City of Cincinnati / Parks - Operations Land Manag

Agency file

Parks - Operations Land Manag

Source file: City of Cincinnati — Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 21, 2026

The Parks - Operations Land Manag protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 186 employees with median total compensation of $49,729; the highest distinct record was $141,589.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $8.9M
Employees: 186
Median total: $49,729
Highest record: $141,589

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$23,072$110,052+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 186 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($49,729) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $47,854 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$23,072

$49,729

$61,659

$81,926

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $81,926 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $23,072. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Recreation Specialist

64 · $23,072

Laborer

24 · $52,920

Municipal Worker

22 · $26,465

Horticulturist

21 · $61,659

Parks/Rec Maintenance Crew Ldr

11 · $81,926

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

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Record list

Employees

Page 1

Melissa Soluski

Horticulturist/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$59,185

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $59,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,185
Hire date: 2023-03-20
Pay grade: 849
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 849
Jobtitle Abbrv: HrtCltrist
Location: Parks Administrative
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00849014
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Melissa Soluski holds the role of Horticulturist at Parks - Operations Land Manag within Parks - Op. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,185. Their pay grade is 849.

Cameron Gatto

Natural Resource Specialist/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$59,185

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $59,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,185
Hire date: 2023-03-20
Pay grade: 598
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 598
Jobtitle Abbrv: Ntrl Rs Sp
Location: Parks Operator
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00598003
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Cameron Gatto holds the role of Natural Resource Specialist at Parks - Operations Land Manag within Parks - Op. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years). In 2026, their total compensation was $59,185. Their pay grade is 598.

James Johnson

Natural Resource Specialist/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$59,185

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $59,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,185
Hire date: 2025-09-28
Pay grade: 598
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 598
Jobtitle Abbrv: Ntrl Rs Sp
Location: Parks Operator
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00598002
Sal Admin Plan: D1

At Parks - Operations Land Manag, James Johnson serves as a Natural Resource Specialist within Parks - Op. They have served since 2025 (about a year). Their 2026 pay totaled $59,185. They are classified at grade 598.

Julie Cole

Horticulturist/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$59,185

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $59,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,185
Hire date: 2019-04-24
Pay grade: 849
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 849
Jobtitle Abbrv: HrtCltrist
Location: Parks Administrative
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00849010
Sal Admin Plan: D1

At Parks - Operations Land Manag, Julie Cole serves as a Horticulturist within Parks - Op. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,185. They are classified at grade 849.

Lisa Givens

Customer Relations Representat/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$59,185

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $59,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,185
Hire date: 2016-12-18
Pay grade: 756
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 756
Jobtitle Abbrv: CustRelRep
Location: Parks Operator
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00756155
Sal Admin Plan: D1

At Parks - Operations Land Manag, Lisa Givens serves as a Customer Relations Representat within Parks - Op. They have served since 2016 (about 10 years). Their 2026 pay totaled $59,185. They are classified at grade 756.

Lionell Coleman

Truck Driver/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$58,016

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $58,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,016
Hire date: 2013-04-14
Pay grade: 651
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 651
Jobtitle Abbrv: Truck Driv
Location: Parks Administrative
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00651097
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Lionell Coleman is a Truck Driver at Parks - Operations Land Manag within Parks - Op. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years. 2026 total compensation came to $58,016. They are classified at grade 651.

Matthew Williams

Truck Driver/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$58,016

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $58,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,016
Hire date: 2013-05-12
Pay grade: 651
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 651
Jobtitle Abbrv: Truck Driv
Location: Parks Administrative
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00651092
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Matthew Williams is a Truck Driver at Parks - Operations Land Manag within Parks - Op. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service. 2026 total compensation came to $58,016. They are classified at grade 651.

Eric Jones

Truck Driver/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$58,016

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $58,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,016
Hire date: 1998-04-19
Pay grade: 651
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 651
Jobtitle Abbrv: Truck Driv
Location: Parks Administrative
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00651017
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Eric Jones is a Truck Driver at Parks - Operations Land Manag within Parks - Op. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years. 2026 total compensation came to $58,016. They are classified at grade 651.

Richie Hollifield

Truck Driver/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$58,016

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $58,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,016
Hire date: 1998-03-22
Pay grade: 651
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 651
Jobtitle Abbrv: Truck Driv
Location: Parks Administrative
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00651046
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Richie Hollifield holds the role of Truck Driver at Parks - Operations Land Manag within Parks - Op. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,016. Their pay grade is 651.

Broshes Stevens

Truck Driver/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$58,016

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $58,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,016
Hire date: 2004-06-14
Pay grade: 651
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 651
Jobtitle Abbrv: Truck Driv
Location: Parks Administrative
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00651062
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Broshes Stevens works as a Truck Driver for Parks - Operations Land Manag within Parks - Op. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service. Broshes earned $58,016 in 2026. Their pay grade is 651.

Mathew Hill

Truck Driver/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$58,016

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $58,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,016
Hire date: 2003-07-21
Pay grade: 651
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 651
Jobtitle Abbrv: Truck Driv
Location: Parks Administrative
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00651036
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Mathew Hill works as a Truck Driver for Parks - Operations Land Manag within Parks - Op. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service. Mathew earned $58,016 in 2026. Their pay grade is 651.

Marie Songer

Horticulturist/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$58,016

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $58,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,016
Hire date: 2023-04-16
Pay grade: 849
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 849
Jobtitle Abbrv: HrtCltrist
Location: Parks Administrative
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00849011
Sal Admin Plan: D1

At Parks - Operations Land Manag, Marie Songer serves as a Horticulturist within Parks - Op. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,016. They are classified at grade 849.

John Roebker

Horticulturist/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$58,016

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $58,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,016
Hire date: 2022-08-23
Pay grade: 849
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 849
Jobtitle Abbrv: HrtCltrist
Location: Parks Operator
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00849041
Sal Admin Plan: D1

At Parks - Operations Land Manag, John Roebker serves as a Horticulturist within Parks - Op. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,016. They are classified at grade 849.

Megan Taig-Johnston

Horticulturist/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$58,016

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $58,016
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,016
Hire date: 2023-02-07
Pay grade: 849
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 849
Jobtitle Abbrv: HrtCltrist
Location: Parks Operator
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00849039
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Megan Taig-Johnston is a Horticulturist at Parks - Operations Land Manag within Parks - Op. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years). 2026 total compensation came to $58,016. They are classified at grade 849.

Tiffany Hendrickson

Administrative Technician-Exm/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$57,093

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $57,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,093
Hire date: 2023-05-17
Pay grade: 008
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D0Mgm
Jobcode: 008
Jobtitle Abbrv: Administra
Location: Parks Operator
Paygroup: Mgm
Position Nbr: 00008209
Sal Admin Plan: D0C

At Parks - Operations Land Manag, Tiffany Hendrickson serves as a Administrative Technician-Exm within Parks - Op. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years). Their 2026 pay totaled $57,093. They are classified at grade 008.

Lamont Calhoun

Truck Driver/Parks - Operations Land Manag

2026 total comp

$56,026

Sub-department: Parks - OP
Base pay: $56,026
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,026
Hire date: 2020-07-14
Pay grade: 651
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Department ID: 2020000
Job Family: D1Afs
Jobcode: 651
Jobtitle Abbrv: Truck Driv
Location: Parks Administrative
Paygroup: General
Position Nbr: 00651021
Sal Admin Plan: D1

Lamont Calhoun is a Truck Driver at Parks - Operations Land Manag within Parks - Op. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years). 2026 total compensation came to $56,026. They are classified at grade 651.