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1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

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14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

A. Project Title: River Mission Training IDIQ, Grand Canyon National Park, AZ

B. The time and date for receipt of quotes remains 2:00pm MD, April 5, 2022.

C. The purpose of this Amendment is to answer Contractor questions.

D. Acknowledgement: See block 11 above regarding how to acknowledge this amendment. The acknowledgment must be received at the place designated for receipt of offers (see block 8 of the "Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items" Standard Form 1449.

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16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

Connie Gordon

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

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Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

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E. NOTE: The following changes are hereby incorporated into the solicitation. Single-sided replacement pages are provided following this

Standard Form 30 and changes are shown with left side bar or shaded. Offerors who've prepared

2-sided copies of the solicitation may wish to attach the one-side revised pages to the original version in order to preserve the reverse side of the original page.

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Period of Performance: 04/15/2022 to 04/14/2024

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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River Mission Training IDIQ

CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS/ANSWERS

1) Is there any further schedule beyond the May task order? Is the guaranteed minimum just this first May river mission?

Please refer to FAR Clause 52.216-19 for guaranteed minimum.

2) If not, with what lead time will subsequent task orders be presented to the contractor?

Consistency in training is mentioned, but how can this be accomplished when there is no long term schedule to offer any given employee of the contractor?

Task Orders will be awarded no later than 21 days prior to launch. Please refer to revised SOW.

All efforts will be made to have them issued sooner than the 21 day minimum.

3) How is the “management” per day rate related to each task order?

This is used to account for the time company management spends on Task Orders and similar administrative tasks related to each bid for a mission.

4) Warehouse trainer? What is envisioned in this work? We would assume there is an NPS warehouse manager in place?

The NPS does not currently have a Warehouse Manager in place. The needs of the Warehouse trainer are listed under "Operational Requirements/Warehouse Trainer". As questions and training arises that is warehouse based, then a trainer would be needed to help guide NPS through warehouse best practices.

5) Will the contract boat operator/trainer be considered the trip leader on the river? Or will there be a mission supervisor in charge on each mission?

Mission Supervisors are in charge of each of their respective missions. They work in close cooperation with the boat operators. This would include working closely with the boat operator trainer.

6) In the event of technical issues, motor damage, boat repair, what liability will the contractor have?

Routine training damage and repairs will be the responsibility of the NPS, however if damage occurs to government property and is determined to have resulted due to gross negligence of the contractor, the contractor is liable for repairs.

7) May we please request to see the “Position task books” to further evaluate the specific needs of the trainer.

Yes, see attached. A task book for an S-Rig does not yet exist.

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RIVER OPERATIONS TRAINERS

Grand Canyon National Park, Office of the Superintendent, Administrative River Operations Program

General Information The National Park Service (NPS), Grand Canyon National Park, has a need for river mission trainers to support the Administrative River Operations Program (AROP). It is NPS’s intent to award one ID/IQ contract for river mission trainers with a period of performance of one (1) base year and one (1) option year. Non-competitive task orders will be issued to the contractor as needed by NPS.

The river mission trainers shall be proficient in all aspects of safety and efficient logistics of a river mission and operating small crafts on the Colorado River between Lees Ferry and Pearce Ferry. The craft currently operated by the AROP are 18’ rescue vessels, 22’ Snouts, 37’ S-Rigs, and 18’ oar rafts. These training sessions could occur at the River Operations Warehouse on the South Rim of Grand Canyon, on the Colorado River, and/or at the selected company’s warehouse and over many months.

The Contractor shall manage and implement the total work effort and procedures associated with the services required to assure fully adequate and timely completion of these services based upon the prearrange training schedule identified in each task order.

The Contractor shall provide adequately trained personnel with the necessary expertise to assure the performance of the work in accordance with best practices. The Contractor must maintain records of the selected company’s personnel qualifications and provide them to NPS upon request.

TASK ORDER REQUIREMENTS: Specific mission requirements and/or needs will be outlined in each task order as described below:

Each Task Order will encompass working with the Administrative River Operations Chief (AROC) to arrange a training schedule including expected working hours. The NPS and the Contractor shall work together to discuss the use of ideal suggested personnel to meet training and NPS mission needs. NPS training needs may require multiple training sessions which would require the use of consistent training personnel that are available to participate in a training progression over multiple missions. The AROC will have the ability to accept and/or decline the proposed trainer based on the needs of specific missions.

Administrative river missions are a separate allocation than river user days allocated for commercial and noncommercial (private boater) uses and will not detract from currently approved use allotments.

Task Orders for missions will be awarded no later than 21 days prior to launch.

