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.

Note: Listings are removed from the calendar once the application deadline has passed.

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Scheduled Training

November 19 – 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 November 19th, 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.

December 3 – December 7 – Annual Law Enforcement Refresher, Jefferson National Expansion Memorial, St. Louis, MO. This in-service training will offer all the annual training requirements per the RM-9 commissioning. After hours courses of instruction concerning the PEB and a semi-annual firearms qualification are scheduled and are optional if needed.  Keynote speakers will be Mike and Carrie Kralicek, who will speak about Mike’s devastating line-of-duty shooting several years ago in Idaho. A preview of Mike and Carries story can be viewed at the following YouTube link:  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J21X0KHJKMw. It is suggested that all NPS personnel attending this training make reservations at the Drury Plaza Inn at the Arch in Saint Louis, as two days of the in-service training will be held at the hotel.  A block of rooms have been reserved for attendees under the National Park Service group reservation block. Questions regarding this training opportunity can be forwarded to law enforcement supervisor Thomas Lewis at Thomas_Lewis@nps.gov.

December 11 – December 13 – Assistance Agreements for Agreements Technical Representatives Basic Certification, National Conservation Training Center, Shepherdstown, WV.  This three-day course covers the basics for establishing federal agreements and the terms, provisions and requirements that impact the performance and administration of assistance agreements. Completion of the course and a passing grade on the final test grants the individual certification as an ATR. Interested employees must register for the class in DOILearn not later than November 16th.  Contact Jo Robinson at 304.535.5016.

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: http://classicinside.nps.gov/documents/Parkmedic%20Training%202013.pdf.

January 14 – 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 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 14 – January 18 – Command and General Staff Functions for Local Incident Management Teams (H-337/I-300 and I-400), Colonial NHP, Williamsburg, VA. This 45+ hour course presents Incident Command System (ICS) training to students who may be called on to serve in command and general staff positions on local Incident Management Teams (IMT).  The course has been approved by the Department of Interior Office of Emergency Management and the DOI NWCG agencies as meeting the requirements for I-300 and I-400 and by USFA/FEMA as meeting the prerequisite for command and general staff position specific courses. Prerequisites: Successful completion of IS-100, 200, 700 and 800. (These courses are available online at http://training.fema.gov/is/crslist.asp?page=all). For a copy of the registration form, contact Elaine Bond, Department of the Interior/Office of Emergency Management, 202-208-5417 (phone) or 202-501-6139 (fax); Elaine_Bond@ios.doi.gov. Deadline: December 19th.

January 28 – February 8 – Use of Force 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 December 4th.

January 28 – February 8 – 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 December 13th.

January 28 – February 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 December 10th.

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 7, 2013. For more information contact Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.

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 28, 2013. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.

February 11 – February 15 – Active Shooter Threat 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 December 11th.

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 - 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 28, 2013. For further information, contact the Mark Gorman at 208-387-5244 or check the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.

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 https://connect.doi.gov/nps/Portal/teams/WASO/IE/VIP/SitePages/Home.aspx.

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 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 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 the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.

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 18 – March 29 – 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 1st.

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 – 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 the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.  

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 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 the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.  

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 the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.

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 the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.  

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 the website at http://npsfamshare/structural/operations/default.aspx.

December 8 – December 6, 2013 – 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.

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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 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 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:

• Accelerated NREMT – April 8 – May 3, August 5 – August 30
• EMS Refresher/CPR – November 26 – November 30, December 3 – December 7, December 10 – December 14, January 7 – January 11, January 28 – February 1, February 25 – March 1, March 4 – March 8, March 18 – March 22, May 20 – May 24, June 3 – June 7, June 24 – June 28, July 15 – July 19, July 22 – July 26, and September 19 – September 23

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!”