U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Health and Human Services / Utility Systems Operating

Job-title file

Utility Systems Operating

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

9 employees hold this title in Department of Health and Human Services. Median total compensation for the role is $82,833, below the department median of $138,024.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $735.6K
Role median: $82,833
Agency median: $138,024
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$73,588$90,138+

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

How total compensation varies among the 9 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)

Utility Systems Operating is held in 5 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Health and Human Services, the median of $82,833 ranks #2 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Homeland Security

$84,628 · 11

Department of Interior

$73,953 · 52

Department of Veterans Affairs

$72,753 · 299

Department of Agriculture

$66,033 · 5

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 Health and Human Services

Accounting 506
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 253
Administrative Officer 1,329
Auditing 731
Bioengineering & Biomedical Engineering 348
Budget Analysis 1,016
Chemistry 1,836
Computer Science 323
Consumer Safety 3,650
Contact Representative 303
Contracting 1,572
Custodial Working 590
Dental Assistant 451
Dental Officer 334
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 266
Economist 258
Emergency Management Specialist 392
Financial Administration and Program 644
General Arts and Information 1,115
General Attorney 1,268
General Business and Industry 489
General Engineering 674
General Health Science 10,805
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,921
Government Information Specialist 247
Grants Management 1,153
Health Aid and Technician 1,593
Health Insurance Administration 3,208
Health System Specialist 275
Human Resources Management 1,522
Information Technology Management 4,291
Maintenance Mechanic 453
Management and Program Analysis 6,132
Mathematical Statistics 703
Medical Officer 5,766
Medical Records Technician 662
Medical Support Assistance 1,280
Medical Technologist 494
Microbiology 1,222
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 7,606
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 1,088
Nurse 5,225
Nursing Assistant 390
Pharmacist 1,242
Pharmacology 719
Pharmacy Technician 448
Physician Assistant 253
Program Management 391
Psychology 279
Public Affairs 396
Public Health Program Specialist 4,930
Secretary 257
Security Administration 398
Security Guard 328
Social Science 2,526
Statistics 561
Technical Information Services 259
Toxicology 270
Training Instruction 246
Veterinary Medical Science 346

Record list

Employees with this title

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Kenneth Buel

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$90,138

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $90,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,138
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Browning
Work state: Montana
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,138
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,138
Duty Station Code: 300170035
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Kenneth Buel is a Utility Systems Operating at Department of Health and Human Services based in Browning, Montana. 2026 total compensation came to $90,138. They are classified at grade 10.

Cecil Spotted Bear

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$90,138

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $90,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,138
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Browning
Work state: Montana
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,138
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,138
Duty Station Code: 300170035
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Cecil Spotted Bear works as a Utility Systems Operating for Department of Health and Human Services based in Browning, Montana. Cecil earned $90,138 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Clement Valandra

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$90,138

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $90,138
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,138
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Browning
Work state: Montana
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,138
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $90,138
Duty Station Code: 300170035
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Clement Valandra holds the role of Utility Systems Operating at Department of Health and Human Services based in Browning, Montana. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,138. Their pay grade is 10.

Toni Meineke

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$83,689

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $83,689
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,689
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Browning
Work state: Montana
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,689
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,689
Duty Station Code: 300170035
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

At Department of Health and Human Services, Toni Meineke serves as a Utility Systems Operating based in Browning, Montana. Their 2026 pay totaled $83,689. They are classified at grade 10.

Daniel Wippert

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Health and Human Services

2024 total comp

$82,833

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $82,833
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,833
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Browning
Work state: Montana
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,833
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,833
Duty Station Code: 300170035
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 23
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Daniel Wippert holds the role of Utility Systems Operating at Department of Health and Human Services based in Browning, Montana. In 2024, their total compensation was $82,833. Their pay grade is 10.

Norton Becenti

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$75,028

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $75,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,028
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gallup
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,028
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,028
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

At Department of Health and Human Services, Norton Becenti serves as a Utility Systems Operating based in Gallup, New Mexico. Their 2026 pay totaled $75,028. They are classified at grade 10.

Sarrcino Haskie

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$75,028

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $75,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,028
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gallup
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,028
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,028
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Sarrcino Haskie works as a Utility Systems Operating for Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. Sarrcino earned $75,028 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Arvid Livingston

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Health and Human Services

2026 total comp

$75,028

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $75,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,028
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gallup
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,028
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,028
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Arvid Livingston holds the role of Utility Systems Operating at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2026, their total compensation was $75,028. Their pay grade is 10.

Jones Largo

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Health and Human Services

2025 total comp

$73,588

Sub-department: Indian Health Service
Base pay: $73,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,588
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Gallup
Work state: New Mexico

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,588
Agency Code (OPM): HE
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HE37
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,588
Duty Station Code: 350340031
Duty Station State: NM
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Jones Largo holds the role of Utility Systems Operating at Department of Health and Human Services based in Gallup, New Mexico. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,588. Their pay grade is 10.