Trainers may be exposed to confidential and/or sensitive information during administrative river missions that could include, but is not limited to, Search and Rescue or Emergency Medical Services incidents, providing care for a patient, law enforcement encounters or an investigation, and checking archeological or cave sites. There may be other circumstances during the river mission that the NPS mission supervisor will identify to the trainer as being confidential or

(Revised SOW 3/29/2022)

140P1522Q0028 Amd 1 Page 4 of 79 request specific actions. The dates of the missions should also remain confidential. Trainers and all contractor staff may be required to sign a non-disclosure agreement prior to mission launch, covering the above confidentiality items and are required to comply with all applicable laws.

All Mission Participants, including the contractor employees, are expected to represent the NPS in a professional and positive manner. Any contractor employee determined to have violated DOI and NPS conduct policies during training, may be removed from a mission in progress, and will be prohibited from future NPS missions. The determination of inappropriate behavior is at the sole discretion of Grand Canyon National Park and will be communicated to the Contracting Officer by the AROC. Replacement employees and the cost of replacement is the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

The contractor and its employees, at the time of training award, must not have been found guilty, by any Federal, State or Local law enforcement agency, of violation of any law or regulation.

Administrative River Mission Description The Contractor will provide trainers on both dedicated training missions as well as scheduled administrative river missions. Administrative river missions may include, but are not limited to Science and Resource Management, law enforcement, and/or the Facility Maintenance Division. A variety of work may be done by park staff during various parts of the day during training missions. Other missions may be just the trainer and up to 2 trainees.

As a result, the specific logistics of each river mission will be dictated by the type of work conducted and the trainer is expected to participate in pre-mission meetings to review the specific mission requirements.

Missions could occur any time of the year but typically occur between the months of February and November. Mission lengths vary but typically will generally be no less than 3 days and will not exceed 24 days with a maximum of 32 total participants, including crew per year. Day missions may also be requested and would typically launch upstream from Lees Ferry or Pearce Ferry or downstream from Diamond Creek.

Transportation and Safety Transportation The NPS will provide transportation for all equipment and mission participants to and from the designated launch and retrieval points. The contractor will be responsible to transport their employees to the South Rim for work.

Safety All Mission Participants, including contractor staff, are responsible for the safety and well-being of themselves and others at all times.

DOI, NPS, and Grand Canyon National Park policies addressing alcohol and illegal drug use will be adhered to at all times. Use of alcohol and illegal drugs are not permitted at any time during the performance of this training agreement. Any Mission Participants, including contractor staff, found to be using alcohol or illegal drugs will be reported to law enforcement and potentially removed from the mission. This will apply to all Mission Participants and contractor staff traveling, camping, or spending time with the mission.

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All mission participants, including trainers, will sign a form stating they understand and will abide by all the policies below. Policies include:

a. Director's Order #16D: Equal Employment Opportunity and Zero Tolerance of Discrimination https://www.nps.gov/applications/npspolicy/DOrders.cfm

b. Director's Order #16E: National Park Service Anti-Harassment Policy https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/DO_16E_4-19-2018.pdf

c. Reference Manual #16E: Anti-Harassment Policy

d. https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-16E_Signed_4-23-2018.pdf

e. Administrative River Operations Framework and SOP – available upon signature of training agreement

f. Grand Canyon Drug Free Policy – available upon signature of training agreement

g. Intermountain Region Policy on Violence in the Workplace - available upon signature of training agreement

Operational Requirements Trainers will conduct vessel training as outlined in the Grand Canyon National Park position task books for rescue vessel, Snout, S-rig, and oar boats to including, but not limited all aspects of mission logistics and boat operation. The position task books are available upon request.

Boat Operator Trainer must:

a. Serve in an instructor role, facilitating the training of NPS Trainee Boat Operators.

b. Have prior experience training new boat operators on the Colorado River in the Grand

Canyon.

c. Have experience operating the vessel being trained upon.

d. Be at least 18 years old.

e. Be certified as a Wilderness First Responder (WFR) through a program sponsored in the

United States. Higher emergency medical certifications obtained in the United States above WFR will also qualify (EMT, WEMT, and Emergency Medical Doctor).

f. Have current Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) Certification.

g. Have a current food manager’s certificate from a recognized entity that holds training classes and issues certificates.

h. Have documented experience as a boat trip leader (TL) with a minimum of ten (10) trips as a TL on the Colorado River in the Grand Canyon National Park on the specific vessel being trained upon.

i. Be comfortable operating NPS boats and equipment

j. Possess the ability to safely navigate the river.

k. Demonstrate working knowledge of the state of Arizona, U.S. Coast Guard, and National

Park Service regulations applicable to boats carrying passengers, including the rules of navigation (channel markers, rights of way, types of buoys, etc.).

l. Knowledge of federal regulations protecting natural and cultural resources from human impact.

m. Demonstrate working knowledge of all environmental protection, equipment, and sanitation procedures for river trips in the area.

n. Possess the ability to operate emergency communications equipment and know evacuation procedures.

o. Possess a working knowledge of the safety aspects and equipment repair procedures for each type of craft operated.

p. Be knowledgeable and capable of giving and training others to give orientation talks to all mission participants throughout the mission. This required orientation must cover personal flotation devices, boating safety, and sanitation.

