The Morning Report for Friday, February 17, 2012

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OPERATIONAL NOTES

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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

February 27 - March 1 - 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 (http://www.nps.gov/training/fund/index.htm) and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903 or via Lotus Notes.

February 27 - March 9 - Historic Weapons and Beach Apparatus Drill 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. NPS employees must apply through DOI Learn and submit required documents. Non-NPS employees may also apply. There is a tuition charge. Please read the entire announcement for full details. Contact Ed Sanders at 804-226-5026 or ed_sanders@nps.gov if you have questions.

February 28 - March 1 - EMT-B Refresher, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN. This course will meet NREMT requirements for a 24-hr EMT-B refresher. For more information, contact Bob Wightman at 865-436-1261 or bob_wightman@nps.gov.

March 5 - March 6 - Iron & Steel Preservation Conference, Lansing, MI. Lansing Community College in Lansing, Michigan, is presenting the third annual Iron and Steel Preservation Conference - the only event of its kind, drawing a national audience of engineers, historic preservationists, craftsmen, contractors, blacksmiths and others interested in the restoration of historic metals. Lansing Community College has long been recognized as leader in industrial arts training and has emerged as a leader in historic preservation with a focus on historic metal structures. CEUs will be available to participants. Click here for details and on-line registration. Contact: Vern Mesler, meslerv@lcc.edu.

March 5 - March 6 - Park Medic Refresher, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN. This course will provide 12 hours of Park Medic (EMT-I) CEUs and combined with the earlier EMT-B refresher would constitute a 36 hr EMT-I refresher. For more information, contact Bob Wightman at 865-436-1261 or bob_wightman@nps.gov.

March 6 - March 8 - Fearless Evaluation Webinar. This interactive webinar will demonstrate how evaluation is used to build credibility in and within interpretive programs and media and will define the phases of evaluation. Through assignments and in-class activities, participants will learn about and create frontend, formative and summative evaluation instruments, collect data, and learn how to analyze and report the data. Manual and webinar information will be sent to participants prior to the course. Please sign up for the class through DOILearn. For more information contact Toni Dufficy at 304-535-5039 or toni_dufficy@nps.gov

March 5 - March 9 - ARPA Training, New River Gorge NR, Beckley, WV. This 37-hour course is presented by FLETC and provides training in all aspects of an archeological investigation and in the subsequent prosecution of crimes. It is taught by accomplished instructors who are nationally-recognized subject matter experts in the fields of law enforcement, archeology and law. Enrollment is limited to federal or state law enforcement officers, archeologists and prosecutors. For course information, please contact FLETC instructor Charles Louke at 912-280-5188. For NPS registration please contact Wiley Golden at (912) 267-2246.

March 6 - November 18 - Green Purchasing Topical Webinars for 2012. The sustainable operations climate change branch, in collaboration with the NPS regional environmental coordinators, will host a series of 16 one-hour webinars. The 2012 training builds on the success of the webinars offered in 2011. The 2012 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-part series will be offered two times in the spring and two times in the fall for a total of 16 webinars. To register and to see the full list of speakers, click on this link or contact Fred Sturniolo at 202-513-7078.

March 12 - March 15 - Submerged Cultural Resources Law Enforcement, Biscayne NP, FL. The course will focus on cultural resource law enforcement as it pertains to submerged resources and is open to all National Park Service and other Department of Interior law enforcement officers, archaeologists and prosecuting attorneys who are tasked with the management of submerged cultural resources. Participants should expect to receive training in the identification, documentation, and prosecution of crimes against submerged cultural resources. The course will include one day of on-the-water and underwater field exercises. There is no charge for this course, but seating is limited. Please contact Charles Lawson at 786-335-3676 or charles_lawson@nps.gov if you are interested in attending.

March 12 - March 16 - 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. For more information contact Lee Dickinson, Special Park Uses Program Manager, WASO at 202/513-7092. Enrollment deadline is February 10th.

