U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Transportation / Small Craft Operating

Job-title file

Small Craft Operating at Department of Transportation, U.S. Federal Government

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

23 employees hold this title in Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $81,238, below the department median of $141,836.

Employees: 23
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $81,238
Agency median: $141,836
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$66,239$91,181+

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

How total compensation varies among the 23 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)

Small Craft Operating is held in 3 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Transportation, the median of $81,238 ranks #1 of 3.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Department of Interior

$73,214 · 80

Department of Agriculture

$68,829 · 1

Median total compensation for the Small Craft 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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Accounting 267
Administration and Office Support Student Trainee 172
Administrative Officer 502
Aerospace Engineering 1,067
Air Traffic Assistance 222
Air Traffic Control 21,693
Aircraft Operation 121
Auditing 97
Aviation Safety 4,888
Budget Analysis 98
Civil Engineering 1,521
Community Planning 410
Computer Engineering 84
Computer Science 305
Contracting 570
Data Science Series 74
Economist 163
Electrical Engineering 215
Electronics Engineering 734
Electronics Technical 331
Engineering Technical 728
Environmental Protection Specialist 457
Equal Employment Opportunity 80
Equal Opportunity Compliance 103
Financial Administration and Program 605
Foreign Affairs 87
General Attorney 686
General Business and Industry 108
General Engineering 2,009
Government Information Specialist 83
Grants Management 116
Highway Safety 287
Human Resources Management 698
Information Technology Management 1,982
Instructional Systems 70
Legal Instruments Examining 144
Logistics Management 252
Maintenance Mechanic 97
Management and Program Analysis 3,701
Management and Program Clerical and Assistance 865
Mechanical Engineering 330
Medical Officer 91
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 2,283
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 429
Motor Carrier Safety 593
Navigational Information 483
Operations Research 231
Program Management 1,664
Psychology 133
Railroad Safety 550
Realty 116
Safety and Occupational Health Management 120
Security Administration 138
Technical Systems Program Manager 1,013
Technical Writing and Editing 66
Telecommunications 77
Transportation Industry Analysis 202
Transportation Specialist 7,812
Transportation Student Trainee 105
Writing and Editing 57

Record list

Employees with this title

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Scott Gonsalves

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,181

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $91,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,181
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California
Middle name: Kimo

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,181
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,181
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 19
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Scott Gonsalves holds the role of Small Craft Operating at Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,181. Their pay grade is 09.

Michael Salazar

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,181

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $91,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,181
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California
Middle name: Andrew

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,181
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,181
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Michael Salazar holds the role of Small Craft Operating at Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. In 2026, their total compensation was $91,181. Their pay grade is 09.

Charles Thomas

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$91,181

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $91,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,181
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $91,181
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $91,181
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 51
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Charles Thomas is a Small Craft Operating at Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. 2026 total compensation came to $91,181. They are classified at grade 09.

Kevin Smith

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,107

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $85,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,107
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,567
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,567
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Kevin Smith works as a Small Craft Operating for Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. Kevin earned $86,107 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Matthew Aldous

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,107

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $85,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,107
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,567
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,567
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Matthew Aldous is a Small Craft Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. 2026 total compensation came to $86,107. They are classified at grade 10.

Jamie Currier

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,107

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $85,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,107
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,567
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,567
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Jamie Currier works as a Small Craft Operating for Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. Jamie earned $86,107 in 2026. Their pay grade is 10.

Michael Keegan

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$86,107

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $85,567
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,107
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $85,567
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $85,567
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

At Department of Transportation, Michael Keegan serves as a Small Craft Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,107. They are classified at grade 10.

James Canfield

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$84,417

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $83,042
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,417
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $83,042
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $83,042
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

James Canfield holds the role of Small Craft Operating at Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,417. Their pay grade is 10.

Steven Haverty

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2024 total comp

$81,894

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $81,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,894
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,894
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,894
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Steven Haverty works as a Small Craft Operating for Department of Transportation based in Benicia, California. Steven earned $81,894 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Andrew Huskisson

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,435

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $81,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,435
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,435
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,435
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

At Department of Transportation, Andrew Huskisson serves as a Small Craft Operating based in Benicia, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,435. They are classified at grade 09.

Eran Samaniego

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$81,435

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $81,435
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,435
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Benicia
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $81,435
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $81,435
Duty Station Code: 060330095
Duty Station State: CA
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

At Department of Transportation, Eran Samaniego serves as a Small Craft Operating based in Benicia, California. Their 2026 pay totaled $81,435. They are classified at grade 09.

Ryan Claxton

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$81,238

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $80,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $575
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,238
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $80,663
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $80,663
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

At Department of Transportation, Ryan Claxton serves as a Small Craft Operating based in Massena, New York. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,238. They are classified at grade 10.

Musa Halley

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,238

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $76,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,238
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,238
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,238
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 12
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Musa Halley works as a Small Craft Operating for Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. Musa earned $76,238 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Charles Harris

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,238

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $76,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,238
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,238
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,238
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

At Department of Transportation, Charles Harris serves as a Small Craft Operating based in Beaumont, Texas. Their 2026 pay totaled $76,238. They are classified at grade 09.

Avery Henry

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$76,238

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $76,238
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,238
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $76,238
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $76,238
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 35
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Avery Henry works as a Small Craft Operating for Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. Avery earned $76,238 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Clint Procell

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2025 total comp

$73,963

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $73,963
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,963
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,963
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,963
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Clint Procell holds the role of Small Craft Operating at Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. In 2025, their total compensation was $73,963. Their pay grade is 09.

Jason Nuttall

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,504

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $73,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,504
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,504
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,504
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Jason Nuttall works as a Small Craft Operating for Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. Jason earned $73,504 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Michael Von Engel

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$73,504

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $73,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,504
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $73,504
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $73,504
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Michael Von Engel is a Small Craft Operating at Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $73,504. They are classified at grade 09.

Kyle Reed

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,245

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $68,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,245
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,245
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,245
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Kyle Reed is a Small Craft Operating at Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $68,245. They are classified at grade 09.

Brandon Berry

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,245

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $68,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,245
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work state: Virginia
Middle name: O

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,245
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,245
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Brandon Berry is a Small Craft Operating at Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. 2026 total compensation came to $68,245. They are classified at grade 09.

Douglas Keplinger

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,245

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $68,245
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,245
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Fort Eustis
Work state: Virginia

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,245
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,245
Duty Station Code: 511004700
Duty Station State: VA
Length of Service (Years): 20
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Douglas Keplinger works as a Small Craft Operating for Department of Transportation based in Fort Eustis, Virginia. Douglas earned $68,245 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Casey Cox

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$68,015

Sub-department: Maritime Administration
Base pay: $68,015
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,015
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Beaumont
Work state: Texas
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,015
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD13
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,015
Duty Station Code: 480490245
Duty Station State: TX
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Casey Cox holds the role of Small Craft Operating at Department of Transportation based in Beaumont, Texas. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,015. Their pay grade is 09.

Alan Clement

Small Craft Operating/Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$66,239

Sub-department: Great Lakes Saint Lawrence Seaway Development Corporation
Base pay: $65,699
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $540
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,239
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Massena
Work state: New York

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,699
Agency Code (OPM): TD
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): TD06
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,699
Duty Station Code: 363580089
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5786

Alan Clement works as a Small Craft Operating for Department of Transportation based in Massena, New York. Alan earned $66,239 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.