Manassas National Battlefield Park (VA)
Death of Employee
On January 29th, maintenance worker (MVO) Max Stubbs died at Prince
William Hospital. Max started his career at Manassas in 1981 as a
laborer (worker trainee) and spent his entire NPS career at the park.
Superintendent Robert Sutton has sent along this tribute: "Max was one
of the rare employees who worked hard and loved what he did every day.
Everyone, present and past employees, volunteers and park visitors who
came into contact with him, loved to be around Max. One of his jobs on
weekends was to supervise community service volunteers — folks who
needed to work off the hours of their court sentences. Max would coax,
cajole, and sometimes yell and scream to get the maximum out of all of
these "volunteers." But the end result was that they would produce and
contribute their hours to benefit the park. One of the highlights in his
career was a role he played in the new park movie that was filmed a
couple of years ago. Max's death has left a void in the park that can
only be filled with the fond memories we all share of the time we spent
with him."
[Submitted by Robert K. Sutton, Superintendent]
OPERATIONAL NOTES
Servicewide Training
Weekly Listing of Operations Training Opportunities
Operations Training Calendar
This calendar appears every Monday as an addendum to the Morning Report and a separate entry for InsideNPS. It is not meant to be replace the Learning Place; rather it is a quick summary of available training with links (as available) to relevant Learning Place pages. Please note:
- New and revised entries are in bold face.
- Submissions for other training courses should conform to the style used here.
- Please include the URL to the web sites where readers can obtain the requisite forms and/or find out additional information about the training course. If a URL is not specifically listed, the announcement can likely be found on the Learning Place, the NPS training page found at http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/index.doc.
- Closing dates for applications are underscored.
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February
February 23 — February 25: EMS Refresher, Shenandoah NP, VA. For more information, please go to the NPS EMS web site at http://inside.nps.gov/programs/programcustommenu.cfm?menuid=1824&div=45&prog=177.
[Randy Coffman, WASO]
March
March 1 — March 5: Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (NWCG FI-210), FLETC, Glynco, GA. The FI-210 course is designed to provide the coursework portion of the task book requirements for red card certification as a Type III fire investigator (wildland fire cause and origin). The course is open to both commissioned law enforcement and non-commissioned fire and resource management employees who are interested in developing and/or refreshing skills in fire investigation. Fore more information, contact either John Carpenter at 912-267-2607 (John.Carpenter@associates.dhs.gov) or SA Alan Foster at 530-359-2108. [Alan Foster]
March 22 — April 2: Physical Security Program (PSTP-404), FLETC, Glynco, GA. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/index.doc. The announcement closes on February 18th. [Wiley Golden, NPS/FLETC]
March 29 — April 2: Law Enforcement for Managers (LEM-402), FLETC, Glynco, GA. For a copy of the announcement, go to http://www.nps.gov/training/announcements/index.doc. The announcement closes on February 6th. [Wiley Golden, NPS/FLETC]
March 30 — April 1: Colt M-16/AR-15 Rifle/Carbine/Submachine Gun Armorer's School, Delaware Water Gap NRA, Bushkill, PA. Those attending will be provided with a complete understanding of the design theory, nomenclature, dynamics, compatibility, interchangeability, detailed disassembly, assembly, maintenance and troubleshooting of the M-16/AR-15 family of weapons and certified for three years as a model-specific Colt law enforcement armorer. The course if for LE personnel only. Cost: $375. The closing date for applications is February 29th. For additional details, contact Mike Zirwas, park ranger, at 570-588-2436 or contact him via email. [Mike Zirwas, DEWA]
April
April 19 — April 23: Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (NWCG FI-210), Colorado Springs, CO. For more information, contact either John Carpenter at 912-267-2607 (John.Carpenter@associates.dhs.gov) or SA Alan Foster at 530-359-2108. [Alan Foster]
April 19 — April 23: NPS Servicewide Basic Technical Rescue Training, Canyonlands NP, UT. This training course is designed for personnel who routinely evacuate injured or stranded persons from heights and difficult terrain. The course will provide participants with the skills to perform difficult technical rescues. Students will be required to bring technical gear, including seat harness, climbing helmet, carabiners, rappel rack, ascenders, etc. This is a very physically demanding course conducted outdoors with frequent exposure to severe heights. All participants must be in good physical condition. There is no tuition cost. All travel and per diem expenses will be by benefiting account. Nominations must be submitted by March 1st to Ken Phillips at Grand Canyon NP, either via email, phone (928-638-7792) or fax (928-638-7838). [Randy Coffman, WASO]
