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

Job-title file

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

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

25 employees hold this title in Department of Interior. Median total compensation for the role is $99,404, above the department median of $85,447.

Employees: 25
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $99,404
Agency median: $85,447
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$66,339$133,709+

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

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.

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 Interior, the median of $99,404 ranks #2 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$129,649 · 6

Department of Homeland Security

$95,226 · 2

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$78,158 · 2

Department of Agriculture

$75,341 · 13

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 Interior

Accounting 434
Administrative Officer 783
Archeology 719
Auditing 339
Biological Science Technician 2,979
Budget Analysis 1,213
Civil Engineering 1,288
Contracting 1,164
Custodial Working 526
Dispatching 486
Ecology 660
Education and Training Technician 874
Education and Vocational Training 879
Engineering Equipment Operating 840
Engineering Technical 514
Environmental Protection Specialist 489
Equipment Facilities, and Services 287
Facility Operations Services 684
Financial Administration and Program 905
Financial Clerical and Assistance 1,533
Fish and Wildlife Administration 331
Fish Biology 921
Forestry 306
Forestry Technician 1,480
General Attorney 588
General Business and Industry 968
General Natural Resources Management and Biological Sciences 5,065
General Physical Science 1,130
Geography 443
Geology 859
Geophysics 326
Grants Management 433
Guide 1,197
Human Resources Assistance 345
Human Resources Management 1,315
Hydrologic Technician 1,652
Hydrology 1,314
Industrial Equipment Mechanic 272
Information Technology Management 2,357
Laboring 988
Maintenance Mechanic 4,669
Management and Program Analysis 2,063
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 3,662
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 2,628
Motor Vehicle Operating 408
Outdoor Recreation Planning 483
Park Ranger 6,562
Petroleum Engineering 330
Program Management 804
Public Affairs 514
Rangeland Management 300
Realty 940
Recreation Aid and Assistant 268
Safety and Occupational Health Management 347
Secretary 365
Training Instruction 301
Utility Systems Repairing-Operating 300
Wildland Fire Management 4,392
Wildlife Biology 880
Wildlife Refuge Management 523

Record list

Employees with this title

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Jenelle Stefanic

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$140,947

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $140,747
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,947
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Leadville
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $140,747
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $140,747
Duty Station Code: 081490065
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, Jenelle Stefanic serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Leadville, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $140,947. They are classified at grade 00.

Jeffrey Duke

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$125,867

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $125,867
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $125,867
Pay grade: 00
Work state: California
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $125,867
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $125,867
Duty Station Code: 060000009
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Jeffrey Duke works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Interior based in California. Jeffrey earned $125,867 in 2025. Their pay grade is 00.

Harry Harned

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$119,919

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $119,919
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $119,919
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Leadville
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: Rudeen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $119,919
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $119,919
Duty Station Code: 081490065
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, Harry Harned serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Leadville, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $119,919. They are classified at grade 00.

Brian Long

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$117,248

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $117,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,248
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Boulder City
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: P.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,248
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,248
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 38
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Brian Long is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Interior based in Boulder City, Nevada. 2026 total compensation came to $117,248. They are classified at grade 00.

Jack Maloney

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$117,248

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $117,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $117,248
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Boulder City
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: T

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $117,248
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $117,248
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Jack Maloney holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Interior based in Boulder City, Nevada. In 2026, their total compensation was $117,248. Their pay grade is 00.

Jason Flemmer

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$115,765

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $115,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,765
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Hermiston
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Matthew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,265
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,265
Duty Station Code: 410990059
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, Jason Flemmer serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Hermiston, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,765. They are classified at grade 00.

Tanner Wolfson

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$115,765

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $115,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $115,765
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Hermiston
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: Keith

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $115,265
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $115,265
Duty Station Code: 410990059
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, Tanner Wolfson serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Hermiston, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $115,765. They are classified at grade 00.

Jason Oakden

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$108,107

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $108,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,107
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Boulder City
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,107
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,107
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, Jason Oakden serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Boulder City, Nevada. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,107. They are classified at grade 00.

Gerardo Saenz

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$108,107

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $108,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,107
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Boulder City
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,107
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,107
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, Gerardo Saenz serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Boulder City, Nevada. Their 2026 pay totaled $108,107. They are classified at grade 00.

Mike Villarreal

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$108,107

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $108,107
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,107
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Boulder City
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: Angel

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $108,107
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $108,107
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Mike Villarreal holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Interior based in Boulder City, Nevada. In 2026, their total compensation was $108,107. Their pay grade is 00.

