New York City / Department of Environment Protection / Climber & Pruner

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Climber & Pruner

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

7 employees hold this title in Department of Environment Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $69,966, below the department median of $98,318.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $480.3K
Role median: $69,966
Agency median: $98,318
Comparison: Below

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Climber & Pruner is held in 3 New York City departments. In Department of Environment Protection, the median of $69,966 ranks #3 of 3.

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$85,157 · 5

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Apprentice 77
Assistant Civil Engineer 102
Assistant Electrical Engineer 31
Assistant Environmental Engineer 65
Assistant Mechanical Engineer 74
Associate Air Pollution Inspr 28
Associate Chemist 138
Associate Laboratory Microbiologist 31
Associate Project Manager 206
Associate Public Health Sanitarian 37
Associate Staff Analyst 32
Associate Water Use Inpector 40
Certified IT Administrator 29
City Park Worker 71
City Planner 42
City Research Scientist 123
Civil Engineer 31
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Community Associate 43
Community Coordinator 57
Computer Associate 38
Computer Specialist 108
Construction Laborer 356
Construction Project Manager 32
Custodian 24
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District Supervisor 26
Electrician 86
Electricians Helper 29
Engineering Technician 84
Environmental Engineering Intern 32
Environmental Police Officer 179
Executive Agency Counsel 25
Industrial Hygienist 40
Instrumental Specialist 44
Machinist 58
Oiler 59
Principal Administrative Associate - Non Supervisor 326
Procurement Analyst 52
Project Manager Intern# 31
Scientist 77
Senior Sewage Treatment Worker 167
Senior Stationary Engineer 53
Sewage Treatment Worker 599
Staff Analyst 45
Stationary Engineer 200
Summer College Intern 140
Summer Graduate Intern 37
Superintendent of Water and Sewer Systems 25
Supervisor 229
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Record list

Employees with this title

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Justin Berke

Climber & Pruner/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$83,242

Base pay: $74,486
Overtime: $8,730
Other pay: $27
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,242
Hire date: 2020-03-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Putnam
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $76,860
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 162.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Justin Berke holds the role of Climber & Pruner at Department of Environment Protection based in Putnam. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,242.

Steven Vanvalkenburg

Climber & Pruner/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$78,309

Base pay: $78,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $193
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,309
Hire date: 2016-03-14
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $79,144
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Steven Vanvalkenburg is a Climber & Pruner at Department of Environment Protection based in Other. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years). 2025 total compensation came to $78,309.

Robert Enny

Climber & Pruner/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$76,672

Base pay: $73,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,331
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,672
Hire date: 2012-05-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Putnam

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $75,725
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Robert Enny holds the role of Climber & Pruner at Department of Environment Protection based in Putnam. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,672.

Alexander Kozlowski Jr

Climber & Pruner/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$69,966

Base pay: $61,907
Overtime: $4,043
Other pay: $4,016
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,966
Hire date: 2013-09-23
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Putnam
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $79,144
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 68.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,760

At Department of Environment Protection, Alexander Kozlowski Jr serves as a Climber & Pruner based in Putnam. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years). Their 2025 pay totaled $69,966.

Austin Sanford

Climber & Pruner/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$62,848

Base pay: $62,848
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,848
Hire date: 2024-05-13
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $64,851
Leave Status as of June 30: Ceased
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 2,080

Austin Sanford holds the role of Climber & Pruner at Department of Environment Protection based in Other. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,848.

Wilber Avelar

Climber & Pruner/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$55,485

Base pay: $55,485
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,485
Hire date: 2024-07-29
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Other
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $64,851
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 0
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,840

At Department of Environment Protection, Wilber Avelar serves as a Climber & Pruner based in Other. They have served since 2024 (about a year). Their 2025 pay totaled $55,485.

Andrew Ascione

Climber & Pruner/Department of Environment Protection

2025 total comp

$53,761

Base pay: $49,354
Overtime: $4,284
Other pay: $122
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,761
Hire date: 2024-10-28
Pay basis: Annual
Work city: Putnam
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Salary: $80,292
Leave Status as of June 30: Active
Overtime Hours: 76.5
Payroll Number: 826
Regular Hours: 1,280

Andrew Ascione holds the role of Climber & Pruner at Department of Environment Protection based in Putnam. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,761.