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q. Be proficient performing all of the tasks described in the provided position task books. In particular they should feel comfortable performing and instructing the following tasks:

1. Ability to launch and take-out vessel from common put-in / take-out locations.

2. Instruct and mentor NPS trainees in boat operation

3. Instruct and mentor NPS trainees in boat maintenance.

4. Operate motor (Including maintenance and swapping of motors on the river)

5. Ability to operate the vessel in flatwater.

6. Ability to operate the vessel in whitewater.

7. Crew management and leadership throughout a river mission.

8. Maintain safe operation of vessel appropriate for a total vessel capacity

9. Rig and derig vessels

10. Camp operations to include food prep, sanitation, and sanitation disposal.

Warehouse Trainer must:

a. Serve in an instructor role, facilitating the training of NPS Trainee Boat Operators and warehouse staff.

b. Have prior experience training staff in all aspects of planning and preparing for river trips

c. Be at least 18 years old.

d. Have a current food manager’s certificate from a recognized entity that holds training classes and issues certificates.

e. Be comfortable operating in and around NPS boats and equipment

f. Knowledge of federal regulations protecting natural and cultural resources from human impact.

g. Demonstrate working knowledge of all environmental protection, equipment, and sanitation procedures for river trips in the area.

h. Possess a working knowledge of the safety aspects and equipment repair procedures for all equipment operated.

i. Be proficient performing all of the tasks described in the provided position task books. In particular they should feel comfortable performing and instructing the following tasks:

1. Ability to launch and take-out vessel from common put-in / take-out locations.

2. Instruct and mentor NPS trainees in boat maintenance.

3. Operate motors, including maintenance

4. Rig and derig vessels

5. Planning, preparation, packing for camp operations to include, but not limited to food buy, food pack, food prep, sanitation, and sanitation disposal.

Equipment And Supplies Government Furnished Equipment and Services The government will utilize their own personnel, equipment, gear, or other government furnished property (GFP) for river missions. The Contractor is allowed the use of the Government owned equipment at the discretion of the Government.

Any additional equipment and/or supplies to be provided by the Government, will be outlined in each task order.

Selected company Furnished Equipment and Services The Contractor and/or trainer should outfit their own safety and camping gear. All equipment is subject to inspection and approval by the NPS. Any equipment not found to meet the specifications during the pre-launch inspection phase will be replaced at no cost to the government.

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Task Book for the Position of:

BOAT OPERATOR: OAR VESSEL UP TO 26’

THIS TASK BOOK IS ONLY APPLICABLE TO:

Grand Canyon National Park

Revised July 20, 2021

TASK BOOK ASSIGNED TO:

Trainee’s Name: ____________________________________________

Title: __________________________________________

Phone Number: ____________________________________

TASK BOOK INITIATED BY:

Official’s Name: ____________________________________________

Title: ____________________________________________

Phone Number: ___________________________________

Date Initiated: ______________________________________________

The material contained in this task book accurately defines the performance expected of the position for which it was developed. This task book is approved for use as a position qualification in accordance with the instructions contained herein.

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Verification/Qualification Of Completed Task Book

For The Position Of

BOAT OPERATOR: OAR VESSEL UP TO 26’

Final Evaluator’s Verification To be completed ONLY when you are recommending the trainee for certification.

I verify that (trainee name) ________________________________________ has successfully performed as a trainee by demonstrating all tasks for the position listed above and should be considered for certification in this position. All tasks are documented with appropriate initials.

Final Evaluator’s Signature: _________________________________________

Final Evaluator’s Printed Name: ______________________________________

Title: __________________________________________________

Phone Number: _______________________ Date: _____________

Agency Certification

I certify that (trainee name) _______________________________________ has met all requirements for qualification in this position and that such qualification has been issued.

Certifying Official’s Signature: _______________________________________

Certifying Official’s Printed Name: ____________________________________

Title: ___________________________________________________________

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NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK

POSITION TASK BOOK

POSITION TASK BOOKS

A Position Task Book (PTB) is one component of a “competency based” qualification system identified within the Department of the Interior (DOI) Incident Positions Qualification Guide

(IPQG). This PTB was developed specifically for Grand Canyon National Park and does not conform to a position listed in the IPQG.

