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WLD4308 - Advanced Refuge Management Academy
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The Advanced Refuge Management Training Academy will prepare aspiring refuge project leaders to manage strategically, enhance decisionmaking, minimize risk, and maximize management outcomes. This two week academy will endeavor to foster esprit de corps through self-evaluation sessions, group exercises, core competency development seminars, and presentations by Service and Departmental leaders.
College Credit 3 semester hours
Who Should Attend: Priority attendance will be for GS-12 and GS-13 employees in the 485 series with more than 8 years of experience in resource management.  Employees in the 486, 025, or other series who have demonstrated both an interest and ability in management and leadership positions will be considered as well.
Note: Selection of participants is determined by a nomination process by each Regional office. Contact your Regional office to inquire how to be considered for nomination to the academy.
Objectives:
Direct individual career development through self-evaluation and exploration of issues, programs, and career opportunities of the National Wildlife Refuge System.  Use available resources to build or enhance individual knowledge, abilities, skills, and other characteristics to meet core competencies for current and higher grade levels.  Effectively meet the challenges of operating an organizational unit by applying lessons learned through your own and others’ experiences.  Engage in career-long learning and personal development to foster esprit de corps, networking, and information sharing.  Consider career opportunities for senior positions in Regional and Washington offices.
Length: 10 days/80 hours   Availability: Anually
Contact:
Dave Lemarie
Email:
dave_lemarie@fws.gov
Phone:
(304) 876-7490

 


Last Updated: November 18, 2008
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