U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Agriculture / Water Treatment Plant Operating

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Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Agriculture, U.S. Federal Government

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

13 employees hold this title in Department of Agriculture. Median total compensation for the role is $75,341, below the department median of $82,148.

Employees: 13
Total payroll: $987.5K
Role median: $75,341
Agency median: $82,148
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$65,114$88,257+

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

How total compensation varies among the 13 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.

Compare departments

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

Water Treatment Plant Operating is held in 6 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Agriculture, the median of $75,341 ranks #5 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$129,649 · 6

Department of Interior

$99,404 · 25

Department of Homeland Security

$95,226 · 2

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$78,158 · 2

Department of Veterans Affairs

$68,808 · 21

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

Same department

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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Brian Hickman

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$89,990

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $88,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,990
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Estacada
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Steven

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,990
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,990
Duty Station Code: 410650005
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Brian Hickman is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Agriculture based in Estacada, Oregon. 2026 total compensation came to $89,990. They are classified at grade 09.

Sean Fleetham

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$82,770

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $82,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,770
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Roosevelt
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Fredrick

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,770
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,770
Duty Station Code: 040395007
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Sean Fleetham holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Agriculture based in Roosevelt, Arizona. In 2026, their total compensation was $82,770. Their pay grade is 09.

Jose Cabello Lugo

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$81,706

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $81,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,706
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Edinburg
Work state: Texas
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,706
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,706
Duty Station Code: 482110215
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Agriculture, Jose Cabello Lugo serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Edinburg, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,706. They are classified at grade 10.

Hector Gomez

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$81,706

Sub-department: Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Base pay: $81,706
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,706
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Edinburg
Work state: Texas
Middle name: Ulysses

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,706
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG34
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,706
Duty Station Code: 482110215
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Hector Gomez works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Agriculture based in Edinburg, Texas. Hector earned $81,706 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Matthew Watkins

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$80,807

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $79,807
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,807
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Mesa
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Gregory

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,807
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,807
Duty Station Code: 040290013
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Matthew Watkins works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Agriculture based in Mesa, Arizona. Matthew earned $80,807 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Robert Brasier

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$78,715

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $75,215
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,715
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Eureka
Work state: California
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,215
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,215
Duty Station Code: 061220023
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Robert Brasier is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Agriculture based in Eureka, California. 2026 total compensation came to $78,715. They are classified at grade 09.

Guy Asplund

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2024 total comp

$75,341

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $75,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,341
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Arcadia
Work state: California
Middle name: William

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,341
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,341
Duty Station Code: 060120037
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Agriculture, Guy Asplund serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Arcadia, California. Their 2024 pay totaled $75,341. They are classified at grade 09.

Angelique Russell

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$72,982

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $72,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,982
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Eureka
Work state: California
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,982
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,982
Duty Station Code: 061220023
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Agriculture, Angelique Russell serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Eureka, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,982. They are classified at grade 09.

Arnold Perez

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$72,711

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $72,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,711
Pay grade: 09
Work city: San Diego
Work state: California
Middle name: Jasmin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,711
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,711
Duty Station Code: 063260073
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Agriculture, Arnold Perez serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in San Diego, California. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,711. They are classified at grade 09.

Warren Springer

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$70,734

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $69,434
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,734
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Tucson
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Bradford

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,434
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,434
Duty Station Code: 040530019
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Warren Springer holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Agriculture based in Tucson, Arizona. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,734. Their pay grade is 09.

Kim Coombs

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$68,619

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $67,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,619
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Manila
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,619
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,619
Duty Station Code: 491030009
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Kim Coombs holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Agriculture based in Manila, Utah. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,619. Their pay grade is 09.

Vladyslav Karpayev

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2025 total comp

$66,283

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $66,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,283
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Manila
Work state: Utah
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,283
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $66,283
Duty Station Code: 491030009
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Vladyslav Karpayev is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Agriculture based in Manila, Utah. 2025 total compensation came to $66,283. They are classified at grade 09.

Clinton Briggs

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Agriculture

2026 total comp

$65,114

Sub-department: Forest Service
Base pay: $65,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,114
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Manila
Work state: Utah
Middle name: Paul

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,114
Agency Code (OPM): AG
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): AG11
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,114
Duty Station Code: 491030009
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Clinton Briggs is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Agriculture based in Manila, Utah. 2026 total compensation came to $65,114. They are classified at grade 09.