March 19 - March 23 - Interdisciplinary Resource Protection and Law, Northeast Regional Office, Philadelphia, PA. This course provides employees with a solid understanding of the resource mission of the NPS and the primary laws, legal authorities, case law interpretation, and policies used to protect park resources. Participants will be required to complete pre- and post-course work to receive full credit for the course. For the full course announcement go to: http://www.nps.gov/training/nrs/. Look in the events tab. Apply in DOI Learn. Registration ends February 23rd. Contact Jeri Hall at 928-638-7927, jeri_hall@nps.gov or Cathy Purchis at 928-638-7961, cathy_purchis@nps.gov.

March 20 - March 22 - Financial Management 101, Colorado Springs, CO. This three-day course will provide participants with a better understanding of basic financial management principals in the NPS commercial services program. Specific topics include concessioner annual financial reports, franchise fees, and how financial management integrates with prospectus development. The primary purpose of this training is to present an overview of financial management and provide participants with tools to be able to understand the financial components of the NPS commercial services program. The target audience for this training is NPS Commercial Services employees that have financial management responsibilities and are interested in learning more about basic financial concepts. Click on this link for more information.

March 25 - March 30 - Historic Preservation: Mothballing of Historic Buildings, Structures, and Landscapes, William Penn Mott Jr. Training Center, Marconi Conference Center, Marin County CA. This class will address preservation, philosophy and resources and will include an introduction to the "Secretaries Standards," Field labs will include hands-on experience in placing buildings and other historic features in "caretaker status." The NPS Division of Learning and Development will pay tuition, which includes lodging and meals from Sunday supper through Friday lunch. To apply, click on this link and log on to DOI Learn or search the catalog for "mothballing." Contact: Steve Hastings 301-663-8206 x 134 or Dorothy Printup 301-663-8206 x 101.

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.

March 26 - March 30 - H-337: Command and General Staff Training (I-300/400), Golden Gate NRA, CA. Free. For a registration and more information, contact Lieutenant Commander Elaine Wolff Bond, Public Health Service, DOI, at 202-208-5417 or Elaine_Bond@ios.doi.gov.

March 26 - April 6 - NPS Structural Firefighter II Course, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. This 88-hour course fulfills the NFPA 1001 training standards to be qualified as a structural firefighter II. Course emphasis is on individual and engine company manipulative skills essential for personal safety and effective and safe fire ground operations including the initiation of offensive, defensive and transitional initial attack procedures. Students are presented with a comprehensive and strenuous hands-on curriculum that includes extensive training scenarios and live-fire drills. Graduates will be qualified as structural firefighters within the NPS and can receive accreditation through the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications. The close date is February 24th. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.

March 27 - March 28 - Thin-Section Petrography of Stone and Ceramic Cultural Materials, Sheperdstown, WV. Registration is $299. For more information, go to the NCPTT website (http://ncptt.nps.gov/petrographic-analysis-for-conservation/) and/or Jason Church at 318-356-7444 jason_church@contractor.nps.gov .

March 27 - March 30 - Creative and Instructional Techniques for Instructors, Guilford Courthouse National Military Park, Greensboro, NC. This four-day class builds on the basics of applying the principles of adult learning, writing instructional objectives, and determining course content for your training sessions and on focusing on the delivery of your content. You will learn how to: start a course; employ effective speaking skills; ask and answer questions; hold participants' attention; promote learner participation; conduct icebreakers; lead learning activities and incorporate review techniques during your sessions. Read the full announcement. Registration to be completed in DOI Learn by March 1st. For more information, contact Jo Robinson at 304-535-5016.

March 28 - March 29 - Taser Technician Training, Acadia NP, ME. This course will provide students with detailed information on how the advanced Taser M26 and X26 electronic control devices (ECDs) operate and how to maintain them. This course differs from a traditional firearms armorer course in that Taser devices cannot be opened up for disassembly and repair. Students will be shown how to make external repairs as well as troubleshooting procedures and preventative maintenance. For more information, contact Chris Wiebursh at Chris_Wiebursh@nsp.gov or 207-288-8776.

March 28 - March 30 - The Making Of The Great Plains: 1862-2012, Symposium, Center for Great Plains Studies, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE. In 1862, Congress passed four landmark pieces of legislation - the Homestead Act, the Morrill Act, the Pacific Railroad Act, and the act to establish the U.S. Department of Agriculture. It was also the year of the fateful Dakota Conflict. These acts and events fundamentally shaped the Great Plains as well as the nation. The 2012 Symposium at the University of Nebraska will examine their consequences for the society, culture, and commerce of the Great Plains. For specific information on agenda, registration, lodging and related matters, go to the center's website at http://www.unl.edu/plains/ .

