Daily Report - Yosemite National Park
Monday, June 9, 2008
Weather
Yosemite: TODAY...SUNNY...WARMER. HIGHS 85 TO 92 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...61 TO
71 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.
.TONIGHT...CLEAR...BREEZY. LOWS 43 TO 53 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...33 TO 43 IN
THE HIGH COUNTRY.
.TUESDAY...SUNNY...BREEZY. HIGHS 81 TO 89 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY...57 TO 67 IN
THE HIGH COUNTRY.
.TUESDAY NIGHT...CLEAR...WINDY...COLDER. LOWS 38 TO 48 IN YOSEMITE
VALLEY...29 TO 39 IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.
.WEDNESDAY...SUNNY...BREEZY. HIGHS 77 TO 84 IN YOSEMITE VALLEY... 56 TO 64
IN THE HIGH COUNTRY.
El Portal: Today: Sunny, with a high near 91. East northeast wind 5 to 10
mph becoming west.
Tonight: Clear, with a low around 48. North northwest wind between 5 and 10
mph.
Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 89. Calm wind becoming west between 12 and
15 mph.
Tuesday Night: Clear, with a low around 43. North northwest wind between 5
and 15 mph.
Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 85. North northwest wind between 6 and
15 mph.
Happening Today/This Week (Check the Community News section for other
events)
JUNE 10th - Wild land Fire refresher
WHO: ANY , RED CARDED, wild land firefighter who as not yet attended a
refresher.
When: June 10th. 0900-1600 (Last chance)
Where: Yosemite Valley, Firehouse @ 0900 (Large attendance may result in
another location)
Special Attention:
PLEASE RSVP no later than June 08. Feel free to confirm either by email
or phone (372 0504)
Be prepared to be outside and getting physical (PPE and IA packs) (J.
Panetta - 6/3/08)
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Yosemite Forum, Tuesday June 10th, 12-1 p.m. Yosemite Valley Auditorium.
Please join us for this month's Yosemite Forum where Lincoln Bramwell and
Susan Bahnick Jones will present "The Administrative History of Yosemite."
Dr. Lincoln Bramwell is the director of the Yosemite History Project in the
History Department at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas. Lincoln is an
environmental historian who specializes in the history of the American
West. Susan Bahnick Jones is a Research Associate in the Landscape
Architecture and Planning Research Office at the University of Nevada, Las
Vegas. Lincoln and Susan will talk about why an administrative history is
important for the park, why UNLV is writing the administrative history, and
how they plan to provide a more accessible document to aid the park in its
mission. (B. Kuhn - 6/5/08)
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Glacier Point Electrical Outage - June 11,2008, from 0900 to 1400, weather
permitting, there will be an electrical outage to the entire Glacier Point
and Sentinel Dome areas. The only areas affected will be Glacier Point and
Sentinel Dome, including concessionaire facilities, NPS housing, NPS
utilities, and the Yosemite Valley broadcast TV and radio station
translators. Some cell phone service may be affected. The NPS radio
repeaters at Sentinel Dome are expected to function normally. The purpose
of the outage is to mitigate hazard trees along the power line. (K. Summers
- 6/2/08)
New Today
Fire Update: Yosemite fire staff burned approximately 36 acres adjacent to
Foresta between June 5 and June 8, 2008. Changing weather conditions and
heavy fuels close to the community limited progress over the weekend.
However, fire managers hope to continue the burn this week, conditions
permitting.
Smoke was also observed near the Alder Creek Trail from the Wawona NW
Prescribed Burn. This prescribed burn was completed in April, but some logs
continue to smolder in the interior of the burn. Fire staff are continuing
to monitor the area. (A. Freeman - 6/9/08)
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Linda Clark Kelly, Maintenance Worker, at Yosemite National Park has been
approved to become a leave share recipient under the Department of Interior
Leave Donation Program.
Linda is expected to be off work approximately 2 months and has exhausted
all of her sick and annual leave and would appreciate leave donations.
The following Yosemite National Park employees have been approved for
participation in the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program:
Shari Baudoux
Kevin Bowman
Kimberly Cunningham-Summerfield
Linda Kelly
If you are interested in contributing annual leave to any of the above
individuals, please do so by completing a Request to donate Annual Leave to
Leave Recipient (Within Agency) Under the Leave Transfer Program, Optional
Form 630-A (OF 639-A).
