The Morning Report

Friday, January 31, 2014

INCIDENTS


Cumberland Gap National Historical Park (KY)
Six Ginseng Poachers Successfully Prosecuted

The fall ginseng season was busy at Cumberland Gap and rangers employed special shifts and focused patrols to combat poaching within the park. The government shutdown caused reduced staffing levels during the peak of the season, but rangers were able to apprehend six people and recover a total of 414 roots and one rattlesnake prior to the shutdown:

  • August 19 — Rangers contacted two men on the Chadwell Gap Trail as they were about to be picked up at the trailhead. They were found with 18 and 78 ginseng roots respectively. Ranger Brad Cope was case agent.
  • September 15 — A man was observed capturing a rattlesnake on the Highway 58 road shoulder and being picked up by a vehicle. Rangers stopped the vehicle, contacted the man, and discovered 11 ginseng roots in his pocket and the rattlesnake in the trunk. The vehicle's occupants said that they had dropped him off at the Kentucky visitor center earlier in the day and that he had called them to pick him up in the Virginia section of the park. Ranger Mike Ausmus was case agent.
  • September 23 — Rangers received information regarding possible digging in the Muddy Gut area of the park. They contacted two men who were found in possession of 39 and 37 ginseng roots respectively. Several of these roots in their possession were found to be marked with a dye and micro tags identifying them as coming from within the park. This was the first case since the park began its marking program in which marked ginseng was found on a suspect, positively identifying roots as taken from the park. Ranger Ben Byrnes was case agent.
  • September 26 — Rangers received information regarding possible digging in the Old Baileytown Road area of the park. They contacted two men who were found in possession of 115 and 116 ginseng roots respectively. Ranger Greg Johnston was case agent.

All six suspects pleaded guilty in federal court and were ordered to pay criminal fines totaling $1,295 and civil restitution to the park totaling $6,045. All recovered ginseng roots were inventoried and replanted in the park by resource management personnel and will be monitored.

[Submitted by Greg A. Johnston, Park Ranger]


NEWS AND NOTES


Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Great Smoky Mountains Quarter Released

The United States Mint launched the new Great Smoky Mountains National Park quarter, the most recent in its series of quarters honoring national parks and other national sites, at a ceremony held on Wednesday, January 29th.

The coin depicts a log cabin that features architectural elements from several historic homes preserved within the park, with a segment of the lush green forest and a hawk circling above. This is the 21st coin in the America the Beautiful Quarters Program.

"This new quarter reflects the Nation's continuing fascination with the beauty, diversity, and romantic mists of Great Smoky Mountains National Park," said David Croft, acting associate director for manufacturing at the United States Mint.

Hundreds of people were in attendance at the event, which took place at the Gatlinburg Convention Center, in Gatlinburg, Tennessee, one of the gateway cities to the 520,000-acre park. Participants included Acting Superintendent Pedro Ramos and local radio co-host Jay Adams, who served as master of ceremonies. Following the event, members of the public exchanged their currency for $10 rolls of newly minted Great Smoky Mountains National Park quarters.

The governor of Tennessee also proclaimed Wednesday as "Great Smoky Mountains National Park Quarter Day."

"We are honored that our park is being commemorated in such a special way by the United States Mint," said Ramos. "The collection of cabins protected within Great Smoky Mountains National Park is a resource worthy of national attention as is the legacy of the memories and feelings they evoke."

Federal Reserve banks released Great Smoky Mountains National Park quarters produced for general circulation on January 27th. On the same day, the mint began accepting orders for collectible bags and rolls of coins with the Great Smoky Mountains National Park design struck at its facilities in Denver, Philadelphia, and San Francisco.

The bureau is accepting orders for these products at its online catalog, found at http://www.usmint.gov/catalog, and at 1-800-USA-MINT (872-6468). Hearing- and speech-impaired customers with TTY equipment may order by calling 1-888-321-MINT (6468).

The bureau is administering the America the Beautiful Quarters Program in accordance with Public Law 110-456, the America's Beautiful National Parks Quarter Dollar Coin Act of 2008. Each year until 2020, five new quarters will be released with reverse designs representing the honored national sites. The final coin in the program will be released in 2021. The quarters are being issued in the order in which the honored site was established.

The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792 and became part of the Department of the Treasury in 1873. It is the nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces numismatic products, including proof, uncirculated, and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver and gold bullion coins. The United States Mint's numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to the taxpayer.

For more information:

[Submitted by Dana Soehn and Carolyn Fields]


Martin Luther King Jr National Historic Site (GA)
Funeral Arrangements For Catherine Light Announced

Funeral arrangements have been completed for Catherine F. Light, deputy superintendent at Martin Luther King, Jr. National Historic Site, who passed away on Friday, January 24th.

The wake will be held from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. this evening at Willie Watkins Funeral Home,1003 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd, Atlanta, GA 30310, (404) 758-1731.

The funeral service will be tomorrow at 1 p.m. at Ebenezer Baptist Church Horizon Sanctuary, 407 Auburn Ave., Atlanta, GA 30312. It will be followed by interment at Westview Cemetery,1680 Ralph David Abernathy SW, Atlanta, GA 30310. NPS employees planning to attend should meet at 12:30 p.m. at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Visitor Center, in uniform if possible.

Following the services, the family will receive visitors at Ebenezer Baptist Church Heritage Sanctuary Fellowship Hall, located across Auburn Avenue from the Horizon Sanctuary.

[Submitted by Bill Reynolds, Assistant Regional Director, Southeast Region]


Intermountain Region
Brent Range To Head Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

Brent Range, an 18-year federal government employee, has been selected as superintendent of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument in southern Arizona. Range reports for duty on February 9th.

Range is currently employed by the Bureau of Land Management, working in law enforcement as an assistant special agent in charge, duty stationed at the BLM California State Office in Sacramento.

