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Wilderness History, Law, Regulation & Policy

Interpreting and implementing the history and laws of the National Wilderness Preservation System, and agency wilderness stewardship regulations and policies.

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Wilderness Act of 1964, and other enabling legislation applicable to the agency mission

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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the benefits and values of the wilderness

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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of agency regulation, policy, and guidelines

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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the Wilderness Act of 1964 and other significant enabling legislation, i.e. Eastern Wilderness Areas Act, ANILCA, Endangered American Wilderness Act, Colorado Wilderness Act, etc.

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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of other legislation affecting the National Wilderness Preservation System, ie: American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA), Clean Air Act (CAA), Endangered Species Act (ESA), National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA), National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA), etc.

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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the evolution of wilderness history, the wilderness concept and the people and events who influenced that evolution

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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of agency regulation, policy, and guidelines

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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of differences in policy between the four wilderness management agencies where applicable

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Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of key NGOs and their interpretation of wilderness law, regulation, and policy

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Ability to apply the above knowledge to local wilderness issues and projects

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Ability to interpret agency regulation and policy for unit staff

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Ability to provide management recommendations to decision makers

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