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.
This resource and all of its content is the product of a service-wide initiative to collaboratively update the Volunteers-In-Parks (VIP) training materials.
The FM Workforce Development Guide outlines a self-initiated improvement program in which individuals have control over their own professional development.
The 2016-2021 Facility Management Competencies represent the full range of knowledge and performance levels needed to fulfill a facility manager’s job.
The NPS is partnering with the Girl Scouts of the USA to share a new patch program that honors the legacy and spirit of the women’s suffrage movement. Learn more about participation here!
The Bevinetto Fellow Program is a two-year leadership training and development program that provides an opportunity to be a part of the legislative process.
Employee-led groups advancing relevancy, diversity, and inclusion throughout the NPS. Find and join a group!
The NPS has Section 106 Regional Coordinators assigned to each region. The contact information for each 106 Regional Coordinator is provided below.
The Aspiring Leader Development Program (ALDP) serves as a foundational development program for aspiring leaders; learn about eligibility requirements and the enrollment process here.
The National Wildland Fire Training website allows access to local, geographic area, national and other interagency wildland fire training information.
Pulse surveys are intentionally designed to provide quick, actionable insights into the health of a park or program, hence the name ‘pulse.’
Take the 30-day CLEAR challenge, as an individual or park unit, to improve workforce engagement.
Use the ACE Wheel Model rubric to help you see what you're shining at and make your audience centered experiences even better.
This resource provides mentors/mentees with an agreement template. This agreement lays out the goals of a mentoring relationship and establishes boundaries.
A resource book for people looking to be mentored and to prepare for a mentor relationship. A menttee recieves the benefit of mentoring.
This resource book is for people looking to be a better mentor and to prepare for a mentorship relationship.
The Office of Personnel Management training wiki is an excellent resource on formal and informal mentoring programs.
Meeting your mentor can be an exciting event. Here are some tips to keep in mind, for both before and during your first meeting.
When becoming a mentor, it is important to understand your role and duties. Check out some ideas from the Facilities Management Leadership Program that can be helpful to any mentor.
Two of the most important parts of a mentor/mentee relationship is giving and receiving feedback. The Facility Manager Leader Program provides some good advice to keep in mind when doing both.
Use this worksheet to identify what you expect to gain from your mentor relationships; after completing the worksheet, you will be able to communicate more effectively with your mentors.
These two resources provide mentors and mentees with an opportunity to evaluate their relationship.
Are you ready to become a mentee? Check out these questions and access additional resources to find out!
Learn how to ensure that your CLP profile indicates that you are interested in being a mentor or a mentee.