U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Homeland Security / Recreation Specialist

Job-title file

Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Federal Government

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

25 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $77,270, below the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $2.1M
Role median: $77,270
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$61,461$117,769+

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How total compensation varies among the 25 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)

Recreation Specialist is held in 7 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Homeland Security, the median of $77,270 ranks #2 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Armed Forces Retirement Home

$88,621 · 7

Department of Veterans Affairs

$72,867 · 16

Department of Agriculture

$69,396 · 21

Department of Health and Human Services

$65,599 · 15

Department of Interior

$55,479 · 6

Department of Labor

$53,824 · 2

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

Compare jurisdictions

Recreation Specialist beyond U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense), the median of $69,465 ranks #3 of 6. See Recreation Specialist across all of U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$115,291 · 34

$72,088 · 169

$50,951 · 7

$43,453 · 224

$23,072 · 507

Median total compensation for comparable Recreation Specialist roles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Same department

Other job titles in Department of Homeland Security

Accounting 456
Accounting Technician 316
Administrative Officer 152
Aircraft Mechanic 141
Auditing 354
Budget Analysis 540
Civil Engineering 235
Civil Rights Analysis 121
Construction Analyst 104
Contracting 1,480
DHS Cybersecurity Specialist (For DHS Use Only) 227
Economist 119
Education and Vocational Training 106
Electrician 122
Emergency Management Specialist 12,989
Engineering Technical 108
Environmental Protection Specialist 1,071
Equal Employment Opportunity 182
Equipment Facilities, and Services 162
Equipment Services 129
Financial Administration and Program 1,075
Fire Protection and Prevention 113
General Attorney 1,405
General Business and Industry 364
General Engineering 464
General Legal and Kindred Administration 511
General Supply 102
Government Information Specialist 411
Grants Management 497
Human Resources Assistance 245
Human Resources Management 2,143
Information Technology Management 5,251
Instructional Systems 194
Inventory Management 217
Language Specialist 105
Legal Instruments Examining 142
Logistics Management 711
Maintenance Mechanic 290
Management and Program Analysis 8,957
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 497
Marine Machinery Mechanic 116
Materials Handler 170
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 9,520
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 621
Operations Research 200
Painting 116
Paralegal Specialist 131
Program Management 1,343
Public Affairs 533
Safety and Occupational Health Management 216
Secretary 137
Security Administration 1,639
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,160
Social Science 159
Supply Clerical and Technician 106
Supply Program Management 1,007
Telecommunications 431
Training Instruction 886
Transportation Operations 209
Transportation Specialist 197

Record list

Employees with this title

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Laurie Capp-Carter

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$119,068

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $119,068
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,068
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Alameda
Work state: California
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,068
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,884
Duty Station Code: 060010001
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Laurie Capp-Carter holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Alameda, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $119,068. Their pay grade is 12.

Elizabeth Grabill

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$116,362

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $116,362
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,362
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Aguadilla
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: Santiago

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $116,362
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: RQ0030000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

At Department of Homeland Security, Elizabeth Grabill serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Aguadilla, No Data Reported. Their 2026 pay totaled $116,362. They are classified at grade 12.

Sean Boone

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$112,781

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $111,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,781
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Cape May
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,781
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,659
Duty Station Code: 340530009
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

At Department of Homeland Security, Sean Boone serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Cape May, New Jersey. Their 2026 pay totaled $112,781. They are classified at grade 12.

Julia Rosa

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$108,134

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $108,134
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,134
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,134
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,561
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Julia Rosa holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Boston, Massachusetts. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,134. Their pay grade is 12.

Paula Springer

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$99,404

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $99,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,404
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Invalid
Work state: Invalid
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: *
Duty Station State: *
Length of Service (Years): 45
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188
Pay Plan: General Schedule

Paula Springer is a Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Invalid, Invalid. 2026 total compensation came to $99,404. They are classified at grade 12.

Julia Bell

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$98,490

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $98,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,490
Pay grade: 12
Work city: Boston
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,240
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $74,441
Duty Station Code: 250120025
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Julia Bell works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Boston, Massachusetts. Julia earned $98,490 in 2024. Their pay grade is 12.

Brian Little

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$94,597

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $94,597
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,597
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Glynco
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $94,597
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBE
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,811
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

At Department of Homeland Security, Brian Little serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Glynco, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $94,597. They are classified at grade 11.

Krystal Kenshalo

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$92,885

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $92,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,885
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Kodiak
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $92,885
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $70,176
Duty Station Code: 021340150
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Krystal Kenshalo holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Kodiak, Alaska. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,885. Their pay grade is 11.

