Chief of Plant Operation I

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

2 employees hold this title in California Highway Patrol. Median total compensation for the role is $67,665, below the department median of $162,741.

Employees: 2
Total payroll: $135.3K
Role median: $67,665
Agency median: $162,741
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This role across California

Chief of Plant Operation I is held in 10 California departments. In California Highway Patrol, the median of $67,665 ranks #8 of 10.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Forestry and Fire Protection

$109,465 · 1

Museum of Science & Industry

$109,290 · 2

Education

$106,186 · 1

Department of State Hospitals

$98,266 · 7

Military Department

$97,831 · 3

Veterans Affairs

$96,067 · 3

Department of Public Health

$91,332 · 1

Developmental Services

$65,558 · 2

Transportation

$52,779 · 2

Median total compensation for the Chief of Plant Operation I role in other Californiadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Gerard Pare

Chief of Plant Operation I/California Highway Patrol

2025 total comp

$109,038

Base pay: $107,663
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,038
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,281
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880936752001
Salary Total: $9,003
Total Pay: $109,038

Gerard Pare holds the role of Chief of Plant Operation I at California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $109,038. They are represented by S12.

Diane Coleman

Chief of Plant Operation I/California Highway Patrol

2023 total comp

$26,293

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $26,293
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $26,293
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: Yolo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,757
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 3880916752001
Salary Total: $7,757
Total Pay: $26,293

Diane Coleman works as a Chief of Plant Operation I for California Highway Patrol. Their status is full-time. Diane earned $26,293 in 2023. They are represented by S12.