California / Department of State Hospitals / Chief of Plant Operation III

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Chief of Plant Operation III

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

7 employees hold this title in Department of State Hospitals. Median total compensation for the role is $120,538, above the department median of $92,376.

Employees: 7
Total payroll: $827.4K
Role median: $120,538
Agency median: $92,376
Comparison: Above

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This role across California

Chief of Plant Operation III is held in 5 California departments. In Department of State Hospitals, the median of $120,538 ranks #3 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

State Comp Insurance Fund

$127,098 · 1

Department of Public Health

$123,472 · 1

Developmental Services

$120,363 · 3

Veterans Affairs

$113,697 · 1

Median total compensation for the Chief of Plant Operation III 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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Raymond Smith

Chief of Plant Operation III/Department of State Hospitals

2023 total comp

$169,025

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $116,290
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $52,735
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,025
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: Napa
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,552
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4805606749005
Salary Total: $10,030
Total Pay: $169,025

Raymond Smith holds the role of Chief of Plant Operation III at Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. In 2023, their total compensation was $169,025. They are represented by S12.

Fernando Cortez

Chief of Plant Operation III/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$126,573

Sub-department: Napa State Hospital
Base pay: $125,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,573
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: Napa

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,232
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4805606749005
Salary Total: $10,437
Total Pay: $126,573

Fernando Cortez works as a Chief of Plant Operation III for Department of State Hospitals within Napa State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Fernando earned $126,573 in 2025. They are represented by S12.

Randy Dye

Chief of Plant Operation III/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$120,731

Sub-department: Atascadero State Hospital
Base pay: $118,407
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,324
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,731
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,232
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4555606749001
Salary Total: $9,925
Total Pay: $120,731

Randy Dye is a Chief of Plant Operation III at Department of State Hospitals within Atascadero State Hospital. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $120,731. Their bargaining unit is S12.

Edward Sousa

Chief of Plant Operation III/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$120,538

Sub-department: Patton State Hospital
Base pay: $119,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,538
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: San Bernardino
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,232
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5025606749001
Salary Total: $9,925
Total Pay: $120,538

At Department of State Hospitals, Edward Sousa serves as a Chief of Plant Operation III within Patton State Hospital. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $120,538. Their bargaining unit is S12.

Douglas Az Azores

Chief of Plant Operation III/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$118,270

Sub-department: Metropolitan State Hospital
Base pay: $116,895
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,270
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: Los Angeles

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,232
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4875606749002
Salary Total: $9,925
Total Pay: $118,270

Douglas Az Azores works as a Chief of Plant Operation III for Department of State Hospitals within Metropolitan State Hospital. Their status is full-time. Douglas earned $118,270 in 2025. They are represented by S12.

Steven Paramo

Chief of Plant Operation III/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$110,862

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $109,487
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $110,862
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,670
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375606749001
Salary Total: $9,380
Total Pay: $110,862

Steven Paramo is a Chief of Plant Operation III at Department of State Hospitals within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $110,862. Their bargaining unit is S12.

Norman Wilson

Chief of Plant Operation III/Department of State Hospitals

2025 total comp

$61,383

Sub-department: Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $61,383
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,383
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,232
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4375606749920
Salary Total: $10,232
Total Pay: $61,383

At Department of State Hospitals, Norman Wilson serves as a Chief of Plant Operation III within Coalinga Secure Treatment Fac. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,383. Union affiliation: S12.