Competency is defined as a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities that, when acquired, allows a person to perform a task or function at a specifically defined level of proficiency. A

PTB lists the competencies, behaviors and tasks required for successful performance in specific positions. Trainees must be observed completing all tasks and show knowledge and competency in their performance during the completion of this PTB.

A PTB contains all the critical tasks which are required to perform a job. Tasks pertaining to operational decision-making and safety require position performance on the water. The remaining tasks may be evaluated through other means such as scenarios, simulation or other emergency and non-emergency work. Successful completion of all required tasks of the position, as determined by an evaluator(s), will be the basis for recommending certification. Successful position performance as prerequisite experience means that the competency must be demonstrated through the completion of a PTB.

Trainees are evaluated during this process by qualified evaluators, and the trainee’s performance is documented in the PTB for each task by the evaluator’s initials and date of completion. An

Evaluation Record will be completed by all evaluators documenting the trainee’s progress after each evaluation opportunity.

Successful performance of all tasks, as observed and recorded by an evaluator, will result in a recommendation to the Certifying Official that the trainee be certified in that position. Evaluation and confirmation of the trainee’s performance while completing all tasks may occur on one or more training assignments and may involve more than one evaluator during any opportunity.

Park Certification and documentation is the responsibility of the park unit certifying the individual is qualified to perform in a specific position. Individuals are responsible for providing proof of qualification on an incident.

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EVENT CODING

Each task has a code associated with the type of training assignment where the task may be completed. The codes are: O = other, FP/RM = Field Practical/River Mission, and R= rare.

The codes are defined as:

O = Tasks labeled with an “O” (other) can be completed in any situation (classroom, simulation, incident, planned event, etc.). Successful completion of a training course that tests knowledge/skills associated with the task is acceptable, as is evaluation of performance under simulated or on-the-job situations. Assignment to an incident is not required.

FP/RM = Tasks labeled “FP/RM” (Field Practical/River Mission) can be completed only while operating on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon. Examples include physically operating a vessel on the Colorado River through Grand Canyon under an evaluator’s supervision.

Supervision means the evaluator is on the same vessel as the trainee. An exception is an oar vessel evaluator is in direct sight to the trainee.

R = Tasks labeled “R” (rare event) rarely occur and opportunities to evaluate performance in a real setting are limited. Examples include injuries, vehicle or aircraft crashes, etc. The evaluator may be able to determine, through interview or simulation, if the trainee would be able to perform the task in a real situation.

The bullets under each numbered task are examples or indicators of items or actions related to the task. The purpose of the bullets is to assist the evaluator in evaluating the trainee. The bullets are not all-inclusive and serve as examples. Evaluate and initial ONLY the numbered tasks. DO NOT evaluate and initial each individual bullet.

Tasks within the PTB are numbered sequentially; however, the numbering does NOT indicate the order in which the tasks need to be performed or evaluated.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Trainee, Coach, Training Specialist, Evaluator, Final Evaluator and

Certifying Official are identified in the Department of the Interior (DOI) Incident Positions

Qualification Guide (IPQG). It is incumbent upon each of these individuals to ensure their responsibilities are met.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR EVALUATION RECORD

There are four separate blocks allowing evaluations to be made. These evaluations may be made on incidents, by simulation in the classroom, or in daily duties, depending on what the position task book indicates. This should be sufficient for qualification in the position if the individual is adequately prepared. If additional blocks are needed, a page can be copied from a blank task book and attached.

Trainee Information

Print the trainee’s name, position on the incident/event, home unit/agency/division, and the home unit/agency address and phone number.

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Evaluator’s name, office title, and agency: List the name of the evaluator, incident position or office title, and agency.

Evaluator’s home unit address & phone: self-explanatory.

#: The number in the upper left corner of the experience block identifies a particular experience or group of experiences. This number should be placed in the column labeled “Evaluation

Record #” on the Qualification Record in order to indicate the circumstances under which a particular task was performed.

Location of Field Practical/Simulation: Identify the location where the tasks were performed by agency and office.

Duration: Enter inclusive dates during which the individual was evaluated. This block may indicate a span of time covering several small and similar events if the individual has been evaluated on that basis (e.g. several short litter carry-outs or search incidents under similar circumstances).

Recommendations: Check as appropriate and/or make comments regarding the future needs for development of this trainee.

Date: List the date the record is being completed.

Evaluator’s Initials: Initial here to authenticate your recommendations and to allow for comparison with initials in the Qualifications Record.

Evaluator’s Qualification Level: List your highest qualification level relevant to the trainee position you supervised.

Note: Evaluators must be either qualified in the position being evaluated or supervise the trainee;

Final Evaluators must be qualified in the trainee position they are evaluating.

