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

Job-title file

Utility Systems Operating

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

11 employees hold this title in Department of Homeland Security. Median total compensation for the role is $84,628, below the department median of $113,140.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $940.7K
Role median: $84,628
Agency median: $113,140
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$76,781$107,067+

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

How total compensation varies among the 11 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 Homeland Security, the median of $84,628 ranks #1 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Health and Human Services

$82,833 · 9

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.

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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Stephen Wells

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$111,592

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $111,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,592
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $111,592
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $111,592
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Stephen Wells holds the role of Utility Systems Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,592. Their pay grade is 11.

Scott Deitz

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$88,969

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $88,969
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,969
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,969
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,969
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

At Department of Homeland Security, Scott Deitz serves as a Utility Systems Operating based in Round Hill, Virginia. Their 2026 pay totaled $88,969. They are classified at grade 11.

Mark Aronhalt

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$88,071

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $88,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,071
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,071
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,071
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Mark Aronhalt holds the role of Utility Systems Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,071. Their pay grade is 11.

Michael Levi

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$88,071

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $88,071
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,071
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $88,071
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $88,071
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Michael Levi works as a Utility Systems Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. Michael earned $88,071 in 2025. Their pay grade is 11.

Jerry Banks

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2024 total comp

$86,151

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $86,151
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,151
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $86,151
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $86,151
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Jerry Banks holds the role of Utility Systems Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,151. Their pay grade is 11.

Larry Clark

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$84,628

Sub-department: Federal Emergency Management Agency
Base pay: $84,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,628
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Round Hill
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,628
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSCB
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,628
Duty Station Code: 512130107
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Larry Clark works as a Utility Systems Operating for Department of Homeland Security based in Round Hill, Virginia. Larry earned $84,628 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Melrone Atkinson

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$79,494

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $79,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,494
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Glynco
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,494
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBE
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,494
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Melrone Atkinson is a Utility Systems Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Glynco, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $79,494. They are classified at grade 11.

Terry Jones

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$79,494

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $79,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,494
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Glynco
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,494
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBE
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,494
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

At Department of Homeland Security, Terry Jones serves as a Utility Systems Operating based in Glynco, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,494. They are classified at grade 11.

Billy Scarboro

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$79,494

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $79,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,494
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Glynco
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,494
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBE
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,494
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

Billy Scarboro is a Utility Systems Operating at Department of Homeland Security based in Glynco, Georgia. 2026 total compensation came to $79,494. They are classified at grade 11.

Lawrence Stidham

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2025 total comp

$77,908

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $77,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,908
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Glynco
Work state: Georgia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,908
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBE
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,908
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

At Department of Homeland Security, Lawrence Stidham serves as a Utility Systems Operating based in Glynco, Georgia. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,908. They are classified at grade 11.

Walker King

Utility Systems Operating/Department of Homeland Security

2026 total comp

$76,781

Sub-department: Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers
Base pay: $76,781
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,781
Pay grade: 11
Work city: Glynco
Work state: Georgia
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,781
Agency Code (OPM): HS
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): HSBE
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,781
Duty Station Code: 132394127
Duty Station State: GA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5406

At Department of Homeland Security, Walker King serves as a Utility Systems Operating based in Glynco, Georgia. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,781. They are classified at grade 11.