"We are pleased that Brent has accepted this critical position and welcome him to the National Park Service," said Sue Masica, regional director for Intermountain Region. "His professional knowledge and experience in law enforcement and resource protection will serve him well in his new position as we continue to safeguard one of the most biologically diverse protected areas in the Sonoran Desert region of North America."

From 2009 to present, Range served as an assistant special agent for the BLM in central California, and served as interim special agent in charge of Region 1, law enforcement program. From 2004 to 2009, Range served as a special agent for the BLM at the Utah State Office in Salt Lake City and completed a seven-month detail as a field office manager in central Utah.

From 1998 until 2004, Range served as a law enforcement ranger with the BLM in Idaho Falls, Idaho, and participated in a six-month detail as a federal air marshal after September 11, 2001. From 1993 to 1998, he worked as a smokejumper with the BLM in Boise, Idaho, and from 1991 until 1992, he was a hotshot with the BLM in Carson City, Nevada, and with the USFS in Garden Valley, Idaho.

Range began his federal career in 1990 as a seasonal firefighter with the U.S. Forest Service in Idaho City, Idaho.

"I am very excited for the opportunity to work with the Intermountain Region of the National Park Service and honored to have been selected as the superintendent of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument," said Range. "I look forward to working in partnership with the passionate and dedicated park staff, local constituents and other federal and state agency counterparts as we continue to protect and preserve this globally significant biosphere reserve that represents the area's magnificent landscapes and vibrant history."

Range is a graduate of the University of Idaho, with a bachelor of science degree in criminal justice and a minor in sociology.

As superintendent of Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument, Range will manage more than 330,000 acres, a workforce of approximately 32 employees, and an annual operating budget of more than $4.1 million.

[Submitted by Patricia Turley, patricia_turley@nps.gov, 303-969-2701]


Park Facility Management Division
Reception Held For Transportation Scholars

The National Park Foundation and Paul S. Sarbanes Transit in Parks Technical Assistance Center (TRIPTAC) premiered a video and hosted a reception for the National Park Foundation Transportation Scholars Program in Washington earlier this month.

Over 60 people attended the reception, including Christina Goldfuss, the Service's deputy director for Congressional and external relations, federal land management agency managers, representatives from the NPF and TRIPTAC, and previous and current scholars. The video and presentations showcased program highlights while the reception offered a friendly networking atmosphere.

The Scholars Program provides fellowships to emerging transportation professionals, who spend up to a year in a park working directly with staff to address specific transportation issues. Previous scholars have completed work in a variety of specializations, including sustainable alternative solutions, traffic management, pollution prevention, congestion mitigation and visitor experience.

The program is considered one of the most cost effective in targeting scholarly assistance to the parks. Scholars provide expertise that parks do not generally possess and supplement transportation support provided by the Federal Highway Administration and Denver Service Center. Now in its 13th year, the program has supported 57 transportation scholars in 47 parks.

The 2013-2014 program has five scholars, located at Bandelier National Monument, Cuyahoga Valley National Park, National Mall and Memorial Parks, Lowell National Historical Park, and Yellowstone National Park.

Previous scholars have become industry leaders, holding positions at federal, state, and local levels, universities, and consulting firms. One notable transportation scholar, Alexa Viets, is currently the chief of the NPS Centennial Office.

Due to the program's continued success, TRIPTAC launched a similar initiative funded by the other federal land management agencies in 2012, expanding scholar placement to all public lands.

The Park Facility Management Division Transportation Branch encourages parks to consider their individual transportation related needs and apply for the 2015 program.

Throughout its lifespan, the scholars program has received significant contributions from Federal Highways, the Eno Transportation Foundation, the Motorola Solutions Foundation, CSX Corporation, TRIPTAC, and the NPS. Those contributions, combined with the dedication of the participants, make a significant difference in every park the program touches.

[Submitted by Jason Newman]


Servicewide
Upcoming Training Calendar

All training offerings — webinars, online courses and training sessions in the field — appear in this listing only, updated each Friday. Entries must be received by midday Thursday at the latest for the following day's update. Send them to Bill_Halainen@contractor.nps.gov.

All entries must be brief and should have the following:

  • Beginning and ending dates.
  • Name and location of course.
  • A short one- to two-line description.
  • The closing date for application or registration.
  • Name(s) and number(s) for more information.
  • Most importantly, a link to a website where full announcements or detailed information can be found.

New listings and revisions to this week's calendar are in bold face. They are removed from the calendar once the application deadline has passed.

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Training and Webinars

February 3 — February 7 — Parkmedic AEMT Transition Refresher Training, UCSF Fresno Medical Education/Community Regional Medical Center, Fresno, CA. This course is for National Park Service employees who are currently certified as Parkmedic I-85 or Parkmedic AEMT and who are expected to provide advanced life support services within the national parks (current Parkmedic AEMT's will receive 36 hours of refresher credit). It is also open to EMT-I99's who wish to recertify at the AEMT level. The tuition is $300. Nominees must complete and submit a Standard Form 182 (10 Part) to their training office. Application and payment information can be obtained by calling Donna Armijo, UCSF Building, at (559) 499-6439.

February 4 — February 5 — Skills for Moderators, 2:00 — 4:00 p.m. ET each day. This course is designed for the "behind the scenes" partner in a WebEx delivery. As you are applying in DOI Learn for consideration for this class session, please make sure you select the correct date and time. Supervisor approval is required for enrollment. To ensure that you are registered for the class date of your choice, please notify your supervisor of this approval requirement. For more information, contact any of these folks from the NPS Distance Learning Center team — David Barton (304-535-5053), Katrina Fritts (304-535-5089), or Terry Pendergraft (304-535-6217), or ABCS Training Manager Jo Robinson (304-535-5016).