Evaluator’s Recommendation

For 1 – 4, initial only one line as appropriate; this will allow for comparison with your initials in the Qualifications Record.

Record additional remarks/recommendations on an Individual Performance Evaluation, or by attaching an additional sheet to the evaluation record.

Evaluator’s Signature

Sign here to authenticate your recommendations.

Date

Document the date the Evaluation Record is being completed.

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Evaluator’s Relevant Qualification (or agency certification)

List your qualification or certification relevant to the trainee position you supervised.

SPECIAL NOTES

Position Task Book Completion Timeframes

PTBs have a limited time in which they can be completed. A PTB is valid for three years from the day it is initiated. Upon documentation of the first task in the PTB, the three-year timeframe is reset from that new date. If the PTB is not completed in three years from the date of initiation or from the date of the first task documentation, then the PTB will no longer be valid.

Employees may concurrently complete tasks for the BOAT OPERATOR: SMALL/RESCUE

MOTOR VESSEL 12-25’ and the BOAT OPERATOR: OAR VESSEL Up to 26’.

Minimum Age Requirement

An employee or park volunteer must be at least 18 years-old to be qualified in this position.

Currency Requirements

The maximum time allowed for maintaining currency, without follow-up performance in this position once qualified, is three years. Any Vessel Operator must complete at least one Lees

Ferry to Diamond Creek river mission within the 3-year timeframe, in the specific vessel, to remain current.

REFERENCES

● DOI Safety and Occupational Health Program - Watercraft Safety (485DM22)

● NPS Incident Management Program Reference Manual (RM) -55

● NPS Search and Rescue Reference Manual (RM) -59

● DOI All-Hazard Qualifications System Guide

● NPS Swiftwater Rescue Manual

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QUALIFICATION RECORD

Physical fitness

● Moderate

Documentation of Training

REQUIRED TRAINING

(these trainings must be completed before the task book can be submitted for final approval)

Date

Completed

Name/ Signature of

Evaluator

DOI Motor Operator Certification Course (MOCC) or equivalent

24 Hour Basic Swiftwater Rescue Course

Wilderness First Responder (WFR), or higher

CPR

Operational Leadership

RECOMMENDED

TRAINING/QUALIFICATIONS

Date

Completed

Name/ Signature of

Evaluator

Aviation Transport of Hazardous Materials (A-110)

Helicopter Transport of External Cargo (A-219)

Basic Search and Rescue (NPS or equivalent)

● Obtain qualification as SRT3 (complete PTB)

● Basic Technical Rescue Training (NPS or equivalent)

● Backcountry Food Handler Certificate

● Basic Aviation Safety (A 100)

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TASK CODE

EVALUATION

RECORD

NUMBER

EVALUATOR

Initial & Date Upon

Completion

BEHAVIOR: Ensure required knowledge of procedures and regulations.

1. Demonstrate ability to perform at moderate fitness level.

Moderate fitness standards described in NPS

Reference Manual RM-59 (9.3.1): Duties involve fieldwork requiring complete control of all physical faculties and may include considerable walking over irregular ground, standing for long periods of time, lifting 25 to 50 pounds, climbing, bending, stooping, squatting, twisting, and reaching.

Occasional demands may be required for moderately strenuous activities in emergencies over long periods of time. Individuals usually set their own work pace.

Examples can be any of the following interim measures of medical and fitness standards:

(a) Federal interagency wildland fire work capacity pack test.

(b) Participation in federal law enforcement physical efficiency battery (PEB).

(c) NPS Dive Program medical and fitness standards are acceptable.

(d) Local park medical and fitness standards for an

Open Water Lifeguard are acceptable.

(e) Living, working, and hiking in the inner canyon of Grand Canyon as a regular duty of your position.

O

2. Exhibit knowledge and/or characteristics of leadership.

• Risk Management

• Operator and Crew Safety

• Situational Awareness o Crew resource management measures o Effective decision-making strategies o Personal communication skills o Team cohesiveness o Understand barriers to situational awareness o Personal preparedness for self and group

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3. Understand process for acquiring administrative river permits and permission to take out at Diamond Creek.

4. Explain principles of GCNP management plans.

• CRMP and BMP

• Commercial Operating Requirements

• Non-commercial Regulations

• Launch Calendar

5. Understand GCNP SOP’s and Policies which apply to all employees and volunteers serving on the Colorado River within Grand Canyon National Park.

• Current Administrative River Operations SOP

• Current EEO / Zero Discrimination Policies

• Current Anti-Harassment Policies

• Drug Free Workplace Policy

• Travel SOP

6. Demonstrate knowledge of GCNP boundaries and current management positions relating to tribal issues.

• Marble Canyon / Navajo

• Central / Havasupai

• West / Hualapai

BEHAVIOR: Ensure readiness for the mission.

