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SERVICEWIDE 0 Upcoming Training And Conference Calendar [Printer-friendly text version] 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:
Note: Listings are removed from the calendar once the application deadline has passed. ********************************************************************************************************* Scheduled Training July 9 – Retirement Planning for New Employees, TEL broadcast/webcast, 1:00-3:30 p.m. Eastern Time. This training is designed to enable employees who are just beginning their careers to plan prudently for their retirement. You can register in DOI Learn. Search term is Retirement Planning. Although registration ends May 7th, you may still participate as long as your equipment is available and you may receive credit in your official transcript. Visit the TEL website, contact your TELPOC, or contact Katrina Fritts (Katrina_fritts@nps.gov or 304-535-5089) for more information. July 10 – Service First National Online Workshop, Modules 1 – 3, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EDT. Looking for tools to provide visitor services more cost effectively or for opportunities to share resources with other land management agencies? Service First is an interagency partnership authority that can help. Service First is a great way to work together across agency boundaries for the benefit of the public and the resources we steward. The workshop will give NPS staff an opportunity to learn more about Service First and what is happening with the program across the nation. The workshop will have four sessions: Management and Administration; Fire Management; Resource Management; and Technology and GIS. The sessions will explore best practices, common issues and ideas for future opportunities. If you have a question about Service First that you would like to have answered, there is an opportunity to submit questions in advance. This workshop will include remarks from senior leadership from each of the four participating agencies and presentations from Service First experts in the field. Each of the four agency practitioners will address best management practices in a thematic area, discuss issues and concerns, and present ideas for future actions. Each module will include plenty of time for your questions and comments, which will help to shape the next steps for Service First. For detailed information about session topics, dates and times, how to register, and how to submit questions online, see the workshop flyer; to register and to get more information about the workshop and Service First, please visit the Service First website. July 11 – Service First National Online Workshop, Modules 4 – 6, 1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. EDT. See above for details. July 10 – July 12 – Park Structural Fire Coordination Workshop, NCTC, Shepherdstown, WV. This course will provide park structural fire coordinators with training regarding the responsibilities of the position, policy requirements, fire code inspections, fundamentals of fire detection systems and fire suppression systems, fundamentals of park structural fire operations, implementation of required structural fire programs, writing structural fire management plans, and more. No tuition or lodging cost to parks, meals provided; parks are responsible for student travel. To reserve a spot in the class, please email the following information Jim King at james_king@nps.gov no later than June 15th – name, park/unit, title/position, supervisor, telephone number and email address. Participants will be confirmed via email. July 10 – Webinar: National Historic Landmark Archeology, 1 – 3 p.m. EDT. Presented by Erika Martin-Seibert (erika_seibert@nps.gov, 202-354-2217). For more information, go to the NHL webinar web page. 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 15 – July 20 – Wood Window Preservation Workshop, Pine Mountain Settlement School, Pine Mountain, KY. This workshop is geared toward people of all skill levels. Participants will follow the sash restoration process from removal of the window, to paint removal, repair, use of epoxies, Dutchman repair, glazing and re-installation. The pros and cons of window weatherization, including the energy savings of storm windows will also be discussed. Cost of the workshop is $750, which includes tuition, meals, lodging, student materials and safety glasses. For more information, visit http://www.pinemountainsettlementschool.com/workshops.php?view=details&id=118 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. August 6 – August 10 – Archeological Resources Protection Training Program, Buffalo National River, Harrison, AR. This course is being presented by the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (www.fletc.gov) and provides training in all aspects of an archeological investigation and in the subsequent prosecution of crimes. This 37-hour course 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 NPS registration information, please contact Wiley Golden at 912-267-2246 or FLETC coordinator Charles Louke at 912-280-5188 for course information. Registration closes on July 20th. August 9 – August 12 – Pecos Conference, Pecos, NM. The 85th Pecos Conference will be held at Pecos National Historical Park. The conference is being co-hosted by the School for Advanced Research, the Museum of Indian Arts and Culture, the New Mexico State Historic Preservation Office and others. Expect the highest caliber reports from the field and labs (as usual). Same great on-site camping as in 2007. For more information on the conference, please visit the conference website: http://www.swanet.org/2012_pecos_conference or find us on Facebook. 