February 4 — February 6 — Introduction to WebEx, 10:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m. ET each day. This course is for the "on air personality" and will engage you in an interactive experience using WebEx Training Center. . As you are applying in DOI Learn for consideration for this class session, please make sure you select the correct date and time. Supervisor approval is required for enrollment. To ensure that you are registered for the class date of your choice, please notify your supervisor of this approval requirement. For more information, contact any of these folks from the NPS Distance Learning Center team — David Barton (304-535-5053), Katrina Fritts (304-535-5089), or Terry Pendergraft (304-535-6217), or ABCS Training Manager Jo Robinson (304-535-5016).

February 6 — Using the WebEx Breakout Room Feature, 2:00 — 4:00 p.m. ET. This course is designed for both the trainer and the moderator. It covers the logistics of preparing for a WebEx session with a break out activity through how to prepare participants for the activity during the session. . As you are applying in DOI Learn for consideration for this class session, please make sure you select the correct date and time. Supervisor approval is required for enrollment. To ensure that you are registered for the class date of your choice, please notify your supervisor of this approval requirement. For more information, contact any of these folks from the NPS Distance Learning Center team — David Barton (304-535-5053), Katrina Fritts (304-535-5089), or Terry Pendergraft (304-535-6217), or ABCS Training Manager Jo Robinson (304-535-5016).

February 10 — February 14 — Command and General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Teams (H-337/I-300 and I-400), National Conservation Training Center (NCTC), Shepherdstown, WV. This 45+ hour course offers incident command system training to Department of the Interior employees who may serve in command and general staff positions on local incident management teams involving a significant number of local and/or mutual aid resources. Successful completion of the training will credit participants for a command and general staff course for local incident management teams and I-300 and I-400. Successful completion of IS-100, 200, 700 and 800 is a prerequisite (these courses are available online at http://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.asp?page=all). For more information and an application form, contact Elaine Bond, Department of the Interior/Office of Emergency Management, at 202-208-5417 or Elaine_Bond@ios.doi.gov.

February 11 — From Buddy to Boss: Making the Transition to Supervisor," webinar, 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. EST. The management of relationships becomes more difficult when a supervisor manages former peers. This course will address specific techniques and strategies supervisors can use to improve their ability to lead and manage former peers. Register in DOI Learn (registration ends on February 4th). For more information, contact Brigitte Keels (202-354-1406, or brigitte_keels@nps.gov), Katrinia Roberts (202-354-1471 or Katrinia_roberts@nps.gov), or Lisa Nicol (202-354-1998 or lisa_nicol@nps.gov).

February 11 — February 12 — CANCELLED: Distance Education Technology Transfer Workshop, Cabrillo National Monument, San Diego, CA.

February 18 — Environmental Purchasing Provisions in the Federal Acquisition Regulation Webinar, 2 p.m. — 3 p.m. EST. Guest speaker Brian Heath (DOI) will discuss the sustainable acquisition policy reporting under FAR Subpart 23.1 and EO 13514. Guest speaker Joan Glassman (WASO-WCP) will discuss a new coding system she has developed which will facilitate reporting green purchases in the Federal Procurement Data System-NG. An overview of the other green purchasing provisions in the FAR and the various resources available for NPS to facilitate implementation of these provisions will also be presented. For more information, contact Fred Sturniolo, environmental protection specialist, Sustainable Operations and Climate Change Branch, via email or phone at 202-513-7078. To register, go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/6713832758805184513.

February 20 — Integrating Green Provisions in Construction Contracts Webinar, 2 p.m. — 3 p.m. EST. Guest speaker Mike Eissenberg (Denver Service Center) will discuss the opportunities to specify green products and services in construction contracts and focus on the tools for parks, including the NPS sustainability checklist and the associated database. Guest speaker Diana Vanderzanden (Midwest Region) will discuss her work on greening MWR's construction contracts. For more information, contact Fred Sturniolo, environmental protection specialist, Sustainable Operations and Climate Change Branch, via email or phone at 202-513-7078. To register, go to https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/7406351361466888705

February 24 — February 26 — Live Fire Instructor Class, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. This three-day class fulfills NFPA 1403 standards to be qualified as a Live Fire instructor. The 24-hour class focuses on the how-to-aspects of conducting live fire training evolutions in a safe and compliant manner. The course reviews the different types of facilities and props used for live fire training. Agency policies, practices, preparations, training aids and evolutions are given to so that new instructors can learn how to maximize the learning experience of fire fighters and better prepare them for suppression duties. In preparation for the class participants must complete the associated on-line course prior to the first day of field training. Application deadline is January 27th. For more information contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://famshare.inside.nps.gov/structural/operations/default.aspx.

February 25 — March 6 — Historic Weapons Certification Course, Fort McClellan Army National Guard Training Center, AL. This course meets the initial certification and recertification needs of supervisors and interpreters involved in NPS historic weapons firing programs. This course is required for individuals who have the responsibility for conducting historic weapons programs in their respective parks. Modules will be offered on safety, program management, and skills relating to 18th Century small arms, 18th Century artillery, 19th Century small arms, and 19th Century artillery. Additional skills may be offered if sufficient interest and time permits. Seasonal, temporary, and non-supervisory career or career-conditional employees are not eligible to be trained and certified as park historic weapons firing supervisors. Read full announcement carefully. Open to NPS and to non-NPS employees.

February 25 — February 27 — Pigment Identification Workshop, NCPTT, Natchitoches, LA. The National Center for Preservation Technology and Training (NCPTT), Hooke College of Applied Science, and the McCrone Group, Inc. are partnering to host a three-day hands-on workshop on pigment identification and analysis for fine art and architectural finishes. This workshop is open to only 20 participants, so please register early to reserve your spot. Tuition for the class is $399 and includes a reference slide set. http://ncptt.nps.gov/blog/pigment-identification-workshop/

February 26 — February 28 — Structural Firefighter Recertification and Refresher Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. This three-day class satisfies the refresher requirements for NPS Structural Firefighters as outlined in Chapter 12 of Reference Manual 58, NPS Structural Fire Management. The course is designed to refresh the skills, knowledge and competencies of previously certified structural firefighting personnel through the utilization of live fire scenarios. NPS live fire qualified instructors direct the training in compliance with NFPA 1403 and OSHA requirements. Application deadline is January 27th. For further information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://famshare.inside.nps.gov/structural/operations/default.aspx.

