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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 January 6 – February 2 – NPS Parkmedic Training, Fresno, CA. The biannual park medic training program is designed to refresh the student’s knowledge of basic life support and to provide instruction in advanced life support and pre-hospital care. Patient care in the remote setting will be emphasized. Candidates successfully completing the course will be tested at the National Registry of EMTs, Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT), and receive NPS certification as a park medic. For more information, go to this PDF file. January 14 – Retirement Planning for New Employees. Moved to January 22nd – see below. All those enrolled for January 14th have been enrolled in the January 22nd class. January 14 – January 18 – Park Medic Refresher, Rocky Mountain National Park, Estes Park, CO. This course will provide a full 36 hour NREMT EMT I/85-Park Medic (EMT-I) Refresher. For more information, contact Mike Bielmaier at 970-586-0291 or mbielmaier@epmedcenter.com and/or Rich Browne at 970-586-1213 or Rich_Browne@nps.gov. Lodging is available at the Rocky Mountain Park Inn for $84 per night- Call 970-586-2332 for lodging information and reservations. Temporary government housing may be available; contact Linda Brindle at 970-586-1233. January 20 – January 27 – Wilderness First Responder, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, Townsend, TN. The curriculum will meet Tennessee and NREMT requirements for First Responder while focusing on the special situations that may develop in the wilderness. Participants will be eligible for national registry and the state testing upon completion of the program. Visit http://www.gsmit.org/wfr.html for more information. This course is not NPS sponsored but is a high quality course. January 22 – Retirement Planning for New Employees, TEL Broadcast, 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 January 14th, 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. January 23 – Law Enforcement Refresher, TEL Broadcast/Webcast, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. NPS-LETC produces in-service law enforcement training sessions for NPS rangers for across the country, covering the latest legal updates, use of force policy, and a full range of other topics in law enforcement. Visit the TEL website or the NPS-LETC website often to find out what topics will be discussed and to download any handout materials. You can register in DOI Learn. Search term is LE Refresher. Although registration ends January 23rd at 10:00 a.m. ET, you may still participate as long as your TEL equipment is available. If you use the webcasting features, you must make sure your TELPOC is aware so that he/she can get your name on the sign-in attendance sheet. Visit the websites above or contact Katrina Fritts (katrina_fritts@nps.gov or 304-535-5089) for more information. January 28 – January 30 – EMT-B Refresher, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Cherokee, NC. This course will meet NREMT requirements for a 24-hr EMT-B refresher. A skills day will be held on January 31st. Tuition is $65. For more information, contact Bob Wightman at 865-436-1261 or bob_wightman@nps.gov. January 29 – January 30 – NAGPRA in the Parks. Castillo de San Marcos National Monument. St. Augustine, FL. This training will provide a comprehensive overview of NAGPRA. For more information, click on this link or contact Mary Carroll (mary_carroll@nps.gov or 303-969-2300). February 1 – February 3 – Wilderness First Responder Refresher, Great Smoky Mountains Institute at Tremont, Townsend, TN. This program will satisfy NREMT renewal requirements and can also serve as an excellent review of wilderness medical information and skills. Visit http://www.gsmit.org/wfrrefresh.html for more information. This course is not NPS sponsored but is a high quality course. February 4 – February 6 - Live Fire Instructor Class, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ. This three-day class fulfills NFPA 1403 standards to be qualified as a Live Fire Instructor. The 24-hour class focuses on the how-to-aspects of conducting live fire training evolutions in a safe and compliant manner. The course reviews the different types of facilities and props used for live fire training. Agency policies, practices, preparations, training aids and evolutions are given to so that new instructors can learn how to maximize the learning experience of fire fighters and better prepare them for suppression duties. In preparation for the class participants must complete the associated on-line course prior to the first day of field training. Application deadline is January 7th. For more information contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website. February 4 – February 8 – H-337: Command and General Staff Training (I-300/400), YMCA of the Rockies, Estes Park, CO. For further information or a copy of the registration form, contact Elaine Bond in DOI’s Office of Emergency Management (Elaine_Bond@ios.doi.gov or 202-208-5417. February 4 – February 8 – Introductory Photovoltaics, Hagerstown, MD. This class will be conducted by the Hagerstown Community College on their campus. Topics covered include electricity basics, math used by solar installers, mechanical attachments, electrical and installation-related safety and system sizing. System simulators will provide hands-on learning. Enroll through DOILearn. Search for “Photovoltaic.” 