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. September 10 – September 14 – Strategic Conservation Planning Using a Green Infrastructure Approach (GI 101), Shepherdstown, WV. This highly-acclaimed course, entering its 12th successful year, provides participants with a strategic approach for prioritizing conservation opportunities and a planning framework for conservation and development - integrating the green and the grey. Participants will experience firsthand how the green infrastructure approach can be used to connect environmental, social, and economic health across urban, suburban, and rural settings. Participants will also learn how green infrastructure planning can serve as a tool to inform land use decisions and build consensus among diverse interests. For more information, click on this link. Registration closes on August 17th. September 10 – September 14 – Effective Oral History: Interviews, Project Management and Practical Application, Stephen T. Mather Training Center, Harpers Ferry, WV. For more information or to apply go to DOILearn. Travel scholarships are available – apply at this link. For more information, contact: Lu Ann Jones 202-354-2219 or luann_jones@nps.gov . September 10 – September 21 – Law Enforcement Control Tactics Instructor Training, Glynco, GA. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions. The deadline for applications is July 19th. September 12 – September 23 – Basic Tactics Instructor Training, Glynco, GA. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions. The deadline for applications is July 19th. September 16 – September 28 – Firearms Instructor Training, Glynco, GA. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions. The deadline for applications is July 19th. October 1 – Deadline for proposals for Protected Areas in a Changing World: The 2013 George Wright Society Conference on Parks, Protected Areas, and Cultural Sites, which will be held in Denver next year from March 11th to March 15th. The conference is the USA's largest interdisciplinary meeting focused on parks, protected areas, and cultural sites. The more information, go to the conference website: http://www.georgewright.org/gws2013. October 1 – November 9 – National Search and Rescue Academy, Marine Corps Mountain Warfare Training Center, CA. The NPS has announced the first session of its new National Search & Rescue Academy (NSARA) – an intensive six-week comprehensive SAR training program for entry-level employees. This program will provide participants with a venue to efficiently attain field rescuer skills in a single condensed format, which typically requires numerous years of career development. This core program provides participants with essential field rescue skills in ground search operations, incident command system, swiftwater rescue, technical rope rescue, search management, basic aviation safety, helicopter crew member, and remote - emergency medical responder (R-EMR). Learning experiences will include SAR communications, GIS for SAR, cell phone tracking, canine operations, and UAV/UAS SAR operations. The training will be delivered in the classroom as well as various physically challenging outdoor environments. This will be a very physically demanding course and participants are required to perform at an arduous level without limitations. Participants will be involved in daily fitness conditioning. All participants must be proficient swimmers. A participant physical questionnaire must be submitted and approved by the course medical advisor. Participant fitness testing will be completed through the Marine Corps physical fitness test. The following independent study classes must be completed in advance – ICS-100 Introduction to the Incident Command System, I-200 ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents, I-700 NIMS An Introduction, and NPS Basic Search & Rescue. For further information and an application, contact the NSARA coordinator, Ken Phillips, NPS Branch Chief of Search & Rescue, at ken_phillips@nps.gov. The nomination deadline is June 3rd. October 2 – October 5 – Firearms Instructor Refresher Training, Glynco, GA. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions. The deadline for applications is September 7th. 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. ******************************************************************************************************** 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. Deciding to Keep Wilderness Wild: Four Cornerstones for Wilderness Managers. 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:
Contact Keith Gad by email (Keith_Gad@nps.gov) or by phone at 937-681-8308 to receive more information and instructions. 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. Supervision New Supervisor Development Program. This new training and development program, which was begun last year, is designed specifically for first-time supervisors within the 12 month probationary period of their initial appointment. The New Supervisor Development Program (NSDP) is a blended learning program that is delivered both online and in residential (three day) sessions across the country in collaboration with Bureau of Land Management, and the Fish and Wildlife Service. The online modules (completely free of cost) are available on DOILearn as preliminary work, and include the basics of in knowledge and skills for a first-time supervisor. Completion of these modules is followed by a three day Supervisory Skills Workshop (SSW) that provides synthesis and skills practice. The NSDP satisfies the initial 40-hour new supervisory training required by OPM (5CFR 412.202). There will be no cost to parks and regions in FY 2012 – all costs (tuition and travel) are being funded by WASO Learning and Development. Registrations for the SSW are managed via regional employee development officers by slot allocation. For more information, please contact Katrina Roberts, NSDP Training Manager, 202-354-1487, or Brigitte Keels, 202-354-1406, or your regional employee development officer. This program is expected to continue in FY 2013, but funding has yet to be determined. Additional information can be found at: http://www.nps.gov/training/ - click on the link under “Featured Links:New!” |
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