited to tractors, skid steers, forklifts (including steer forklifts), snowplows, grass cutters, and carts.
Incumbent's duties include operating wheel mounted tractors and towed or attached equipment to perform tasks, including transporting materials and equipment, towing, digging, loading, planting, clearing or mowing
Operators maintain grounds and roads under various conditions including mud, wet ground, and sand.
Incumbent responsible for determining the appropriate attachments and / or apparatus needed to perform assigned tasks in a safe manner.
Responsible for performing routine maintenance on various motorized equipment in accordance with manufacturer's recommendations and supervisor's request ensuring equipment is kept in working condition.
This is a temporary position, not to exceed six months.