Please forward your OF 630-A to:
Human Resources Office
Yosemite National Park
P.O. Box 700
El Portal, CA 95318
or fax to (209) 379-1800
Click HERE for more Information on the Voluntary Leave Transfer Program.
(H. Whitman - 6/9/08)
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The Ansel Adams Gallery Art Night reception this week will present local
photogrpaher Michael Frye and his new exhibit "Contrast". This exhibit
features his daytime, nighttime, and "high key" photographic work. We
invite you to stop by for refreshments, and good community fun. Wednesday,
June 11 from 4:30-6:30pm. For more information, contact The Gallery
372-4413
The Ansel Adams Gallery and the Yosemite Association Art and Education
Center, will both be hosting visiting and local artists, as well as
providing refreshments, every Wednesday this summer, from 5:00-6:30pm. We
invite the community and visitors alike to visit each location and learn
something new about the wonderful world of art. For more information and
upcoming Art Night events, please conact either The Gallery (372-4413) or
the Art and Education Center (372-0298) (C. Welsh - 6/9/08)
Construction News
Reconstruct El Portal Road at the “narrows”
There will be construction activity causing delays nightly except
Sundays through 6/14.
Mon – Thurs – 8:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m. Traffic control will be
coordinated with the Valley Loop Road project.
Fri – Sat - 10:00 p.m. – 6:00 a.m.
Completion of the cut wall facing is scheduled for 6/14 with final
paving to follow.
Guardwall staining is scheduled for 6/12 - 14.
Final inspection is scheduled for 6/10 at 11:00 a.m.
Tunnel View
Walkway and wall work is underway causing limited parking (busses only)
in the North lot.
NPS Trails is constructing the new trailhead for the Pohono Trail.
Sanitary Sewer Capital Improvements (CIP 2)
Cleanup at North end of Lower Pines CG is ongoing.
Raise Manholes and collars Valley wide begin on May 12th thru June 13th.
Paving of damaged areas will begin June 1st. (G. Rothell - 6/9/08)
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North and Southside Drive Rehabilitation
Northside Drive:
May 30th thru June 22nd>>El Capitan Picnic Area to Pohono Bridge--Open
during the day with intermittent one-lane closures while crews raise the
utility manholes. It is also open during the night, however pilot car
operations are escorting 2-way traffic due to the nighttime closure of
Southside Drive.
Southside Drive:
May 30th thru July 27th>>Pohono Bridge to Wawona Road--Open during the day
with a single lane and gravel type driving surface. Closed Sunday thru
Thursday nights. Sunday night the closure is from 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM and
Monday thru Thursday nights the closure is from 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. During
the night crews are pulverizing, regrading and compacting the recycled road
surface. Paving operations are tentatively schedule to begin June 16th.
(Nighttime delays up to 30-minutes and daytime less than 5-minutes)
May 30th thru July27th>>Wawona Road to Housekeeping--During the day
intermittent one-lane closures as crews continue to work on headwalls and
curb installation in preparation for the next phase of pulverizing and
paving (Wawona Road to El Capitan Crossover).
Big Oak Flat Road Sealing
May 30th thru June 27th>>crews will be working nights with one-lane traffic
control and up to 15-minute delays while they seal the Big Oak Flat Road
between El Portal Road and the Hodgdon Entrance. The work schedule for
Sunday & Friday Nights is 10:00 PM to 6:00 AM and for Monday thru Thursday
Nights it is 8:00 PM to 6:00 AM. (M. Pieper - 5/30/08)
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Wawona Tunnel Ventilation Repairs
*Design work is continuing. (M. Pieper - 4/24/08)
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Hodgdon Meadow Duplex Installation - The contractor has completed work on
the concrete foundation and floor framing and utility work is now underway.
Wall framing, rough utilities, and insulation will begin soon and continue
for the next several weeks. Construction is scheduled to continue through
the spring and summer and be completed in September. (J. Chisum - 6/3/08)
Park News
June 4, 2008
For Immediate Release
Yosemite National Park Announces the Public Comment Period for the Invasive
Plant Management Plan Environmental Assessment
Invasive plants are one of the greatest threats to the integrity of
National Park Service lands. Non-native plants invade an estimated 4,600
acres of federal land in the United States every day, and already infest
millions of acres in the national parks. Fortunately, Yosemite National
Park is at the early stages of invasion. Unfortunately, 177 non-native
plant taxa have already established within Park borders, many with the
potential to spread rapidly.
