NPS Visitor and Resource Protection
The Morning Report
Friday, September 23, 2011


INCIDENTS

Editor's Desk
No Reports Today

No new incident reports have been received.




FIRE MANAGEMENT

NIFC/NPS Fire and Aviation Management
National Fire/Incident Situation Highlights

National Fire Activity - Preparedness Level 2

Fire Weather Forecast

Warmer than normal weather will continue over the West while surface high pressure keeps cool Fall conditions over the central and eastern parts of the nation. A cold front moving through the East will bring scattered showers and thunderstorms to the east coast states and showery conditions to the Great Lakes region.

Predictive Services Outlook products can be found at http://www.predictiveservices.nifc.gov/outlooks/outlooks.htm

Fire Summary (Five Day Trend)

Day

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Date

9/19

9/20

9/21

9/22

9/23

Initial Attack Fires

89

169

104

97

90

New Large Fires

0

2

5

7

2

Large Fires Contained

2

1

1

2

1

Uncontained Large Fires

5

6

4

10

10


National Resource Commitments (Five Day Trend)

Day

Mon

Tue

Wed

Thu

Fri

Date

9/19

9/20

9/21

9/22

9/23

Area Command Teams

0

0

0

0

0

NIMO Teams

1

1

1

1

1

Type 1 Teams

4

1

3

3

3

Type 2 Teams

6

3

3

3

2


NPS Fire Summaries

Park State Fire Type Acres Percent
Contain		 Est. Full
Contain
Crater Lake National Park OR Red Cone Complex Wildfire Red Cone Fire = 3340 acres Trail Fire = 382 acres Oasis Fi... See below for more... 0 10/15/2011

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OPERATIONAL NOTES

Servicewide
Upcoming Training And Conference Calendar

Please submit information on upcoming training courses to Bill_Halainen@nps.gov no later than the Thursday morning before the Friday calendar update. New listings and revisions are in bold face.

Please note that the calendar includes ongoing, on-line training offerings. They appear at the end of this listing.

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.

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Scheduled Training

Now - November 3 - Green Purchasing Topical Webinars. The Sustainable Operations Climate Change Branch will be hosting a series of one-hour webinars that will examine four facets of green purchasing. This training will provide participants with practical tools and techniques to make it easier to buy green products and services. Field staff will share their first-hand experience in how they have put green purchasing concepts into practice at their parks.  The four topics will be repeated four times during September, October and November.  To register and to see the full list of speakers, visit http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custommenu.cfm?lv=4&prg=1226&id=10288 or contact Fred Sturniolo at 202-513-7078.

September 29 - Scorecard and Performance Management Training Webinar, 1 p.m. EDT. The NPS Scorecard coordinator, with help from the Budget Formulation and Strategic Planning Office, will be hosting a one-hour training webinar on the connections between the NPS Scorecard and park performance reporting, including GPRA goals and PMDS. The webinar will establish the links between the systems, explain how the data is used, and answer questions on the direction of NPS performance management. To attend, please register by September 28th using the following form: http://tinyurl.com/PerformanceWebinar . Please contact Lindsey Kurnath at Lindsey_Kurnath@nps.gov with any questions about the NPS Scorecard or the upcoming webinar. Registration can also be accessed from the Scorecard website or via the following link:  https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/viewform?formkey=dE4yUHp2YUpuMDhRY1JMaVVDMS1xZVE6MQ

October 3 - October 7 - Equipment Operator Safety, Voyageurs National Park, International Falls, MN. This course will examine the risks of operating heavy equipment and steps required to minimize them. Learning and Development will pay a portion of participant travel.  To apply: Log on to DOI Learn, click on Catalog and open Advanced Search.  Uncheck all boxes except Course Code and search for "mnt7" without the quotation marks to find the Course and Scheduled Classes.  For more information or questions, please contact Sarah Polzin, 301-663-8206 x 115 or Steve Hastings, 301-663-8206 x 134.

