Chief of Plant Operation III

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

3 employees hold this title in Developmental Services. Median total compensation for the role is $120,363, above the department median of $77,233.

Employees: 3
Total payroll: $249.9K
Role median: $120,363
Agency median: $77,233
Comparison: Above

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This role across California

Chief of Plant Operation III is held in 5 California departments. In Developmental Services, the median of $120,363 ranks #4 of 5.

Highest-paying departments for this role

State Comp Insurance Fund

$127,098 · 1

Department of Public Health

$123,472 · 1

Department of State Hospitals

$120,538 · 7

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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Mike Softa

Chief of Plant Operation III/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$126,863

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $119,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $126,863
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: Orange
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,232
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4723666749001
Salary Total: $9,925
Total Pay: $126,863

Mike Softa works as a Chief of Plant Operation III for Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. Mike earned $126,863 in 2025. They are represented by S12.

Dennis Haworth

Chief of Plant Operation III/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$120,363

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $119,163
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,363
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: Tulare
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,232
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4722636749001
Salary Total: $9,925
Total Pay: $120,363

Dennis Haworth works as a Chief of Plant Operation III for Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. Their status is full-time. Dennis earned $120,363 in 2025. They are represented by S12.

Mario Pasquini

Chief of Plant Operation III/Developmental Services

2025 total comp

$2,694

Sub-department: Developmental Services/Admin
Base pay: $2,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,694
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,934
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 4724646749901
Salary Total: $57
Total Pay: $2,694

Mario Pasquini is a Chief of Plant Operation III at Developmental Services within Developmental Services/Admin. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $2,694. They are represented by S12.