Arkansas / Division of Environmental Quality

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Division of Environmental Quality

Source file: Arkansas — State Employee Compensation / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Division of Environmental Quality protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 269 employees with median total compensation of $58,700; the highest distinct record was $142,079.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $17.1M
Employees: 269
Median total: $58,700
Highest record: $142,079

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$18,000$114,390+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 269 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($58,700) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $63,729 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
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

$47,397

$48,037

$58,700

$71,027

$87,857

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $87,857 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $47,397. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Inspector II

57 · $47,397

Engineer

27 · $71,027

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator

24 · $52,534

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Supervisor/

18 · $69,799

Administrative Analyst

14 · $47,397

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

Jessie Thompson

Public Information Coordinator/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$65,144

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $65,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,144
Hire date: 07-02-1994
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: CPR05P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090900

Jessie Thompson is a Public Information Coordinator at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 07-02-1994. 2026 total compensation came to $65,144. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Michelle Gillham

Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$65,077

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $65,077
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,077
Hire date: 02-13-1995
Pay grade: Sgs06
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: PEP02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091120

Michelle Gillham is a Energy &Amp; Environment Program Coordinator at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 02-13-1995. 2026 total compensation came to $65,077. They are classified at grade Sgs06.

Oluwayinka Iseyemi

Ecologist Supervisor/Expert/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 01-01-2019
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091245

Oluwayinka Iseyemi works as a Ecologist Supervisor/Expert for Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Their hire date on record is 01-01-2019. Oluwayinka earned $64,570 in 2026. Their pay grade is Spc02.

Felicia Osburn

Ecologist Supervisor/Expert/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 01-04-2022
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091069

At Division of Environmental Quality, Felicia Osburn serves as a Ecologist Supervisor/Expert within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 01-04-2022. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Mary Barnett

Ecologist Supervisor/Expert/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,570

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $64,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,570
Hire date: 11-22-2004
Pay grade: Spc02
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCN03P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090913

At Division of Environmental Quality, Mary Barnett serves as a Ecologist Supervisor/Expert within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 11-22-2004. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,570. They are classified at grade Spc02.

Risa Parker

Inspector II/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,539

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $64,539
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,539
Hire date: 05-04-1997
Pay grade: Sgs05
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: IIN02P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22090986

At Division of Environmental Quality, Risa Parker serves as a Inspector II within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 05-04-1997. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,539. They are classified at grade Sgs05.

Jacqueline Trotta

Grants Manager/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$64,171

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $64,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,171
Hire date: 11-13-2012
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FGM03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091125

Jacqueline Trotta is a Grants Manager at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Records show a hire date of 11-13-2012. 2026 total compensation came to $64,171. They are classified at grade Sgs07.

Chadwick Carrington

Chemist I/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$63,742

Sub-department: Specialized Services
Base pay: $63,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,742
Hire date: 06-19-2006
Pay grade: Spc01
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: SCH01P
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091230

Chadwick Carrington is a Chemist I at Division of Environmental Quality within Specialized Services. Records show a hire date of 06-19-2006. 2026 total compensation came to $63,742. They are classified at grade Spc01.

William Avlos

Grants Manager/Division of Environmental Quality

2026 total comp

$62,563

Sub-department: State Government Services
Base pay: $62,563
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,563
Hire date: 05-06-2019
Pay grade: Sgs07
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Job Classification Code: FGM03C
Pay Scale Type: Classified
Position Number: 22091059

William Avlos holds the role of Grants Manager at Division of Environmental Quality within State Government Services. Their hire date on record is 05-06-2019. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,563. Their pay grade is Sgs07.