James Graddy

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$91,190

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $90,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,190
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Seattle
Work state: Washington
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $90,190
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: 531960033
Duty Station State: WA
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

James Graddy holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Seattle, Washington. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,190. Their pay grade is 09.

William Hogge

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$88,596

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $85,896
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,596
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Yorktown
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,896
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,303
Duty Station Code: 512690199
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

William Hogge works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Yorktown, Virginia. William earned $88,596 in 2026. Their pay grade is 11.

Deirdre O'Brien

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$85,018

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $84,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,018
Pay grade: 09
Work city: New York - Richmond
Work state: New York
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,018
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,905
Duty Station Code: 364170085
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Deirdre O'Brien works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in New York - Richmond, New York. Deirdre earned $85,018 in 2025. Their pay grade is 09.

Francisco Cruz

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$81,216

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $80,243
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $973
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,216
Pay grade: 09
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,243
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,549
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

At Department of Homeland Security, Francisco Cruz serves as a Recreation Specialist based in San Juan, No Data Reported. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,216. They are classified at grade 09.

Derrik Magnuson

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$77,270

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $76,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,270
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Kodiak
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,770
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,001
Duty Station Code: 021340150
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Derrik Magnuson is a Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Kodiak, Alaska. 2026 total compensation came to $77,270. They are classified at grade 09.

Gabriel Agaman

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$74,517

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $74,517
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,517
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Buzzards Bay
Work state: Massachusetts
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $74,517
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,465
Duty Station Code: 250160001
Duty Station State: MA
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Gabriel Agaman works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. Gabriel earned $74,517 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Krystal Lynch

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$73,082

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $73,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,082
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Portsmouth
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,082
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,517
Duty Station Code: 511970740
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Krystal Lynch is a Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Portsmouth, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $73,082. They are classified at grade 09.

Travis Cooper

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$72,116

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $72,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,116
Pay grade: 09
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,116
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $54,485
Duty Station Code: 020000150
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Travis Cooper holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Alaska. In 2026, their total compensation was $72,116. Their pay grade is 09.

Justin Clements

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$71,105

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $68,905
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,105
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Yorktown
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,905
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,001
Duty Station Code: 512690199
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Justin Clements holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Yorktown, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $71,105. Their pay grade is 09.

Ryan Wright

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$67,791

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $67,791
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,791
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Kodiak
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,791
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $51,217
Duty Station Code: 021340150
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

At Department of Homeland Security, Ryan Wright serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Kodiak, Alaska. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,791. They are classified at grade 07.

Dino Tarantino

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$67,574

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $66,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,574
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Portsmouth
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $66,574
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $56,039
Duty Station Code: 511970740
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 43
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Dino Tarantino holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Portsmouth, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,574. Their pay grade is 07.

Anita Arbelo

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$66,047

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $65,047
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,047
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cape May
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,047
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,428
Duty Station Code: 340530009
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Anita Arbelo works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Cape May, New Jersey. Anita earned $66,047 in 2026. Their pay grade is 06.

Lyle Phillips

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$64,663

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $64,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,663
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Kodiak
Work state: Alaska
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,663
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $48,854
Duty Station Code: 021340150
Duty Station State: AK
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Lyle Phillips is a Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Kodiak, Alaska. 2026 total compensation came to $64,663. They are classified at grade 07.

Charles Hershman

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$63,910

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $63,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,910
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Yorktown
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,160
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,165
Duty Station Code: 512690199
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Charles Hershman holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Yorktown, Virginia. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,910. Their pay grade is 07.

Martha Murray

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$63,471

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $62,971
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,471
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Yorktown
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $62,971
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,158
Duty Station Code: 512690199
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

At Department of Homeland Security, Martha Murray serves as a Recreation Specialist based in Yorktown, Virginia. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,471. They are classified at grade 07.

Anita Rice

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$63,113

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $63,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,113
Pay grade: 06
Work city: Cape May
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,113
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $49,096
Duty Station Code: 340530009
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Anita Rice holds the role of Recreation Specialist at Department of Homeland Security based in Cape May, New Jersey. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,113. Their pay grade is 06.

Michael Kim

Recreation Specialist/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$61,461

Sub-department: United States Coast Guard
Base pay: $61,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,461
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Honolulu
Work state: Hawaii
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,461
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSAC
Basic Pay (before locality): $50,291
Duty Station Code: 152400003
Duty Station State: HI
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 0188

Michael Kim works as a Recreation Specialist for Department of Homeland Security based in Honolulu, Hawaii. Michael earned $61,461 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.