Chief of Plant Operation II

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

4 employees hold this title in Military Department. Median total compensation for the role is $113,233, above the department median of $87,892.

Employees: 4
Total payroll: $536.1K
Role median: $113,233
Agency median: $87,892
Comparison: Above

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This role across California

Chief of Plant Operation II is held in 4 California departments. In Military Department, the median of $113,233 ranks #3 of 4.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Education

$120,638 · 1

Veterans Affairs

$114,702 · 3

Transportation

$175 · 1

Median total compensation for the Chief of Plant Operation II 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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Steven Drayton

Chief of Plant Operation II/Military Department

2023 total comp

$206,242

Base pay: $110,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $206,242
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,011
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0066756750671
Salary Total: $9,462
Total Pay: $206,242

Steven Drayton works as a Chief of Plant Operation II for Military Department. Their status is full-time. Steven earned $206,242 in 2023. Union affiliation: S12.

Brian Owens

Chief of Plant Operation II/Military Department

2025 total comp

$114,702

Base pay: $113,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,702
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,746
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0066006750101
Salary Total: $9,454
Total Pay: $114,702

Brian Owens works as a Chief of Plant Operation II for Military Department. Their status is full-time. Brian earned $114,702 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is S12.

Vince Hindley

Chief of Plant Operation II/Military Department

2025 total comp

$111,763

Base pay: $109,087
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,675
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,763
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: San Luis Obispo
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,219
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0066756750671
Salary Total: $9,403
Total Pay: $111,763

Vince Hindley holds the role of Chief of Plant Operation II at Military Department. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $111,763. Union affiliation: S12.

Jeffrey Lewis

Chief of Plant Operation II/Military Department

2024 total comp

$103,433

Base pay: $95,943
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,490
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,433
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: S12
Work county: Orange
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,462
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 0066406750101
Salary Total: $9,462
Total Pay: $103,433

At Military Department, Jeffrey Lewis serves as a Chief of Plant Operation II. They work full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $103,433. Union affiliation: S12.