An Introduction to Great National Park

Course Objectives - Park Program Management Course Understand the overall budget cycle Recognize the systems/tools needed for Park program management and their application in the budget cycle Incorporate accountability throughout the budget process and program management to fulfill the mission of the NPS and a park’s enabling legislation Develop a well-written funding request Apply an interdisciplinary approach to the park program management process

Purpose Great National Park, located in Central California, was established in April 17, 1935 as an example of dynamic volcanic action and orogeny of the Sierra Nevada Mountains that occurred 2 million years ago during the Pleistocene period and its vegetative example of combined virgin oak woodlands and prairies that have seen intense human use.

Characteristics - Natural Natural Mammal Populations Temperature Bluffs

Characteristics – Cultural & Physical Cultural Physical

Characteristics – Size

Characteristics – Visitor Use

Characteristics – Community Lavendar Great National Park is located in Washington County. The County Seat is located in the city of Happyville, CA, approximately 35 miles west of headquarters. A gateway community, Lavendar, CA, is located midway between the Park headquarters and Junkville, CA, 7 miles west on U.S. Route 116. Click on the tab above the map to learn more about the town of Lavendar.

Roles and Responsibilities Superintendent Division of Administration Division of Interpretation Visitor Protection Division Resource Management Division Facility Management Division

Superintendent’s Office Superintendent – GS14 Manages Park Principal contact with Regional Office Provides interface between community & Park Secretary – GS-7 Provides services for the Divisions of Resources Management & Science, Visitor & Resource Protection and Interpretation. Administration Resource Management & Science Chiefs of the Division of Facility Management Visitor & Resource Protection Interpretation Management Issues:

Chief of Administration Purchasing Agent Budget Assistant Division of Administration

Permanent Positions Seasonal Positions Seasonal Training Programs Offered Division of Interpretation

Protection Fee Collection Visitor Protection Division

Resource Management Division

Facility Management Division Road and Trails Building Maintenance Grounds Maintenance Utilities Operation Housing Operation

Facility Management Division – Roads & Trails WG-6 Tractor Operator assisted by the WG-9 Maintenance Mechanic and seasonal WG-6 Tractor Operator, WG-6 Motor Vehicle Operator, and Laborers perform routine roadside mowing, drainage cleaning, and trail maintenance. Maintenance Mechanic performs sign maintenance. This year the campground road is scheduled to be resurfaced under contract with the Park assisting by re-grading and reseeding the shoulders. The Purple River Bridge will be repainted by seasonal Painters. Equipment is maintained by a part-time seasonal Mechanic working about 2 days a week.

Facility Management Division – Building Maintenance Routine maintenance is performed by the Maintenance Mechanic. Custodial services for the Visitor Center, maintenance shops, and campground are completed by the permanent Laborer assisted by seasonal Laborers during the high use season. This year exterior painting of the Visitor Center, two maintenance shops, and three comfort stations is scheduled for the Maintenance Mechanic and seasonal Painters. Interior painting of the Visitor Center is scheduled for the seasonal WG-9 Painters. Refuse is collected under contract.

Facility Management Division – Grounds Maintenance Grounds maintenance around the Visitor Center and in the campground is accomplished by seasonal Laborers during the growing season. Litter collection is completed by seasonal Motor Vehicle Operator and Laborer. Boundary markers are maintained by the Tractor Operator assisted by seasonal Laborers. Interpretive signs are maintained by the Maintenance Mechanic. This year 40 campsites are scheduled to be rehabilitated by the Maintenance Mechanic and seasonal Laborers.

Facility Management Division – Utilities Operation Water and sewer systems are maintained by the WG-7 Utility Systems Operator assisted by the Maintenance Mechanic. The Concessionaire’s contract requires them to be responsible for maintaining all utilities within 30 feet of concession operated facilities. T To fund these operations the Park operates clearing and reimbursable accounts. The concessioner and housing operations provide income to these accounts. Sewage flow equals 90% of the water production. Usage Breakdown

Facility Management Division – Housing Operation Residences are maintained by the Maintenance Mechanic assisted by the Tractor Operator and several seasonal employees. These positions are supported by rental income. Each residence will be occupied year-around. Basic pay period rents are shown below: $ $ $ $ $ $ Water, sewer, and solid waste charges are added to the basic rents: Water - $13.00 per house per pay period Sewer - $8.00 per house per pay period Solid Waste Collection - $8.00 per house per pay period Lawn care is included in the basic rent. The Park buys borrow dirt and crushed stone from pits and quarries located 5 miles from the Park entrance. Quarry loads dirt and stone.

Facility Management Division – General Information General Information: Organization Code: 5999 Anticipated Pay Increases: General Schedule Employees pay raise of 4.1% is anticipated for the first full pay- period in January. A 4.1% increase is anticipated for Wage Grade Employees effective PP15. Employee Benefits: Permanent CSRS17% Permanent FERS45% Temporaries.7.65%

Resources Resources: Great National Park Personnel List FY Calendar General Schedule Salary Table Wage Rate Schedule Park Equipment List Equipment and Materials Data List Sample - Cost Estimating Worksheet for Interpretation

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