Dont Let the Park Define You with Bill Overby

Published: May 6, 2014, 8 a.m.

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Bill Overby, Commander of the Parks Law Enforcement Academy

Bill Overby is Commander of the Parks Law Enforcement Academy at Skagit Valley College in Mount Vernon, WA. He was a Park Ranger with Washington State Parks for 32 years, including 20 years as manager of Deception Pass State Park. Commander Overby recommends you don\'t \\xa0let the park define you, even as you give your all to your career.

What We Talk About

\\u2022 How are cadets are not prepared when they arrive at the academy \\u2022 How to tell if cadets will stand out in the academy \\u2022 The importance of writing well \\u2022 Traits of Rangers who become leaders \\u2022 Biggest challenge of being a Park Manager \\u2022 How to handle a promotion when you now supervise your peers \\u2022 Recruitment and retention of employees \\u2022 The importance of appearance \\u2022 Balancing your career and family life

Resources

\\u2022 Deception Pass State Park \\u2022 Parks Law Enforcement Academy at Skagit Valley College \\u2022 Music by Jason Harrod

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