Superintendent, Gateway National Recreation Area

Summary 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. Gateways covers more than 40 square miles in New York City and New Jersey, with an exterior park boundary of 60 miles that encloses 26,000 acres, including more than 75 miles of shoreline, seawall and beach. Major Duties Manages the park’s infrastructure, employees, budget, natural and cultural resources, and visitor services. Monitors and evaluates park operations for efficiency and effectiveness, setting long‑ and short‑term goals and standards. Represents the National Park Service on larger efforts impacting the greater New York harbor and metropolitan area. Preserves and protects 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 cooperative agreements, contracts, special use permits, leases and other instruments that define the park’s relationship with 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 U.S. citizenship. Ability to obtain and maintain a background/suitability investigation commensurate with the position’s sensitivity level. Compliance with required drug screening procedures. Subject to a 1‑year probationary period for newly appointed SES members. Public financial disclosure within 30 days of appointment (OGE‑278). Demonstrated Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications (TQs) evidenced in a two‑page resume. Selective Service registration, if applicable. Disclosure of political appointments to the Human Resources Office; certain appointments require OPM approval. Potential requirement to wear the official uniform for official duties. Compensation & Other Information This is a category 4 Senior Executive Service position. Pay range is $191,782 – $228,000, with adjustments for performance. Veteran’s Preference and time‑in‑grade restrictions do not apply to this SES role. The position may require wearing the official uniform on an intermittent basis for public representation and field operations. Recruitment and relocation incentives are possible under applicable federal regulations. #J-18808-Ljbffr U.S. Department of the Interior