March 30 - Evidence Collection and Analysis Training, Acadia NP, ME. This class will cover the techniques for proper collection and analysis of the physical and digital evidence and materials associated with the deployment of Taser electronic control devices. For more information, contact Chris Wiebursh at Chris_Wiebursh@nsp.gov or 207-288-8776.

April 2 - April 6 - Equipment Operator Safety, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St. Louis, MO. This course will examine the risks of operating heavy equipment and steps required to minimize them. To enroll in the class: Click on this Link or log on to DOI Learn, and search for "Equipment Operator." Your supervisor must approve the class in DOILearn. Learning and Development is offering travel scholarships. After enrolling in the class, email sarah_polzin@nps.gov for a scholarship application. For more information or questions, please contact Sarah Polzin, 301-663-8206 x 115 or Steve Hastings, 301-663-8206 x 134.

April 2 - April 14 - Use of Force Instructor Training, FLETC, Glynco, GA. The deadline for applications is February 17th. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions.

April 9 - April 13 - Level II Tracking School, Lake Meredith NRA, TX. The park will again host David Scott-Donelan for a Level II tracking course. The cost is $600 per student, payable to The DSD Tracking School. There is a Holiday Inn Express in Borger that has a government rate. For more information, contact Paul Jones at Paul_Jones@nps.gov or via cell phone at 806-674-6608.

April 9 - April 13 - IMR Interpretation & Education Local Registered Coach Course, Carlsbad Caverns National Park, Carlsbad, NM. Nominations are due by February 7th. This course trains interpreters and interpretive supervisors for the role of local registered coach in support of the Interpretive Development Program (IDP) distance learning platform. Local registered coaches join other highly skilled trainers and coaches to provide direct coaching services to interpreters. Course participants gain valuable exposure to interpretive principles, training techniques, coaching skills, and an understanding of how to use a wide variety of training resources, including the online interpretive training platform. For information and nomination forms contact course coordinator Justin Woldt at 575-785-3120 or justin_woldt@nps.gov .

April 9 - April 20 - Firearms Instructor Training, FLETC, Artesia, NM. The deadline for applications is February 25th. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions.

April 16 - April 27 - Basic Tactics Instructor Training, FLETC, Glynco, GA. The deadline for applications is March 2nd. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions.

April 16 - April 27 - Firearms Instructor Training, FLETC, Cheltenham, MD. The deadline for applications is February 29th. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions.

April 16 - April 27 - Physical Security Training, FLETC, Glynco, GA. The deadline for applications is March 2nd. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions.

April 17 - April 19 - NPS Second Century Civil War Monument Conservation Practicum, Gettysburg NMP, PA. The park has an outstanding collection of more than 1,400 monuments, markers, and memorials and a staff with extensive experience in the stewardship of this collection. The event organizers plan to use the Gettysburg collection, as well as monument case study and best practice examples from other Civil War park units to inform participants and stimulate practicum conversations concerning the best current monument treatments. This learning event is designed to inspire peer-to-peer collaboration and learning amongst NPS employees and partners engaged in Civil War monument conservation. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in field sessions and observe `hands-on" demonstrations of technologies and treatments and tour the outdoor monument collection at Gettysburg NMP. The practicum is listed on DOI Learn. Limited travel scholarships are available. More information on the practicum schedule and application forms can be obtained at the HPTC web page at http://www.nps.gov/training/HPTC/index.htm . Click on the heading NPS Employee Training Program to go to the announcement and find links to the event schedule and an application form. More information can also be obtained by calling Sarah Polzin, HPTC Training Manager, 240-446-9576, or Steve Hastings, HPTC Training Manager, 301-663-8206 x134.