The purpose of this Invasive Plant Management Plan Environmental Assessment
for Yosemite National Park is to evaluate a range of alternatives to
prevent the establishment and spread of invasive plants into uninfested
areas of the park, and quickly and effectively eradicate new infestations.
The public comment period for the Invasive Plant Management Plan
Environmental Assessment will open on Friday, June 13, 2008 and will run
through Sunday, July 13, 2008. The plan is available on the park's website
at http://www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt/invasive.htm. A public meeting will
take place on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. during
the monthly Open House in the Yosemite Valley Visitor Center Auditorium.
Additionally, park representatives will be available at the El Portal
Planning Advisory Meeting on Tuesday, July 8, 2008 at 7pm in the Clark
Community Hall.
Written scoping comments should be postmarked no later than July 13, 2008.
Comments can be submitted at public meetings, by mail, fax, email, and
through the Planning, Environment, and Public Comment (PEPC) commenting
system. To request a hard copy or CD ROM version of the EA and to submit
written comments:
Mail: Superintendent, Yosemite National Park
Attn: Invasive Plant Management Plan
PO Box 577
Yosemite, CA 95389
Fax: 209/379-1294
Email: YOSE_planning@nps.gov
PEPC: http://parkplanning.nps.gov
For more information on park planning efforts, visit the website at
www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt.htm. (-NPS-)
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TUOLUMNE RIVER PLAN NEWS
Yosemite's Division of Planning is pleased to announce the summer public
events listed below highlighting the Tuolumne River and Tuolumne planning
process. Please plan for an additional 30 minutes to walk from the parking
area to Parsons Lodge. Arrangements can be made to accommodate those
requiring accessibility assistance (call Kristina Rylands at 209-379-1175).
For public comment. In early July, the 2008 Tuolumne Planning Workbook
will be released for public review and comment through September 15. The
purpose of the workbook is to update members of the public on the status of
the Tuolumne River Plan, including unveiling early alternatives and
planning concepts for Tuolumne Meadows. Last year's workbook was
enthusiastically received and led to changes in the range of alternatives.
Comments on the 2008 edition will be considered by the planning team during
the preparation of the Draft Tuolumne River Plan and Environmental Impact
Statement, scheduled to be released for public comment in summer 2009.
Copies will be available throughout the Tuolumne Meadows area. To have a
copy of the 2008 workbook mailed to you, phone 209-379-1365 (leave a
message) or email yose_planning@nps.gov.
June 21
PLANNER-FOR-A-DAY Workshop 10am-2pm
Parsons Lodge in Tuolumne Meadows
The purpose of this workshop is to provide an update on the Tuolumne River
Plan. The NPS will unveil and discuss the range of draft alternatives
(including the preferred alternative), and give a preview of preliminary
concepts for actions being considered in Tuolumne Meadows. All of this will
be documented in the 2008 Tuolumne Planning Workbook.
July 18
PLANNER-FOR-A-DAY Workshop 1-5pm
Parsons Lodge in Tuolumne Meadows
Roll up your sleeves and participate in a Planner-for-a-Day Workshop
devoted to discussing site concepts in Tuolumne Meadows. The planning team
will be looking for your feedback on the range of early preliminary
concepts. This input will be considered as the team enters into the
Tuolumne Meadows site planning phase of the project this fall.
August 9
Slideshow 2-3:30pm
Parsons Lodge in Tuolumne Meadows
As part of the Parsons Lodge Summer Series and in celebration of the 40th
anniversary of the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act, NPS planner, Kristina
Rylands, will be give a slideshow and informational presentation on
Yosemite's rivers and the nation's Wild and Scenic Rivers System.
Detailed agendas for the June and July workshops will be posted to the
park's website in the coming weeks at www.nps.gov/yose/parkmgmt/trp.htm.
