Employment - Spectral Valley National Park

Meet the Staff

Spectral Valley National Park staff support visitor services, field safety, resource protection, research coordination, school programs, and seasonal interpretation across the park.

Larry Cortez

Director

Oversees park operations, long-range planning, and coordination between visitor services, research, maintenance, and protection programs.

Melvin Cooper

Lead Ecologist

Guides habitat monitoring, restoration review, wildlife observations, and biological field programs throughout the park.

Michelle Hill

Head Ranger

Coordinates daily ranger operations, trail safety, patrol schedules, and area closures in both front-country and backcountry districts.

Fiona Farris

Night Sky Program Intern

Supports evening interpretation, observation logs, star-viewing events, and educational material tied to the park's dark-sky programming.

Lucy Chapman

Visitor Services Coordinator

Helps visitors with trip-planning questions, printed materials, seasonal schedules, and orientation support at the visitor center.

Fleamont Nez

Range and Grazing Coordinator

Works with neighboring ranchers, seasonal field crews, and park staff to manage grazing boundaries, livestock movement, and wildlife-sensitive areas along the park perimeter.

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Looking for maps, weather, or a good first stop in the park? The visitor services team can help point you toward family-friendly walks, wildlife areas, and current conditions.

For employment or staffing questions, contact spectralvalleynationalpark@gmail.com.