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traditional lands include the park. Maintenance workers, office staff, environmental<br />
scientists, archaeologists, and interpreters attended the presentation and requested<br />
more training from Professor Solis.<br />
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Hungry Valley SVRA and Ocotillo Wells SVRA maintenance and visitor services<br />
staff participate in fire suppression training classes and have responded to fires at<br />
the SVRAs and participated in prescribed burns. Maintenance crews are integral in<br />
fire suppression tactics since they run the water tenders.<br />
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OHMVR Division and SVRA interpretive staff participated in a bi-annual OHMVR<br />
Division Interpretation Summit at Prairie City SVRA. Interpreters shared interpretive<br />
techniques unique to OHV interpretation,<br />
learned about innovative technology for use<br />
in interpretive programs, and sharpened<br />
their skills on ROV and trailer operation.<br />
In addition, interpreters participated in a<br />
two-day class about graphic interpretive<br />
design through the National Association of<br />
Interpretation.<br />
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Ocotillo Wells District staff is encouraged<br />
to spend a portion of their off-season time<br />
in other park units. SVRA and non-OHV<br />
Bi-annual OHMVR Division Interpretation Summit<br />
park units request Ocotillo Wells District staff from all disciplines to assist with trails,<br />
heavy equipment operations, public safety, and resource projects and monitoring.<br />
Staff appreciate the opportunity for personal and professional growth.<br />
3.3 By 2011, increase the average number of years staff work at the<br />
Division, and strive to maintain full workplace capacity.<br />
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Since 2014, the OHMVR Division filled a number of vacant positions. For example,<br />
the cultural and natural resources section hired environmental scientists and<br />
archaeologists to assist SVRAs with resource programs. The outreach and<br />
education section hired interpreters to participate in outreach events, social media<br />
engagement, and writing for publications. By filling vacant positions, the OHMVR<br />
Division law enforcement team was able to develop curriculum and conduct OHV<br />
law enforcement and sound testing training to local, state, and federal agencies<br />
offering OHV recreation.<br />
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The OHMVR Division provides opportunities for staff to build their skills for their<br />
current positions and to train for future advancement. For example, training and<br />
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