(K. Rylands - 6/5/08)
Announcements
New Valley Campground Supervisor: Congratulations to Kevin Woods who has
been selected as the new permanent supervisor of the Valley Campground
Office. Kevin has been working as the "acting" supervisor for the last few
years, and we are happy to finally be able to place him in the position on
a permanent basis. Kevin is responsible for the day to day operations of
Camp 4, Upper Pines, Lower Pines, North Pines and Valley Backpacker's
Campgrounds. (M. Carter - 6/5/08)
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We are currently looking for a lost handheld radio, Motorola type, Serial
#320CDWF997, last seen in or near the WABG work shop. If found, please
contact Kermit Comstock at the WABG Office, 375-9508, ASAP. (D. Williams -
6/3/08)
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The Tuolumne Gas Station is open 9-5 daily for cash customers for store and
gas purchases. The pumps are also available 24 hours a day with credit
card sales at the pumps. (D. Anthonijsz - 6/5/08)
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Tuolumne Grill Opening - Conditions permitting, DNC will open the Tuolumne
Grill for the season at noon on June 4. Hours of operation will be 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. (A. Catamec - 6/4/08)
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Bishop Mule Days 2008 was very successful for the NPS Yosemite Packers.
1st Place & Special Award for Authenticity: Government Show String led by
Chris Flanagan.
1st Place: Matched Pair of Mules, Billie Patrick and Murphy, Kelly Maples
and Otis.
2nd Place: Government Working String led by Manuel Guerrero.
2nd Place: Authentic Pack Load Display led by Jed Sauer.
Yosemite NPS Team: Gil Guerrero, Manuel Guerrero, Mike Preston, Jr., Chris
Flanagan.
Placed 3rd overall throughout a weekend of competition. Placing 2nd & 3rd
in pack scrambles and 5th in the obstacle course. Placed 2nd in the team
packing contest.
Shane Fairbanks placed 3rd in Team Roping.
Although the weather was cold and windy, a good time was had by all. The
NPS Yosemite Packers demonstrated the tradition of mule packing in Yosemite
National Park. The Packers along with the horses and mules worked well and
looked really great!
Thanks to the community and many folks not mentioned above for the
continued support of the NPS Yosemite Packers Pack Team. We are already
planning our next fund raiser, so set your calendars for Friday October 3rd
for our annual dinner/dance to be held in the Valley. (J. Wheeler -
5/30/08)
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The time has come for another year's cycle of The Yosemite Fund's grant
proposal process!
The park benefits enormously from this partnership; in fact, The Yosemite
Fund has donated over $40 million to Yosemite since 1988. This process is
the mechanism by which Yosemite National Park requests funding from The
Yosemite Fund and its donors to further the park's mission and accomplish
important work for which other funding sources may not be available. The
grants for approved proposals from this process will go into effect in
January 2009.
Anyone affiliated with Yosemite, including non-NPS employees such as a
concessioner, can submit a proposal, although it must be submitted through
a Division Chief. The first deadline is several weeks away to allow for
collaboration in developing proposals. Notifying and working with the
appropriate division chief well in advance of the deadline is strongly
encouraged.
Four files are necessary to guide you in this process. The first is a
timeline and explanation of the steps from here.
The next is a copy of The Fund's "Guidelines for Project Selection." These
newly revised guidelines and policies have two purposes: to assist park
employees in preparing Fund project proposals, and to assist The Fund's
Project Review Committee in assessing those proposals for recommendation to
the Board of Trustees for funding. Please utilize these guidelines when
writing your proposals as it will certainly make them stronger.
The last two files are the proposal and budget forms, which need to be
fully completed for each proposal. The forms are very similar to last year
except the file sizes are smaller. Please remember if you are submitting a
multi-year proposal the budget form must have a completed tab for each
year. If graphics or maps are available, it is recommended you include
them with the proposal - such visuals are helpful to the Project Review
Committee in evaluating the proposals. Lastly, be sure to save a copy of
both files locally prior to submitting them to your division chief. Last
year, some forms had to be re-typed because only hard copies were retained.
Proposals are due to Division Chiefs by July 14th, 2008.
To get these files, or if you have any questions in the meantime, please
contact Jennifer Treutelaar at 209-372-0238 or Jennifer_Treutelaar@nps.gov.
(J. Treutelaar - 5/28/08)
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Drop in program: Come join the Habitat Protectors of Yosemite (HaPY)
program! Program runs Fridays from May2- October 31st. Work with park
staff to remove invasive plants and learn basic ecological principles. All
volunteers are required to wear pants and closed-toe shoes. Long sleeves,
sunscreen, water, and snacks are recommended. Meet in front of Yosemite
Valley Visitor Center at 9am. Bring a lunch and join us! (M. DeBree -
5/1/08)
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CPR classes at the Clinic: The Yosemite Training Center has announced
classes for June. If your CPR certification is going to expire this summer,
sign up for one of these classes. First Aid and CPR will be offered June
20th, and 23rd. To sign up call The Yosemite Medical Clinic at 372-4637 (B.
