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

Job-title file

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

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

21 employees hold this title in Department of Veterans Affairs. Median total compensation for the role is $68,808, below the department median of $98,459.

Employees: 21
Total payroll: $1.5M
Role median: $68,808
Agency median: $98,459
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$58,080$93,034+

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

How total compensation varies among the 21 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 $68,808 ranks #6 of 6.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Presidio Trust

$129,649 · 6

Department of Interior

$99,404 · 25

Department of Homeland Security

$95,226 · 2

Inter Bound and Water Community United States Section

$78,158 · 2

Department of Agriculture

$75,341 · 13

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 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

Page 1

James Willen

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$98,569

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $98,569
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,569
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Perry Point
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $98,569
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $98,569
Duty Station Code: 241195015
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 30
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

James Willen works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Perry Point, Maryland. James earned $98,569 in 2026. Their pay grade is 08.

Dennis Buchanan

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$84,732

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $84,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,732
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Las Vegas
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,732
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,732
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 14
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Dennis Buchanan is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Las Vegas, Nevada. 2026 total compensation came to $84,732. They are classified at grade 10.

Shanon Daines

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$84,732

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $84,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,732
Pay grade: 10
Work city: Las Vegas
Work state: Nevada
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $84,732
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $84,732
Duty Station Code: 320120003
Duty Station State: NV
Length of Service (Years): 3
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Shanon Daines serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Their 2026 pay totaled $84,732. They are classified at grade 10.

Alexander Deluca

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,720

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $77,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,720
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Perry Point
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,720
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,720
Duty Station Code: 241195015
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Alexander Deluca works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Perry Point, Maryland. Alexander earned $77,720 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Dennis Williams

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$77,720

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $77,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,720
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Perry Point
Work state: Maryland
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $77,720
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $77,720
Duty Station Code: 241195015
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 13
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Dennis Williams works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Perry Point, Maryland. Dennis earned $77,720 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

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 state: Maryland
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $75,779
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $75,779
Duty Station Code: 241195015
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 16
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

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.

Jay Mccoy

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$72,043

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $72,043
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,043
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Perry Point
Work state: Maryland

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $72,043
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $72,043
Duty Station Code: 241195015
Duty Station State: MD
Length of Service (Years): 1
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Jay Mccoy works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Perry Point, Maryland. Jay earned $72,043 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Craig Dilts

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$69,497

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $69,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,497
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Aspinwall
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,497
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,497
Duty Station Code: 420270003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 17
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Craig Dilts holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,497. Their pay grade is 08.

William Douglas

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$69,497

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $69,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,497
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Aspinwall
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,497
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,497
Duty Station Code: 420270003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

William Douglas is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania. 2026 total compensation came to $69,497. They are classified at grade 08.

Aaron Riedmann

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$69,497

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $69,497
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,497
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $69,497
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $69,497
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 9
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Aaron Riedmann serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,497. They are classified at grade 08.

Randall Naugher

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$68,808

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $68,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,808
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $68,808
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $68,808
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Randall Naugher works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Randall earned $68,808 in 2025. Their pay grade is 08.

Christopher Muck

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$67,619

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $67,619
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,619
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work state: Utah
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $67,619
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $67,619
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 6
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Christopher Muck works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Salt Lake City, Utah. Christopher earned $67,619 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Kevin Brown

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,741

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $65,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,741
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bay Pines
Work state: Florida
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,741
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,741
Duty Station Code: 120185103
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Kevin Brown works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Bay Pines, Florida. Kevin earned $65,741 in 2026. Their pay grade is 09.

Kevin Vincent Jones

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,741

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $65,741
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,741
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Bay Pines
Work state: Florida

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,741
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,741
Duty Station Code: 120185103
Duty Station State: FL
Length of Service (Years): 24
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Kevin Vincent Jones is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Bay Pines, Florida. 2026 total compensation came to $65,741. They are classified at grade 09.

Gregory Apgar

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,636

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $65,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,636
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Aspinwall
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,636
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,636
Duty Station Code: 420270003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 22
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Gregory Apgar serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,636. They are classified at grade 07.

Ellis Darby

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,636

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $65,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,636
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,636
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,636
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 28
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Ellis Darby works as a Water Treatment Plant Operating for Department of Veterans Affairs based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Ellis earned $65,636 in 2026. Their pay grade is 07.

Michael Mccree

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$65,636

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $65,636
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,636
Pay grade: 07
Work city: Aspinwall
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $65,636
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $65,636
Duty Station Code: 420270003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 18
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Michael Mccree holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Aspinwall, Pennsylvania. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,636. Their pay grade is 07.

Joseph Young

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$64,634

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $64,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,634
Pay grade: 08
Work city: Pittsburgh
Work state: Pennsylvania
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $64,634
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $64,634
Duty Station Code: 426600003
Duty Station State: PA
Length of Service (Years): 4
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

At Department of Veterans Affairs, Joseph Young serves as a Water Treatment Plant Operating based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,634. They are classified at grade 08.

Jose Perezvelez

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$60,606

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $60,606
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,606
Pay grade: 10
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,606
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,606
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 7
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Jose Perezvelez holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,606. Their pay grade is 10.

Steven Hickok

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2026 total comp

$60,126

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $60,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,126
Pay grade: 09
Work city: Salt Lake City
Work state: Utah
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $60,126
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $60,126
Duty Station Code: 491700035
Duty Station State: UT
Length of Service (Years): 10
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Steven Hickok holds the role of Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in Salt Lake City, Utah. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,126. Their pay grade is 09.

Jose Perez-Velez

Water Treatment Plant Operating/Department of Veterans Affairs

2025 total comp

$58,080

Sub-department: Veterans Health Administration
Base pay: $57,330
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,080
Pay grade: 10
Work city: San Juan
Work state: No Data Reported
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Adjusted Basic Pay (incl. locality): $57,330
Agency Code (OPM): VA
Agency Sub-element Code (OPM): VATA
Basic Pay (before locality): $57,330
Duty Station Code: RQ0930000
Duty Station State: NDR
Length of Service (Years): 5
Occupation Code (OPM): 5409

Jose Perez-Velez is a Water Treatment Plant Operating at Department of Veterans Affairs based in San Juan, No Data Reported. 2025 total compensation came to $58,080. They are classified at grade 10.