City and County of San Francisco / Public Utilities Commission / Utility Specialist

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Utility Specialist

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

108 employees hold this title in Public Utilities Commission. Median total compensation for the role is $232,755, above the department median of $190,857.

Employees: 108
Total payroll: $22.1M
Role median: $232,755
Agency median: $190,857
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,457$252,271+

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How total compensation varies among the 108 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.

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This role across City and County of San Francisco

Utility Specialist is held in 2 City and County of San Francisco departments. In Public Utilities Commission, the median of $232,755 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Public Works

$127,156 · 2

Median total compensation for the Utility Specialist role in other City and County of San Franciscodepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Cheryl Huey

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$226,968

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $170,489
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56,479
Total compensation: $226,968
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,693

Cheryl Huey holds the role of Utility Specialist at Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,968. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Sachiko Tanikawa

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$226,726

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $170,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56,581
Total compensation: $226,726
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,844

Sachiko Tanikawa holds the role of Utility Specialist at Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. Their status is permanent civil service. In 2025, their total compensation was $226,726. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Joy Mellera

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$226,323

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $164,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $62,214
Total compensation: $226,323
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $26,250
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,594

Joy Mellera works as a Utility Specialist for Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. Their status is permanent civil service. Joy earned $226,323 in 2025. They are represented by Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Charlotte Elmore

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$226,069

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $170,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55,903
Total compensation: $226,069
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,163

Charlotte Elmore is a Utility Specialist at Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $226,069. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Jeremy Hyde

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$225,222

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $169,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55,319
Total compensation: $225,222
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.93

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $18,215
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,917

Jeremy Hyde is a Utility Specialist at Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. They work permanent civil service, 0.93 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $225,222. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Geramye Teeter

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$224,998

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $169,094
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55,904
Total compensation: $224,998
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,471
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,391

Geramye Teeter works as a Utility Specialist for Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. Their status is permanent civil service. Geramye earned $224,998 in 2025. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Carrie King

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$224,096

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $167,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $56,202
Total compensation: $224,096
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,784

Carrie King is a Utility Specialist at Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $224,096. They are represented by Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Todd Robinson

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$222,269

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $182,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,806
Total compensation: $222,269
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $13,857
Retirement Contribution: $25,949

Todd Robinson works as a Utility Specialist for Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. Their status is permanent civil service. Todd earned $222,269 in 2025. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Thomas Marx

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$222,242

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $182,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,779
Total compensation: $222,242
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $13,830
Retirement Contribution: $25,949

Thomas Marx is a Utility Specialist at Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $222,242. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Jennifer Lee

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$219,272

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $163,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $55,355
Total compensation: $219,272
Employment type: Temporary Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,501

Jennifer Lee is a Utility Specialist at Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. They work temporary exempt. 2025 total compensation came to $219,272. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Mallory Albright

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$218,496

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $179,310
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $39,186
Total compensation: $218,496
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $13,691
Retirement Contribution: $25,495

Mallory Albright works as a Utility Specialist for Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. Their status is permanent civil service. Mallory earned $218,496 in 2025. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

De Chen

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$218,450

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $164,921
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $53,529
Total compensation: $218,450
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.92

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $18,070
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,011

De Chen holds the role of Utility Specialist at Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.92 FTE. In 2025, their total compensation was $218,450. Union affiliation: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Suet Chau

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$217,522

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $159,827
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,850
Benefits: $52,845
Total compensation: $217,522
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.88

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $17,121
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,303

Suet Chau works as a Utility Specialist for Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.88 FTE. Suet earned $217,522 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Melissa Higgins

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2024 total comp

$216,548

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $155,743
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $60,805
Total compensation: $216,548
Employment type: Temporary Exempt
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1.04

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $25,666
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,058

Melissa Higgins holds the role of Utility Specialist at Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. Their status is temporary exempt, 1.04 FTE. In 2024, their total compensation was $216,548. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.

Hamzah Awnallah

Utility Specialist/Public Utilities Commission

2025 total comp

$215,492

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $161,711
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $53,781
Total compensation: $215,492
Employment type: Permanent Civil Service
Union / bargaining unit: Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.94

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Data As Of: Jun 14, 2026
Data Loaded At: Jun 15, 2026
Department Code: PUC
Health and Dental Benefits: $18,454
Job Code: 5602
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $12,352

Hamzah Awnallah works as a Utility Specialist for Public Utilities Commission within Energy & Environment. Their status is permanent civil service, 0.94 FTE. Hamzah earned $215,492 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.