Shoor - 5/22/08)
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Reminder: For all Maintenance repair requests in Yosemite, please contact
the Customer Service Center. Maintenance repair requests include: Park
Housing, Buildings, Grounds, Utilities, Roads, Trails and Forestry issues.
It is especially important to remember to contact the Customer Service
Center before any requests for Sign Shop fabrications. You may do so by
phone, e-mail or fax.
Please note that the Customer Service Center staff phone numbers have
changed:
Phone:
Sunshine Good Morning................379-1065
Katie Brown........................................379-1058
E-Mail:
YOSE_FMD_Customer_Service_Center@nps.gov
Fax:
(209) 379-1066 (S. Goodmorning - 4/1/08)
HR Corner
Yosemite National Park
Current Vacancy Announcements
Updated: June 4, 2008
The following is a summary of current vacancy announcements at Yosemite
National Park. Most vacancy announcements will be posted on
http://www.usajobs.gov. This website is the Office of Personnel
Management's USAJOBS internet site. If you have any questions or cannot
find the announcement on USAJOBS, please call the Park’s Human Resources
Office at (209) 379-1805.
PERMANENT – NATIONAL PARK SERVICE CAREER OR CAREER-CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES
Facility Liaison Specialist
Vacancy Ann.#: YP185666 ET08
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: GS-1601-11
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/29/2008
Closing Date: 6/11/2008
PERMANENT – GOVERNMENTWIDE ALL CIVIL SERVICE EMPLOYEES
Interdisciplinary (Biologist/Ecologist)
Vacancy Ann.#: YP 173525 NMH FY 08
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: GS-XXXX-09/11
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/28/2008
Closing Date: 6/10/2008
Volunteer Program Manager
Vacancy Ann.#: YP184791 NH 08
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: GS-0301-11
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/29/2008
Closing Date: 6/11/2008
Sign Painter Supervisor
Vacancy Ann.#: YP-174197 (DS)
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: WS-4104-09
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/28/2008
Closing Date: 6/11/2008
Animal Packer
Vacancy Ann.#: YP 174149 DR FY 08
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: WG-5001-07
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 6/3/2008
Closing Date: 6/17/2008
Instrument Worker/Mechanic
Vacancy Ann.#: YP173569-08-NMH
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: WG-3359-08/10
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 6/2/2008
Closing Date: 6/20/2008
Utility Systems Repairer Operator Supervisor
Vacancy Ann.#: YP-185676-AY FY08
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: WS-4742-11
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/30/2008
Closing Date: 6/20/2008
Information Technology Specialist (Cyber Security)
Vacancy Ann.#: YP-185682 (DS)
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: GS-2210-12
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 6/2/2008
Closing Date: 6/16/2008
TERM PROMOTION –YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK – PERM EMPLOYEES
Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Leader
Vacancy Ann.#: YP174250-08-DR
Who May Apply: Status Candidates
Pay Plan: WL-5803-10
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 6/2/2008
Closing Date: 6/16/2008
PERMANENT -- STATUS NOT REQUIRED – OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Interdisciplinary (Biologist/Ecologist)
Vacancy Ann.#: YP 173524 AY FY 08
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: GS-XXXX-09/11
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/28/2008
Closing Date: 6/10/2008
Sign Painter Supervisor
Vacancy Ann.#: YP-174194 (DS)
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: WS-4104-09
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/29/2008
Closing Date: 6/11/2008
LABORER
Vacancy Ann.#: YP 192970
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: WG-3502-02
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/29/2008
Closing Date: 6/11/2008
MAINTENANCE WORKER
Vacancy Ann.#: YP 193559
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: WG-4749-05
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 6/2/2008
Closing Date: 6/13/2008
Animal Packer
Vacancy Ann.#: YP 174148 DR FY 08
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: WG-5001-07
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 6/3/2008
Closing Date: 6/17/2008
Utility Systems Repairer Operator Supervisor
Vacancy Ann.#: FS-185677-AY FY08
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: WS-4742-11
Appointment Term: Permanent
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/30/2008
Closing Date: 6/20/2008
TERM -- STATUS NOT REQUIRED -- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC
Interdisciplinary (Biologist/Ecologist)
Vacancy Ann.#: YP 173527 NMH FY 08
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: GS-XXXX-09/11
Appointment Term: Term
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/28/2008
Closing Date: 6/10/2008
Construction Analyst
Vacancy Ann.#: FS-185667 FY 08
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: GS-0828-12
Appointment Term: Term
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/28/2008
Closing Date: 6/11/2008
Interdisciplinary (Geographer, Ecologist, or Natural Resource Manager)
Compliance Specialist
Vacancy Ann.#: YP-185671-AY FY08
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: GS-XXXX-09/11
Appointment Term: Term
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/28/2008
Closing Date: 6/11/2008
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT ASSISTANT (OFFICE AUTOMATION)
Vacancy Ann.#: YP 192969
Who May Apply: Public
Pay Plan: GS-0303-05
Appointment Term: Term
Job Status: Full-Time
Opening Date: 5/29/2008
Closing Date: 6/10/2008 (H. Whitman - 6/4/08)
Community News
The Yosemite Scholarship Commission is pleased to announce the recipients
of three scholarships sponsored by the Yosemite Employees Association
(YEA), the Yosemite Rotary Club, the Yosemite Lions Club and the Yosemite
Winter Club for the academic year 2008-2009.