March 3 — March 6 — Interagency Wilderness Interpretation and Education Workshop, Shepherdstown, WV. Sponsored by the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. Click on this link for course information. Contact Steve Archibald, 406-243-4653, srarchibald@fs.fed.us, or Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov, with any questions.

March 10 — March 14 — Fundamentals of Special Park Uses, National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV. This course covers all aspects of special park uses, including First Amendment activities, commercial filming, still photography and rights- of-way. DO-53/RM-53 are covered in depth, as well as 36 CFR and NPS Management Policies 2006. A draft agenda is posted on the special park uses page at http://inside.nps.gov/waso/waso.cfm?prg=185&lv=3 Minimum class size 15 participants. Sign up through DOI Learn. Travel assistance is available. For more information contact Lee Dickinson, Special Park Uses Program Manager, WASO at 202/513-7092. The enrollment deadline is February 15th.

March 11 — March 12 — Petrography for Conservation, NCPTT, Natchitoches, LA. NCPTT and the University of Delaware to host a two-day hands-on workshop on the uses of polarized light microscopy for the study of stone and ceramic cultural materials. $299. For more information and registration go to; http://ncptt.nps.gov/blog/petrographic-analysis-for-conservation-2014/. Contact Jason Church jason_church@contractor.nps.gov or 318-356-7444.

March 11 — March 13 — Structural Firefighter Recertification and Refresher Course, Sequoia and Kings Canyon NPs, CA. This three-day class satisfies the refresher requirements for NPS Structural Firefighters as outlined in Chapter 12 of Reference Manual 58, NPS Structural Fire Management. The course is designed to refresh the skills, knowledge and competencies of previously certified structural firefighting personnel through the utilization of live fire scenarios. NPS live fire qualified instructors direct the training in compliance with NFPA 1403 and OSHA requirements. Application deadline is February 10th. For further information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://famshare.inside.nps.gov/structural/operations/default.aspx.

March 18 — March 21 — Introduction to Wildlife Diseases, Fort Collins, CO. This three-and-a-half day course, offered by the Biological Resource Management Division, is an introduction to wildlife disease surveillance and management in the NPS. Through lectures, interactive case-based scenarios and hands-on necropsies with veterinarians, participants will learn techniques to safely investigate, monitor, manage, and study wildlife disease and will be introduced to important diseases of a range of wildlife species from ungulates to fish. There is no cost for the course, which is open to all NPS employees, and, if space permits, NPS partners. Registration and scholarship applications are available at this link. Registration applications must be received no later than February 24th. A number of scholarships to help offset travel expenses will be available for selected employees. Scholarship applications are due February 20th. For more information, contact course coordinator Dr. Kevin Castle, wildlife veterinarian, at 970-267-2162 or Kevin_Castle@nps.gov.

March 24 — March 28 — Motorboat Operator Instructor Certification Course, Lake Mead NRA, Boulder City, NV. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions. The deadline for applications is February 7th.

March 24 — April 4 — Structural Firefighter I/II Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. This class fulfills NFPA 1001 training standards to be qualified as a Structural Firefighter I and II. Participants will be able to perform both interior and exterior attacks during structural fire events. The course presents students with a strenuous hands-on curriculum that includes extensive training scenarios and live-fire drills. Students will be afforded numerous opportunities to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed serve as a structural firefighter. Certification is based upon completion of all on-line modules, class assessments and evaluations. For formal accreditation through the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board), participants must complete all associated courses and pre-requests. Application deadline is February 24th. For further information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://famshare.inside.nps.gov/structural/operations/default.aspx.

March 31 — April 4 — NPS Basic Technical Rescue Training—East, Catoctin Mountain Park/Harpers Ferry NHP, MD/PA. This year's course will be held in the two parks and in Michaux State Forest in Pennsylvania. This year marks the 19th year that the course has been offered; with the addition of these two parks, it has now been held in ten parks across four regions. This course is designed for persons tasked with extricating victims in high angle environments, such as cliffs, canyons, urban situations, and, to some degree, caves. All students should be in good physical condition, as there will be long days spent training outdoors, hiking with heavy loads, and often hanging on ropes for extended periods in very exposed settings. There will also be one nighttime session. The course places a high premium on safety throughout the week, utilizing an ICS structure, applying Operational Leadership principles, and maintaining an instructor to student ratio of 1:3 — and in some cases, 1:2. The instructor cadre has a wealth of experience and comes from a highly varied background, including veteran NPS rangers, maintenance workers, interpreters, resource management specialists, and firefighters; military special operations personnel, such as Navy SEALs and Air Force PJs; certified climbing instructors and guides; veteran cavers; and tree surgeons. Optional after-hours presentations will be offered most evenings and will covers subjects such as a recent expedition to study the ice caves under Oregon's Mt. Hood, cutting-edge lightweight mountaineering rescue techniques, and possible demonstrations from leaders in the climbing and cliff rescue industries. There is also a high probability that students will get a one- to three-hour helicopter hoist operations demo on Friday afternoon from either the United States Park Police Aviation Unit's Eagle One or Maryland State Police Aviation, or both. For students and instructors traveling to the course from outside areas, lodging will be at a CCC-style dorm facility at Catoctin called Camp Round Meadow. There is no tuition, but there will be a small lodging fee for those who will be staying on site at Catoctin. Lodging costs should be between $25 and $30 total per person for the entire week. Student slots will be limited to 36, and will be on a first come, first served basis, with priority given to NPS employees and volunteers who are actively involved with high angle rescue work at their home parks. Persons interested in attending this year's course should contact the course incident commander, Middle Buffalo District Ranger Kevin Moses from Buffalo National River. He can be reached at 870-688-0905 or kevin_moses@nps.gov. He will send a training nomination form and associated information. The cadre is hoping to fill the class by mid to late February, so apply early.

