U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) / Department of Veterans Affairs / Genetics

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Genetics at Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S. Federal Government

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

6 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $165,135, above the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $958.8K
Role median: $165,135
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Above

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This role across U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense)

Genetics is held in 8 U.S. Federal Government (non-Defense) departments. In Department of Veterans Affairs, the median of $165,135 ranks #4 of 8.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Environmental Protection Agency

$183,089 · 1

United States Agency for International Development

$170,179 · 1

Department of Health and Human Services

$169,129 · 68

Department of Commerce

$151,139 · 22

Department of Agriculture

$141,332 · 348

Department of Transportation

$113,432 · 4

Department of Interior

$98,459 · 60

Median total compensation for the Genetics 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 Veterans Affairs

Administrative Officer 3,667
Contact Representative 1,454
Contracting 3,352
Cooking 2,265
Custodial Working 14,820
Dental Assistant 2,344
Dental Officer 2,251
Diagnostic Radiologic Technologist 5,885
Dietitian and Nutritionist 3,654
Equipment Facilities, and Services 1,776
Financial Administration and Program 2,476
Financial Clerical and Assistance 2,382
Food Service Working 7,281
General Attorney 2,083
General Business and Industry 1,575
General Engineering 1,920
General Health Science 10,103
General Legal and Kindred Administration 3,611
Health Aid and Technician 10,717
Health System Specialist 6,340
Human Resources Assistance 1,613
Human Resources Management 9,616
Information Technology Management 7,807
Invalid 1,497
Inventory Management 2,932
Mail and File 1,350
Maintenance Mechanic 2,138
Management and Program Analysis 11,274
Materials Handler 1,570
Medical Instrument Technician 4,607
Medical Officer 34,743
Medical Records Technician 4,082
Medical Supply Aide and Technician 3,855
Medical Support Assistance 44,186
Medical Technician 2,198
Medical Technologist 5,693
Miscellaneous Administration and Program 11,855
Miscellaneous Clerk and Assistant 10,377
Motor Vehicle Operating 2,288
Nurse 106,736
Nursing Assistant 17,477
Occupational Therapist 2,256
Optometrist 1,775
Pharmacist 14,500
Pharmacy Technician 7,058
Physical Therapist 3,732
Physician Assistant 3,693
Practical Nurse 17,966
Psychology 10,658
Purchasing 2,168
Recreation/Creative Arts Therapist 1,250
Secretary 1,410
Security Clerical and Assistance 1,664
Social Science 5,151
Social Science Aid and Technician 1,678
Social Work 25,349
Speech Pathology and Audiology 2,865
Supply Clerical and Technician 3,222
Transportation Clerk and Assistant 1,585
Veterans Claims Examining 21,842

Record list

Employees with this title

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Bruce Citron

Genetics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: East Orange
Work state: New Jersey
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $151,662
Duty Station Code: 340800013
Duty Station State: NJ
Length of Service (Years): 40
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Bruce Citron is a Genetics at Department of Veterans Affairs based in East Orange, New Jersey. 2026 total compensation came to $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Tamara Phillips

Genetics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$197,200

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $197,200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $197,200
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $197,200
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $164,301
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 39
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Tamara Phillips serves as a Genetics based in Portland, Oregon. Their 2026 pay totaled $197,200. They are classified at grade 15.

Tamara Richards

Genetics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$191,900

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $191,900
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,900
Pay grade: 15
Work city: Portland
Work state: Oregon
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $191,900
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $159,950
Duty Station Code: 411650051
Duty Station State: OR
Length of Service (Years): 33
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Tamara Richards works as a Genetics for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Portland, Oregon. Tamara earned $191,900 in 2024. Their pay grade is 15.

Fenghuang Zhan

Genetics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$138,370

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $138,370
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,370
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Little Rock
Work state: Arkansas

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $138,370
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $118,204
Duty Station Code: 052320119
Duty Station State: AR
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Fenghuang Zhan holds the role of Genetics at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Little Rock, Arkansas. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,370. Their pay grade is 13.

Iskander Said

Genetics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$120,629

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $120,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,629
Pay grade: 13
Work city: Ithaca
Work state: New York
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $120,629
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $103,049
Duty Station Code: 362940109
Duty Station State: NY
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Iskander Said works as a Genetics for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Ithaca, New York. Iskander earned $120,629 in 2026. Their pay grade is 13.

Victoria Perepelitsa

Genetics/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$113,533

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $113,533
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,533
Pay grade: 13
Work city: New Orleans
Work state: Louisiana
Middle name: P

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Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $113,533
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,987
Duty Station Code: 221690071
Duty Station State: LA
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 0440

Victoria Perepelitsa holds the role of Genetics at Department of Veterans Affairs based in New Orleans, Louisiana. In 2026, their total compensation was $113,533. Their pay grade is 13.