As a federal archeologist your expertise must go beyond flakes, features, and fauna, to a working knowledge of cultural resource law and its implementation. Learn more about ARPA training opportunities here.

A suite of documents covering the assessment and investigation in ARPA cases.

This resource is for NPS employees, partners, and volunteers who do not have access to DOI Talent. If you do have access to DOI Talent, complete the course here to receive credit: Course: NPS Active Shooter: What You Can Do (doi.gov) Course Description This course provides guidance to individuals including managers and employees, so that

National Park Service Swift Water Incident Management Course Learning and Development The Swift Water Incident Management (S.W.I.M.) Course provides potential swift water rescue technicians with the fundamentals of survival in moving water and is recommended for anyone who may be called upon to enact in-water rescues. Students will gain knowledge in hydrology, hazards, risk management,

Learn more about the requirements for operating both manned and unmanned aircraft in the National Park Service.

This annotated list contains some of the many important laws that apply directly and indirectly to the daily operations of the National Park Service.

Policy Memorandum 13-01 establishes an updated policy for National Park Service (NPS) employees driving on official travel.

Discusses the Call-to-Action Goal #32, Play It Safe initiative as announced by former Director Jarvis as a measure to encourage employee safety on the job.

If you're entering areas like crawlspaces and manholes, the OSHA's Confined Space in Construction standard may apply to you.

The Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) contains rules that protect resources and keep visitors safe within the National Park System. Learn more here!

The Superintendent's Compendium contains closures and use restrictions that help protect park resources and keep visitors safe. Learn more here!

There is a great deal of confusion about poison ivy versus poison oak since there are two kinds of poison ivy and two kinds of poison oak. Learn more here!

This Google Site provides employees in the Northeast Region with access to important Operational Leadership resources and tools.

Informational article about the improvements being made in terms of employee health and wellness and where to find more information.

Search and Rescue (SAR) is one of the most important jobs that rangers do. Understand how Search and Rescue skills are essential for all NPS staff.

Learn about Emergency Preparedness & Emergency Operations plans for incident management at the park level and management/relief for emergency situations.

Superintendent discretion determines whether or not SPUs can occur (ie: weddings, concerts, commercial filming, & athletic events etc.).

Intellectual Property (IP) defined as it pertains to NPS functions, as well as the importance of tracking/controlling IP Servicewide.

During this course, participants will deliver 3 presentations over 3 days with feedback provided from course instructors after each session.

The Reference Manual 60 - Aviation Management provides detailed guidance to NPS personnel engaged in aviation management activities.

The VAP is to serve victims of crime. The VAP ensures victims are advised of their rights, given access to services, and treated with dignity and respect.

Director's Order #50B provides guidelines for NPS employees in reference to managing risk on the job, no matter what position they hold.

The ability to pick ourselves up when life knocks us down is called resilience. How have you increased your resilience when confronted with roadblocks?

Demonstrations and discussions at the Preservation Trades Rodeo illustrated how drones (unmanned aerial systems) can be used to document historic structures

The purpose of this Director’s Order is to set a new Servicewide direction, with increased emphasis on the prevention of visitor incidents.