City of San Jose / Community Energy Department
Agency file
The Community Energy Department operates public utilities and infrastructure such as water, power, sanitation, or energy services.
In 2025, this agency had 79 employees with median total compensation of $147,691; the highest distinct record was $451,643.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 79 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($147,691) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $260,803 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $45,254. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Director of Energy U/Community Energy Department
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Lori Mitchell holds the role of Director of Energy U at Community Energy Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $451,643.
Assist Director U/Community Energy Department
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Zachary Struyk works as a Assist Director U for Community Energy Department. Zachary earned $348,934 in 2025.
Deputy Director U/Community Energy Department
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Julie Benabente is a Deputy Director U at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $320,052.
Division Manager/Community Energy Department
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Scott Green works as a Division Manager for Community Energy Department. Scott earned $319,591 in 2025.
Division Manager/Community Energy Department
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Allen Fong is a Division Manager at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $309,674.
Deputy Director U/Community Energy Department
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At Community Energy Department, Heather Dauler serves as a Deputy Director U. Their 2025 pay totaled $298,278.
Principal Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Jeanne Sole works as a Principal Power Resources Specialist for Community Energy Department. Jeanne earned $293,409 in 2025.
Deputy Director U/Community Energy Department
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Paul Innamorato works as a Deputy Director U for Community Energy Department. Paul earned $277,785 in 2025.
Deputy Director U/Community Energy Department
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Lina Williams is a Deputy Director U at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $260,803.
Principal Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Nino Mijares works as a Principal Power Resources Specialist for Community Energy Department. Nino earned $250,742 in 2025.
Senr Environment Program Manager/Community Energy Department
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Katherine Ziemba is a Senr Environment Program Manager at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $227,833.
Principal Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Phil Cornish is a Principal Power Resources Specialist at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $216,450.
Snr Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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At Community Energy Department, Ross Dasilva serves as a Snr Power Resources Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $212,555.
Planner IV/Community Energy Department
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At Community Energy Department, Edward Schreiner serves as a Planner IV. Their 2025 pay totaled $211,532.
Snr Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Gabriel Ruiz works as a Snr Power Resources Specialist for Community Energy Department. Gabriel earned $210,489 in 2025.
Division Manager/Community Energy Department
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At Community Energy Department, Prachi Avasthy serves as a Division Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $205,592.
Public Information Manager/Community Energy Department
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At Community Energy Department, Rosemarie Jauco serves as a Public Information Manager. Their 2025 pay totaled $201,483.
Snr Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Cara Koepf holds the role of Snr Power Resources Specialist at Community Energy Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $199,972.
Senr Analyst/Community Energy Department
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At Community Energy Department, Han Nguyen serves as a Senr Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $196,564.
Snr Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Taylor Goyette holds the role of Snr Power Resources Specialist at Community Energy Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $196,039.
Snr Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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At Community Energy Department, Jackson Dobbrow serves as a Snr Power Resources Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $183,259.
Snr Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Leslie Park is a Snr Power Resources Specialist at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $182,317.
Snr Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Simon Leblanc holds the role of Snr Power Resources Specialist at Community Energy Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $179,488.
Snr Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Josh Chanin is a Snr Power Resources Specialist at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $178,531.
Snr Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Sami Boutros holds the role of Snr Power Resources Specialist at Community Energy Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $177,348.
Snr Power Resources Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Marcos Ramos is a Snr Power Resources Specialist at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $177,107.
Supervg Environmental Service Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Anne Balis is a Supervg Environmental Service Specialist at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $176,904.
Public Information Representative II/Community Energy Department
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Laura Correa-Hernandez works as a Public Information Representative II for Community Energy Department. Laura earned $174,363 in 2025.
Power Resources Specialist II/Community Energy Department
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Sarai Rojas is a Power Resources Specialist II at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $172,034.
Supervg Environmental Service Specialist/Community Energy Department
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At Community Energy Department, Seena Eghtedar-Shenas serves as a Supervg Environmental Service Specialist. Their 2025 pay totaled $166,576.
Power Resources Specialist II/Community Energy Department
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Kayla Baum works as a Power Resources Specialist II for Community Energy Department. Kayla earned $162,532 in 2025.
Power Resources Specialist II/Community Energy Department
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Calleagh Turner is a Power Resources Specialist II at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $158,903.
Power Resources Specialist I/Community Energy Department
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At Community Energy Department, Gary Luong serves as a Power Resources Specialist I. Their 2025 pay totaled $158,203.
Senr Public Information Representative/Community Energy Department
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Patrick Beger is a Senr Public Information Representative at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,758.
Power Resources Specialist II/Community Energy Department
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At Community Energy Department, Steven Jimenez serves as a Power Resources Specialist II. Their 2025 pay totaled $157,148.
Senr Accountant/Community Energy Department
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William Phan is a Senr Accountant at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $157,059.
Environment Service Specialist/Community Energy Department
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Sarah Emerson works as a Environment Service Specialist for Community Energy Department. Sarah earned $152,561 in 2025.
Power Resources Specialist II/Community Energy Department
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Matthew O'Reilly is a Power Resources Specialist II at Community Energy Department. 2025 total compensation came to $151,659.
Senr Analyst/Community Energy Department
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At Community Energy Department, Vanessa Rojas serves as a Senr Analyst. Their 2025 pay totaled $150,204.
Accountant II/Community Energy Department
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Saba Hintsa holds the role of Accountant II at Community Energy Department. In 2025, their total compensation was $147,691.