U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences

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General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

5,886 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $96,684, above the department median of $77,955.

Employees: 5,886
Total payroll: $604.7M
Role median: $96,684
Agency median: $77,955
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$191,900+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 5,886 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences is held in 24 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $96,684 ranks #24 of 24.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$204,000 · 106

Consumer Product Safety Commission

$185,824 · 2

Arctic Research Commission

$179,448 · 1

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$177,957 · 48

Marine Mammal Commission

$176,570 · 5

International Joint Cmsn: U.S. & Canada

$175,178 · 1

Nuclear Regulatory Commission

$168,362 · 1

Department of Transportation

$155,227 · 5

Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council

$150,828 · 4

Federal Communications Commission

$148,689 · 1

U.S. Agency for International Development

$141,204 · 167

Office of Management and Budget

$139,395 · 1

Median total compensation for the General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Leslie Glover

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Leslie Glover serves as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $176,570. They are classified at grade 14.

Patrick Cassidy

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$176,570

Sub-department: National Institute of Food & Agriculture
Base pay: $176,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,570
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Stafford
Work county: Stafford
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $176,570
Basic Pay (before locality): $132,500
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 512307179
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Patrick Cassidy holds the role of General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Stafford, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $176,570. Their pay grade is 14.

Stephen Chesterton

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$175,923

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Stephen Chesterton serves as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,923. They are classified at grade 14.

James Beck

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$175,923

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,923
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Beck holds the role of General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $175,923. Their pay grade is 14.

Christina Boston

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$175,886

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $172,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,886
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Vallejo
Work county: Solano
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,386
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 064020095
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christina Boston is a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Vallejo, California. 2024 total compensation came to $175,886. They are classified at grade 14.

Kevin Khung

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$175,785

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $175,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,785
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,785
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,344
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 31
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kevin Khung works as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences for Department of Agriculture based in Lakewood, Colorado. Kevin earned $175,785 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Smith Stone

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$175,641

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $175,641
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,641
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Sacramento
Work county: Sacramento
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,641
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 063150067
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Smith Stone serves as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences based in Sacramento, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,641. They are classified at grade 14.

Ray Ali

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$175,183

Sub-department: National Institute of Food & Agriculture
Base pay: $175,183
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,183
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Kansas City
Work county: Clay
Work state: Missouri

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,183
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 294120047
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ray Ali holds the role of General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Kansas City, Missouri. In 2024, their total compensation was $175,183. Their pay grade is 15.

Christopher Philips

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$175,140

Sub-department: National Institute of Food & Agriculture
Base pay: $175,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $175,140
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Highland Hts
Work county: Cuyahoga
Work state: Ohio

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $175,140
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 393490035
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Christopher Philips serves as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences based in Highland Hts, Ohio. Their 2024 pay totaled $175,140. They are classified at grade 15.

Christopher Maier

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$174,983

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $174,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,983
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Invalid
Work county: Invalid
Work state: Invalid

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,983
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: Invalid
Duty Station Code: *
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Maier works as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences for Department of Agriculture based in Invalid, Invalid. Christopher earned $174,983 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Tara Holtz

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$174,983

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $174,983
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,983
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Wake Forest
Work county: Wake
Work state: North Carolina

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,983
Basic Pay (before locality): $143,546
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 374790183
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tara Holtz holds the role of General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Wake Forest, North Carolina. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,983. Their pay grade is 15.

Jianchi Chen

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$174,968

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $172,968
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,968
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Parlier
Work county: Fresno
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,968
Basic Pay (before locality): $147,647
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 062690019
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jianchi Chen holds the role of General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Parlier, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,968. Their pay grade is 15.

Rachel Steele

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$174,894

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,894
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Agriculture, Rachel Steele serves as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $174,894. They are classified at grade 15.

Russell Ames

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$174,894

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $174,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,894
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $174,894
Basic Pay (before locality): $131,243
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Russell Ames holds the role of General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,894. Their pay grade is 15.

John Church

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$174,645

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $172,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,645
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Atlanta
Work county: Fulton
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,145
Basic Pay (before locality): $139,445
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 130280121
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

John Church holds the role of General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Atlanta, Georgia. In 2024, their total compensation was $174,645. Their pay grade is 15.

Ethan Kane

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$174,173

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $174,173
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Silver Spring
Work county: Montgomery
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241450031
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Ethan Kane is a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Silver Spring, Maryland. 2024 total compensation came to $174,173. They are classified at grade 14.

Kai Caraher

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$173,423

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $171,923
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,423
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Riverdale
Work county: Prince George's
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $171,923
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241330033
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Kai Caraher works as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences for Department of Agriculture based in Riverdale, Maryland. Kai earned $173,423 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Joel Douglas

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$173,381

Sub-department: Natural Resources Conservation Service
Base pay: $172,581
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $173,381
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Fort Worth
Work county: Tarrant
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,581
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 482450439
Length of Service (Years): 36
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joel Douglas holds the role of General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences at Department of Agriculture based in Fort Worth, Texas. In 2024, their total compensation was $173,381. Their pay grade is 14.

Scott Seys

General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$172,907

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $172,907
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,907
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Minneapolis
Work county: Hennepin
Work state: Minnesota

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $172,907
Basic Pay (before locality): $135,987
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 274760053
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0401
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Scott Seys works as a General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences for Department of Agriculture based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Scott earned $172,907 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.