02-565
Great Sand Dunes National Monument & Preserve (CO)
Follow-up on Search for Missing Man
On November 30, a group of horseback riders found the body of
29-year-old J.L., who had been the subject of an intensive
search since being reported as missing on October 22. J.L.'s body was
found in a blow-out depression along the southeastern edge of the dune
field on the west side of Medano Creek. Autopsy results have not been
received, but he evidently died of a self-inflicted gunshot to the head.
Ranger David Chavez led the investigation and recovery operation.
[Submitted by Jim Bowman, Chief Ranger]
02-618
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
Rescue of Injured Hiker
R.K., 42, of Gatlinburg suffered a compound fracture of her
lower leg while hiking on the Baskins Creek "manway" on the afternoon of
November 15. The manway is an unmaintained trail leading into the park
from a community in Gatlinburg. R.K. was about two miles up the trail,
hiking with a group of senior citizens, when she lost her footing in a
rocky area and fell. Ranger Greg Wozniak provided initial treatment and
size-up of the situation. Other rangers and park personnel responded,
treated R.K., and transported her out via a very demanding overland
litter evacuation. This evacuation was complicated by the fact that the
unmaintained trail was located in an extremely rough creek drainage. A
chainsaw was required to clear trees from the trail in order to get
through with the litter. R.K. was transported to the University of
Tennessee Medical Center, where she underwent extensive surgery to
repair the fracture. Supervisory park ranger Steve Kloster served as IC
for the incident.
[Submitted by Rick Brown, District
Ranger]
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Virgin Islands National Park (VI)
GS-0401-12 Resource Management Specialist
The park has an opening for a GS-0401-12 resource management specialist (inventory and monitoring). This is your opportunity to work in a very diverse position in a beautiful Caribbean location and get paid to do so. This position is currently posted on USA Jobs (www.usajobs.gov) and closes on December 31. The vacancy announcement number is VIIS-03-06. The person in this position coordinates activities with other federal and territorial agencies and non-governmental organizations involved in long-term monitoring and resource inventory and assessment. Among other duties, she/he is a representative at national conferences and meetings, manages the park's prototype long-term ecological monitoring program, develops resource monitoring strategies and recommends implementation schedules, coordinates GIS and associated databases, and reviews requests for proposals for research contracts to develop new monitoring technology. For a virtual tour of the park, go to www.nps.gov/viis; for information on the area, see www.usvi.gov.
[Submitted by Nancy Wilson]
Mount Rainier National Park (WA)
GS-0392-6/7 Communications Operator Supervisor
Mount Rainier is looking for a GS-0392-6/7 communications operator supervisor. The vacancy is on USA Jobs; the announcement number is MORA-2003-09 and closes on December 16. It's a required occupancy position. If you have further questions, please contact personnel at 360-569-2211 ext. 2365.
[Submitted by Alison Robb]
Budget
GS-13 Senior Budget Analysts
Dates: 12/03/2002 - 12/21/2002
Announcement# NPS WASO-02-131
The National Park Service's Office of Budget Formulation is seeking two highly motivated individuals to serve the role of senior budget analyst.
The incumbent performs independent research and develops summary tables, detailed analysis, and other support materials in response to inquiries from the NPS or Departmental management and the Appropriations Subcommittees regarding the status or justification of the budget pending before Congress.
The incumbent assists in compilations of data and information necessary to make Servicewide budget formulation recommendations such as from the Operations Formulation System (OFS). As needed, the incumbent compiles material for use by NPS management in setting long-term budget strategy as well as annual budget priorities. The incumbent examines functional and organizational base funding levels to determine if proper funding distribution has been achieved.
The incumbent analyzes performance of NPS organizations in achieving budgetary goals as well as monitors and analyzes legislation and reports affecting the NPS budget that are passed during the current session of Congress.
[Submitted by David Harrington, David_Harrington@nps.gov, 202 208-4043]
Budget
GS-0560-7/12 Budget Analysts
Dates: 12/03/2002 - 12/21/2002
Announcement# NPSWASO-02-127
The National Park Service's Office of Budget Formulation is seeking three highly motivated individuals to serve the role of budget analyst. There is a broad grade range for these positions - GS-7/12 in an effort to welcome applicants from a diverse variety of work experience.
The incumbent will have a wide range of responsibilities including development of summary tables, preliminary analysis, and other support materials in response to inquiries from the NPS or Departmental management and the Appropriations Subcommittees regarding the status or justification of the budget pending before Congress. The incumbent develops and analyzes projections for estimating obligations and outlays for current year, budget year, and outyears. Develops tabular data and background material in support of major new program initiatives. Works with program officials to review proposals and provide accurate, timely budgetary information. Performs a wide range of analytical duties connected with the identification of budget levels which reflect the balanced, multi-year funding needs of the National Park Service.
Please visit www.usajobs.opm.gov for further information.[Submitted by David Harrington, David_Harrington@nps.gov, 202 208-4043]
Submission standards for the Morning Report can be found on the left side of the front page of InsideNPS. All reports should be submitted via email to Bill Halainen at Delaware Water Gap NRA, with a copy to your regional office and a copy to Dennis Burnett in Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO.
Prepared by the Division of Law Enforcement and Emergency Services, WASO, with the cooperation and support of Delaware Water Gap NRA.