Haley Ballerini will receive a $2,000 scholarship. She will be attending
Brown University. She is the daughter of Lynda Ballerini of El Portal and
Ken Yager of El Portal.
Rebecca Castro will receive a $2,000 scholarship. She will be attending
Stanford University. She is the daughter of Butch and Colleen Castro of
Groveland.
Micole McCarthy will receive a $1,000 community college scholarship. She
will be attending South Puget Sound College. She is the daughter of Darlece
Cleveland and Steve Shewchuck of El Portal.
Congratulations from the Yosemite, El Portal and Mariposa communities. (L.
Eade - 6/5/08)
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El Portal Community Dance: June 28th at the El Portal Community Hall. EPCA
and El Portalive present the first dance of the summer with APHRODESIA, an
amazing 10-piece afrobeat and african highlife band from San Francisco.
Local drum and bass heros the Hometown Zeros will open and DJ John
Rodriguez will close the show. Music starts at 6:30, admission is $15. A
limited number of free passes are available for volunteers helping with
setup, cleanup, and during the event. For more information or to inquire
about volunteering email elportallive@gmail.com. Sign up for shuttle van
service from Yosemite through DNC Employee Recreation. (T. Newburger -
6/5/08)
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Scholarships available to attend ANPR Rendezvous! Ever been curious about
the Association of National Park Rangers or wanted to attend their annual
Rendezvous? ANPR is now offering a limited number of scholarships to
interested first-time attendees. The scholarships honor the late Bill
Supernaugh, who retired as Superintendent of Badlands National Park in
2005. Bill was a second-generation employee with 39 years in the National
Park Service. He succumbed to cancer in November of 2006.
This year’s Ranger Rendezvous will be held at the historic La Fonda Hotel
in Santa Fe, New Mexico, from December 10th through the 14th. Training
credit may be available for rendezvous attendance. For more information or
a scholarship application, go to www.anpr.org/scholarship.htm, or contact
Liz Roberts at 379-2315. Application deadline is October 10th. You don’t
have to be an ANPR member to apply.
ANPR is the responsible and credible voice of National Park Service workers
who are passionate about national parks. Dedicated to the preservation and
enhancement of a vital National Park System and a vibrant National Park
Service, they defend and promote the stewardship of the natural and
cultural resources and caretakers of the national parks through education,
training, advocacy and public information. ANPR has 1,100 members, ranging
from first-year seasonals to retired NPS Directors. Not just “Rangers”,
members come from every function, level, and region within the NPS. ANPR
is also open to volunteers, partners, and others who believe in the mission
of the organization. The NPS does not sanction, sponsor, or endorse this
organization – this message is for informational purposes only. (L. Roberts
- 6/2/08)
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YOSEMITE IS OUR BACKYARD - 2008
Once again, Yosemite Institute is offering an outdoor education program
just for local children. The groups will be separated by age, 7-9 and
10-12 year-olds, depending on enrollment. Day hikes will begin each day at
8:45 a.m. and end at 4:00 p.m. plus, again this year, on Thursday a cookout
and campfire at Crane Flat for the 7-9 year olds and an overnight at the
Historic Merced Grove Ranger Cabin for the 10-12 year olds!
