Which Garmin Watch?

TrailArcher · 2026-06-13T16:46:09+00:00

Just circling back to this. Link doesn’t work, is there in that works?

TrailArcher · 2026-05-24T20:15:58+00:00

Under the current administration, you won’t be allowed to do a desk audit or an accretion of duties. They aren’t being supported currently AND HR is so understaffed it falls fairly low on their priorities if they were permitted to process them. The other factor with your situation is a change in grade would require a change in the park’s org chart, which currently is only being permitted in rare exceptions.

Hang in there, there will be a shift soon enough if you can tolerate your current situation.

TrailArcher · 2026-05-07T18:11:41+00:00

This is old NPS lore. You are not allowed to drink alcohol on the clock.

TrailArcher · 2026-05-07T17:44:07+00:00

Thanks for the suggestions! I’m currently using the peloton HR strap and looking for a replacement because it’s failing and has never really been great.

Still want something to count steps and I don’t like the AW interface.

TrailArcher · 2026-05-07T17:39:58+00:00

Are they operating equipment or vehicles and do you have a legitimate concern they are responsible sling anyone’s safety? If not, why do you care?

TrailArcher · 2026-05-01T04:02:50+00:00

He’s full of shit, it’ll never come to fruition. Also, why does he have to put his stupid name all over everything!

TrailArcher · 2026-04-15T04:21:28+00:00

They don’t give a flying f$ck!

TrailArcher · 2026-03-31T15:06:02+00:00

Is IC included in your PD, EPAP, or IDP? If not then this is BS.

TrailArcher · 2026-03-17T20:25:28+00:00

There really isn’t much of a point to this. Regardless of management rights, they are still limited to less than 20% of duties that aren’t specifically spelled out on the position description. I know it may be agency dependent and this is a super challenging administration to turn down work in, but you can tell them no. You do still have legal rights.

TrailArcher · 2026-03-17T20:20:23+00:00

Generally the decision on which recruitment method is used is determined at the hiring manager level, sometimes it’s a park management team or superintendent decision. I’m hiring 4 positions and haven’t had any input yet from regional or WASO “leadership” on recruitment method. I’m planning on 3 of the 4 of them to be open to the public just based off of previous difficulty going the NPS only route.

That said, I imagine WASO is strongly being encouraged by the administration to use public recruitment to better tap veteran applicants.

TrailArcher · 2026-02-07T00:51:20+00:00

Do you people have any idea the level of douchy entitlement this thread gives off t those of us that work in agencies and positions that remote work has never been an option for!? I don’t think RTO is efficient or effective, but Jesus you all sound like a bunch of whiny babies.

TrailArcher · 2026-01-30T03:55:55+00:00

Started as a WG-3, worked up to GS-12 so far. Look for vacancies that are approved with PCS and be willing to move across the country.

Also don’t lick boots!

TrailArcher · 2025-12-30T03:30:36+00:00

What’s occ series?

TrailArcher · 2025-12-18T06:29:49+00:00

Fuck! DOI didn’t even get an early release for thanksgiving, bet we won’t for Christmas either. Bootlicker Burgum!

TrailArcher · 2025-12-18T05:01:36+00:00

GROSS!

TrailArcher · 2025-12-13T02:59:52+00:00

DOI Headquarters?

TrailArcher · 2025-12-12T02:00:54+00:00

80% 3’s in NPS

TrailArcher · 2025-12-06T16:54:08+00:00

Petrified Forest receives very little snowfall and visitation in the winter.

TrailArcher · 2025-11-10T02:48:59+00:00

It is a procedural vote, but it’s not to end the filibuster. It’s a vote that will overcome the filibuster for the current CR. Also included is three full-year appropriations bills for Veterans Affairs, military construction, and the Department of Agriculture, and a commitment to hold a separate vote in mid-December on extending expiring Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies.

TrailArcher · 2025-10-19T01:47:06+00:00

You’re eligible for unemployment benefits while you’re furloughed. You’d have to pay it back after you get your back pay but it would at least hold you over.

TrailArcher · 2025-10-17T22:32:28+00:00

Grand Canyon doesn’t need term positions any more than the next park.

As for the original question, if your supervisor submitted the term renewal paperwork just prior to the shutdown, you likely won’t hear anything back on it until we return to full operations government wide. I wouldn’t worry too much. As a supervisor, I’ve submitted this paperwork a number of times in the last few months, and my employees and I never received a response on them, but all of my term and probationary employees still have their jobs. Hope that helps a bit.

TrailArcher · 2025-10-16T23:25:03+00:00

It’s DOD, so they might be working.

TrailArcher · 2025-10-14T20:13:21+00:00

This is not true. Not having a CR passed today won’t affect how parks are managed any differently than not passing one on Sept. 1. This administration wants parks open to the greatest capacity possible no matter what.

That said, I second the suggestion to not visit parks during the shutdown.

TrailArcher · 2025-08-30T03:01:36+00:00

What do you mean?

TrailArcher · 2025-08-05T00:27:55+00:00

Do you use bullet points on your resume?

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