Arkansas / AR Department of Transportation / Health and Safety Officer

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Health and Safety Officer

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

6 employees hold this title in AR Department of Transportation. Median total compensation for the role is $67,236, above the department median of $51,012.

Employees: 6
Total payroll: $400.9K
Role median: $67,236
Agency median: $51,012
Comparison: Above

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Health and Safety Officer beyond Arkansas

This role is reported in 2 jurisdictions. In Arkansas, the median of $67,236 ranks #2 of 2. See Health and Safety Officer across all of Arkansas →

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Employees with this title

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Travis Nelson

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$75,894

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $75,894
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,894
Hire date: 08-19-1999
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Travis Nelson is a Health and Safety Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 08-19-1999. 2026 total compensation came to $75,894. They are classified at grade 12.

Kevin Dunkerson

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,854

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $74,854
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,854
Hire date: 12-09-2011
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Kevin Dunkerson works as a Health and Safety Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 12-09-2011. Kevin earned $74,854 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Michael Smith

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$74,256

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $74,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,256
Hire date: 10-14-2004
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

Michael Smith is a Health and Safety Officer at AR Department of Transportation within Other. Records show a hire date of 10-14-2004. 2026 total compensation came to $74,256. They are classified at grade 12.

Justin Sams

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$60,216

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $60,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,216
Hire date: 02-08-2008
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

At AR Department of Transportation, Justin Sams serves as a Health and Safety Officer within Other. Records show a hire date of 02-08-2008. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,216. They are classified at grade 12.

John Hail

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$58,396

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $58,396
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,396
Hire date: 05-24-2018
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Position Number: 900009

John Hail works as a Health and Safety Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 05-24-2018. John earned $58,396 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.

Alan Haskins

Health and Safety Officer/AR Department of Transportation

2026 total comp

$57,252

Sub-department: Other
Base pay: $57,252
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,252
Hire date: 10-06-2025
Pay grade: 12
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Position Number: 900009

Alan Haskins works as a Health and Safety Officer for AR Department of Transportation within Other. Their hire date on record is 10-06-2025. Alan earned $57,252 in 2026. Their pay grade is 12.