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Essential Competencies for Cultural Resources Stewardship


 

Preservation Law, Philosophy, and Practice

Historic preservation law, philosophy, and practices as they apply to the management of NPS resources.


Preservation, Treatment, and Maintenance

Development and implementation of treatment plans and preservation programs.


Professional Discipline

Subject-matter knowledge of the employee's profession.


Program and Project Management

Planning, administering and coordinating program work; formulating policies and procedures; using negotiation and decision-making skills to analyze and resolve complex issues and to avoid crises and litigation.


Research and Inventory

Identification, documentation, analysis, and evaluation of NPS resources; includes analysis and documentation of resources.


Training

Conducting, coordinating, and developing training sessions and courses for both NPS and non-NPS professionals involved in managing resources.


Writing and Communication

Presentation of information related to resources management to both professional and non-professionals, in written and oral form.


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