Our Staff & Offices

Superintendent

The superintendent of Big Cypress National Preserve is the preserve's top official, responsible for managing and supervising all preserve operations and activities.

Divisions

Divisions within the park include administration, interpretation, maintenance, resource management, and resource and visitor protection. A division chief heads each division.

Administration Division

As the business office for Big Cypress National Preserve, Administration’s principal functions include human resources administration, purchasing, property management, budget and financial management, information technology and telecommunications, and commercial use authorization management.

Fire and Aviation Management Division

One of the largest in the Nation, it follows a comprehensive fire plan that allows the restoration of fire regimes through a full range of management tools. Natural fire, prescribed fire, hazard fuel reduction, and fire effects monitoring help restore natural processes, while providing for firefighter and public safety.

Interpretation Division

Interpretation is responsible for information/education programs and services provided to preserve visitors and neighbors. The division manages publications, digital media, interpretive exhibits and waysides, ranger-led activities, and visitor center operations. Interpretive rangers also provide environmental education and outreach to various partners, school groups, and organizations. A curriculum-based education program reaches many students in local schools in the fall.

Maintenance Division

Maintains all roads, trails, buildings, utilities, grounds, vehicles, and other physical facilities in the park to assure their safe use. The division also manages construction and rehabilitation projects to support Big Cypress' operation.

Resource Management Division

Provides scientific guidance to preserve management on all matters related to natural and cultural resources. The division conducts or oversees studies on physical, biological, and cultural resources. Staff members often work with private landowners to ensure the protection of conservation easements held by the NPS. The division also maintains an extensive museum collection.

Visitor and Resource Protection Division

Responsible for law enforcement, emergency medical services, dispatch, search and rescue, fees, and security of preserve facilities, buildings, and park-owned housing.