April 17 - April 19 - How to Succeed With Volunteers-In-Parks, Yosemite National Park, El Portal, CA. This training course will provide NPS personnel and partners working with volunteers with a comprehensive introduction to volunteer program management that can serve to focus limited park resources on achieving priority outcomes. The training will include lectures, group discussions, case studies, nuts and bolts of volunteer management, and the point of view of both the park staff and the volunteer. No tuition; travel paid by benefiting account. Nominations due by Friday, March 9th. For the full announcement, nomination form, and questions, contact course coordinator Heather Boothe: 209-379-1855 or heather_boothe@nps.gov .

April 10 - April 13 - Introduction to Wildlife Diseases, Fort Collins, CO. This three-and-half-day-long course is an introduction to wildlife disease surveillance and management in the NPS. Through lectures, interactive case-based scenarios, and hands-on necropsies, participants will learn techniques to safely monitor and study wildlife disease, and will be introduced to important diseases of ungulates, carnivores, small mammals, amphibians, fish, and birds. There is no cost for the course, which is open to all NPS employees and contractors. Registration and scholarship applications are available at the link below. Registration applications must be received no later than March 9th. A number of scholarships of up to $1000 each to help offset travel expenses will be available. Scholarship applications are due February 10th.Course coordinator: Kevin Castle, Wildlife Veterinarian; (970) 267-2167, Kevin_Castle@nps.gov. Applications: http://www1.nrintra.nps.gov/BRMD/Wildlife_Health_Management/Wildlife_Health/Wildlife_Disease_Class.cfm .

April 16 - April 20 - NPS Basic Technical Rescue Course - East (formerly Eastern High Angle Rescue Training, Delaware Water Gap NRA, Bushkill, PA. This class will cover basic rope rescue skills and is designed for personnel completing rescues in technical environments. Topics includes knots used in technical rescue and safety, personal rappelling and ascending skills, basic rescue raise and lower systems and concludes with a full rescue scenario the last day of class. There is no tuition for the course, however, students need to furnish basic personal rope rescue equipment and must possess a basic level of fitness. Lodging and meals are available for the duration of the class at Pocono Environmental Education Center (PEEC) for $192. For more information and to register for the class, contact Kevin Moses at Kevin_Moses@nps.gov or call 870-439-2502 or 870-688-0905. Course registration closes on February 1st. A $50 deposit must be paid to PEEC by March 1st if you plan to utilize their facilities for lodging and meals.

April 16 - April 20 - NPS Basic Technical Rescue Course - West, Canyonlands National Park, Island in the Sky, UT. This training course is designed for personnel who may be required to evacuate injured or stranded persons from heights and difficult terrain. The course will provide participants with the knowledge and skills to perform realistic risk assessments and safely complete difficult technical rescues; no previous experience is necessary. Students will be required to bring technical equipment. This is a very physically demanding course conducted outdoors with frequent exposure to severe heights and the possibility of inclement weather. All participants must be in good physical condition. There is $150 tuition cost for NPS employees and all travel and per diem expenses will be borne by benefiting account. Non-agency employees may be subject to additional tuition based on program funding. Nominations must be received by March 9th. For more information and to register for the class, contact Course Coordinator, Ed Visnovske, ed_visnovske@nps.gov or call 209-372-0314. A direct e-mail from the nominee's supervisor is adequate for nomination.

April 16 - April 20 - Preservation and Treatment of Park Cultural Resources, Santa Monica Mountains NRA, Thousand Oaks, CA. This competency-based course focuses on the critical knowledge and skills facility managers must possess in order to provide essential direction and oversight relating to the preservation, treatment, and maintenance of park cultural resources. This course focuses on a team approach, partnering with resource specialists toward a shared understanding and appreciation of the evaluation, documentation, and treatment of park cultural resources. This is a field based course within a park setting that serves as a laboratory for applying the knowledge and skills presented in classroom sessions. It is a designed specifically for facility managers -- the front line stewards for a wide diversity of park cultural resources. Application deadline: March 1st. Limited travel scholarships are available. Contact dorothy_printup@nps.gov (301-663-8206 x 101). To apply, click here and log on to DOI Learn or search the catalog for class name NPS-2012-0416-SAMO.

April 17 - April 18 - Sig Sauer Armorer, Lake Meredith NRA, TX. The park will be hosting a Sig Sauer armorer class. Class cost is $395 and registration is done through Sig Academy. There is a Holiday Inn Express in Borger that has a government rate. For more information, contact Dale Culver at Dale_Culver@nps.gov or via phone at 806-865-3874 ext. 261.

