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 5
Senior Electrical Engineer/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Robert N Taketa serves as a Senior Electrical Engineer. Their 2023 pay totaled $146,117. Union affiliation: R09.
Engineer, Civil/Parks and Recreation
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Thao T Le holds the role of Engineer, Civil at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $145,403. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Steven G Nawrath works as a Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist) for Parks and Recreation. Steven earned $144,900 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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Sheri J Rain works as a Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist) for Parks and Recreation. Sheri earned $144,900 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R09.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Alexander E Tabone works as a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Alexander earned $144,832 in 2023. They are represented by S07.
Information Technology Manager I/Parks and Recreation
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Shari B Shintaku holds the role of Information Technology Manager I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $144,817. Union affiliation: M01.
Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Parks and Recreation
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Andres Vasquez works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Parks and Recreation. Andres earned $144,716 in 2023. They are represented by S01.
Construction Supervisor II/Parks and Recreation
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John P Pena is a Construction Supervisor II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $144,642. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Associate Architect/Parks and Recreation
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Michael J Zuccaro is a Associate Architect at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $144,286. They are represented by R09.
Associate Architect/Parks and Recreation
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Carl A Shaffer works as a Associate Architect for Parks and Recreation. Carl earned $144,275 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
State Park Superintendent III/Parks and Recreation
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Nicole E Van Doren is a State Park Superintendent III at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $143,518. They are represented by S07.
State Park Superintendent IV/Parks and Recreation
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Callan M Mclaughlin is a State Park Superintendent IV at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $143,300. They are represented by S07.
State Park Superintendent III/Parks and Recreation
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Nicole L Shannon is a State Park Superintendent III at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $143,294. Union affiliation: S07.
Associate Civil Engineer/Parks and Recreation
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Anthony D Sutter holds the role of Associate Civil Engineer at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $143,231. They are represented by R09.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Colin R Bliese serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $142,970. Union affiliation: R07.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor II (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Sean A Homer is a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor II (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $142,848. Their bargaining unit is S07.
State Park Superintendent II/Parks and Recreation
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John A Futoran Jr holds the role of State Park Superintendent II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $142,697. Union affiliation: S07.
District Superintendent I, Department of Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Raymond Lennox serves as a District Superintendent I, Department of Parks and Recreation. Their 2023 pay totaled $142,552. Their bargaining unit is S01.
C.E.A./Parks and Recreation
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Jenan M Saunders is a C.E.A. at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $141,680. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans)/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew E Krueger holds the role of Transportation Surveyor (Caltrans) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $141,595. Their bargaining unit is R09.
State Park Superintendent III/Parks and Recreation
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Mike S Dippel works as a State Park Superintendent III for Parks and Recreation. Mike earned $141,314 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.
Senior Civil Engineer/Parks and Recreation
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Gregory M Stone is a Senior Civil Engineer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $141,270. Union affiliation: S09.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Jackie C Olavarria is a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $140,990. Union affiliation: S07.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Todd R Friedman holds the role of State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,869. They are represented by S07.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Joshua J Jaco works as a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Joshua earned $140,594 in 2023. They are represented by S07.
Restoration Architect/Parks and Recreation
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Mark C Huck works as a Restoration Architect for Parks and Recreation. Mark earned $140,240 in 2023. Union affiliation: R09.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Danielle Lefer serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $140,227. Union affiliation: S10.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Iain G Beveridge serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $140,131. Union affiliation: R07.
State Park Superintendent II/Parks and Recreation
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Jason L Smith works as a State Park Superintendent II for Parks and Recreation. Jason earned $140,035 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.
State Park Superintendent II/Parks and Recreation
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Steven P Walloupe holds the role of State Park Superintendent II at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $140,035. They are represented by S07.
C.E.A./Parks and Recreation
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Jody L Brown is a C.E.A. at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $139,722. Union affiliation: M01.
State Park Superintendent III/Parks and Recreation
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Michael S Howard works as a State Park Superintendent III for Parks and Recreation. Michael earned $139,710 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.
Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Yuju Liu serves as a Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $139,685. They are represented by R09.
State Park Superintendent IV/Parks and Recreation
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Alex J Luscutoff holds the role of State Park Superintendent IV at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,675. Union affiliation: S07.
State Park Superintendent III/Parks and Recreation
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Gerald R Heberling holds the role of State Park Superintendent III at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,638. Union affiliation: S07.
State Park Superintendent II/Parks and Recreation
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John J Cunningham is a State Park Superintendent II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $139,513. Union affiliation: S07.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Dylan H Hardenbrook holds the role of State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $139,490. Union affiliation: S07.
Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Marina V Cazorla serves as a Senior Environmental Scientist (Supervisory). Their 2023 pay totaled $139,257. They are represented by S10.
Deputy Director of Legislation/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Marivel G Barajas serves as a Deputy Director of Legislation. Their 2023 pay totaled $139,224. They are represented by E99.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Michael K Schneider works as a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I (Lifeguard) for Parks and Recreation. Michael earned $139,149 in 2023. They are represented by S07.