October 10 - National Park Service Resource Law and Policy, Crowne Plaza Williamsburg in Fort Magruder, Williamsburg, VA. Registration deadline: September 30th. Workshop prior to the annual ANPR conference and rendezvous, which takes place from October 11th to October 14th. Have you ever wondered what the mission of the National Park Service really means, or why the NPS has so many rules and regulations in support of that mission? Understanding NPS resource stewardship laws and policies are foundational to anyone seeking or already in a career with the service. Join retired chief ranger and former ANPR president Scot McElveen at this informative workshop on what makes the NPS legally tick. There is no tuition for these workshops, but pre-registration for this training is required by contacting Rebecca Harriett at rebecca_harriett@nps.gov or calling (304) 535-6224 no later than September 30th.

October 10 - Interpreting Critical Issues: The American Civil War, Crowne Plaza Williamsburg in Fort Magruder, Williamsburg, VA. Registration deadline: September 30th. Workshop prior to the annual ANPR conference and rendezvous, which takes place from October 11th to October 14th. Over the next four years, the National Park Service will be commemorating the 150th anniversary of the American Civil War. While this horrific national event has past, its lingering effects have not, challenging our interpreters in balancing its many compelling stories. This workshop will help interpreters gain skills in understanding the American Civil War in the full context of history. Participants will learn strategies on how to use controversial perspectives to their advantage when making these events relevant to today's generation. Join the Mather Training Center Interpretive team as they facilitate this workshop. There is no tuition for these workshops, but pre-registration for this training is required by contacting Rebecca Harriett at rebecca_harriett@nps.gov or calling (304) 535-6224 no later than September 30th.

October 11 - Using Oral History to Preserve and Protect NPS Heritage, Crowne Plaza Williamsburg in Fort Magruder, Williamsburg, VA. Registration deadline: September 30th. Workshop prior to the annual ANPR conference and rendezvous, which takes place from October 11th to October 14th.  This workshop introduces oral history methods and provides hands-on training. Topics include planning an oral history project; legal and ethical issues that relate to oral history; digital audio recording technologies; planning for and conducting in-depth oral history interviews; preserving and managing oral history collections; and processing interviews. Participants will practice skills by conducting short interviews with fellow students. Workshop will be conducted by Lu Ann Jones and Alison Steiner.  Lu Ann Jones is staff historian in the Park History Program, WASO. Alison Steiner has been a wilderness ranger/oral historian at Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks and is a member of the ANPR board. There is no fee for this workshop, but registration is required by emailing Rebecca Harriett at rebecca_harriett@nps.gov or calling at (304) 535-6224. Deadline for registration is September 30th.

October 17 - October 21 - National Wildland Fire Investigations Case Development and Cause Determination, Providence Forge, VA. The deadline for applications is September 28th.  Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions.

October 17 - October 28 - Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Course, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. Application deadline: September 23rd. This 80-hour class is designed to provide persons participating in National Park Service structure fire suppression efforts with technical information and primary skills essential for safe operation and proper maintenance of a fire apparatus.  After successful completion of this course the individual will be certified to drive, pump, and maintain structure fire apparatus for the NPS. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website.

October 23 - October 28 - Effective Interpretation of Archeological Resources (Module 440) Workshop, Presidio of San Francisco, CA. Application deadline: October 10th. Click on this link for course information and announcement; contact John Jameson (850-580-3011x243) with any questions.

October 24 - October 27 - NPS Fundamentals V: Building Trust, Teams and Leaders, Washington, DC. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903.

October 31- November 3 - Concession Management Training for Superintendents, Santa Fe, NM.  The 35-hour intensive course enhances the knowledge and skills of superintendents and concession specialists on the fundamental requirements of concession management and supervision, operations, prospectus process, planning financial and legal framework of this complex and changing program of services in the national parks. Participants will gain a better understanding of contractual and operational requirements associated with providing commercial visitor services in parks. Tools and resources will be shared to assist superintendents in coordinating and communicating all aspects of management a concession contract. Interested participants must apply by September 23rd in DOILearn. For more information, please contact Lora Farabaugh at 303-987-6903.

October 31 - November 4 - National Wildland Fire Investigations Case Development and Cause Determination, Madison, WI. The deadline for applications is September 28th. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions.

October 31 - November 4 - Effective Oral History: Interviews, Project Management and Practical Applications, Everglades National Park, Homestead, FL. Application deadline: October 7th. This team-taught, hands-on course is designed for employees with oral history project responsibilities. For more details and application instructions see the training announcement. Registration is through DOI Learn. For more information contact Lu Ann Jones, Park History Program, WASO, at 202-354-2219 or luann_jones@nps.gov.

