NPS/Sheena Harper Who We Are Hovenweep National Monument is part of the Southeast Utah Group, a group of four parks that share some staffing and administrative functions. The Southeast Utah Group includes Arches and Canyonlands national parks and Hovenweep and Natural Bridges national monuments. Contact us. Superintendent's Office The superintendent is the highest official at Hovenweep National Monument, in charge of managing all park staff and operations. Administration The administration division manages budget, contracting, concessions and permits, human resources, park planning, property management, telecommunications, and information technology. Some administration functions are managed at the park; others operate in our administrative office south of Moab, Utah. Facilities Management The Facilities Management division operates and maintains roads, trails, buildings, utilities, vehicles, and grounds. We ensure public safety in facilities. We also manage many building and rehabilitation projects attached to park facilities. Interpretation and Visitor Services The interpretation and visitor services division manages entrance stations and fee collection; the park's volunteer program; and signs, exhibits, and websites. Park rangers in this division also present guided walks, talks, hikes, evening programs, educational activities, and other special programs. Resource Stewardship and Science The resource stewardship and science division studies, inventories, and monitors a wide range of park resources, including cultural sites and structures, geological features, vegetation, wildlife, water, and air quality. We also manage the park's archives and museum collections. Visitor and Resource Protection The visitor and resource protection division is responsible for law enforcement and visitor safety, emergency medical services, and search and rescue. Our Offices Visitor Center Hovenweep has a visitor center and other facilities at Square Tower Group. Administration Offices Other management and administration staff have offices at Natural Bridges National Monument and at the Southeast Utah Group Administration Office, 2282 Resource Blvd., just south of Moab, Utah. Offices in Moab are open Monday through Friday 8 am - 4:30 pm (closed federal holidays). |
Last updated: December 9, 2017