7. Demonstrate ability to communicate both interpersonally and from the backcountry to the rim.

• Ability to communicate in person and writing

• Basic handheld radio operations

• Basic satellite phone operations

• Basic satellite messenger operations

• Backcountry check-in procedures

• Ability to communicate an emergency

• Ability to conduct briefings with supervisors

• Ability to document work activities

• Ability to report any violations of policy or procedures from field

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8. Demonstrate ability to navigate.

• Demonstrate use of topographical maps

• Demonstrate use of river maps

• Knowledge of coordinate systems

• Ability to use GPS units or similar to obtain coordinates and navigate

• Ability to interpret Glen Canyon release charts

9. Demonstrate ability to locate and inspect vessels and equipment when in storage.

• Oar Vessel- Frame, Oars, Etc

• Gear Storage including boxes, straps, and coolers

• Trailer(s)

• Transport vehicle, keys, and credit card

• Boat repair kits

• PFD(s), throw bags, throw cushion

• Pump(s)

• Major first-aid kit

• Communications equipment

• Generator, for inflation or emergencies

• Portable toilets, and supplies

• Fire pans/blankets, if applicable

• Water treatment system(s)

• Water storage container(s)

• Hand washing equipment

• Kitchen equipment including fine mesh screen, garbage bags, tarps, stove, blaster, dish washing

• Lightweight backcountry alternatives

10. Demonstrate process for repairing a damaged vessel.

• Tubes including selection of appropriate adhesives

• Frame including use of grinder or similar

11. Demonstrate ability to rig and prepare the vessel for an overnight river mission demonstrating appropriate lifting techniques in the process.

12. Demonstrate ability to plan, prepare, and pack food, water, and fuel for the duration of the river mission.

• Self-prepared; and, contracted food pack

• Storage of potentially hazardous foods

• Storage & transport of dry goods, fuel/propane, & water

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13. Demonstrate ability to plan camping locations.

• Ability to adjust plan based on other river users and ability to articulate popular camping areas that should be avoided during the busy season

14. Demonstrate ability to appropriately store and rig work equipment and supplies; including:

• Scientific equipment

• Technical equipment for canyoneering, caving, or climbing related work

• Trail work tools and rigging

• Hazardous material

• Vegetation Management Equipment

15. Demonstrate ability set-up and operate a camp.

• Overnight equipment

• Kitchen equipment

• Toilet system

• Hand washing and water treatment system(s)

16. Demonstrate ability to plan and execute mission objectives in accordance with park policies.

• Serve as a mission supervisor

• Shadow a mission supervisor

• Help plan the itinerary and work objectives

17. Lead, or attend, a pre-mission briefing.

BEHAVIOR: Demonstrate knowledge of safety systems and river hazards.

18. Apply a Risk Management Process such as the Green

Amber Red (GAR) tool to river operations.

19. Demonstrate awareness of basic swift water rescue techniques.

• Hand/whistle signals

• Swimmer rescue

• Throw bag use

• Disabled vessels (no motor or oar power)

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• Flipped oar rafts

• Self-rescue

• Basic mechanical advantage (2:1, 3:1, 5:1)

20. Demonstrate ability to tie common knots.

• Figure-8 family (bight, inline, follow through)

• Bowline

• Half-hitch tie and high strength tie off

• Girth hitch

• Butterfly

• Various Prusik Hitches

21. Demonstrate ability to anchor vessel in backcountry environment.

• Natural anchor selection and sand stakes

• Artificial anchor placement (cams, nuts)

22. Demonstrate knowledge of the river environment and how to mitigate exposure to risks and hazards.

• Names for common river features (holes, standing waves, strainers, etc.)

• Navigating the vessel through rapids, including maintaining memory of common runs

• Flatwater hazards (hidden rocks, sandbars)

• Dam discharge fluctuations, & managing the vessel during fluctuating flows, particularly in camp

• Weather

23. Implement principles of operational leadership.

1. Accept risk when benefits outweigh cost.

2. Accept no unnecessary risk.

3. Anticipate and manage risk by planning.

4. Make risk decisions at the right level.

5. Deliberate risk management.

BEHAVIOR: Demonstrates ability to safely operate the vessel.

24. Demonstrate ability to launch and take-out vessel from common put-in / take-out locations.

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25. Demonstrate ability to right an upside-down fully rigged oar raft.

• Proper rigging of mechanical advantage

• In water de-rigging of gear

• Using appropriate natural anchors

• Appropriate rigging to vessel to prevent damage

• Post-Flip vessel condition assessment

26. Demonstrate ability to operate the vessel in flatwater.

• Primary flow channel

• IDing hazards (submerged rocks and sandbars)

• Downstream operation

• Approaching the shore and other vessels

27. Demonstrate ability to operate the vessel in whitewater including operating a vessel in all rapids rated at least 5/10.