April 7 — April 10 — Interagency Regional Wilderness Stewardship Training Course, Asheville, NC. Sponsored by the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. Click on this link for course information. Contact Ken Straley, 406-243-4630, kstraley@fs.fed.us, or Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov, with any questions.

April 7 — April 11 — NPS Basic Technical Rescue Training-WEST, Island-In-The-Sky District, Canyonlands NP, UT. This training course is designed for personnel who routinely evacuate injured or stranded persons from heights and difficult terrain. The course will provide participants with the skills to perform difficult technical rescues. Students will be required to bring technical gear including; seat harness, climbing helmet, carabiners, rappel rack, ascenders, etc. This is a very physically demanding course conducted outdoors with frequent exposure to severe heights and extreme environmental conditions. All participants must be in good physical condition. This training includes a night rescue training exercise. Commercial lodging is available in Moab. Class size is limited, subject to funding registration will be conducted on a first come, first served basis, with priority to NPS employees who are actively involved with high angle rescue work at their home parks. Target participants include permanent or seasonal employees who participate in a technical rescue program. A $200 registration fee is required to cover training course administrative costs. All participant travel and per diem expenses covered by benefiting account. The deadline for the receipt of participant training nominations is March 17th. For more information, contact Ken Phillips, NPS Branch Chief of Search and Rescue, at 928-606-3862 (cell), or ken_phillips@nps.gov . For a copy of the training form, click on this link.

April 7 — April 11 — Intermediate Tactics Course, Camp San Louis Obispo, San Louis Obispo, CA. This is an intensive five day course that covers intermediate tactics for the individual law enforcement officer and small to medium size tactical teams that operate on public lands. The course curriculum includes operational planning and decision making, leadership, marijuana interdiction operations, use of force/officer survival, building searches, high risk vehicle stops, surveillance operations, tactical pistol and rifle, and rural team movement. The tuition is $350, which includes housing and meals. For more information, contact Todd Bonds at 559-565-4298 or Todd_Bonds@nps.gov. The application deadline is March 3rd.

April 7 — April 11 — Firearms Instructor Refresher Training, FLETC, Glynco, GA. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions. The deadline for applications is February 7th.

April 8 — April 11 — Law Enforcement Fitness Coordinator Refresher Training, FLETC, Glynco, GA. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions. The deadline for applications is February 13th.

April 8 — April 10, 2014 — International Cemetery Preservation Summit, Niagara Falls, NY. NCPTT, in partnership with the Canadian Ministry of Culture, will host this conference, which will include oral presentations, posters, and a half-day field session on the conservation of all aspects of cemetery care and conservation. The conference is open to conservation professionals, cemetery managers, board members, archaeologist, grounds keepers, and all who work in and are interested in cemeteries. For more information, go to http://ncptt.nps.gov/blog/international-cemetery-preservation-summit/.

April 14 — April 18 — Law Enforcement Control Tactics Refresher Training, FLETC, Glynco, GA. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions. The deadline for applications is February 13th.

April 21 — May 2 — Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. This class fulfills NFPA 1002 training standards to be qualified as Fire Apparatus Driver Operator. The class is designed to provide persons with the technical information and skills essential for the safe operation and proper maintenance of fire apparatus. Emphasis includes hands-on training of pumping and driving skills critical to support personnel assigned to all hazard response. Personnel will become proficient in troubleshooting, hydraulics, drafting and providing water through multiple pumping evolutions. Certification is based upon completion of all on-line modules, class assessments and evaluations. Application deadline is March 23rd. For further information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://famshare.inside.nps.gov/structural/operations/default.aspx.

May 5 — May 8 — Interagency Wilderness Interpretation and Education Workshop, Anchorage, AK. Sponsored by the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. Click on this link for course information. Contact Steve Archibald, 406-243-4653, srarchibald@fs.fed.us, or Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov, with any questions.

May 5, 2014 — April 17, 2015 — Facility Manager Leaders Program. The facility manager leaders program course of study will prepare candidates to lead responsible stewardship and protection of the assets of the National Park Service. This award winning curriculum is designed to develop and strengthen the knowledge and competencies of selected employees through a year-long education and training program that proactively builds capabilities in asset management, operations and maintenance, project management, resource stewardship, business management, supervision and leadership. New facility managers, first line supervisors, and any other permanent employee ready to take the next career step into a chief of maintenance position are encouraged to apply. To apply log on to DOI Learn, and search the "Catalog" for "Facility Manager Leaders Program", scroll down to the correct course, click on "Details", and "View Details". "Submit Request" is on the top right of the screen. All applicants will be placed on a waitlist and receive an email with instructions and a link to the on-line application. Everyone will be notified by March 1, 2014 on whether they were selected on not. NOTE: All six components of the on-line application must be completed prior to the COB January 17, 2014 deadline. Contact: Betsy Dodson at betsy_dodson@nps.gov OR Jeri Mihalic at jeri_mihalic@nps.gov.

May 19 — May 22 — Interagency Regional Wilderness Stewardship Training Course, Anchorage, AK. Sponsored by the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. Click on this link for course information. Contact Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov, with any questions.

August 4 — August 8 — Fundamentals of Special Park Uses, DOI University, Albuquerque, NM. This course covers all aspects of special park uses, including First Amendment activities, commercial filming, still photography and rights- of-way. DO-53/RM-53 are covered in depth, as well as 36 CFR and NPS Management Policies 2006. A draft agenda is posted on the special park uses page at http://inside.nps.gov/waso/waso.cfm?prg=185&lv=3 Minimum class size 15 participants. For more information contact Lee Dickinson, Special Park Uses Program Manager, WASO at 202/513-7092. Enrollment deadline is July 5th.

