Agency file

Parks

Source file: Suffolk County, New York — Salaries by Department / ingested Jun 19, 2026

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

In 2024, this agency had 672 employees with median total compensation of $10,802; the highest distinct record was $181,545.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $14.5M
Employees: 672
Median total: $10,802
Highest record: $181,545

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$53$103,235+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 672 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($10,802) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $20,081 (93%)
Overtime — $1,001 (5%)
Other — $435 (2%)
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

$2,840

$5,396

$10,802

$24,615

$62,471

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $62,471 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $2,840. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

4204T - Park Attendant I (Pt)

188 · $5,576

5600T - Park Ranger I (Seasonal)

67 · $7,896

4041T - Lifeguard (Ocean Water Pt)

65 · $8,093

4205T - Park Attendant II (Pt)

49 · $10,448

4040T - Lifeguard (Still Water Pt)

35 · $5,029

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

Employees

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Dennis August

7301C - Labor Crew Leader/Parks

2024 total comp

$64,286

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $58,202
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,084
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,286
Hire date: 2001-10-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 480
Terminate: 0

Dennis August holds the role of 7301C - Labor Crew Leader at Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,286.

James Gasowski

4247C - Park Supervisor II/Parks

2024 total comp

$63,099

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $58,949
Overtime: $3,143
Other pay: $1,007
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,099
Hire date: 2020-01-17

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5320
Terminate: 0

James Gasowski is a 4247C - Park Supervisor II at Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2020 (about 4 years). 2024 total compensation came to $63,099.

Christopher Hirx

7111C - Sign Painter I/Parks

2024 total comp

$62,471

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $60,452
Overtime: $293
Other pay: $1,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,471
Hire date: 2005-05-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 7105
Terminate: 0

At Parks, Christopher Hirx serves as a 7111C - Sign Painter I within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $62,471.

Mary Gallagher

7201C - Auto Equipment Operator/Parks

2024 total comp

$62,013

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $57,576
Overtime: $2,211
Other pay: $2,227
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,013
Hire date: 2001-06-02

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5513
Terminate: 0

Mary Gallagher works as a 7201C - Auto Equipment Operator for Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years. Mary earned $62,013 in 2024.

Jennifer Hulse

7201C - Auto Equipment Operator/Parks

2024 total comp

$61,583

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $57,576
Overtime: $1,281
Other pay: $2,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,583
Hire date: 2004-10-04

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6807
Terminate: 0

Jennifer Hulse works as a 7201C - Auto Equipment Operator for Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years. Jennifer earned $61,583 in 2024.

Hilary Hoffman

0980C - Public Relations Assistant/Parks

2024 total comp

$61,267

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $61,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,267
Hire date: 2021-11-15

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6905
Terminate: 0

Hilary Hoffman is a 0980C - Public Relations Assistant at Parks within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years. 2024 total compensation came to $61,267.

Karen Sheedy

0313C - Storekeeper/Parks

2024 total comp

$60,839

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $56,904
Overtime: $1,586
Other pay: $2,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,839
Hire date: 2024-12-23

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14064
Terminate: 0
Termination Date: Nov 30, 2024

At Parks, Karen Sheedy serves as a 0313C - Storekeeper within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,839.

William Morris

7002C - Maintenance Mechanic I/Parks

2024 total comp

$60,395

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $57,576
Overtime: $93
Other pay: $2,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,395
Hire date: 2003-12-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10668
Terminate: 0

At Parks, William Morris serves as a 7002C - Maintenance Mechanic I within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,395.