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Superintendent, Gateway National Recreation Area

National Park Service · Posted 1 days ago

Hybrid Fort Wadsworth, NY $192K – $228K Apply by Jul 20, 2026 Program Management ENTJESTJINTJISTJ
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About the Role

Gateway National Recreation Area, which consists of three main units, Sandy Hook, Jamaica Bay, and Staten Island, is the largest urban national park and one of the most visited in the National Park system. Gateway covers more than 40 square miles in New York City and New Jersey and includes an exterior park boundary of 60 miles that encloses 26,000 acres - including over 75 miles of shoreline/seawall/beach.

What You'll Do

  • The Superintendent manages the Park's infrastructure, employees, budget, natural and cultural resources, and visitor services.
  • Responsibilities also include: Monitors and evaluates park operations for efficiency and effectiveness and sets long- and short-term goals and standards.
  • Represents the National Park Service on larger efforts impacting the National Park Service's interests in the greater New York harbor and metropolitan area.
  • Responsible for preserving and protecting the area's natural, scenic, and cultural values.
  • Balances stewardship and resource preservation responsibilities with the need to accommodate thousands of visitors each day.
  • Maintains and operates a complex inventory of park physical facilities necessary for visitor use and area administration.
  • Directs the maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, and operation of all facilities in the park, including historic and cultural structures, walks, trails, cultural landscapes, natural wildlife areas, beaches, wetlands, roads, parking, housing, and seawalls.
  • Implements a large number of cooperative agreements, contracts, special use permits, leases, and instruments that define the Park's relationship with a variety of partners and commercial interests.
  • Develops and implements land protection plans.
  • Manages park partnerships, public outreach, stewardship, and visitor management programs.
  • Manages the Park's business and commercial services program.
  • Provides coordination, leadership, and direction to a complex law enforcement and emergency service program.
  • Oversees education and interpretive programs covering key themes to enhance visitor understanding and enjoyment at Gateway NRA.

Requirements

  • Citizenship You must be able to obtain/maintain a background/suitability investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
  • Newly appointed SES members must serve a 1-year probationary period.
  • Public Financial Disclosure is required within 30 days of appointment (OGE-278).
  • This position may require pre and post-employment drug screening.
  • Selections are subject to Department approval.
  • Initial appointments to the SES must undergo an ECQ based structured interview with Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for SES certification.
  • Males must meet Selective Service Registration Act requirements.
  • To verify registration visit SSS.gov.
  • Agencies must request OPM approval to appoint current or former (within 5 years) Executive Branch political appointees (political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-Career SES) to permanent competitive service, non-political excepted service, or career SES position.
  • You must disclose political appointments to the Human Resources Office.
  • The incumbent may be required to wear the official uniform.
  • This position does not have an educational qualification requirement.

Personality Fit

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Job ID: 3926499f-9e2f-4ea6-b768-33a5b5001db9

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