Park News July 17,2008

Whiskeytown National Recreation Area

Shasta County’s public safety dispatch center received a 911 call from a Spanish-speaking man seeking assistance for a burn victim on Whiskey Creek Road on the afternoon of July 14th. The area was burning vigorously as part of a wildfire in the Motion Fire Complex and several fire engine strike teams, hand crews, bulldozers and other resources were staged along roadways and engaged in fire suppression in that area. The fire was advancing to the north, but no burnout activities had occurred due to adverse burning conditions. Four Hispanic males, wearing military surplus camouflage clothing bearing US Army and National Guard insignia, were located by firefighters a short time later. Jose Alcazar Fernandez, 25, was flown to Mercy Medical Center with third degree burns and was later transferred to the UC Davis burn unit. A second adult and a juvenile were transferred by ground ambulance, then treated for first and second degree burns and smoke inhalation and released. The juvenile male was treated and released for minor burns. The treated adult and a fourth adult male were arrested on federal charges of being present in a closed area. Investigation revealed that both were Mexican nationals unlawfully present in the United States and ICE holds have been placed on them for deportation. The men – Silverstre Carrillo Alcazar, 25, and Miguel Carrillo Alcazar, 24, both of Michoacan – were interviewed and claimed to have been hunting in the park for the previous four or five days. They refused to say where their weapons were. A search of the vicinity by  park rangers revealed no weapons. A marijuana cultivation site had been under investigation nearby and fire overhead and suppression personnel had repeatedly been formally and informally briefed over the previous few days as to the specific location of the site and the probability of armed suspects in the area.

 

Grand Teton National Park

Grand Teton National Park is seeking two rangers interested in a five-week detail from approximately August 4th to September 12th. They will be helping out while the park continues efforts to fill vacancies in both South and North District frontcountry patrol operations (vehicle, foot and boating). Summer operations are in full swing, with an abundance of wildlife jams, emergency medical responses and search and rescue incidents. Jackson Lake is full, river flows are high, and there’s no sign of decreasing visitation. Salary, park housing and reduced per diem will be provided. Interested rangers should electronically submit the following:

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  a short resume;


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  a memo indicating your supervisor’s support; and


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  an SF-50

Send to Patrick Hattaway, North District Ranger, by July 25th.  Documents may also be faxed in lieu of electronic transmission to (307) 739-3514.

 

Colorado National Monument

Colorado National Monument is seeking interested lateral transfer candidates for a GS-11, permanent full-time interdisciplinary intergraded resources program manager position.  Applications are solicited from candidates in the following series – GS-170 historian, GS-190 cultural anthropologist, GS-193 archeologist, GS-401 biologist, GS-807 landscape architect, GS-808 architect, GS-1015 museum curator, and GS-1301 physical scientist.

The person selected will serve as chief of resource management for the park. Resource programs include complex and technical subject areas such as vegetation and habitat management, wilderness and wildlife management, integrated pest management, geologic resources, GIS, threatened and endangered species,  monitoring air and water quality, developing strategies for resolution of resource use conflicts, preparing environmental assessments, stabilization of historic buildings and paleontological  and archaeological sites, museum collections and archives management.

The person in this position is responsible for carrying out a multi-year, multi-disciplinary, fully integrated natural and cultural resources management program; overseeing program quality, identification of issues and research needs, setting of objectives, documenting methods and approaches to be taken, recommending application off research results to solve a wide range of politically and technically sensitive and controversial problems.  This includes experience in planning requirements and submitting PMIS requests.  Conformance with the requirements of GRPR, NEPA and Section 106 compliance, the Antiquities Act and the Historic Preservation Act is assured.

Colorado National Monument is located 7 miles from Fruita and 17 miles from Grand Junction, Colorado.  Grand Junction area has a population of approximately 100,000.  Housing and all other services are available in the community.  Housing costs are considered high; the rental market is currently limited.  Elevation at Headquarters is approximately 5800 feet with weather conditions typical of western mountain plateau country.  Most community facilities are located in Grand Junction, including Mesa State College, hospitals, shopping facilities and churches.  Boating, fishing, hiking, climbing and other outdoor sports are primary attractions of the area.

For more information contact Shirley Johnston via email or at (970) 858-3617 ext. 304.

Relocation expenses will be paid.

Visit our website for park information at: http://www.nps.gov/colm

If you are interested, please submit the following:

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  Of-612, Optional Application for Federal Employment, or a resume/application that includes the information identified in OF-510, Applying for a Federal job.


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  A copy of your current or latest performance appraisal.


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  A current SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, documenting permanent competitive civil service status.

Mail your application to National Park Service, 12795 West Alameda Parkway, Denver, CO 80225, Attn: Bernadean Trujillo, or fax it to 303-969-2830.  Applications must be received in the office by July 21st to be considered for the position.

 

Denali National Park & Preserve

Denali National Park & Preserve is seeking a GS-9/11 concession management specialist interested in working in a challenging and creative concession program. The focus of the job will be the management of a large concession contract grossing $20 million in revenue and managing $6 million in capital assets. This contract provides Denali’s bus system, which serves over 80% of the park's visitors each year. As the primary means of access for the 90-mile park road, the bus system is a critical component of Denali’s resource management strategy. Other services include food and beverage, campgrounds, retail and reservation services. This position is permanent, subject to furlough. The closing date is August 1st.

The person in this position is duty stationed at park headquarters, which is located on the Alaska road system two hours south of Fairbanks, and five hours north of Anchorage. The small town of Healy is 12 miles north of park headquarters, and offers a K-12 school, clinic and grocery store. Government housing may be available through a bid process. Relocation expenses are authorized. A variety of rental and homes for purchase are also available in the area. Please visit our website at www.nps.gov/dena for more information about Denali National Park & Preserve. 

For a copy of the announcement, click on the link below. For information about the position, contact Donna Sisson, chief of concessions, Denali National Park and Preserve, 907-683-9553.



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