Training & Development
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Training burn at Russian Ridge OSP
by Leigh Ann Gessner
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Departmental Trainings
Administration
- City Clerks' Association
- Public Records Act
- Legal Recertification
- Governmental Finance
- Labor Relations
- Labor Academies
- CalPERS Workshops
- Liebert, Cassidy, Whitmore Consortium Workshops
- Workers’ Compensation
- FLSA
- Human Resources Networking Groups
- Training & Development Networking Group
Operations: Open Space Technicians/Equipment Mechanic Operators
- Adult CPR
- Basic First Aid
- Wildland Fire (S-130/S-190/ICS-100) for fire program only
- Integrated Pest Management
- ATV driving
- Preventing Disease Transmission
- Defensive Driving
- Electrical and Gas Safety
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Hazard Communication
- Hazardous Materials- First Responder Awareness
- Off-road Vehicle DrivingWorking with Volunteers
- Chainsaw Use
- Livestock Safety
- Sudden Oak Death
- Vector Control
- Confined Space Awareness
- Hearing Conservation
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Spill Prevention Containment and Countermeasures
- Water Truck Operation
- Cultural Resources
- Forklift Operation
Operations: Rangers
- Ranger Academy
- CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer
- Red Cross Emergency Response
- Wildland Fire (S-130/S-190/ICS-100)
- Helicopter Landing Zones
- Low Angle Rescue/Search and Rescue
- Defensive Tactics
- Law Enforcement Legal Update
- RADAR
- ATV driving
- Preventing Disease Transmission
- Defensive Driving
- Electrical and Gas Safety
- Emergency Response Procedures
- Hazard Communication
- Cultural Resources
- Working with Volunteers
- Livestock Safety
- Chainsaw Use
- Bike Patrol
- Vector Control
- Sudden Oak Death
- Handling Sick and Injured Wildlife
- CA Law Enforcement Telecommunication
- Patrol Techniques
- Confined Space Awareness
- Spill Prevention Containment and Countermeasures
- Off-road Vehicle Driving
- Hazardous Materials-First Responder Awareness
Operations: Resource Management
- Cultural Resources
- Livestock Safety
- Sudden Oak Death
- Working with Volunteers
- CA Grasslands Conference
- CA Invasive Plant Council Conference
- Integrated Pest Management
Public Affairs
District-wide Trainings (including but not limited to)
- AB1234 Ethics (for Board members)
- Fire Extinguisher Use
- Emergency Response Plan
- Preventing Heat Illness
- Ergonomics
- Preventing Sexual Harassment
- Preventing Workplace Violence and Substance Abuse
- Driver Awareness
- Public Records Requests
- District Radio Use
Tuition Reimbursement Programs
District employees are encouraged to pursue educational opportunities that directly relate to their work, as well as other opportunities that will add to the employee's education and/or skill level and are intended to prepare the employee for future job assignments with the District.
Employees who register for courses that are determined by the District to be of direct and significant benefit to the District may receive reimbursement for tuition, fees and book expenses incurred while taking approved courses (annual limits on reimbursement apply).
New Employee Orientation
- Personnel Policies and Procedures
- Employee Safety Orientation
- Ergonomic Evaluation
- Ranger "Ride-a-long" Orientation of both field areas
- Attend a Volunteer Project
- Attend a Docent-led Activity
- New Employee Pot-Luck Celebration
- District-wide Overview
- Initial Training and Required Training Evaluation
Internships
Internships are offered year-round in the following departments:
- Administration (Information Technology)
- Administration (Legal)
- Operations ( Resource Management)
- Planning (Geographical Information Systems)
- Public Affairs
All internships are advertised on our Employment page.
Job Shadowing
Two programs exist for Job Shadowing at the District:
- School-age children
- District employees
Leadership Development
- Management Talent Exchange Program (MTEP)
- West Valley Leadership Academy
Agency Partnerships
The District values collaborative training efforts with other organizations for the purpose of developing partnerships, streamlining costs, and improving operations by gaining new information.
Here is a short list of neighboring agencies with whom we have partnered:
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