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Open: May 26, 2026 — Closes: June 9, 2026
Summary
These positions are located in Gateway National Recreation Area, in the Facilities Management Division. Official Title of WG-5 position - Utility Systems Repairer-Operator Helper Official Title of WG-8 and WG-10 position - Utility Systems Repairer-Operator
Major Duties
Duties will be developmental in nature when filled below the full performance level. WG-4742-05: The incumbent will assist journeyman operators in the efficient repair, maintenance, and operation of water and wastewater treatment facilities, collection systems including lift stations and water distribution systems. Carries out simpler, recurring tasks in various trades (e.g., electrical, plumbing, HVAC, boiler operation) under close supervision to gain experience and develop skills. The incumbent works under closer than normal supervision at the trainee level performing assignments designed to provide the competencies, skills, and experience required to perform the more complex work at the WG-08 and 10 levels. WG-4742-08: The incumbent will work with a higher degree of independence using knowledge developed as a helper to a progress to journeyman USRO actively participating in the maintenance of conditions of plants and equipment; standard operating procedures for the systems; and industry skills and practices related to the materials, repair parts, diagnostic equipment, installation procedures, tools, and regulatory codes associated with each system and facility. Works with storage and distribution water systems for public and domestic use, with close supervision. Operation, maintenance, repair, and monitoring of HVAC systems, electrical systems, and wastewater lift station pumping equipment and operating conditions to determine process requirements under supervision of the supervisory plant operator. WG-4742-10: The incumbent performs the most difficult and complex tasks of Utility Systems Repairer-Operator as an expert with a high degree of independence. Duties performed include: 1) performing maintenance and repair of complex mechanical, electromechanical, electrical and pneumatic equipment pertaining to water treatment and lift station operations; 2) installing and repairing new and existing piping systems to include: PVC, copper, ductile, HDPE, cast and/or galvanized; 3) observing and monitoring wastewater conveyance equipment and operating conditions to determine process requirements; 4) hands on work experience in the processes and regulatory compliance of water and wastewater systems; the conditions of lift stations and associated equipment; standard operating procedures for the systems; and industry skills and practices related to the materials, repair parts, diagnostic equipment, installation procedures, tools, and regulatory codes associated with each system and facility. The incumbent is often consulted by other employees in difficult situations. They have experience working independently with storage and distribution water systems for public and domestic use. Area Information: Gateway National Recreation Area was established by an Act of Congress in 1972. Gateway NRA (GATE or GNRA) was created with the intent of creating a National Park Unit within a large urban/seaside environment and population. The park is split into three different areas in Monmouth County, New Jersey, and two areas in the New York City boroughs of Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island. The park intersects two states, and four congressional districts. Gateway NRA is part of the New York Harbor Parks consisting of over 20 NPS sites in and around the metropolitan New York City area. Gateway NRA currently has annual park visitation of more than 9 million visitors and is in one of the most densely populated urban areas of the United States and is accessed via NY/NJ public transportation systems, highways, secondary roadways, pedestrian and bike ways, bridges, and water-based transportation networks. The park includes 21 miles of beaches, 435 historic structures including museums, lighthouses, historic fortifications, wildlife refuges, and concession activities including boating, golfing, ballfields, and restaurants. Despite being in an urban environment, the park has considerable culturally historic and natural seaside/beach/wildlife resources. The proximity of the park to one of the most densely populated areas in the country provides some visitors with their only opportunity to experience the natural and cultural resources contained within a national park. The legislative boundary for Gateway is 27,025 acres and extends into adjacent waters, including the Atlantic Ocean, Jamaica Bay, Raritan Bay, and Upper and Lower New York Bay. The park manages 21,680 acres of land and waters. An additional 5,345 acres are managed by other federal agencies, owned by New York City, or privately held by entities such as Breezy Point Cooperative, Broad Channel, and Roxbury. The park has three administrative units: the Jamaica Bay Unit, Sandy Hook Unit, and Staten Island Unit. These three distinct geographic areas are linked together by similar types of resources and recreation uses yet retain distinctive characteristics that make them unique resources.
