U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Energy / Environmental Protection Specialist

Job-title file

Environmental Protection Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

113 employees hold this title in Department of Energy. Median total compensation for the role is $136,734, above the department median of $134,419.

Employees: 113
Total payroll: $15.3M
Role median: $136,734
Agency median: $134,419
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$0$193,317+

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

How total compensation varies among the 113 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.

Compared with the local labor market

Environmental Protection Specialist pay vs. the United States

Across all employers in the United States, the median wage for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health — about 89,250 people — is $82,220. Department of Energy pays a median base salary of $136,380 for this role, 66% above that figure — about the 88th percentile of local pay for the occupation.

Where Department of Energy sits in the local pay range

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$52,520

$64,490

$82,220

$107,970

$140,010

Department of Energy median · $136,380

The bar is the range of annual wages for Environmental Scientists and Specialists, Including Health across every employer in the United States, from the 10th to the 90th percentile, with the middle 50% highlighted. The marker shows Department of Energy’s median base salary for this role. Both figures are base pay only.

Computed over the 111 of 113 people in this role paid at least $25,000in base salary. The rest are part-year or part-time records, whose actual pay isn’t comparable to a full-time annual wage.

Median total compensation for this role at Department of Energy is $136,734, which includes overtime and employer-paid benefits. The benchmark above excludes both, so total compensation is deliberately not compared against it.

Benchmark: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (May 2025). BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS) covers all employers in the area — private, non-profit, and government alike — so this is a comparison against the whole local labor market for the occupation, not against private-sector pay. OEWS wages are straight-time pay and exclude overtime, shift differentials, and employer-paid benefits, so the government figure shown here is base pay on the same basis. Total compensation is not comparable to it. Job titles are matched to the closest standard occupation, so the comparison is between similar work rather than an identical job classification.

Compare departments

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

Environmental Protection Specialist is held in 26 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Energy, the median of $136,734 ranks #13 of 26.

Highest-paying departments for this role

National Science Foundation

$193,108 · 2

Export-Import Bank of the United States

$191,900 · 1

Presidio Trust

$163,774 · 2

Department of Justice

$161,030 · 2

Surface Transportation Board

$151,013 · 4

Nat Archives and Records Administration

$147,975 · 1

Department of Commerce

$145,509 · 27

Nat Aeronautics and Space Administration

$144,950 · 36

U.S. Agency for International Development

$144,931 · 102

Department of State

$142,307 · 1

Environmental Protection Agency

$139,395 · 1,682

Department of Housing and Urban Developm

$137,299 · 57

Median total compensation for the Environmental Protection Specialist 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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Joyce Chavez

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$153,975

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $153,975
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,975
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Westminster
Work county: Adams
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,975
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 082550001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Joyce Chavez works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Energy based in Westminster, Colorado. Joyce earned $153,975 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Shahid Anis

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Shahid Anis holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Tayoka Hall

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$153,354

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $153,354
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $153,354
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $153,354
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Tayoka Hall holds the role of Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. In 2024, their total compensation was $153,354. Their pay grade is 13.

Kristoffer Hewitt

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$152,612

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $150,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,612
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Norfolk
Work county: Norfolk
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $150,612
Basic Pay (before locality): $127,142
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 511760710
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Kristoffer Hewitt serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Norfolk, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $152,612. They are classified at grade 15.

Arturo Duran

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$152,300

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $152,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,300
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Los Alamos
Work county: Los Alamos
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $152,300
Basic Pay (before locality): $129,013
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 350510028
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Arturo Duran works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Energy based in Los Alamos, New Mexico. Arturo earned $152,300 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Katey Grange

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$152,222

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $148,972
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $152,222
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,972
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,552
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Katey Grange is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $152,222. They are classified at grade 14.

James Wood

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$151,465

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $149,465
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $151,465
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Lakewood
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $149,465
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 081435059
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

James Wood is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Energy based in Lakewood, Colorado. 2024 total compensation came to $151,465. They are classified at grade 13.

Jennifer Fink

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Jennifer Fink serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Washington, District of Columbia. Their 2024 pay totaled $148,689. They are classified at grade 14.

Alicia Jackson

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$148,689

Sub-department: Federal Energy Regulatory Commission
Base pay: $148,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $148,689
Pay grade: 14
Work city: Washington
Work county: District of Columbia
Work state: District of Columbia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $148,689
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,578
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 110010001
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Alicia Jackson works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Energy based in Washington, District of Columbia. Alicia earned $148,689 in 2024. Their pay grade is 14.

Douglas Corkran

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$147,858

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $144,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,858
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,608
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Douglas Corkran serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $147,858. They are classified at grade 13.

Nancy Wittpenn

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$147,858

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $144,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,858
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,608
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Nancy Wittpenn is a Environmental Protection Specialist at Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. 2024 total compensation came to $147,858. They are classified at grade 13.

Christopher Furey

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$147,558

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $144,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,558
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,608
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Christopher Furey works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. Christopher earned $147,558 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Jeffrey Maslow

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$147,558

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $144,608
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $147,558
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Portland
Work county: Multnomah
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $144,608
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,079
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

Jeffrey Maslow works as a Environmental Protection Specialist for Department of Energy based in Portland, Oregon. Jeffrey earned $147,558 in 2024. Their pay grade is 13.

Diana Heyder

Environmental Protection Specialist/Department of Energy

2024 total comp

$145,632

Sub-department: Department of Energy
Base pay: $145,632
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,632
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Arvada
Work county: Jefferson
Work state: Colorado

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $145,632
Basic Pay (before locality): $112,128
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 080080059
Length of Service (Years): 25
Occupation Code (OPM): 0028
Pay Plan (OPM): GS

At Department of Energy, Diana Heyder serves as a Environmental Protection Specialist based in Arvada, Colorado. Their 2024 pay totaled $145,632. They are classified at grade 13.