April 20 - Oral History: A Tool for Research, A Tool for Life, Milwaukee, WI. This one-day, team-taught, oral history workshop is sponsored by the Organization of American Historians, a long-time partner of the NPS. It will focus on the "3 C's" of oral history projects: collecting, curating, and communicating. Topics include project design, ethical and legal issues, interviewing techniques, processing and archiving recordings, recording equipment, and public programming. For more information contact Lu Ann Jones, Park History Program, 202-354-2219, luann_jones@nps.gov. Detailed information can be found on p. 34 of the OAH Annual Meeting program, http://annualmeeting.oah.org/.

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.

May 14 - May 18 - NPS Structural Firefighter I (Defensive Firefighter) Course, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. This 40-hour course is designed to provide basic training at the NFPA 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. Target audiences include wildland firefighters, seasonal employees, or employees seeking advancement to becoming a fire engineer. Course graduates will be qualified as structural firefighters within the NPS and can receive accreditation through the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications. The close date is April 13th. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.

May 14 - May 18 - Equipment Operator Safety, Fort McHenry NHS, Baltimore, MD. This course will examine the risks of operating heavy equipment and steps required to minimize them. To enroll in the class: Click on this Link or log on to DOI Learn, and search for "Equipment Operator." Your supervisor must approve the class in DOILearn. Learning and Development is offering travel scholarships. After enrolling in the class, email sarah_polzin@nps.gov for a scholarship application. For more information or questions, please contact Sarah Polzin, 301-663-8206 x 115 or Steve Hastings, 301-663-8206 x 134.

May 15 - May 17 - Asset Management 101, Jean Lafitte National Historical Park and Preserve, New Orleans, LA. This workshop will give participants the opportunity to become more familiar with the application of asset management ideas, an opportunity to share ideas, work through project challenges, gain networking skills, and enhance individual professional development needed to move the commercial services program into the future. This introductory course is designed to provide park concession specialists with a basic knowledge of asset management as it relates to the daily responsibilities associated with concession contract management. Read the full announcement. Prerequisite requirements (NPS-Asset Mgmt for Concessions Specialist s 1, V2 & NPS-Asset Mgmt for Concessions Specialists 11, V2) in DOI Learn must be submitted by March 16th. For additional information or questions, contact Lorene Walter at lorene_walter@nps.gov.

May 30 - June 1 - "Confluence of Cultures: World Heritage in the Americas," 15th Annual US/ICOMOS International Scientific Symposium, San Antonio, TX. For more information, go to http://ncptt.nps.gov/call-for-papers-world-heritge-in-the-americas/

June 4 - June 7 - 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 (http://www.nps.gov/training/fund/index.htm) and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903 or via Lotus Notes.

June 20 - June 23 - National Underground Railroad Conference, St. Augustine, FL. The 2012 conference theme explores resistance to slavery through escape and flight to and from the South, including through international flight, from the 16th century to the end of the Civil War. The conference will highlight how southern freedom seekers seized unique opportunities to escape enslavement through flight into Spanish Florida and the Seminole Nation, to the Caribbean Islands, and into the western borderlands of Indian Territory, Texas, and Mexico. Other conference topics include preservation and interpretation of stories of southern freedom seekers during the War of 1812 and the American Civil War, in commemoration of the 200th and 150th anniversaries, respectively. The conference will also observe the upcoming 450th anniversary of the City of St. Augustine's founding and the city's ongoing legacy in the Civil Rights history with the impending 50th anniversary of the 1964 Civil Rights Act. This conference provides an opportunity to answer our recent "Call to Action" and NPS parks are especially welcome to participate. The conference will bring together a mix of grass roots researchers, public historians, community advocates, site stewards, government officials, local youth, and the general public. NPS staff participation as presenters, exhibit hall posters, volunteers, and attendees illustrates our service-wide commitment to interpret the full diversity of United States history, to expand the meaning of parks to new audiences, and to provide an opportunity for communities to learn more about their heritage. The call for proposals is now available on the Organization of American Historians website at: http://www.oah.org/programs/nps/2012ugrr/index.html . The submission deadline for proposals is January 15th. For more information, visit the Network to Freedom website at http://www.nps.gov/ugrr/community/annual-conference.htm, or contact Turkiya L. Lowe, SER Program Manager, at turkiya_lowe@nps.gov, 404-507-5830.