• Reading water

• Set up the vessel appropriately to run rapids

• ID safe lines through rapids, avoiding hazards

• Maintain exceptional attention to passenger safety in whitewater environment

• Catching and exiting eddies

FP/RM

28. Operate an oar vessel for a minimum of 24 hours as a trainee on the Colorado River within GCNP and demonstrate proficiency by safely operating the vessel on one complete river mission from Lees Ferry to Diamond

Creek.

Note: Evaluator may determine completion task requires more than one evolution/mission if trainee isn’t demonstrating full proficiency. In this case, evaluator must articulate deficiencies and corrections to trainee.

Note: This can be completed over multiple trips.

29. Demonstrate crew management and leadership throughout a river mission.

30. Maintain safe operation of vessel appropriate for a total vessel capacity of up to 4 novice passengers.

• Seat passengers in appropriate locations

• Rigs in manner that doesn’t endanger crew

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• Stows safety equipment in an accessible and appropriate location

• Conducts pre-rapid briefings for passengers

• Allows passengers the opportunity to “portage,” when appropriate and safe

• Mandates safe and appropriate use of PFDs

• Encourages, and/or assists, passengers with PPE during inclement conditions

Note: Completion doesn’t require a 4-person mission.

31. Conduct self in a professional manner.

• Respectful and courteous

• Organized boat operator

• Respectful of team members, the public, commercial guides, and tribal members.

• Respectful of public and private property.

32. Wear and maintain an appropriate uniform for the river

• Identifiable as an NPS employee

• Appropriate for conditions

• In good repair

33. Establish and maintain positive interpersonal and interagency working relationships with staff and public.

34. Lead, or participates in, an After-Action Review.

35. Demonstrate understanding of post-mission reporting requirements.

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Evaluation Record # ______

Printed Name:

Trainee Position on Event:

Home Unit/Agency:

Home Unit /Agency Address and Phone Number:

Evaluator Information

Evaluator Position on Event:

Event Information

Event Name:

River Mission Number:

Duration:

Location (include Agency, and State):

Complexity Level (circle one): Low, Moderate, High

(Initial only one line as appropriate)

______ 1) The tasks initialed and dated by me on the Qualification Record have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner. The trainee has successfully performed all tasks in the PTB for the position. I have completed the Final

Evaluator’s Verification section and recommend the trainee be considered for agency certification.

______ 2) The tasks initialed and dated by me on the Qualification Record have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner. However, opportunities were not available for all tasks (or all uncompleted tasks) to be performed and evaluated on this assignment. An additional assignment is needed to complete the evaluation.

______ 3) The trainee did not complete certain tasks in the PTB in a satisfactory manner and additional training, guidance, or experience is recommended.

______ 4) The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks in the PTB for the position and additional training, guidance, or experience is recommended prior to another training assignment.

Record additional remarks/recommendations on an Individual Performance Evaluation, or by attaching an additional sheet to the evaluation record.

Evaluator’s Signature: ____________________________________ Date: _______________________

Evaluator’s Relevant Qualification (or agency certification): _________________________________________

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______ 1) The tasks initialed and dated by me on the Qualification Record have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner. The trainee has successfully performed all tasks in the PTB for the position. I have completed the Final

______ 2) The tasks initialed and dated by me on the Qualification Record have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner. However, opportunities were not available for all tasks (or all uncompleted tasks) to be performed and

______ 3) The trainee did not complete certain tasks in the PTB in a satisfactory manner and additional training, ______ 4) The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks in the PTB for the position and additional

Record additional remarks/recommendations on an Individual Performance Evaluation, or by attaching an additional sheet to the

Evaluator’s Relevant Qualification (or agency certification): _________________________________________

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______ 1) The tasks initialed and dated by me on the Qualification Record have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner. The trainee has successfully performed all tasks in the PTB for the position. I have completed the Final

______ 2) The tasks initialed and dated by me on the Qualification Record have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner. However, opportunities were not available for all tasks (or all uncompleted tasks) to be performed and

______ 3) The trainee did not complete certain tasks in the PTB in a satisfactory manner and additional training, ______ 4) The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks in the PTB for the position and additional

Record additional remarks/recommendations on an Individual Performance Evaluation, or by attaching an additional sheet to the

Evaluator’s Relevant Qualification (or agency certification): _________________________________________

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______ 1) The tasks initialed and dated by me on the Qualification Record have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner. The trainee has successfully performed all tasks in the PTB for the position. I have completed the Final