September 9 — September 11 — Structural Firefighter Recertification and Refresher Course, Grand Canyon NP, AZ. This three-day class satisfies the refresher requirements for NPS Structural Firefighters as outlined in Chapter 12 of Reference Manual 58, NPS Structural Fire Management. The course is designed to refresh the skills, knowledge and competencies of previously certified structural firefighting personnel through the utilization of live fire scenarios. NPS live fire qualified instructors direct the training in compliance with NFPA 1403 and OSHA requirements. Application deadline is August 11th. For further information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://famshare.inside.nps.gov/structural/operations/default.aspx.

September 15 — October 17 — National Search & Rescue Academy, Camp Navajo, Bellemont. AZ. The National Park Service in conjunction with the Department of Defense will conduct this year's fall session of the National Search & Rescue Academy at Camp Navajo, which is ten miles west of Flagstaff, Arizona. NSARA provides an intensive five-week comprehensive SAR training program for federal employees. This program will provide participants with a venue to efficiently attain basic field rescuer skills in a single condensed format which typically requires several years of career development. This core program provides participants with essential field rescue skills in ground search operations, ICS, swiftwater rescue, technical rope rescue, search management, basic aviation safety, helicopter rescue techniques, and remote/austere EMS techniques. This program is delivered in the classroom and various physically challenging outdoor environments. To broaden interagency cooperation, allied and federal agency personnel will jointly attend this academy. NSARA participants will be housed in shared military barrack style quarters during the training and are required to adhere to all local policies of the hosting facility. On-site lodging and meals during the academy will be provided at no expense to NPS participants. En route travel and per diem costs, as well lodging and meals associated with three days of off-site swiftwater training, will be borne by the benefiting work unit. This is a very physically demanding course and participants are required to perform at an arduous level without physical, mental, or emotional limitations. Participants will be involved in physical fitness training, which will be completed through the Marine Corps Physical Fitness Test, and participants are required to achieve a "First Class PFT Score" by the end of the academy. Prerequisites: In addition to completion of independent study classes on Basic ICS and SAR, candidates must possess a current minimum certification at the First Responder or Emergency Medical Responder (EMR) level. For further information on this training, refer to the announcement and nomination form at this link. Submit completed nomination forms to NSARA Coordinator Ken Phillips, NPS Branch Chief of Search & Rescue, at ken_phillips@nps.gov or 928-606-3862 (cell). Nominations are due by August 15th.

October 6 — October 10 — Structural Firefighter I (Defensive Firefighter) Course, Gateway NRA (Sandy Hook Unit), NJ. This 40-hour course is designed to provide basic training at the NFPA 1001, Firefighter I level with the minimum skills necessary to function safely and effectively as a member of a structural firefighting team under direct supervision. Course emphasis is on individual and engine company manipulative skills essential for personal safety and efficiency in support of defensive (exterior) operations with limited offensive skills targeting trash and vehicle fires and indirect attacks in the suppression of structural fires. Certification is based upon completion of all on-line modules, class assessments and evaluations. For formal accreditation through the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board), participants must complete all associated courses and pre-requests. Application deadline is September 8th. For further information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://famshare.inside.nps.gov/structural/operations/default.aspx.

October 13 — October 24 — Structural Firefighter I/II Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. This class fulfills NFPA 1001 training standards to be qualified as a Structural Firefighter I and II. Participants will be able to perform both interior and exterior attacks during structural fire events. The course presents students with a strenuous hands-on curriculum that includes extensive training scenarios and live-fire drills. Students will be afforded numerous opportunities to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed serve as a structural firefighter. Certification is based upon completion of all on-line modules, class assessments and evaluations. For formal accreditation through the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (Pro Board), participants must complete all associated courses and pre-requests. Application deadline is September 15th. For further information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://famshare.inside.nps.gov/structural/operations/default.aspx.

November 3 — November 14 — Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. This class fulfills NFPA 1002 training standards to be qualified as Fire Apparatus Driver Operator. The class is designed to provide persons with the technical information and skills essential for the safe operation and proper maintenance of fire apparatus. Emphasis includes hands-on training of pumping and driving skills critical to support personnel assigned to all hazard response. Personnel will become proficient in troubleshooting, hydraulics, drafting and providing water through multiple pumping evolutions. Certification is based upon completion of all on-line modules, class assessments and evaluations. Application deadline is October 6th. For further information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://famshare.inside.nps.gov/structural/operations/default.aspx.

December 8 — December 12 — Fire Officer and Instructor Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. This class includes certification in both Fire Instructor I and Fire Officer I. These classes have been combined as fire instructor is a required prerequisite for fire officer. The combined class is a combination of online activities with job performance skills being demonstrated in a class or field setting. Fire instructor is designed around classroom lectures, group activities, and individual presentations. Topics include learning theories, use of instructional materials and media, maintaining student records and techniques for effective communication. The fire officer portion of the class focuses on technical knowledge and leadership skills which are essential for command and control of engine company personnel during fire emergencies. Participants will be introduced to the skills of preplanning, fire attack strategies/tactics and logistical support functions. Skills are reinforced and evaluated through dynamic group sessions and video simulations. Certification is based upon completion of all on-line modules and class assessments. Access to the on-line class is available on December 9th. Application deadline is November 10th. For further information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://famshare.inside.nps.gov/structural/operations/default.aspx.