June 24 - June 30 - Advanced Trails Program: Maintenance and Management - Bridges, William Penn Mott Jr. Training Center, Mount San Jacinto SP, Idyllwild, CA. This is the third in Mott's award winning trails program management course of study. Topics include project management and implementation, ADA fully accessible trails, and bridge construction. For information on the Mott Training Center and their curriculum, click on this link. To apply, click on this link and log on to DOI Learn or search the catalog for "advanced trails." Contact: Steve Hastings, 301-663-8206 x 134, or Dorothy Printup, 301-663-8206 x 101. The NPS Office of Learning & Development has paid tuition. "Tuition" includes all class costs. Parks are responsible for travel, lodging and meals.

July 10 - July 12 - 3D Digital Documentation Summit, San Francisco, CA. Registration is $299. For more information, go to the NCPTT website (http://ncptt.nps.gov/3d-digital-documentation-summit/) and/or Jason Church at 318-356-7444 jason_church@contractor.nps.gov .

July 23 - July 26 - 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 (http://www.nps.gov/training/fund/index.htm) and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903 or via Lotus Notes.

July 24 - August 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, contact Haley Bercot (928-638-7880, Haley_Bercot@nps.gov) or go to the NPS Fundamentals website: http://www.nps.gov/training/fund/index.htm .

August 13 - August 17 - Fundamentals of Special Park Uses, DOI Learning Center, 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 13th.

August 20 - August 23 - 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 (http://www.nps.gov/training/fund/index.htm) and/or contact Samantha Paige at 202-354-1903 or via Lotus Notes.

October 15 - October 26 - Fire Apparatus Driver/Operator Course, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. This 80-hour class is designed to provide persons participating in NPS structural fire suppression efforts with the technical information and primary skills essential for the safe operation and proper maintenance of a fire apparatus. Emphasis is on hands-on training of pumping skills critical to the support of personnel assigned to fire control functions. Personnel will become proficient in troubleshooting, hydraulics, drafting and multiple line pumping evolutions. This will be supported with technical literature and training manuals. After successful completion of this course the individual will be certified to drive, pump, and maintain structure fire apparatus for the NPS. The closing date is September 14th. For more information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.

November 5 - November 9 - Fire Instructor I Course, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. This course is designed to provide firefighters with the information needed to meet the job performance requirements in NFPA 1041, Standard for Fire Service Instructor Professional Qualifications. This 40-hour class prepares fire service personnel with the skills necessary to deliver instruction materials, including assembling course materials and the use of instructional aides and evaluation tools. Knowledge and skills will be tested throughout the course and course graduates will be qualified as fire instructors within the National Park Service with accreditation through the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications. The closing date is October 5th. For more information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.

December 3 - December 7 - Engine Company Fire Officer Class, Glen Canyon NRA, AZ. 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. The closing date is November 2nd. For more information, contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.

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Online and Ongoing 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, 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.

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.

EMS Training. The 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn, Ohio, is offering 22 EMS refreshers, each combined with American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Provider classes and two four-week-long accelerated NREMT certification courses throughout FY 2012. These courses are offered tuition free to NPS employees. Reduced-rate lodging may be available on base. Refreshers, or portions, may be attended for CEU's. Offerings and dates:

Accelerated NREMT - April 16 - May 11 and August 6 - August 31
EMS Refresher/CPR - February 27 - March 2, March 5 - March 9, March 19 - March 23, May 21 - May 24, June 4 - June 8, June 25 - June 29, July 9 - July 13, July 16 - July 20, July 23 - July 27, September 10 - September 14, September 17 - September 21, and September 24 - September 28

Contact Keith Gad by email (Keith_Gad@nps.gov) or by phone at 937-681-8308 to receive more information and instructions.

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

Northeast Region
GS-0401-9/11 Assistant Fire Management Officer

Dates: 02/13/2012 - 02/28/2012

New River Gorge is advertising for an assistant fire management officer.

