Grand Teton National Park (WY)
Elk Poaching Arrests
On the morning of September 28th, hunting guides on the Bridger-Teton National Forest reported hearing multiple gunshots inside the park's boundary near the Arizona Creek drainage.
Responding rangers, assisted by a Wyoming Game and Fish warden, contacted J.W., 36, and Randall Johnson, 51, at a trailhead. The men were sitting in a pickup truck and had hunting rifles with them, but initially denied that they'd been hunting inside the park. But they said that their sons — S.W. and W.T., both 18 — were hunting and that shots had been fired shortly before the rangers' arrival. Rangers then searched for and found the pair, who were with a freshly-killed bull elk.
Subsequent interviews with the four men revealed that three elk had been illegally killed. All three animals were shot more than a mile inside the park boundary. The three elk and the rifles used to shoot them were confiscated.
The case was reviewed by the U. S. Attorney's Office and by U.S.
Fish and Wildlife Service agents. J.W. has been charged
with illegal hunting, possession of a firearm within the park, and
providing false information; W.T. and S.W. have
been charged with illegal hunting and possession of firearms. All three
individuals will be appearing in U. S. Magistrate's Court in Jackson.
Charges have not been filed against the fourth individual, but the
investigation into his participation remains open.[Submitted by Patrick
Hattaway, District Ranger, North District]
FIRE MANAGEMENT
Fire and Aviation Management
NPS Fire Summary — Thursday, November 4, 2004
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PARKS AND PEOPLE
Law Enforcement and Emergency Services
DOI Watch Office Seeks Detailers
The Department of Interior Watch Office has a continuing need for agency detailers to act as watch officers at the Main Interior Building in Washington.
These positions are open to ALL personnel from the National Park Service — law enforcement commissions are not required. Detailers work eight-hour shifts on 21-day cycles. There are three rotating shifts, beginning at 6 a.m., 2 p.m. and 10 p.m. Employees on light duty are eligible.
The Watch Office pays per diem, overtime and travel, but does not cover either base 8 or backfill.
This assignment will provide candidates with an opportunity to gain a broad exposure to DOI law enforcement and security responsibilities. The work requires critical thinking, the ability to establish priorities, writing and investigative skills and the ability to work independently.
Staff in this office compile and disseminate information and intelligence on incidents and security matters affecting Department of Interior lands and facilities nationwide. Summaries with information on law enforcement, homeland security and natural disasters are prepared and disseminated electronically daily and weekly.
Computer skills are helpful, but detailers will be trained to use Lotus Notes, Microsoft Access, Word, Excel and PowerPoint.
Please call the Emergency Incident Coordination Center at 540-999-3412 with the names of any employees you may have who would be available for future details.
[Submitted by Shenandoah EICC]
Hot Springs National Park (AR)
GS-025-11 Supervisory Park Ranger
The park is looking for interest in a lateral, GS-025-11 supervisory park ranger.
The person in this position directs the operation of the park's law enforcement program and will supervise six GS-9 commissioned law enforcement rangers and a GS-6 secretary.
Hot Springs National Park is the oldest unit in the National Park Service, being set aside as the first federal reservation in 1832. It has voluminous legislative acts dating over 167 years. It is both an urban and natural park with extensive historical, cultural, and natural resources. The park has exclusive jurisdiction in a urban setting. The population of Hot Springs continues to grow, with visitation around 3.5 million annually — a large portion from other countries.
If you are interested in laterally to warmer weather or just want an exciting change, call Tricia Horn, human resources assistant, at 501-624-3383 ext 600 for more information.
Capitol Reef National Park (UT)
GS-025-9 Park Ranger
The park is soliciting applications from qualified permanent NPS employees interested in lateral reassignment into a GS-025-9 park ranger position in the Visitor and Resource Protection Division.
This position requires a commission and has 6(c) primary designation. Duties include both frontcountry and backcountry LE patrol, EMS, SAR, and wildland fire. This is a required occupancy position.
Capitol Reef is known for its extensive backcountry and the spectacular slot canyons of the Waterpocket Fold.
If interested and eligible for a lateral reassignment, mail your application to Donita Pace, personnel assistant, Capitol Reef NP, HC 70 Box 15, Torrey, UT, 84775. Please indicate "GS-9 Lateral" on the application. Applications must be postmarked by November 10th. Applicants must also send an e-mail to Donita_Pace@nps.gov to indicate an application has been mailed.
For additional information, contact supervisory park ranger Tom Cox at 435-425-3791, ext. 130.
[Submitted by Tom Cox, Supervisory Park Ranger]
Facility Management Division
Death of Ray Martinez
Raymond G. Martinez Jr., 67, former chief of facility design and maintenance for the Alaska Regional Office, died at his home on October 21st following complications with diabetes.
Ray, son of former NPS employee Raymond G. Martinez Sr., had over 30 years of service with the National Park Service. Beginning his career at Bryce Canyon National Park in the field of maintenance, Ray continued his path in facility management through Grand Canyon, Organ Pipe as chief of maintenance, Sequoia Kings Canyon, Lassen Volcanic, Bandelier as chief of maintenance, Fire Island as assistant superintendent, Capulin Mountain and Organ Pipe as superintendent, Denver Service Center as NE-Mid Atlantic Team chief of construction, and the Alaska Regional Office.
Ray was a graduate of Northern Arizona University, where he played on the college football team. Ray was very active with many sports. He loved to play softball, basketball, golf and fish. He was very talented artistically, making Native American jewelry and kachina dolls.
Ray is survived by his three children; Patty Childs, LaVonda Maloney and Raymond G. Martinez, III, along with 10 grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting that contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association in Ray's name at www.diabetes.org or 1-800-342-2383. When making your donation, you will need to provide the family's name and address as shown below.
Ray Martinez
4321 Du Cane Street
Hemet, CA 92544
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