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

Job-title file

Water Treatment Plant Operating

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

19 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $65,198, below the department median of $88,751.

Employees: 19
Total payroll: $1.3M
Role median: $65,198
Agency median: $88,751
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$52,592$91,102+

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

How total compensation varies among the 19 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 Veterans Affairs, the median of $65,198 ranks #6 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$104,953 · 5

Department of Interior

$95,543 · 21

Department of Homeland Security

$94,750 · 1

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$72,795 · 2

Department of Agriculture

$69,383 · 14

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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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James Willen

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$96,106

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $96,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,106
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Perry Point
Work county: Cecil
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $96,106
Basic Pay (before locality): $96,106
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241195015
Length of Service (Years): 27
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WS

James Willen works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Perry Point, Maryland. James earned $96,106 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Dennis Buchanan

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$82,207

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $82,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,207
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Las Vegas
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,207
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Length of Service (Years): 8
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Dennis Buchanan is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2024 total compensation came to $82,207. They are classified at grade 10.

Shanon Daines

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$82,207

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $82,207
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,207
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Las Vegas
Work county: Clark
Work state: Nevada

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $82,207
Basic Pay (before locality): $82,207
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Length of Service (Years): 0
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Shanon Daines serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their 2024 pay totaled $82,207. They are classified at grade 10.

Theodore Vaughan

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$75,779

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $75,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,779
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Perry Point
Work county: Cecil
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,779
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,779
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241195015
Length of Service (Years): 15
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Theodore Vaughan works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Perry Point, Maryland. Theodore earned $75,779 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Alexander Deluca

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$75,779

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $75,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,779
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Perry Point
Work county: Cecil
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,779
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,779
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241195015
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Alexander Deluca works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Perry Point, Maryland. Alexander earned $75,779 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Dennis Williams

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$75,779

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $75,779
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,779
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Perry Point
Work county: Cecil
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,779
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,779
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 241195015
Length of Service (Years): 11
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Dennis Williams works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Perry Point, Maryland. Dennis earned $75,779 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Craig Dilts

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,514

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,514
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,514
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,514
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Craig Dilts holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,514. Their pay grade is 08.

Randall Naugher

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,514

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,514
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Aspinwall
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,514
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,514
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 420270003
Length of Service (Years): 26
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Randall Naugher works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania. Randall earned $67,514 in 2024. Their pay grade is 08.

Aaron Riedmann

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$67,514

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,514
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,514
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,514
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Aaron Riedmann serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,514. They are classified at grade 08.

William Douglas

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$65,198

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $65,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,198
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,198
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,198
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

William Douglas is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. 2024 total compensation came to $65,198. They are classified at grade 08.

Ellis Darby

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,737

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,737
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,737
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Ellis Darby works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ellis earned $63,737 in 2024. Their pay grade is 07.

Gregory Apgar

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$63,737

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $63,737
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,737
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $63,737
Basic Pay (before locality): $63,737
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Gregory Apgar serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $63,737. They are classified at grade 07.

Michael Mccree

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$61,400

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $61,400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,400
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $61,400
Basic Pay (before locality): $61,400
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Michael Mccree holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,400. Their pay grade is 07.

Kevin Jones

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$60,732

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $60,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,732
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bay Pines
Work county: Pinellas
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,732
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,732
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120185103
Length of Service (Years): 21
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Kevin Jones serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Bay Pines, Florida. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,732. They are classified at grade 09.

Christopher Muck

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$60,648

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $60,648
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,648
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work county: Salt Lake
Work state: Utah

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,648
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,648
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Christopher Muck works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Christopher earned $60,648 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Joseph Young

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$60,419

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $60,419
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,419
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work county: Allegheny
Work state: Pennsylvania

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,419
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,419
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Length of Service (Years): 2
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Joseph Young serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,419. They are classified at grade 08.

Kevin Brown

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$58,561

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $58,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,561
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bay Pines
Work county: Pinellas
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $58,561
Basic Pay (before locality): $58,561
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 120185103
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Kevin Brown works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Bay Pines, Florida. Kevin earned $58,561 in 2024. Their pay grade is 09.

Jose Castaneda

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$53,970

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $53,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,970
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Fresno
Work county: Fresno
Work state: California

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $53,970
Basic Pay (before locality): $53,970
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: 061370019
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jose Castaneda holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Fresno, California. In 2024, their total compensation was $53,970. Their pay grade is 09.

Jose Perez-Velez

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2024 total comp

$52,592

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $52,592
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,592
Pay grade: 10
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $52,592
Basic Pay (before locality): $52,592
Country: United States
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409
Pay Plan (OPM): WG

Jose Perez-Velez is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. 2024 total compensation came to $52,592. They are classified at grade 10.