California / Parks and Recreation
Agency file
The Parks and Recreation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2023, this agency had 7,224 employees with median total compensation of $24,870; the highest distinct record was $244,683.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 7,224 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($24,870) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $101,535 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,838. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 37
Special Consultant/Parks and Recreation
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Samuel K Allsop is a Special Consultant at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $75,862. Their bargaining unit is E.
Communications Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Phillip J Davis works as a Communications Operator for Parks and Recreation. Phillip earned $75,860 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Richard G Fletcher Iv serves as a State Park Interpreter II. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,810. Union affiliation: R01.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Lisa A Mones holds the role of Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,793. Union affiliation: R01.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Rene Hamlin serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,781. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Interpreter III/Parks and Recreation
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Christen L Bechert holds the role of State Park Interpreter III at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,768. They are represented by S01.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Kyle Mcclaflin works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Parks and Recreation. Kyle earned $75,699 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Kelly A Mcfadden holds the role of Environmental Scientist at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,690. Union affiliation: R10.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Ryan O Canutt works as a Park Maintenance Supervisor for Parks and Recreation. Ryan earned $75,679 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Associate Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Sara S Schlussler works as a Associate Park and Recreation Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Sara earned $75,673 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Communications Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Nicole L Koller is a Communications Operator at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $75,643. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Park Maintenance Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher J Pistone is a Park Maintenance Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $75,640. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Restoration Supervisor II/Parks and Recreation
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Yassine Omari is a Restoration Supervisor II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $75,634. Their bargaining unit is S12.
Instrument Technician, Air Quality/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Kyle B Lafever serves as a Instrument Technician, Air Quality. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,622. Union affiliation: R11.
Personnel Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Tiffany N Paige serves as a Personnel Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,530. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Environmental Scientist/Parks and Recreation
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Patricia L Farmer works as a Environmental Scientist for Parks and Recreation. Patricia earned $75,477 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R10.
Park Maintenance Worker I/Parks and Recreation
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Richard J Hentges is a Park Maintenance Worker I at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $75,466. Their bargaining unit is R12.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Theodore R Wood is a State Park Equipment Operator at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $75,446. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Associate Personnel Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Angelica A Guzman works as a Associate Personnel Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Angelica earned $75,406 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
State Park Interpreter I/Parks and Recreation
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Michael P Deagon holds the role of State Park Interpreter I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,372. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Interpreter II/Parks and Recreation
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Devin C Swartwood works as a State Park Interpreter II for Parks and Recreation. Devin earned $75,285 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Jessica J Sears holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,258. Union affiliation: R07.
Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Scott P Lopez holds the role of Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,244. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Francoise I Russell serves as a Accounting Officer (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $75,242. Union affiliation: R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Tamara L Bjorklund-Seals is a Maintenance Mechanic at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $75,220. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Laura L Breton holds the role of Staff Services Analyst at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,209. They are represented by R01.
Associate Accounting Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Enny S Monteiro works as a Associate Accounting Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Enny earned $75,184 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Aaron H Burris holds the role of Senior Accounting Officer (Specialist) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,154. They are represented by R01.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Kalin Y Moore is a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $75,091. They are represented by R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Benjamin Allan holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,047. They are represented by R07.
State Park Equipment Operator/Parks and Recreation
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Joshua J Carter works as a State Park Equipment Operator for Parks and Recreation. Joshua earned $75,046 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Park Maintenance Worker II/Parks and Recreation
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Andrew R Jens works as a Park Maintenance Worker II for Parks and Recreation. Andrew earned $75,042 in 2023. They are represented by R12.
Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Christopher J Lavigne serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $75,009. Union affiliation: R01.
State Historian II/Parks and Recreation
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Natalie N Lindquist holds the role of State Historian II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $75,003. They are represented by R01.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Brianne J Grossman works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Brianne earned $74,909 in 2023. They are represented by R01.
State Park Interpreter III/Parks and Recreation
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Jennifer L Pooley is a State Park Interpreter III at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $74,889. They are represented by S01.
Information Technology Associate/Parks and Recreation
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Simon R Fong is a Information Technology Associate at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $74,846. Their bargaining unit is R01.
Maintenance Mechanic/Parks and Recreation
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Dwite S Owen works as a Maintenance Mechanic for Parks and Recreation. Dwite earned $74,808 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Restoration and Maintenance Lead Worker, Historic Railroads/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Albert J Dipaolo serves as a Restoration and Maintenance Lead Worker, Historic Railroads. Their 2023 pay totaled $74,737. Their bargaining unit is R12.
Staff Services Analyst/Parks and Recreation
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Gillian A Alford works as a Staff Services Analyst for Parks and Recreation. Gillian earned $74,680 in 2023. Union affiliation: R01.