______ 2) The tasks initialed and dated by me on the Qualification Record have been performed under my supervision in a satisfactory manner. However, opportunities were not available for all tasks (or all uncompleted tasks) to be performed and

______ 3) The trainee did not complete certain tasks in the PTB in a satisfactory manner and additional training, ______ 4) The individual is severely deficient in the performance of tasks in the PTB for the position and additional

Record additional remarks/recommendations on an Individual Performance Evaluation, or by attaching an additional sheet to the

Evaluator’s Relevant Qualification (or agency certification): _________________________________________

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BOAT OPERATOR: MOTOR VESSEL 26-40’ (SNOUT)

Revised May 22, 2019

Trainee’s Name: ____________________________________________

The material contained in this task book accurately defines the performance expected of the position for which it was developed. This task book is approved for use as a position qualification in accordance with the instructions contained herein.

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Position Task Books (PTBs) are one component of the “competency based” qualification system identified within the Department of the Interior (DOI) Incident Positions Qualification Guide

(IPQG). This PTB was developed specifically for Grand Canyon National Park and does not conform to a position listed in the IPQG.

Competency is defined as a combination of knowledge, skills and abilities that, when acquired, allows a person to perform a task or function at a specifically defined level of proficiency. PTBs have been developed for specific positions identified within the IPQG. Each PTB lists the competencies, behaviors and tasks required for successful performance in specific positions.

Trainees must be observed completing all tasks and show knowledge and competency in their performance during the completion of this PTB.

A PTB contains all the critical tasks which are required to perform a job. Tasks pertaining to tactical decision-making and safety require position performance on an incident. The remaining tasks may be evaluated through other means such as simulation or other emergency and non-emergency work. Successful completion of all required tasks of the position, as determined by an evaluator(s), will be the basis for recommending certification. Successful position performance as prerequisite experience means that the competency must be demonstrated through the completion of a PTB.

Trainees are evaluated during this process by qualified evaluators, and the trainee’s performance is documented in the PTB for each task by the evaluator’s initials and date of completion. An

Evaluation Record will be completed by all evaluators documenting the trainee’s progress after each evaluation opportunity.

Successful performance of all tasks, as observed and recorded by an evaluator, will result in a recommendation to the agency that the trainee be certified in that position. Evaluation and confirmation of the trainee’s performance while completing all tasks may occur on one or more training assignments and may involve more than one evaluator during any opportunity.

Park Certification and documentation is the responsibility of the park unit certifying the individual is qualified to perform in a specific position. Individuals are responsible for providing proof of qualification on an incident.

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INCIDENT/EVENT CODING

Each task has a code associated with the type of training assignment where the task may be completed. The codes are: O = other, I = incident, and R= rare.

The codes are defined as:

O = Tasks labeled with an “O” (other) can be completed in any situation (classroom, simulation, incident, planned event, etc.). Successful completion of a training course that tests knowledge/skills associated with the task is acceptable, as is evaluation of performance under simulated or on-the-job situations. Assignment to an incident is not required.

I = Task labeled “I” (incident) must be performed on an incident managed under the Incident

Command System (ICS). Examples include wildland fire, structural fire, oil spill, search and rescue, disaster response, hazardous material and emergency or non-emergency (planned or unplanned) event.

R = Tasks labeled “R” (rare event) rarely occur and opportunities to evaluate performance in a real setting are limited. Examples include injuries, vehicle or aircraft crashes, etc. The evaluator may be able to determine, through interview or simulation, if the trainee would be able to perform the task in a real situation.

The bullets under each numbered task are examples or indicators of items or actions related to the task. The purpose of the bullets is to assist the evaluator in evaluating the trainee; the bullets are not all-inclusive. Evaluate and initial ONLY the numbered tasks. DO NOT evaluate and initial each individual bullet.

Tasks within the PTB are numbered sequentially; however, the numbering does NOT indicate the order in which the tasks need to be performed or evaluated.

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities of the Home Unit/Agency, Trainee, Coach, Training Specialist, Evaluator, Final Evaluator and Certifying Official are identified in the Department of the Interior (DOI)

Incident Positions Qualification Guide (IPQG). It is incumbent upon each of these individuals to ensure their responsibilities area met.

There are four separate blocks allowing evaluations to be made. These evaluations may be made on incidents, by simulation in the classroom, or in daily duties, depending on what the position task book indicates. This should be sufficient for qualification in the position if the individual is adequately prepared. If additional blocks are needed, a page can be copied from a blank task book and attached.

Print the trainee’s name, position on the incident/event, home unit/agency, and the home unit/agency address and phone number.

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Evaluator’s name, incident/office title, and agency: List the name of the evaluator, incident position or office title, and agency.

Evaluator’s home unit address & phone: self-explanatory.

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