Online Training

Management

Hiring Reform Course for Managers. To reinforce the importance of the President's hiring reform initiative and the changes associated with it (e.g., increased manager involvement in the hiring process and inability to ask applicants narrative questions in the initial application process), a new course, The Manager's Role in the Hiring Process, has been launched in DOI Learn and is now available to all managers. This web-based training consists of three modules (overview, job analysis/assessment development, and applicant review/selection) that provide managers with basic information that will assist them in understanding their roles and responsibilities in the hiring process. It emphasizes the importance of manager involvement, which includes active engagement in the assessment process and determining the skills needed for positions being filled. The training can be used as a supplement to the strategic conversations that HR specialists have with selecting officials. Servicing Human Resources Offices (SHROs) will continue to serve as consultants and advisors to managers in the more detailed areas of the hiring and recruitment process which the training doesn't cover, such as the development of assessment tools, specialized experience statements, and recruitment considerations (e.g. diversity and inclusion and special hiring authorities.). Completion time for this course is one-and-a-half hours; although it is tailored for managers, human resources professionals and other professionals associated with the hiring process are encouraged to take it. If you are looking for additional information regarding hiring reform, please refer to the hiring reform webpage. Both the course and the web page provide valuable information related to the hiring reform initiative.

Cultural Resources

Nationwide Programmatic Agreement Toolkit. To help guide NPS staff on implementing the NPS nationwide programmatic agreement, which governs Section 106 of the National Historic Preservation Act, the NPS has developed a "toolkit." The toolkit is mandatory training that provides guidance to NPS superintendents and Section 106 coordinators, division chiefs, and facilities staff at region and park levels on using the programmatic agreement during Section 106 review. NPS employees may earn a certificate for their review of the toolkit through DOI Learn by taking a final assessment. Register for the course in DOI Learn, then review the contents of the toolkit website before returning to DOI Learn to complete a final assessment. The toolkit website is available online at: http://www.nps.gov/history/howto/PAToolkit/index.htm. For more information about the NPS nationwide programmatic agreement toolkit, please contact: Jeffrey Durbin, NPS Section 106 compliance program officer, at 202-354-1816 or Jeffrey_durbin@nps.gov

Managing Archeological Collections. Learn about caring for archeological collections and help to overcome the curation crisis. The course is designed to assist those who are interested in, or need to learn more about, preserving and managing archeological collections over the long term. Register for the course in DOI Learn, then review the contents of the course website before returning to DOI Learn to complete a final assessment. The course website is available online at: http://www.nps.gov/archeology/collections/index.htm. For more information, contact Teresa Moyer (202-354-2124, teresa_moyer@nps.gov).

Archeology for Interpreters. Through this training, interpreters and anyone with an interest and need to know — including law enforcement rangers, natural resource experts, and managers -- may gain basic knowledge about archeology. The course provides opportunities to learn about archeological methods and analysis and how to encourage concern for the preservation and protection of archeological resources. A park-based case study provides practice. Register for the course in DOI Learn, then review the contents of the course website before returning to DOI Learn to complete a final assessment. The course website is available online at: http://www.nps.gov/archeology/AforI/index.htm. For more information, contact Teresa Moyer (202-354-2124, teresa_moyer@nps.gov).

Interpretation for Archeologists. Archeologists and other resource professionals can take this training to gain a firm foundation in and understanding of the purpose, philosophy, and techniques of interpretation. The course encourages archeologists to frame their work for the public and to work with interpreters to integrate archeological perspectives into interpretive products and tell compelling stories. Register for the course in DOI Learn, then review the contents of the course website before returning to DOI Learn to complete a final assessment. The course website is available online at: http://www.nps.gov/archeology/IforA/index.htm. For more information, contact Teresa Moyer (202-354-2124, teresa_moyer@nps.gov).

Study Tour of Archeological Interpretation. View interpretation with "fresh eyes" to evaluate choices and strategies for interpreting archeology in parks and historic sites. Download worksheets to assist in evaluating both onsite interpretation and virtual visits. Register for the course in DOI Learn, then review the contents of the course website before returning to DOI Learn to complete a final assessment. The course website is available online at: http://www.nps.gov/archeology/studytour/index.htm. For more information, contact Teresa Moyer (202-354-2124, teresa_moyer@nps.gov).

Assessment of Archeological Interpretation. Use the interpretive analysis model to evaluate the effectiveness of interpreting archeological resources on the basis of visitor experience at the levels of short-term outcomes, long-term outcomes, and audience feedback. Learn more about the National Park Service evaluation strategy. Register for the course in DOI Learn, then review the contents of the course website before returning to DOI Learn to complete a final assessment. The course website is available online at: http://www.nps.gov/archeology/aiassess/index.htm. For more information, contact Teresa Moyer (202-354-2124, teresa_moyer@nps.gov).

NPS Fundamentals

NPS Fundamentals I: NPS Mission and History. A cornerstone for your NPS career. Learn online at your own pace about the history of the NPS, how the NPS is organized, and how the NPS fits into the federal government. Completion of this course is a prerequisite for NPS Fundamentals II: Introduction to NPS Operations. Cost: free. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website: http://www.nps.gov/training/fund/index.htm . Contact: Judy Geniac, (Judy_Geniac@nps.gov, 928-638-7881).

NPS Fundamentals III: NPS Career Management and Retirement Planning. Look ahead in your NPS career and eventual retirement. Learn online at your own pace about career and retirement planning, including sessions on advancing in your chosen career path, financial planning, insurance, and making healthy lifestyle choices. Cost: free. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website: http://www.nps.gov/training/fund/index.htm. Contact: Judy Geniac, (Judy_Geniac@nps.gov, 928-638-7881).

NPS Fundamentals IV: Managing Work Life in the NPS. What are the expected legal and ethical behaviors of NPS employees? Why should diversity matter to you? What can you do to ensure a safe work environment? Get these questions answered and more in this online course studying public ethics, diversity, and safety in the NPS. Cost: free. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website: http://www.nps.gov/training/fund/index.htm. Contact: Judy Geniac, (Judy_Geniac@nps.gov, 928-638-7881).