DATES: JUNE 9-13, 2008
COST: $150.00
To keep the cost of the program as low as we can, one volunteer parent
chaperone is needed for each hiking group each day, plus one for the 10 –
12 year-olds going on the overnight to the Merced Grove Ranger Cabin.
There is no cost for chaperones. Adults who chaperone all week can bring
one child at no cost. Adults who can chaperone 2-3 days can bring one
child at 1/2 price.
FOR MORE INFORMATION & REGISTRATION FORMS, PICK UP AN ENROLLMENT PACKET AT
YOUR LOCAL SCHOOL OFFICE, AT YOSEMITE INSTITUTE, CALL YI - 379-9511 OR
EMAIL - yi@yni.org. (P. Schmidt - 5/29/08)
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NOLS/WMI WILDERNESS FIRST RESPONDER COURSE (WFR)
COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Essential for anyone who spends significant time in remote places or who
has a professional career in the outdoors, the Wilderness First Responder
(WFR) course will prepare you to make difficult medical decisions. This
course is fast-paced and engaging. You'll spend half your time outside of
the classroom doing hands-on skills and realistic scenarios. In addition to
scenarios, you'll participate in a full-scale night mock rescue. WMI's
curriculum encompasses a wide range of topics including long-term patient
care, wound management, straightening angulated fractures, reducing
dislocations, litter packaging and administering medications. You'll
complete this course with the tools and confidence to manage patients in
the backcountry for multiple days. The intensive 80-hour curriculum is
nationally recognized and supported by the Wilderness Medicine Institute's
Medical Advisory Panel. You'll be taught by dynamic educators who have
practiced both wilderness and urban medicine. This 10-day course is ideal
for all professionals operating in remote environments. Adult CPR
certification is included. The WFR course is pre-approved for 70 hours of
EMT CEU's by CECBEMS.
DATES: August 11-20, 2008
COST: $685.00 (without lodging), $995.00 (with shared lodging at Curry
Village)
LOCATION: East Auditorium, YNP
FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER, CALL YOSEMITE INSTITUTE - 379-9511 OR
EMAIL - yi@yni.org. (P. Schmidt - 5/29/08)
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Yosemite Climbing Association Newsletter
Granite Frontiers
This June YCA will host it's second exhibit in the valley museum. Over the
last six months we have been working very hard in conjunction with Park
Service to put together this show, which focuses on the last 140 years of
Yosemite's climbing history. Through much support from The Yosemite Fund
and Royal Robbins, Inc. we have been able to achieve success in putting
this project together.
It's been a long road with many bumps and detours but we've come out with
much to show for it and we hope you can all share this with us. The showopens the evening of June 6th with a reception from 4:30pm - 6:30pm, hors
d'oeuvres and drinks will be served. So, please come ready to learn learn a
little history and share in the celebration! For those who may not be able
to attend, no worries, as we've the great honor of displaying this exhibit
from June 7th - October 27th in the Yosemite Valley Museum Gallery.
The Nose - 50 Years Later
On November 12th, 1958 Warren Harding reached the summit of El Cap via his
new route up The Nose. This day marked a legendary achievement, one by
which many people still test themselves against and one that opened the
door of potential for many more routes up the monolith.
In great appreciation and respect for the first ascent team and this world
class route there will be a 50th Anniversary celebration in Yosemite this
November. The details as of now are still in the works, but we will keep
you up-to-date on the plans and events.
2008 Yosemite Facelift
Another season has started and where there are people there will be
trash...and so too a Yosemite Facelift. This year the 5th Annual Clean-up
will take place September 24th - 28th. Our staging area will be the same,
in front of the Valley Visitor Center. Any and all participants are
welcome. This year we will focus once again on all roadways, parking areas,
trail heads and trails, climbing areas, camp grounds and every green space
we are allowed. The aim is to maintain and promote a healthy, clean park
with the emphasis on litter prevention. Camping will be available on a
first contact, first serve basis. Folks are already looking for camping, so
please don't hesitate to make your plans. Give us a call (209) 379-2650 or
send an email to yager@inreach.com. We look forward to seeing you this
year!
Redwood Creek Grant
YCA recently applied for a grant to fund the Facelift with Redwood Creek
Wines for their Greater Outdoors Project. Part of the process is based on a
popularity vote, where the public can vote for the nonprofit they like the
most. The public voting period is from June 15th - July 31st.
