These positions are located in Gateway National Recreation Area, in the Visitor and Resources Protection Division.
The typical seasonal entry-on-duty period for Gateway National Recreation Area is late April thru Mid-October but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: April 2025
Summary
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.
Area Information: Gateway NRA was established in 1972 as America's first urban national park. Located in the heart of New York City, the park extends from Brooklyn and Queens to Staten Island and Sandy Hook, New Jersey. Its 26,000 acres include a wildlife refuge, holly forest, ocean dunes and coastal uplands, to former military fortifications, New York City's first municipal airport and the oldest lighthouse in America. Visitors enjoy ocean beaches, organized sports, fishing, hiking, bicycling, nature study and a chance to explore the area's important cultural heritage. This position is located in Fort Wadsworth SIU New York.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship required.
- Appointment subject to background investigation and favorable adjudication.
- Meet Selective Service Registration Act requirement for males.
- Selectee will be required to participate in the Direct Deposit Electronics Funds Transfer Program.
- You will be required to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result prior to appointment. In addition, this position is subject to random testing for illegal drug use.
- You will be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties; a valid driver's license is required.
- Government housing may be required.
- You will be required to wear a uniform and comply with the National Park Service uniform standards. A uniform allowance will be provided.
- Shift work and work on holidays is required: Position is in an emergency communications operation center which operates 24hrs per day, 7 days per week, year-round. Work on holidays and shift work is required.
- Applicants must be at least (1) 18 years old or (2) at least 16 years old and: (a) Have graduated from high school or been awarded a certificate equivalent to graduating from high school; or (b) Have completed a formal vocational training program; or (c) Have received a statement from school authorities agreeing with their preference for employment rather than continuing their education; or (d) Be currently enrolled in a secondary school and either work only during school vacation periods or work part-time during the school year under a formal student employment program.
Qualifications
All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement-06/18/2025-unless otherwise stated in this vacancy announcement.
SELECTIVE FACTOR: This position has a mandatory requirement that applicants must possess fluency (Read, Write, and Speak) in the English Language. Those who do not meet the requirement by close of this announcement will receive no further consideration for this position.
Education
To qualify based on education, you must submit a legible copy of transcripts from an accredited institution with your name, school name, credit hours, course level, major(s), and grade-point average or class ranking. Transcripts do not need to be official, but if you are selected for this position and you used your education to qualify, you must provide official transcripts before you begin work.
How to Apply
To apply for this position: You must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 06/18/2025.
WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/825437000. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