Benjamin Smith

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$107,309

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $104,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,309
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Boulder City
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,809
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,809
Duty Station Code: 320021003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Benjamin Smith is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Interior based in Boulder City, Nevada. 2025 total compensation came to $107,309. They are classified at grade 00.

Troy Richardson

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$107,309

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $104,809
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,309
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Bullhead City
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Allen

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $104,809
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $104,809
Duty Station Code: 040059015
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Troy Richardson is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Interior based in Bullhead City, Arizona. 2025 total compensation came to $107,309. They are classified at grade 00.

Richard Heyne

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$99,404

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $99,404
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,404
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Hermiston
Work state: Oregon

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $99,404
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $99,404
Duty Station Code: 410990059
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, Richard Heyne serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Hermiston, Oregon. Their 2024 pay totaled $99,404. They are classified at grade 00.

James Birchfield

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$91,265

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $91,265
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,265
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Estes Park
Work state: Colorado
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,265
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,265
Duty Station Code: 080760069
Duty Station State: CO
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, James Birchfield serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Estes Park, Colorado. Their 2026 pay totaled $91,265. They are classified at grade 09.

Benjamin Balkcom

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$89,031

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $89,031
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,031
Pay grade: 00
Work city: Bullhead City
Work state: Arizona
Middle name: Elias

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $89,031
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $89,031
Duty Station Code: 040059015
Duty Station State: AZ
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, Benjamin Balkcom serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Bullhead City, Arizona. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,031. They are classified at grade 00.

Dayton Busch

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$84,690

Sub-department: Bureau of Reclamation
Base pay: $84,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,690
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Napa
Work state: California
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,690
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN07
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,690
Duty Station Code: 062330055
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Dayton Busch holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Interior based in Napa, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $84,690. Their pay grade is 09.

Sallyjo Mcallister

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$79,348

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $79,348
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,348
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Whiskeytown
Work state: California
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $79,348
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $79,348
Duty Station Code: 064185089
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, Sallyjo Mcallister serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Whiskeytown, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,348. They are classified at grade 10.

Sally-Jo Mcallister

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$77,762

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $77,762
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,762
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Whiskeytown
Work state: California
Middle name: M.

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,762
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,762
Duty Station Code: 064185089
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Sally-Jo Mcallister holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Interior based in Whiskeytown, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,762. Their pay grade is 10.

James Bell

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$76,447

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $76,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,447
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Berlin
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,447
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,447
Duty Station Code: 240110047
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, James Bell serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Berlin, Maryland. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,447. They are classified at grade 10.

Gregory Mcginnis

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$76,217

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $76,217
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,217
Pay grade: 09
Work state: Utah
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,217
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,217
Duty Station Code: 490000025
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Gregory Mcginnis is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Interior based in Utah. 2026 total compensation came to $76,217. They are classified at grade 09.

Robert Morris

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$74,982

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $72,982
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,982
Pay grade: 09
Work state: California
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,982
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,982
Duty Station Code: 060000103
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Robert Morris works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Interior based in California. Robert earned $74,982 in 2025. Their pay grade is 09.

Shawn Calkins

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2026 total comp

$73,149

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $73,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,149
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Larned
Work state: Kansas
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,149
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,149
Duty Station Code: 202980145
Duty Station State: KS
Length of Service (Years): 34
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Shawn Calkins works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Interior based in Larned, Kansas. Shawn earned $73,149 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Eugene Birdinground

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$72,461

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $72,461
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,461
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Crow Agency
Work state: Montana

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,461
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,461
Duty Station Code: 300285003
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 32
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Eugene Birdinground works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Interior based in Crow Agency, Montana. Eugene earned $72,461 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Brewster Pretty On Top

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2024 total comp

$69,784

Sub-department: Indian Affairs
Base pay: $67,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,499
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,784
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Crow Agency
Work state: Montana
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,285
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN06
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,285
Duty Station Code: 300285003
Duty Station State: MT
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Interior, Brewster Pretty On Top serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Crow Agency, Montana. Their 2024 pay totaled $69,784. They are classified at grade 08.

Alexander Mahr

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Interior

2025 total comp

$66,339

Sub-department: National Park Service
Base pay: $63,612
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,339
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Manzanita Lake
Work state: California
Middle name: Robin

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,612
Agency Code (OPM): IN
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): IN10
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,612
Duty Station Code: 062074089
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Alexander Mahr holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Interior based in Manzanita Lake, California. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,339. Their pay grade is 08.