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Open: July 6, 2026 — Closes: July 20, 2026
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. 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.
Major Duties
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.