Wilderness

The Wilderness Act of 1964. Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands. Click on this link for course information. Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Minimum Requirements Analysis. Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands. Click on this link for course information. Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Wilderness Stewardship Planning Framework. Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands. Click on this link for course information. Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Wilderness Visitor Use Management. A suite of three courses: Fundamentals, Strategies, and Monitoring Impacts and Uses. Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands. Click on this link for course information. Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Natural Resource Management in Wilderness. A suite of twelve courses: Fundamentals, Challenges in Natural Resource Restoration, Monitoring, Evaluating Proposals for Scientific Activity, Fish and Wildlife, Fish and Wildlife Inventory and Monitoring, Threatened and Endangered Species, Air Quality, Soil and Water, Vegetation, Soundscapes, and Night Sky. Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands. Click on this link for course information. Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Managing Cultural Resources in Wilderness. A suite of three courses: Fundamentals, Inventory and Monitoring, and Evaluating Scientific Proposals. Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands. Click on this link for course information. Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Managing Paleontological Resources in Wilderness. A suite of three courses: Fundamentals, Inventory and Monitoring, and Evaluating Scientific Proposals. Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands. Click on this link for course information. Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Deciding to Keep Wilderness Wild: Four Cornerstones for Wilderness Managers. Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center/Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands. Click on this link for course information. Contact: Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov with any questions.

Retirement

Firefighter/Law Enforcement Officer Retirement Training for Human Resource Specialists, Managers and Supervisors. This course is designed to provide firefighter and law enforcement officer retirement training for human resources specialists, managers and supervisors. Cost: Free. For more information, see DOI Learn website: http://www.doi.gov/doilearn. Registration: DOI Learn Help Desk 1-866-466-1998 or email at doilearn@geolearning.com. FLERT Contact: William (Alan) Sizemore, Alan_Sizemore@ios.doi.gov 208-334-1556.

FERS Retirement Training for Firefighters and Law Enforcement Officers. This course is designed to provide firefighters and law enforcement officers with information on FERS special retirement provisions so that they can manage their careers in such a way that they maximize their benefits. Special retirement provisions apply to employees occupying these positions and they have specific responsibilities that are critical to know about and act upon throughout their careers if they expect to qualify for special retirement. Cost: Free. For more information, see DOI Learn website: http://www.doi.gov/doilearn. Registration: DOI Learn Help Desk 1-866-466-1998 or email at doilearn@geolearning.com. FLERT Contact: William (Alan) Sizemore, Alan_Sizemore@ios.doi.gov 208-334-1556.

Supervision

New Supervisor Development Program. This new training and development program, which was begun last year, is designed specifically for first-time supervisors within the 12 month probationary period of their initial appointment. The New Supervisor Development Program (NSDP) is a blended learning program that is delivered both online and in residential (three day) sessions across the country in collaboration with Bureau of Land Management, and the Fish and Wildlife Service. The online modules (completely free of cost) are available on DOILearn as preliminary work, and include the basics of in knowledge and skills for a first-time supervisor. Completion of these modules is followed by a three day Supervisory Skills Workshop (SSW) that provides synthesis and skills practice. The NSDP satisfies the initial 40-hour new supervisory training required by OPM (5CFR 412.202). There will be no cost to parks and regions in FY 2012 — all costs (tuition and travel) are being funded by WASO Learning and Development. Registrations for the SSW are managed via regional employee development officers by slot allocation. For more information, please contact Katrina Roberts, NSDP Training Manager, 202-354-1487, or Brigitte Keels, 202-354-1406, or your regional employee development officer. This program is expected to continue in FY 2013, but funding has yet to be determined. Additional information can be found at: http://www.nps.gov/training/ - click on the link under "Featured Links:New!"


CAREER OPPORTUNITIES


Pecos National Historical Park (NM)
GS-0341-11 Administrative Officer

Pecos National Historical Park is recruiting for a chief of administration.

Click on the link below for a copy of the announcement with full details on duties, area information, and procedures for applying.

For additional information, please contact Acting Superintendent Charles Strickfaden at 505-757-7201.

The announcement closes on February 10th.
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Intermountain Region
GL-0025-7/9 Protection Ranger (Detail)

Intermountain Region is seeking candidates for a 90- to 120-day detail as a protection ranger for El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments. The target EOD date is February 24th.

The person selected will:

  • Provide a diverse range of resource and visitor protection duties in both frontcountry and wilderness settings in both El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments.
  • Protect park resources and visitors through patrols, education, and compliance checks.
  • Conduct patrols by vehicle on paved and unmaintained, high clearance, 4x4 dirt roads, on foot, and hiking over difficult lava terrain.
  • Conduct investigations and enforce federal and state laws, statutes, and regulations.
  • Provide emergency medical, search and rescue, and wildland firefighting services (NREMT-B certification, SAR training/experience, and current wildland fire red card are highly desired).
  • Maintain relationships with other agencies, including the Cibola County Sheriff's Department, Grants Police Department, Ramah Police Department, BLM, USFS, New Mexico Game and Fish, and New Mexico State Police.

This position requires a National Park Service Level I or Level II law enforcement commission and is open to permanent/term employees only.

Salary will continue to be paid by the selectee's home park. Travel and per diem will be paid by El Malpais and El Morro National Monuments. Government housing may be available at El Morro. If housing is unavailable, then hotels are available in Grants, where El Malpais Headquarters is located.

The park has a fully equipped LE vehicle available for use. Selectee must bring all protection gear and weapon(s).

This is a detail opportunity, not a temporary promotion. Selectee's salary will remain the same.

Please contact Acting Superintendent William Bledsoe at 505-285-4641 x13 with additional questions about the detail opportunity.

Interested individuals should discuss the opportunity with their first-line supervisors and obtain concurrence from their superintendents or managers prior to applying. Once approval is gained, interested individuals should submit a one-page resume detailing work history, educational background, and any special qualifications they might possess.

Resumes should be submitted by electronic mail to William_Bledsoe@nps.gov no later than 4:30 pm on February 12th.