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 8
Engineering Geologist/Parks and Recreation
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Shannon E Dempsey is a Engineering Geologist at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $128,753. They are represented by R09.
District Superintendent II, Department of Parks and Recreation/Parks and Recreation
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Steven M Hilton works as a District Superintendent II, Department of Parks and Recreation for Parks and Recreation. Steven earned $128,648 in 2023. Union affiliation: M01.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Christopher L Jou is a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $128,560. They are represented by S07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michael L Green serves as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $128,516. Their bargaining unit is R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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John T Hunt holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $128,455. Their bargaining unit is R07.
Supervising Management Auditor/Parks and Recreation
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Jasdeep Uppal holds the role of Supervising Management Auditor at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $128,390. They are represented by M01.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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John A Deluca is a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $128,289. Their bargaining unit is S07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew S Yarbrough holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $128,268. They are represented by R07.
Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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David R Moffatt works as a Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist) for Parks and Recreation. David earned $128,075 in 2023. They are represented by R09.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Nicholas S Hamilton is a State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $127,806. They are represented by R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Thomas R Pagan holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,598. They are represented by R07.
Accounting Administrator III/Parks and Recreation
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Buffy S Tufts works as a Accounting Administrator III for Parks and Recreation. Buffy earned $127,536 in 2023. They are represented by M01.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Matthew E Williams serves as a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger). Their 2023 pay totaled $127,514. They are represented by S07.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Eric J Palmer is a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $127,436. Union affiliation: S07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Danielle M Schutmaat works as a State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Danielle earned $127,311 in 2023. They are represented by R07.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Matthew Adam Pasquarella holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,149. They are represented by R07.
Attorney III/Parks and Recreation
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Emma K Siverson holds the role of Attorney III at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $127,131. Their bargaining unit is R02.
Construction Supervisor II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Matthew R Leavitt serves as a Construction Supervisor II. Their 2023 pay totaled $126,895. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Construction Supervisor II/Parks and Recreation
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Thomas L Elliott is a Construction Supervisor II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $126,767. They are represented by R09.
Staff Services Manager III/Parks and Recreation
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Lisa R Jaycox holds the role of Staff Services Manager III at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $126,450. They are represented by M01.
Information Technology Specialist I/Parks and Recreation
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Scott F Stuart holds the role of Information Technology Specialist I at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $126,431. Their bargaining unit is R01.
State Park Superintendent II/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Travis T Gee serves as a State Park Superintendent II. Their 2023 pay totaled $126,296. Their bargaining unit is S07.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Robert M Mullins works as a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) for Parks and Recreation. Robert earned $126,226 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is S07.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Wallace K Coon holds the role of State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $126,177. They are represented by S07.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Brian D Staudenbaur works as a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor I (Lifeguard) for Parks and Recreation. Brian earned $126,094 in 2023. Union affiliation: S07.
Construction Supervisor II/Parks and Recreation
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Michael N Towne is a Construction Supervisor II at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $126,040. Their bargaining unit is R09.
Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor/Parks and Recreation
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Adam J Shea is a Water and Sewage Plant Supervisor at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $125,913. Their bargaining unit is R13.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Stuart M Organo holds the role of State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,888. Union affiliation: S07.
Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist)/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Penny L Clews serves as a Associate Landscape Architect (Specialist). Their 2023 pay totaled $125,638. Union affiliation: R09.
Research and Development Program Consultant/Parks and Recreation
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Jason F Maccannell holds the role of Research and Development Program Consultant at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,462. Their bargaining unit is E99.
State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard)/Parks and Recreation
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Steven R Wolfe holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Lifeguard) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $125,424. They are represented by R07.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Darren R Parker is a State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $125,355. Their bargaining unit is S07.
Supervisor, Cultural Resources Program/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Michael D Mcguirt serves as a Supervisor, Cultural Resources Program. Their 2023 pay totaled $125,055. Union affiliation: S10.
State Park Superintendent III/Parks and Recreation
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At Parks and Recreation, Jack A Gorman serves as a State Park Superintendent III. Their 2023 pay totaled $125,013. They are represented by S07.
Park Maintenance Chief III/Parks and Recreation
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Jason M Hart works as a Park Maintenance Chief III for Parks and Recreation. Jason earned $124,838 in 2023. Union affiliation: S12.
Senior Park and Recreation Specialist/Parks and Recreation
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Douglas Barker works as a Senior Park and Recreation Specialist for Parks and Recreation. Douglas earned $124,836 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is M01.
Associate Safety Engineer/Parks and Recreation
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Nathan G Tucker is a Associate Safety Engineer at Parks and Recreation. 2023 total compensation came to $124,828. They are represented by R09.
State Park Peace Officer (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Michael A Cueto holds the role of State Park Peace Officer (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,678. Their bargaining unit is R07.
State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger)/Parks and Recreation
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Joseph H Grier holds the role of State Park Peace Officer Supervisor (Ranger) at Parks and Recreation. In 2023, their total compensation was $124,649. They are represented by S07.
Information Technology Specialist I/Parks and Recreation
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Raul M Aquino Jr works as a Information Technology Specialist I for Parks and Recreation. Raul earned $124,381 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is R01.