Description
This competency requires an overall understanding
of the spectrum of resources protected by the NPS; the range of NPS responsibilities
in managing these resources; the individual's role in resource stewardship;
the planning process and its purpose in the NPS; and working with partners
outside the agency to promote resource stewardship.
Outline
III. Resource Stewardship
A. Resources in the NPS
B. The Stewardship Function of the NPS
C. Sustainable Practices Philosophy
D. The Individual Employee's Role in Resources Stewardship
E. The NPS Planning Process
F. The Purpose
of Partnerships
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of the variety of NPS resources
Ability to articulate the NPS Stewardship Function and to explain an individual's role in supporting it
Basic knowledge of the NPS Planning Process and how it contributes to Resource Stewardship
Knowledge of why the NPS needs Partners
to fulfill its Stewardship responsibilities
Recommended Training To Obtain This Competency
History and Mission of the NPSThis is web-based training which employees can take whenever it is convenient for them. It includes an overview of the resources managed by the NPS. Average time to complete the entire module is 8 hours. There is no cost. Click on the course title to begin your training
Local OrientationThis is web-based training which employees can take whenever it is convenient for them. It guides employees through an orientation to their work site, whether it is a central office or a park, including the resources managed by their area. Average time to complete the entire module is 32 hours.
“Compass II: Today’s Leaders, Tomorrow’s Legends”This classroom course provides training in the philosophy of cultural and natural resources management in the NPS; laws, regulations and policies related to resources; and the types of resources managed by the NPS. Click on the course title for a current schedule of offerings.