Don't forget to check out YCA's website www.yosemiteclimbing.org. (K. Yager
- 5/27/08)
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The Yosemite Association is an exciting non-profit educational organization
dedicated to supporting Yosemite National Park. The Association is
recruiting for a Retail Operations Manager to manage the day-to-day
operations of its various sales locations in Yosemite. The ideal candidate
has strong inter-personal skills; management experience and ability to
supervise; a working knowledge of retail; strong computer skills; and
provides excellent customer service. The candidate must have at least
three years of related experience, possess excellent analytical skills,
work independently, and be willing to work weekends. Annual salary range
is $29K to $41K DOE and includes benefits. To apply, submit an application
with resume and cover letter by July 1, 2008 to P.O. Box 230, El Portal, CA
95318 or by e-mail to cking@yosemite.org. A full job description and an
application are available upon request to (209) 379-2646, by email
info@yosemite.org, or on our website at
http://www.yosemite.org/aboutya/yajobs.htm (C. King - 5/27/08)
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DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite
Yosemite Club Card
Effective December 3, 2007
Purpose:
To allow visitors of Yosemite National Park the opportunity to take
advantage of discounts in select retail and recreation facilities operated
by DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite.
Procedure:
Guests may make payment for the Yosemite Club Card at DNC P&R Cash
Operations located in Yosemite Village during normal business hours. The
Guest may then take receipt to the Learning Center (in the General Offices
building) to get their photo discount card. The cost of the card is $30.
Terms and conditions of use:
Yosemite Club Card is good for 10% DNC P&R Retail Locations.
Yosemite Club Card is good for 50% Ice Rink sessions and rentals.
Yosemite Club Card allows free admission to the Yosemite Lodge Pool.
Yosemite Club Card expires on the last day of the 12th month after
purchase.
Yosemite Club Card is non transferable.
No discounts on tobacco, alcohol, and/or other specialty items which may
be designated by DNC P&R at Yosemite.
Discounts are subject to change.
Yosemite Club Card must be presented at time of purchase to receive
discount.
An individual found to be in violation of these terms and conditions may
have their discount privileges revoked at the discretion of DNC Parks
& Resorts.
Program subject to change.
Questions:
Questions about this program may be directed to the Retail Office or Human
Resources.
Retail: 372-1227
Human Resources: 372-1234 (J. Nelson - 5/14/08)
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Rental: One bedroom, one bath at $475/mo. Appliances included, with front
loading washer and dryer. Partial furnishing optional. Located near
Highway 140 on Colorado Rd, Midpines. Please no pets. Contact information:
510-915-0404 OK till 10:30 pm, leave a message for best time to call back.
(C. Baker/O. Brender - 5/29/08)
Acting Designation
Sue Beatty (379-3290) will be acting Branch chief for Vegetation and
Ecological Restoration June 9-13. (J. Weaser - 6/9/08)
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Andrew Ackerman will be Acting Branch Chief for Visitor Use and Social
Sciences from June 9th thru the 16th. He can be reached at 209-379-1216.
(B. Meldrum - 6/9/08)
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Ann Roberts will be Acting Branch Chief of Environmental Planning and
Compliance June 9th and 10th. You may phone Ann at 379-1383 or you may
leave a message with Sarah Henderson at 379-1002. (D. Harrison - 6/6/08)
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Tim Ludington will be Acting Roads and Trails Branch Chief, Monday, June 9,
2008. He can be reached at 379-1235 or you can leave a message with Beth
Benitag at 379-1057. (R. Soden - 6/5/08)
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Dave Humphrey (379-1029) will be Acting Chief of Resources Management and
Science from June 5-10. (N. Nicholas - 6/5/08)
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Randy Fong will be Acting Division Chief for Project Management June 9th &
10th. You may phone Randy at 379-1022 or you may leave a message with
Tricia Radmacher at 379-1221. (D. Harrison - 6/3/08))
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For the next 90 days, I will be out of the park often working on an
assignment for the NPS Centennial. Kristina Rylands will act as the Chief
of Planning whenever I am out during this time. She can be reached at
379-1175. This week I will be out Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. (L. Dahl
- 6/2/08)
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While Jen Nersesian is on an international assignment, Calvin Liu will be
acting branch chief of Public Involvement and Outreach in the Division of
Interpretation until June 24th. (C. Liu - 6/2/08)
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Rodney Raines is now acting Wawona Utilities supervisor until further
notice. He can be reached at 375-9510 or leave a message with Shawnessy.
(K. Bablitch - 5/28/08)
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