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Cultural Resources
2011 National Historic Landmark Photo Contest Voting Begins
Vote for your favorite photographs in the eleventh annual National Historic Landmarks photo contest.
This year, we've narrowed down a pool of more than 500 entries to just 60 images for you to choose from. Enjoy this armchair tour of our nation's heritage and help us select the winners of this year's contest.
Click here http://inside.nps.gov/photocontest/nhl2010/ to vote.
To ensure that all NPS employees have an opportunity to cast their votes, the contest voting will remain open through October 11th. The winners will be announced on InsideNPS in October.
[Submitted by Lisa Kolakowsky Smith, lisa_kolakowsky@nps.gov, 215/597-7946] More Information...
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Southeast Region
Michael Byrd Named Regional Comptroller
Michael Andrew Byrd has joined the Southeast Regional Office as regional comptroller. He serves as the principal financial advisor for all parks, programs, and offices administered by the region, which stretches from the U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico to Kentucky and North Carolina.
Michael develops, coordinates, and maintains an integrated system of financial services, including budgeting, accounting, auditing, and general fiscal management, with a goal of efficient use of both appropriated and non-appropriated sources.
A native of the eastern shore of Virginia, Michael attended Atlantic High School, then Hampton University for undergraduate studies. The U.S. Army supported advanced studies, leading to an MBA from Syracuse University in comptrollership. Previous work experience include budget officer, comptroller, and senior financial program manager with the Department of Defense while on active duty for 24 years, then as a DOD civilian and contractor. Michael brings a wealth of education and a wide range of expertise in the fields of budget and financial manager.
Michael and his wife, Gina, have one son, Carson, who is a rising senior at Hampton University, his father's alma mater. In addition to many other interests, Michael is an intercollegiate and high school basketball official for games in Georgia, South Carolina and Alabama. Michael is the son of the late Willard R. Byrd and Mrs Maggie Byrd.
In addition to a distinguished military career, Michael has expanded his resume to include teaching physically and mentally challenged students. A keen interest in history has drawn him to the National Park Service mission, particularly the stories interwoven into the southeastern U.S. places. He is known for high work ethics, professionalism, and an innate ability to work with all different personalities and perspectives to resolve issues and develop creative solutions. We are delighted to welcome him to our staff.
[Submitted by Marianne M. Mills]
Director/Deputy Directors
GS-0301-14 Assistant Chief of Staff
The Director's Office is seeking candidates for the position of assistant chief of staff. The person selected will assist in coordinating decisions among the director, deputy directors and associate directors, assuring consistency with policy objectives and goals.
The announcement number is NPSWASO-HQ-11-392056 and it closes on October 20th. Click on the link below for a copy.
Gulf Coast Parks
Finance And Logistic Details
Finance and logistics staff are needed to assist in the response to the Gulf Oil spill incident. Assignments are for 14 days.
Candidates are needed for the following logistics positions:
- Ordering manager
- Facility unit leader
- Base camp manager
- Ground support unit leader
- Drivers
- Equipment manager
If you are available or will be in the next month, please call Roy Locklear at 850-316-5038 or email Jim_Starling@nps.gov
Candidates are needed for the following finance positions:
- Finance section chief
- Time unit leader
- Cost unit leader
If you are available or will be in the next month, please call Chuck Shoemake at 479-769-1014 or email him at Chuck_Shoemake@nps.gov
White Sands National Monument (NM)
WG-5716-8/9 Engineering Equipment Operator
White Sands has an opening for a WG-8/9 engineering equipment operator. The announcement closes on October 15th.
NPS serious incident submission standards can be found at the following web site:
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All reports should now be submitted via this automated system.