California / Fish and Wildlife / Fish and Game Assistant Chief

Job-title file

Fish and Game Assistant Chief

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

17 employees hold this title in Fish and Wildlife. Median total compensation for the role is $172,879, above the department median of $83,440.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $2.5M
Role median: $172,879
Agency median: $83,440
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$70$239,722+

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

How total compensation varies among the 17 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Frank Imbrie

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$259,007

Base pay: $209,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $49,559
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $259,007
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405015
Salary Total: $16,183
Total Pay: $259,007

Frank Imbrie is a Fish and Game Assistant Chief at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $259,007. Union affiliation: S07.

Jennifer Ikemoto

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$198,741

Base pay: $197,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $198,741
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405002
Salary Total: $16,477
Total Pay: $198,741

At Fish and Wildlife, Jennifer Ikemoto serves as a Fish and Game Assistant Chief. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $198,741. They are represented by S07.

Robert Pelzman

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$196,153

Base pay: $194,903
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,153
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Placer
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405005
Salary Total: $16,477
Total Pay: $196,153

Robert Pelzman is a Fish and Game Assistant Chief at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $196,153. Union affiliation: S07.

Eric Kord

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$195,459

Base pay: $192,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $195,459
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405013
Salary Total: $16,477
Total Pay: $195,459

Eric Kord works as a Fish and Game Assistant Chief for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Eric earned $195,459 in 2025. Union affiliation: S07.

Bart Bundesen

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$191,315

Base pay: $187,965
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $191,315
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Sonoma
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,215
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405007
Salary Total: $15,921
Total Pay: $191,315

Bart Bundesen works as a Fish and Game Assistant Chief for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. Bart earned $191,315 in 2025. They are represented by S07.

Joshua Nicholas

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$188,665

Base pay: $185,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $188,665
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Marin
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,186
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405011
Salary Total: $15,888
Total Pay: $188,665

At Fish and Wildlife, Joshua Nicholas serves as a Fish and Game Assistant Chief. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $188,665. Their bargaining unit is S07.

William Dailey

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$180,443

Base pay: $179,193
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $180,443
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Inyo
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,510
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405009
Salary Total: $15,131
Total Pay: $180,443

At Fish and Wildlife, William Dailey serves as a Fish and Game Assistant Chief. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $180,443. They are represented by S07.

Andrew Halverson

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$176,626

Base pay: $175,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $176,626
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Kern
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,481
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405014
Salary Total: $14,915
Total Pay: $176,626

Andrew Halverson is a Fish and Game Assistant Chief at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $176,626. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Erica Manes

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$172,879

Base pay: $171,629
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,879
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,784
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405006
Salary Total: $14,473
Total Pay: $172,879

At Fish and Wildlife, Erica Manes serves as a Fish and Game Assistant Chief. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $172,879. Their bargaining unit is S07.

Chris Stoots

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$172,355

Base pay: $171,105
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,355
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Yuba
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,792
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405006
Salary Total: $14,482
Total Pay: $172,355

Chris Stoots holds the role of Fish and Game Assistant Chief at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $172,355. Union affiliation: S07.

Paul Hamilton

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$160,968

Base pay: $17,659
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $143,309
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $160,968
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,424
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405011
Salary Total: $15,722
Total Pay: $160,968

At Fish and Wildlife, Paul Hamilton serves as a Fish and Game Assistant Chief. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $160,968. Union affiliation: S07.

Nathan Smith

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$136,247

Base pay: $134,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $136,247
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,921
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405004
Salary Total: $11,884
Total Pay: $136,247

Nathan Smith is a Fish and Game Assistant Chief at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $136,247. They are represented by S07.

George Struble

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$118,544

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $118,544
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,544
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Orange
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405009
Salary Total: $16,386
Total Pay: $118,544

George Struble works as a Fish and Game Assistant Chief for Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. George earned $118,544 in 2025. They are represented by S07.

David Bess

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2024 total comp

$114,654

Base pay: $18,080
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,574
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,654
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,280
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405905
Salary Total: $10,486
Total Pay: $114,654

David Bess is a Fish and Game Assistant Chief at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $114,654. Union affiliation: S07.

Michael Stefanak

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2023 total comp

$2,981

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,981
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $2,981
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,329
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405006
Salary Total: $14,879
Total Pay: $2,981

Michael Stefanak is a Fish and Game Assistant Chief at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $2,981. Union affiliation: S07.

Michael Kirchner

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$537

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $537
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $537
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Solano
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,504
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405014
Salary Total: $14,664
Total Pay: $537

Michael Kirchner holds the role of Fish and Game Assistant Chief at Fish and Wildlife. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $537. Union affiliation: S07.

Christy Wurster

Fish and Game Assistant Chief/Fish and Wildlife

2025 total comp

$70

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $70
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S07
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $14,712
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 5660408405002
Salary Total: $16,772
Total Pay: $70

Christy Wurster is a Fish and Game Assistant Chief at Fish and Wildlife. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70. Their bargaining unit is S07.