U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Utility Systems Operating

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Utility Systems Operating

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

5 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $66,033, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 5
Total payroll: $369.8K
Role median: $66,033
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

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

Utility Systems Operating is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $66,033 ranks #5 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$84,628 · 11

Department of Health and Human Services

$82,833 · 9

Department of Interior

$73,953 · 52

Department of Veterans Affairs

$72,753 · 299

Median total compensation for the Utility Systems Operating role in other U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)departments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Department of Agriculture

Accounting 791
Administrative Officer 342
Agricultural Commodity Aid 1,325
Agricultural Commodity Grading 1,947
Agricultural Engineering 353
Agricultural Marketing 562
Agricultural Program Specialist 432
Animal Health Technician 431
Archeology 712
Biological Science Student Trainee 412
Biological Science Technician 5,482
Budget Analysis 811
Chemistry 346
Civil Engineering 1,383
Consumer Safety 385
Consumer Safety Inspection 6,146
Contracting 879
Ecology 436
Economist 488
Engineering Equipment Operating 632
Engineering Technical 914
Entomology 428
Financial Administration and Program 778
Fish Biology 305
Food Inspection 1,071
Forestry 1,607
Forestry Technician 18,655
General Arts and Information 394
General Business and Industry 2,789
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 7,103
General Physical Science 289
Genetics 348
Grants Management 672
Human Resources Assistance 433
Human Resources Management 1,594
Hydrology 383
Information Technology Management 3,086
Laboring 489
Loan Specialist 3,620
Maintenance Mechanic 389
Management and Program Analysis 3,137
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 527
Microbiology 491
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,794
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,981
Plant Protection Technician 1,109
Program Management 1,378
Public Affairs 802
Rangeland Management 620
Realty 641
Social Science 476
Soil Conservation 5,359
Soil Conservation Technician 888
Soil Science 828
Statistics 578
Support Services Administration 444
Transportation Specialist 299
Veterinary Medical Science 1,661
Wildland Fire Management 6,410
Wildlife Biology 1,317

Record list

Employees with this title

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David Jordan

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$100,850

Sub-department: Agricultural Research Service
Base pay: $97,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,907
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,850
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Stoneville
Work state: Mississippi
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $97,943
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG03
Basic Pay (before locality): $97,943
Duty Station Code: 282455151
Duty Station State: MS
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

David Jordan is a Utility Systems Operating at Department of Agriculture based in Stoneville, Mississippi. 2026 total compensation came to $100,850. They are classified at grade 10.

Milton Nelson

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$71,083

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $71,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,083
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Springerville
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Ray

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $71,083
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $71,083
Duty Station Code: 040470001
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Milton Nelson is a Utility Systems Operating at Department of Agriculture based in Springerville, Arizona. 2026 total compensation came to $71,083. They are classified at grade 08.

Jessica Banks

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$66,033

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $66,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,033
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Overgaard
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Riata

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,033
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,033
Duty Station Code: 040334017
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Jessica Banks works as a Utility Systems Operating for Department of Agriculture based in Overgaard, Arizona. Jessica earned $66,033 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Eleodoro Pena

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$66,033

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $66,033
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,033
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Overgaard
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Gabriel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,033
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,033
Duty Station Code: 040334017
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Eleodoro Pena works as a Utility Systems Operating for Department of Agriculture based in Overgaard, Arizona. Eleodoro earned $66,033 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Josh Kemberling

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$65,782

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $65,782
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,782
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Tucson
Work state: Arizona

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,782
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,782
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Josh Kemberling is a Utility Systems Operating at Department of Agriculture based in Tucson, Arizona. 2025 total compensation came to $65,782. They are classified at grade 08.