Deputy Director of Public Affairs

Enforce laws and maintain public safety — patrol, respond to incidents, investigate crimes, and make arrests.

2 employees hold this title in Fish and Wildlife. Median total compensation for the role is $113,007, above the department median of $83,440.

Employees: 2
Total payroll: $226K
Role median: $113,007
Agency median: $83,440
Comparison: Above

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Deputy Director of Public Affairs is held in 2 California departments. In Fish and Wildlife, the median of $113,007 ranks #2 of 2.

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Parks and Recreation

$139,536 · 2

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Employees with this title

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Kaitlin Talbot

Deputy Director of Public Affairs/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$145,903

Base pay: $143,178
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $145,903
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $12,294
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650023648401
Salary Total: $11,925
Total Pay: $145,903

Kaitlin Talbot holds the role of Deputy Director of Public Affairs at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $145,903. They are represented by E99.

Jordan Traverso

Deputy Director of Public Affairs/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$80,112

Base pay: $42,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,780
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,112
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E99
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $11,853
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5650023648401
Salary Total: $11,853
Total Pay: $80,112

Jordan Traverso works as a Deputy Director of Public Affairs for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Jordan earned $80,112 in 2024. Union affiliation: E99.