November 8 - November 18 - NPS Fundamentals II: Introduction to NPS Operations, Grand Canyon, AZ. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Haley Bercot (928-638-7880, Haley_Bercot@nps.gov). Note: Friday, November 11, is Veterans Day - to honor this day, the class will have a three-day weekend.

November 14 - November 17 - Interagency Regional Wilderness Stewardship Training Course, Gatlinburg, TN.  Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center.  Click on this link for course information.  Contact: Karen Lindsey, 406-243-4627, karen_lindsey@fws.gov with any questions.

November 14 - November 17 - NPS Fundamentals V: Building Trust, Teams and Leaders, Washington, DC. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903.

November 14 - November 18 - Equipment Operator Safety, Canyonlands and Arches National Parks, Moab, UT. This course will examine the risks of operating heavy equipment and steps required to minimize them.  Learning and Development will pay a portion of participant travel.  To apply: Log on to DOI Learn, click on Catalog and open Advanced Search.  Uncheck all boxes except Course Code and search for "mnt7" without the quotation marks to find the Course and Scheduled Classes.  For more information or questions, please contact Sarah Polzin, 301-663-8206 x 115 or Steve Hastings, 301-663-8206 x 134.

November 16 - November 17 - Federal Advisory Committee Act Training, American Institute of Architects, Washington, DC. The course is intended for federal committee management officers and their staffs, designated federal officers, FACA and ethics legal staff, FACA support staff, and managers and decision makers involved in advisory committee management and/or operations.  Agency contractor staff directly involved in FACA management or operations may also be nominated by their host agency. $450 course fee.  To register or to obtain further information, including the class agenda, please contact the Committee Management Secretariat Training Coordinator, Tabitha Dove, at tabitha.dove@gsa.gov.

November 28 - December 1 - Fee Supervisors Training Workshop, USFWS-National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV.  Application deadline: September 30th. The overall objectives for this workshop are to standardize Recreation Fee Program training for employees collecting fees for all parks within the system. To link to the full announcement, please visit this site. Visit the Administration and Business Practices, Commercial Services and Specialty Fields (ABCS) Careers Website. For registration questions, contact Debbie Cox at 304-535-6277 or email at debbie_cox@nps.gov. For questions about course content, contact Jane Anderson at 303-987-6902 or email at jane_anderson@nps.gov.

November 29 - December 8 - NPS Fundamentals II: Introduction to NPS Operations, Grand Canyon, AZ. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Haley Bercot (928-638-7880, Haley_Bercot@nps.gov).

December 5 - December 8 - NPS Fundamentals V: Building Trust, Teams and Leaders, Washington, DC. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903.

December 5 - December 9 - Introduction to Park Program Management, Northeast Regional Office, Philadelphia, PA.  The deadline for applications is October 24th; apply via DOILearn. POC: Jo Robinson, jo_robinson@nps.gov or 304.535.5016.

December 5 - December 9 - H337: Command and General Staff Training (I-300/400), Rocky Mountain National Wildlife Refuge, Denver, CO. Free. For a copy of the registration form, please contact Elaine C. Wolff at Elaine_Wolff@ios.doi.gov .

December 5 - December 9 - Company Fire Officer Class, location TBD. Application deadline: November 4th. Using the incident command system, participants will develop technical knowledge and leadership skills essential for the command and control of structural fire emergencies. Individuals are introduced to the management skills of preplanning, communications, decision-making, fire attack strategies/tactics, and logistical support functions and will practice their skills through dynamic group sessions and video simulations. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website.

January 23 - January 27 - Introduction to Park Program Management, Pacific West Regional Office, San Francisco, CA. The deadline for applications is December 12th; apply via DOILearn.  POC: Jo Robinson, jo_robinson@nps.gov or 304.535.5016.

January 23 - January 27 - Investigation of Complex Archeological Resource Crimes, FLETC, Glynco, GA. This training will provide the experienced officer/agent with the knowledge and skills necessary to develop and manage more complex cultural heritage resource crimes. The program consists of 40+ hours of instruction, plus pre-course work. Students should be highly motivated and expect instruction to run into the evening hours. The target audience is journeyman officers with experience in archeological resource investigations and special agents seeking to expand their investigative abilities. If you have specific questions regarding this class, contact FLETC senior instructor Charles Louke at 912-280-5188. Registration is through your agencies national academy at FLETC.