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, which must be received by January 11th. For more information or questions, please contact Sarah Polzin, 301-663-8206 x 115. February 6 – February 8 - Structural Firefighter Recertification and Refresher Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ. This three-day class satisfies the refresher requirements for NPS Structural Firefighters as outlined in Chapter 12 of Reference Manual 58, NPS Structural Fire Management. The course is designed to refresh the skills, knowledge and competencies of previously certified structural firefighting personnel through the utilization of live fire scenarios. NPS live fire qualified instructors direct the training in compliance with NFPA 1403 and OSHA requirements. Application deadline is January 28th. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website. February 11 – February 15 – Equipment Operator Safety, Lake Mead NRA, Boulder City, NV. 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 “Equip 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. February 14 – Law Enforcement Refresher, TEL Broadcast/Webcast, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Eastern Time. NPS-LETC produces in-service law enforcement training sessions for NPS rangers for across the country, covering the latest legal updates, use of force policy, and a full range of other topics in law enforcement. Visit the TEL website or the NPS-LETC website often to find out what topics will be discussed and to download any handout materials. You can register in DOI Learn. Search term is LE Refresher. Although registration ends January 23rd at 10:00 a.m. ET, you may still participate as long as your TEL equipment is available. If you use the webcasting features, you must make sure your TELPOC is aware so that he/she can get your name on the sign-in attendance sheet. Visit the websites above or contact Katrina Fritts (katrina_fritts@nps.gov or 304-535-5089) for more information. February 25 – March 8 – Firearms Instructor Training, Artesia, NM. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions. The deadline for applications is January 7th. February 26 – February 28 – Creating and Sustaining Volunteer Partnerships, Golden Gate NRA, Fort Mason Officers Club, San Francisco, CA. Advanced training. For more information, click on this link. February 26 – February 28 - Structural Firefighter Recertification and Refresher Course, Big Bend National Park, TX. This three-day class satisfies the refresher requirements for NPS Structural Firefighters as outlined in Chapter 12 of Reference Manual 58, NPS Structural Fire Management. The course is designed to refresh the skills, knowledge and competencies of previously certified structural firefighting personnel through the utilization of live fire scenarios. NPS live fire qualified instructors direct the training in compliance with NFPA 1403 and OSHA requirements. Application deadline is January 28th. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website. February 26 – February 28 – Advanced Volunteer Program Training: Creating and Sustaining Volunteer Partnerships, Golden Gate NRA, Fort Mason Officers Club, San Francisco, CA. This advanced volunteer training will give park volunteer managers the tools and skills necessary to respond to the NPS “Call to Action,” focusing on volunteer partnerships, service learning, the military, and youth. The registration closing date is January 15th. For more information contact peggy_dolinich@nps.gov (719-268-9877) or theresa_kreidler@nps.gov (415-561-4756). The nomination form can be found at this website. February 26 – April 2 – DOI Land Management Investigator 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 January 7th. March 4 – March 12 – Law Enforcement Control Tactics Instructor Training, FLETC, Artesia, NM. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions. The deadline for applications is February 10th. March 4 – March 15 – Firearms Instructor Training, FLETC, 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 January 7th. March 5 – March 7 – EMT-B Refresher, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN. This course will meet NREMT requirements for a 24-hr EMT-B refresher. A skills day will be held on March 8th. Tuition is $75. For more information, contact Bob Wightman at 865-436-1261 or bob_wightman@nps.gov. March 5 – March 7 – Operations Training for Structural Fire Engine Company Parks, Las Vegas, NV. This bi-annual course is designed to provide park program managers and supervisors with the tools, resources, and an understanding of the processes required to operate structural fire suppression programs. The class will discuss recent changes to Reference Manual #58, review WASO blanket purpose agreement, medical standards program, training and Pro Board certification and future A123 program audits. Registration deadline is February 2, 2013. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website. March 11 – April 19 – National Search and Rescue Academy, Camp Navajo, Bellemont, AZ. This academy provides an intensive six-week comprehensive SAR training program for entry-level federal employees. It will provide participants with a venue to efficiently attain basic 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 rescue, and Remote - Emergency Medical Responder (R-EMR). This entry-level training program is delivered in the classroom and various physically challenging outdoor environments. To broaden interagency cooperation and training, allied federal agency personnel will be jointly attending this training academy. Academy participants will be housed in shared military barracks style quarters during the training and are required to adhere to all local policies of the hosting facility. Participants will be required to wear a field SAR uniform and will be issued all related SAR personal protective equipment. All en route travel and per diem costs for participants will be borne by the benefiting work unit. Lodging and meals for participants will be provided during the training. A shuttle will be provided from Phoenix-Sky Harbor Airport on Sunday, March 10th. Click on this link for a PDF file with the announcement and full details on how to apply. March 11 – Retirement Planning for New Employees TEL Broadcast, 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 March 11th, 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. March 11 – March 12 – ParkMedic Refresher, Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Gatlinburg, TN. This course will provide 12 hours of ParkMedic (EMT-I) CEUs and combined with the earlier EMT-B refresher (March 5-7) would constitute a 36 hr EMT-I refresher. Tuition is $75. For more information, contact Bob Wightman at 865-436-1261 or bob_wightman@nps.gov. March 11 – March 15 – Law Enforcement for Managers Training, FLETC, 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 January 18th. March 11 – March 15 – 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. 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 18th. The course will also be held in Albuquerque from August 5th to August 9th. March 18 – March 22 – Active Shooter Threat Instructor Training Program, Artesia, NM. Click on this link for the course announcement; contact Wiley Golden at FLETC (912-267-2246) with any questions. The deadline for applications is January 11th. March 25 – March 29 – H-337: Command and General Staff Training (I-300/400), Wertheim National Wildlife Refuge, Shirley, NY. For further information or a copy of the registration form, contact Elaine Bond in DOI’s Office of Emergency Management (Elaine_Bond@ios.doi.gov or 202-208-5417. March 25 – April 5 - Structural Firefighter I/II Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ. This class fulfills NFPA 1001 training standards to be qualified as a Structural Firefighter I and II. Participants will be able to perform both interior and exterior attacks during structural fire events. The course presents students with a strenuous hands-on curriculum that includes extensive training scenarios and live-fire drills. Students will be afforded numerous opportunities to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to serve as a structural firefighter. Certification is based upon completion of all on-line modules, class assessments and evaluations. For formal accreditation through the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard), participants must also complete all associated courses and pre-requests. This is an open registration process. The first 28 people who complete module one of the online training will be selected to attend the field portion of this class. Text books and access codes will be provided by the course coordinator. Access to the on-line course will be available on November 26, 2012. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website. March 26 – March 28 – Introduction to Section 106 and NHPA, Northeast Regional Office, Philadelphia, PA. For more information, click on this link. May 6, 2013 – April 11, 2014 – Facility Manager Leaders Program. The Facility Manager Leaders Program course of study will prepare candidates to lead responsible stewardship and protection of the assets of the National Park Service. This award winning curriculum is designed to develop and strengthen the knowledge and competencies of selected employees through a year-long education and training program that proactively builds capabilities in asset management, operations and maintenance, project management, resource stewardship, business management, supervision and leadership. New facility managers, first line supervisors, and any other permanent employee ready to take the next career step into a chief of maintenance position are encouraged to apply. To apply log on to DOI Learn, and search the “Catalog” for “Facility Manager Leaders Program”, scroll down to the correct course, click on “Details”, and “View Details”. “Submit Request” is on the top right of the screen. All applicants will be placed on a waitlist and receive an email with instructions and a link to the on-line application. Everyone will be notified by March 1st on whether they were selected on not. NOTE: All six components of the on-line application must be completed prior to the COB January 11th deadline. Contact: Betsy Dodson at betsy_dodson@nps.gov OR Jeri Mihalic at jeri_mihalic@nps.gov . May 14 – May 16 – Compliance with Section 106, Southeast Regional Office, Atlanta, GA. For more information, click on this link. May 14 – May 18 - Structural Firefighter I Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ. This 5 day class is designed to provide basic training at the NFPA 1001,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. This is an open registration process. The first 24 people who complete module one of the online training will be selected to attend the field portion of this class. Text books and access codes will be provided by the course coordinator. Access to the on-line course will be available on January 7, 2013. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website. May 21 – May 22 – Fundamentals of Section 106, Pacific West Regional Office, San Francisco, CA. For more information, click on this link. April 8 – April 11 – Interagency Regional Wilderness Stewardship Training Course, Albuquerque, NM. Sponsored by the Arthur Carhart National Wilderness Training Center. For course information contact Ken Straley, 406-243-4630, kstraley@fs.fed.us, or Tim Devine, 406-243-4612, tim_devine@nps.gov. April 9 – April 11 – NEPA/NHPA Section 106 Workshop, Glen Canyon NRA, Page, AZ. For more information, click on this link. April 15 – April 19 – Commercial Services Evaluation and Pricing Training, Mammoth Cave NP, KY. This training is designed for employees who are responsible for concession management at the WASO, park, or regional level and who will be conducting rate approvals or evaluations of concessioners’ performance. Training will consist of online training, lectures, group exercises, and site inspections. All NPS employees interested in the training must apply through DOI Learn. Applying for the course through DOI Learn does not guarantee selection for the training. You will be placed on a waitlist and receive confirmation from the WASO Commercial Services Program to confirm enrollment after February 20th. At that time, additional details about logistics for the training will be provided to participants. Benefiting accounts will be responsible for travel and per diem for this training. Applicants must complete an online survey in addition to enrolling in DOILearn. Should you have any questions, please contact the training coordinator, Lora Farabaughat 303-987-6903. April 22 – April 26 – NPS Basic Technical Rescue Training – West, Canyonlands NP, Moab, 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. Target participants are NPS personnel (permanent, seasonal, and volunteer) who have an active role in a technical rescue program. Participants must be employed at the time of training. Class size is limited forty participants- subject to funding. Participant tuition is $150. All travel and per diem expenses will be by benefiting account. The application deadline is March 22nd. For more information, contact Ken Phillips, NPS Branch Chief for Search and Rescue, at Ken_Phillips@nps.gov or 928-606-3862. May 20 – June 22 – Wilderness Ranger Academy, Pingree Park, CO. Sponsored by the Society for Wilderness Stewardship. Space will be limited to 20 participants to ensure a quality learning experience. This is a five-week immersion program. The cost is $5,000, including lodging and meals. Scholarships and post-academy internships may be available. The target audience includes agency employees, career interns, presidential fellows who are new to wilderness stewardship responsibilities; students in resource colleges and universities, particularly those who would enhance agency diversity; veterans who are eligible for employment programs; and seasonal employees, interns and volunteers. For a brochure and application form, send an email to info@WildernessStewardship.org . June 25 – June 27 – NEPA/NHPA Section 106 Workshop, Big Bend NP, TX. For more information, click on this link. August 5 – August 9 – Fundamentals of Special Park Uses, DOI University, 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. Minimum class size 15 participants. 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. September 10 – September 12 - Structural Firefighter Recertification and Refresher Course, Glacier National Park, MT. This three-day class satisfies the refresher requirements for NPS Structural Firefighters as outlined in Chapter 12 of Reference Manual 58, NPS Structural Fire Management. The course is designed to refresh the skills, knowledge and competencies of previously certified structural firefighting personnel through the utilization of live fire scenarios. NPS live fire qualified instructors direct the training in compliance with NFPA 1403 and OSHA requirements. Application deadline is August 12, 2013. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website. October 7 – October 18 - Structural Firefighter I/II Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ. This class fulfills NFPA 1001 training standards to be qualified as a Structural Firefighter I and II. Participants will be able to perform both interior and exterior attacks during structural fire events. The course presents students with a strenuous hands-on curriculum that includes extensive training scenarios and live-fire drills. Students will be afforded numerous opportunities to develop and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed serve as a structural firefighter. Certification is based upon completion of all on-line modules, class assessments and evaluations. For formal accreditation through the National Board of Fire Service Professional Qualifications (ProBoard), participants must also complete all associated courses and pre-requests. This is an open registration process. The first 28 people who complete module one of the online training will be selected to attend the field portion of this class. Text books and access codes will be provided by the course coordinator. Access to the on-line course will be available on June 9, 2013. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website. October 28 – November 8 – Fire Apparatus Driver Operator Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ. This class fulfills NFPA 1002 training standards to be qualified as Fire Apparatus Driver Operator. The 80-hour class is designed to provide persons with the technical information and primary skills essential for the safe operation and proper maintenance of fire apparatus. From this course students will have the skills and knowledge to safely operate fire engines and perform required inspections and maintenance. Emphasis also includes 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 providing water through multiple pumping evolutions. Certification is based upon completion of all on-line modules, class assessments and evaluations. Text books and access codes will be provided by the course coordinator. Access to the on-line course will be available on September 8, 2013. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check this website. December 2 – December 6 – Fire Officer and Instructor Course, National Structural Fire Training Center, Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, AZ. This class fulfills NFPA 1021/1041training standards to be qualified as Engine Company Fire Officer and Fire Instructor. The fire instructor course is required as a prerequisite for fire officer. This course is designed around classroom lectures, group activities, and individual presentations. Topics include learning theories, use of instructional materials and media, maintaining student records and techniques to effective communication. The fire officer portion of the class focuses on technical knowledge and leadership skills which are essential for command and control of engine company personnel during fire emergencies. Participants will be introduced to the skills of preplanning, communications, decision-making, fire attack strategies/tactics and logistical support functions. Skills are reinforced and evaluated through dynamic group sessions and video simulations. Certification is based upon completion of all on-line modules, class assessments and evaluations. Text books and access codes will be provided by the course coordinator. Access to the on-line course will be available on September 1, 2013. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx. ******************************************************************************************************** Online and Ongoing Training Management Hiring Reform Course for Managers. To reinforce the importance of the President’s hiring reform initiative and the changes associated with it (e.g., increased manager involvement in the hiring process and inability to ask applicants narrative questions in the initial application process), a new course, The Manager’s Role in the Hiring Process, has been launched in DOI Learn and is now available to all managers. This web-based training consists of three modules (overview, job analysis/assessment development, and applicant review/selection) that provide managers with basic information that will assist them in understanding their roles and responsibilities in the hiring process. It emphasizes the importance of manager involvement, which includes active engagement in the assessment process and determining the skills needed for positions being filled. The training can be used as a supplement to the strategic conversations that HR specialists have with selecting officials. Servicing Human Resources Offices (SHROs) will continue to serve as consultants and advisors to managers in the more detailed areas of the hiring and recruitment process which the training doesn’t cover, such as the development of assessment tools, specialized experience statements, and recruitment considerations (e.g. diversity and inclusion and special hiring authorities.). Completion time for this course is one-and-a-half hours; although it is tailored for managers, human resources professionals and other professionals associated with the hiring process are encouraged to take it. If you are looking for additional information regarding hiring reform, please refer to the hiring reform webpage. Both the course and the web page provide valuable information related to the hiring reform initiative. 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 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Fairborn, Ohio, is again offering EMS refreshers, each combined with American Heart Association CPR for Healthcare Provider classes, and four-week-long accelerated NREMT certification courses throughout FY 2013. 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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