NPS Leadership Team
The Superintendent (Jody Lyle) and Deputy Superintendent (Ryan Monello) oversee the park’s leadership team, a $9 million-dollar annual budget appropriated by Congress, approximately 60 employees, numerous partnerships, communications, and all park operations including the divisions listed below. The leadership team is responsible for 25,000 acres spread across 11 sites.
Facilities Management
This division oversees the operation and maintenance of buildings, utilities, grounds, roads, and trails. Staff members have expertise in many different trades and heavy equipment operation. They also manage service and construction contracts.
Visitor & Resource Protection
This division provides safety and security for the park's visitors and resources. Staff provide emergency medical services; search and rescue; and law enforcement.
Visitor Services
This division connects people with the park through visitor centers, interpretive programs, special events, Jr. Ranger programs, volunteer opportunities, community outreach, and curriculum-based education programs. The Special Park Uses (SPU) office manages requests to use NPS lands for filming and other events; issues permits; and monitors those activities.
Planning, Science, and Resource Management
This division conducts monitoring, research, conservation, and restoration activities related to the park’s natural (plants and wildlife) and cultural (prehistoric and historic) resources. Staff also provides GIS mapping and analysis; environmental compliance for the park; and oversight for youth work-experience programs.
Administration
This division handles the park's budget (revenues and expenses), purchasing, a fleet of government vehicles, property accountability, and the housing program.
Department of the Interior Support
The park receives support from several employees who work for the Department of the Interior (DOI), but who are physically located here in Santa Monica Mountains—Information Technology (IT) systems and public affairs. The U.S. Wildland Fire Service is now responsible for all fire operations and fuels management activities in the recreation area.