May
May 10 — May 14: Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (NWCG FI-210), Prescott, AZ. For more information, contact either John Carpenter at 912-267-2607 (John.Carpenter@associates.dhs.gov) or SA Alan Foster at 530-359-2108. [Alan Foster]
May 24 — May 28: Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (NWCG FI-210), Redmond, OR. For more information, contact either John Carpenter at 912-267-2607 (John.Carpenter@associates.dhs.gov) or SA Alan Foster at 530-359-2108. [Alan Foster]
June
June 7 — June 11: Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (NWCG FI-210), Missoula, MT. For more information, contact either John Carpenter at 912-267-2607 (John.Carpenter@associates.dhs.gov) or SA Alan Foster at 530-359-2108. [Alan Foster]
June 14 — June 18: Wildland Fire Origin and Cause Determination (NWCG FI-210), Boise, ID. For more information, contact either John Carpenter at 912-267-2607 (John.Carpenter@associates.dhs.gov) or SA Alan Foster at 530-359-2108. [Alan Foster]
PARKS AND PEOPLE
Alaska Region
GS-13/14 Assistant Superintendent for Park Operations at Denali NP
Denali National Park is currently advertising for an Assistant Superintendent for Park Operations (GS-13/14). This person is responsible for planning, managing, implementing and coordinating all park operations, including visitor and resource protection, safety, maintenance and construction, concessions and administration. These programs include a world-class high altitude mountaineering program on Mt. McKinley, a concessions contract that grosses over $15 million annual, and one of the largest and most complex alternative transportation systems in the NPS, serving over 300,000 visitors on 90 miles of primitive park road. Provides management oversight for $25 million capital improvement program for new visitor and concessioner facilities and maintenance of existing facilities including 230 administrative buildings, 20 historic structures, 9 campgrounds, 12 water systems, 121 miles of maintained road and two airstrips. Also establishes and maintains relationships with federal and state governmental officials, and private, Native and environmental organizations on controversial & sensitive issues; seeks opportunities to develop partnerships that will further accomplishment of goals and objectives; and participates as a member of the Alaska Council of Superintendents in the development of policies and programs region-wide.
Denali National Park and Preserve is one of America's oldest national parks. In addition to the tallest mountain in the United States, the park features spectacular wildlife viewing and excellent year round outdoor recreation opportunities. The headquarters office and entrance to Denali National Park and Preserve are located approximately 250 miles north of Anchorage and 125 miles south of Fairbanks. Limited services (groceries, medical, gasoline, schools, and churches) are available in Healy 15 miles north and in Cantwell 30 miles south of the Park entrance. Additional information about Denali National Park can be found at http://www.nps.gov/dena. Information about the local area can be found at www.denaliborough.com or www.denalichamber.com. Government housing may be available.
For information on Denali National Park and Preserve, please see our website at www.nps.gov/dena.
For further information on the position contact the Superintendent's office at (907) 683-9581 or e-mail dena_superintendent@nps.gov.
Fort Clatsop National Memorial (OR)
GS-025-09 Law Enforcement Park Ranger (Lateral)
Dates: 01/28/2004 - 02/11/2004
The interest in Lewis and Clark Bicentennial is increasing the visitation at Lewis and Clark sites and will peak in 2005-2006. The Fort Clatsop National Memorial is looking for an energetic and creative person to be part of the team managing high profile activities for the commemoration that include:
- work on coordinating new shuttle bus operation
- implementing new ticket system for visits to the fort
- planning and managing special events
- Developing and maintaining cooperative relationships with law enforcement and medical services in the region.
- assist with park expansion.
Fort Clatsop National Memorial is located in a rural coastal community with affordable housing and two hours from Portland, Oregon.
If interested please contact or send resume or SF 171 to the contact information by February 11, 2004.
[Submitted by Jill Harding, Jill_Harding@nps.gov, 503-861-4421]
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.