Principal Environmental Specialist

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

1 employee holds this title in Public Works. Median total compensation for the role is $239,875, above the department median of $165,517.

Employees: 1
Total payroll: $239.9K
Role median: $239,875
Agency median: $165,517
Comparison: Above

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Principal Environmental Specialist is held in 3 City and County of San Francisco departments. In Public Works, the median of $239,875 ranks #1 of 3.

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Robert Begley

Principal Environmental Specialist/Public Works

2025 total comp

$239,875

Sub-department: Energy & Environment
Organization group: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Base pay: $180,970
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $58,906
Total compensation: $239,875
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: DPW
Health and Dental Benefits: $19,546
Job Code: 5644
Job Family Code: 5600
Organization Group Code: Public Works, Transportation & Commerce
Other Benefits: $13,623

Robert Begley is a Principal Environmental Specialist at Public Works within Energy & Environment. They work permanent civil service. 2025 total compensation came to $239,875. They are represented by Prof & Tech Eng, Local 21.