Agency file

Public Works

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

The Public Works is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 836 employees with median total compensation of $61,818; the highest distinct record was $197,513.

Year: 2024
Total payroll: $55.4M
Employees: 836
Median total: $61,818
Highest record: $197,513

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$83$158,629+

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

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 836 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,818) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $55,933 (84%)
Overtime — $8,170 (12%)
Other — $2,174 (3%)
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

$8,168

$37,811

$61,818

$94,960

$124,928

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $124,928 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $8,168. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

8051C - Custodial Worker I

61 · $40,860

7670C - Wastewater Trtmnt Plnt Helper

56 · $37,021

7005C - Maintenance Mechanic IV

35 · $92,685

7001T - Laborer (37.50 Hours)

30 · $4,544

7004C - Maintenance Mechanic III

29 · $75,982

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

Page 1

Andrew Olsen

7311C - Highway Zone Supervisor/Public Works

2024 total comp

$138,544

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $89,139
Overtime: $45,928
Other pay: $3,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,544
Hire date: 2002-05-13

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11522
Terminate: 0

At Public Works, Andrew Olsen serves as a 7311C - Highway Zone Supervisor within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $138,544.

Paul Clinton

1148C - Assistant County Architect/Public Works

2024 total comp

$138,212

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $138,086
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $127
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,212
Hire date: 2017-06-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 2993
Terminate: 0

Paul Clinton works as a 1148C - Assistant County Architect for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years. Paul earned $138,212 in 2024.

Robert Dicamillo

7663C - Maintenance Crew Chief(Wastewtr Trt)/Public Works

2024 total comp

$138,110

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $94,335
Overtime: $40,624
Other pay: $3,152
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,110
Hire date: 2002-09-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4240
Terminate: 0

Robert Dicamillo holds the role of 7663C - Maintenance Crew Chief(Wastewtr Trt) at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2002 (about 22 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $138,110.

Richard Schandel

7654C - Oper Crew Chf(Wastewtr Trtmnt)/Public Works

2024 total comp

$138,012

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $92,890
Overtime: $42,495
Other pay: $2,627
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $138,012
Hire date: 1998-01-26

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13950
Terminate: 0

Richard Schandel holds the role of 7654C - Oper Crew Chf(Wastewtr Trtmnt) at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $138,012.

Elizabeth Torres

1016C - Associate Civil Engineer/Public Works

2024 total comp

$137,983

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $136,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,983
Hire date: 2009-09-22

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15265
Terminate: 0

Elizabeth Torres is a 1016C - Associate Civil Engineer at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years. 2024 total compensation came to $137,983.

William Byrnes

7311C - Highway Zone Supervisor/Public Works

2024 total comp

$137,848

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $90,512
Overtime: $43,860
Other pay: $3,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,848
Hire date: 2000-04-03

Source-specific fields

Fid: 1993
Terminate: 0

At Public Works, William Byrnes serves as a 7311C - Highway Zone Supervisor within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $137,848.

Michael Dispigno

7305C - Highway Labor Crew Leader/Public Works

2024 total comp

$137,843

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $72,477
Overtime: $62,640
Other pay: $2,727
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,843
Hire date: 2006-06-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4037
Terminate: 0

Michael Dispigno holds the role of 7305C - Highway Labor Crew Leader at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $137,843.

Daniel Lopez

7303C - Vector Cntrl Lbr Crew Ldr/Public Works

2024 total comp

$137,321

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $79,406
Overtime: $38,308
Other pay: $19,607
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $137,321
Hire date: 1993-03-05

Source-specific fields

Fid: 9177
Terminate: 0

Daniel Lopez works as a 7303C - Vector Cntrl Lbr Crew Ldr for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Their tenure dates to 1993, about 31 years. Daniel earned $137,321 in 2024.

Melinda Grammenos

7200C - Director of County Fleet Services/Public Works

2024 total comp

$136,925

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $134,949
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,925
Hire date: 2008-11-17

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6149
Terminate: 0

Melinda Grammenos holds the role of 7200C - Director of County Fleet Services at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $136,925.

Wayne Miller

7385C - Chief Engine Operator/Public Works

2024 total comp

$136,097

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $98,143
Overtime: $34,877
Other pay: $3,077
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,097
Hire date: 1986-08-11

Source-specific fields

Fid: 10389
Terminate: 0

Wayne Miller is a 7385C - Chief Engine Operator at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 1986, they have about 38 years of service. 2024 total compensation came to $136,097.