January 24 - February 2 - NPS Fundamentals II: Introduction to NPS Operations, Grand Canyon, AZ. Free - all travel/tuition is paid for by Learning and Development. For more information, go to the NPS Fundamentals website and/or contact Haley Bercot (928-638-7880, Haley_Bercot@nps.gov).

February 6 - 10 - Introduction to Park Program Management,  Assateague Island National Seashore, MD. The deadline for applications is December 30th; apply via DOILearn.  POC: Jo Robinson, jo_robinson@nps.gov or 304.535.5016.

February 13 - February 17 - Introduction to Park Program Management, Lake Mead NRA, NV.  The deadline for applications is December 30th; apply via DOILearn. POC: Jo Robinson, jo_robinson@nps.gov or 304.535.5016.

March 26 - March 30 - Introduction to Park Program Management, MWRO, Omaha, NE.  The deadline for applications is February 13th; apply via DOILearn.  POC: Jo Robinson, jo_robinson@nps.gov or 304.535.5016.

April 30 - May 4 - Concessions Management Training for Superintendents, NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV. The deadline for applications is February 17th; apply via DOILearn.  POC: Lora Farabaugh, lora_farabaugh@nps.gov, 303.987.6903.

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Online Training

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, see the NPS Fundamentals website. Registration: DOI Learn. 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, see the NPS Fundamentals website. Registration: DOI Learn. 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, see the NPS Fundamentals website. Registration: DOI Learn. 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.

EMS

EMS Training. The Branch of Emergency Services is announcing various levels of emergency medical services (EMS) training. This is offered to NPS employees at no cost by the Air National Guard. A list of offerings and dates are located under the "Training" link on the NPS EMS InsideNPS website. If you wish to attend one of the listed sessions, please contact Bob Wightman at 865-436-1261 or bob_wightman@nps.gov.  He will provide additional details about the courses and will put you in touch with ANG liaison.

Administration

Fundamentals of Financial Management (V2). After many, many months of work by a select group of experts from AOC and various parks and assistance from The Eppley Institute for Parks and Public Lands, the Fundamentals of Financial Management (v2) is up and running.  The series of online modules covers the federal budget cycle, accounts payable and receivable, travel, payroll, year-end closing and much more.  The course is built to assist GS-4 through GS-9 administrative, accounting, budget and financial management personnel understand financial processes to soundly and effectively manage the budget and finances of a park or work unit. This course does not address the upcoming move to FBMS.  Please click here for more details.

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.




PARKS AND PEOPLE

Hot Springs National Park (AR)
GS-0025-9 Protection Ranger (Lateral)

Hot Springs National Park is currently seeking qualified candidates interested in a lateral reassignment to a GS-9 protection ranger position. The ranger in this position provides law enforcement, EMS, fire, and SAR services for the park.

The duty station is Hot Springs, Arkansas. Hot Springs is a community of approximately 35,000 people located in central Arkansas, about 45 minutes southwest of Little Rock. The park preserves the natural and cultural features associated with thermal waters of natural hot springs and was set aside by Congress in 1832. Rangers perform a variety of duties with a primary focus on law enforcement protection duties in an urban environment associated with the city of Hot Springs and Garland County. Rangers frequently work with NPS special agents in their daily operations.

Persons interested should contact Robert Still, the park's interim chief ranger, at 501-620-6781.



Shenandoah National Park (VA)
GS-13 Chief Of Natural And Cultural Resources (Interdisciplinary)

Dates: 09/22/2011 - 10/05/2011

Shenandoah National Park has announced a vacancy for a chief for its division of natural and cultural resources. The duty station is in Luray, Virginia.

For a copy of the announcement with details on duties, click on the link below.

The vacancy closes on October 5th.
[Submitted by Billie Miller, billie_miller@nps.gov, 540-999-3500 ext. 3476]  More Information...




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NPS serious incident submission standards can be found at the following web site:

http://inside.nps.gov/waso/custompages.cfm?prg=45&id;=8728&lv;=2&pgid;=3504

All reports should now be submitted via this automated system.