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

It closes on February 28th.
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Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks (CA)
GS-0560-11/12 Budget Officer

Sequoia/Kings Canyon has issued an announcement for a budget officer.

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

It closes on February 21st.
More Information...

American Memorial Park (MP)
GS-0025-11/12 Chief Ranger/Site Manager (Detail)

American Memorial Park is seeking a qualified applicants interested in a 120-day detail (minimum) as the area's chief ranger and site manager.

This position will be advertised as permanent, full-time position at the GS-11 level and those serving in a detail will be encouraged to apply. Only currently commissioned, permanent employees at the GL-9 grade level or higher will be considered. All travel and per diem costs will be paid, salary may be negotiable.

The person selected will be responsible for managing a wide variety of visitor use activities and will be starting a new law enforcement program on Guam. Candidates are being sought who have extensive background experience in urban parks, community outreach, and local community enforcement programs. They should also have an ability to work with diverse ethnic communities in a developing nation environment, be culturally sensitive, and be able to live with high temperatures and humidity.

In addition to routine law enforcement duties, the detailer will be expected to update and finalize the emergency response plans for both islands, review compendia for both parks, and have excellent communication skills. Management of the special use permit program will be a primary responsibility at both parks. With limited patrol areas and minimal staffing levels, applicants must possess the skills and flexibility necessary to respond to incidents in a multicultural environment. Asian language skills (Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, and Russian) are an asset, particularly on Saipan, where most visitors speak little English and for many residents it is their second or third language. Large special events are common at both parks and US officials (military, civilian, congressional delegations) visit frequently.

American Memorial Park (133 acres) honors those who died in the World War II Mariana Islands campaign, with the Court of Honor as its central feature. The park plays an important role in the community, hosting numerous special events, and it is the prime recreation/open space area for the surrounding neighborhood, with walking paths, picnic areas, ball fields, tennis courts, marinas, and a 1200-seat amphitheatre. There is an established resource protection program, supervised by the chief ranger, consisting of community liaison work and policing in an urban resort setting.

War in the Pacific NHP commemorates the bravery and sacrifice of those who participated in the Pacific Theater of World War II at seven geographically separate units covering a total of 2,000 acres. Approximately half the NPS managed area is on marine lands. Detailers would be supervised by the chief ranger on Saipan and will be expected to assist in establishing a law enforcement program on Guam. The beach units are very popular for picnicking, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing, walking, and kite flying. The Asan Bay Overlook is often the site of WWII commemorative events, but other upland units of historical significance are little used by the public. Resource protection issues consist of illegal harvesting of marine resources, vandalism, squatting, off-road vehicles, and boundary encroachment.

Both islands offer numerous recreational opportunities, such as world class diving, snorkeling, golf, tennis, and "boonie stomping." For those who like to travel, there are frequent flights to Japan, Taiwan, Manila, and the other Micronesian Islands. If you are interested in World War II and military history, Asian cultures, and life on a small island, this would be a great assignment. There is a large military presence on Guam (Air Force and Navy) that is likely to grow with the proposed transfer of Marine units from Okinawa.

Guam and Saipan are about 1300 miles south of Japan, 1200 miles east of the Philippine Islands, and 3200 miles west-southwest of Hawaii. The climate is warm and humid with temperatures in the 70's and 80's all year. The rainy season runs from July to November, with frequent storms and typhoons possible. January to April is the dry season with lower humidity. Schools, emergency medical facilities, and basic shopping are available on both islands, with more variety and options on Guam. The cost of living on both islands is expensive, since goods are imported and the economies are driven by tourism.

To apply for this detail/temporary promotion opportunity, interested individuals must provide the following:

A letter of interest
Memo of support from supervisor
Resume
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing your current grade level

Applicants should email a resume or letter of interest (no more than two pages) by February 29th for the first cutoff selection period and March 30th for the final selection period to Barbara Alberti, the park's superintendent, at barbara_alberti@nps.gov. For more information, call 671-477-7278 (it may be an international call). The islands are west of the International Date Line, 15 hours AHEAD of the US east coast and 18 hours AHEAD of the west coast (your afternoon/evening is our early morning the next day).

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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.