Paul Downey

7654C - Oper Crew Chf(Wastewtr Trtmnt)/Public Works

2024 total comp

$135,793

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $90,084
Overtime: $42,767
Other pay: $2,942
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,793
Hire date: 2000-12-11

Source-specific fields

Fid: 4274
Terminate: 0

Paul Downey works as a 7654C - Oper Crew Chf(Wastewtr Trtmnt) for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2000, they have about 24 years of service. Paul earned $135,793 in 2024.

Joseph Rollings

7005C - Maintenance Mechanic IV/Public Works

2024 total comp

$135,452

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $83,870
Overtime: $49,780
Other pay: $1,802
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,452
Hire date: 2011-05-16

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13012
Terminate: 0

At Public Works, Joseph Rollings serves as a 7005C - Maintenance Mechanic IV within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 2011 (about 13 years). Their 2024 pay totaled $135,452.

Raymond Parisi

7005C - Maintenance Mechanic IV/Public Works

2024 total comp

$135,094

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $83,122
Overtime: $49,023
Other pay: $2,950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $135,094
Hire date: 1988-09-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 11783
Terminate: 0

Raymond Parisi holds the role of 7005C - Maintenance Mechanic IV at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). They have served since 1988 (about 36 years). In 2024, their total compensation was $135,094.

Joseph Schroeder

0706C - Energy Specialist/Public Works

2024 total comp

$134,728

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $132,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,728
Hire date: 2002-10-21

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13802
Terminate: 0

Joseph Schroeder holds the role of 0706C - Energy Specialist at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,728.

Robert Rukovets

0752C - Public Works Specialist Projects Sup/Public Works

2024 total comp

$134,228

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $132,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,977
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,228
Hire date: 2009-12-21

Source-specific fields

Fid: 13237
Terminate: 0

Robert Rukovets holds the role of 0752C - Public Works Specialist Projects Sup at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,228.

Steven Forst

3304C - Executive Assistant for Finance & Administrative/Public Works

2024 total comp

$134,105

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $131,628
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,477
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $134,105
Hire date: 2003-08-18

Source-specific fields

Fid: 5191
Terminate: 0

Steven Forst holds the role of 3304C - Executive Assistant for Finance & Administrative at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years. In 2024, their total compensation was $134,105.

Quinn Lewis

7654C - Oper Crew Chf(Wastewtr Trtmnt)/Public Works

2024 total comp

$133,958

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $77,175
Overtime: $56,582
Other pay: $202
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,958
Hire date: 2016-12-19

Source-specific fields

Fid: 8641
Terminate: 0

Quinn Lewis holds the role of 7654C - Oper Crew Chf(Wastewtr Trtmnt) at Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service. In 2024, their total compensation was $133,958.

Edward Stewart

7314C - Assistant Highway Maintenance Supervisor/Public Works

2024 total comp

$133,514

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $130,213
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,302
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,514
Hire date: 1997-01-13

Source-specific fields

Fid: 14906
Terminate: 0

Edward Stewart works as a 7314C - Assistant Highway Maintenance Supervisor for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Hired in 1997, they have about 27 years of service. Edward earned $133,514 in 2024.

Richard Cuming

7671C - Director Swr District Activation/Public Works

2024 total comp

$133,098

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $132,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $847
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,098
Hire date: 2022-05-02

Source-specific fields

Fid: 3414
Terminate: 0

At Public Works, Richard Cuming serves as a 7671C - Director Swr District Activation within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,098.

Dale Grudier

7652C - Director Oper & Maint(Swr Dst)/Public Works

2024 total comp

$133,094

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-White Collar)
Base pay: $129,614
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,481
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $133,094
Hire date: 1985-12-30

Source-specific fields

Fid: 6036
Terminate: 0

At Public Works, Dale Grudier serves as a 7652C - Director Oper & Maint(Swr Dst) within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-White Collar). Their tenure dates to 1985, about 39 years. Their 2024 pay totaled $133,094.

Thomas Taggart

7655C - Assistant Wastewtr Plant Opers Sup/Public Works

2024 total comp

$132,508

Sub-department: Association of Municipal Employees (AME-Blue Collar)
Base pay: $84,812
Overtime: $44,395
Other pay: $3,302
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,508
Hire date: 2003-08-04

Source-specific fields

Fid: 15181
Terminate: 0

Thomas Taggart works as a 7655C - Assistant Wastewtr Plant Opers Sup for Public Works within Association of Municipal Employees (Ame-Blue Collar). Hired in 2003, they have about 21 years of service. Thomas earned $132,508 in 2024.