California / Sierra Nevada Conservancy

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Sierra Nevada Conservancy

Source file: California — State Employee Compensation (SCO Payroll Data Warehouse, CPRA) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Sierra Nevada Conservancy is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2023, this agency had 68 employees with median total compensation of $73,453; the highest distinct record was $190,308.

Year: 2023
Employees: 68
Median total: $73,453
Highest record: $190,308

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$200$163,606+

How 2023 total compensation is spread across the 68 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($73,453) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $63,326 (97%)
Overtime — $54 (0%)
Other — $2,223 (3%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$400

$29,723

$73,453

$96,145

$103,699

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $103,699 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $400. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board

15 · $400

Associate Governmental Program Analyst

13 · $69,252

Conservancy Project Development Analyst II

10 · $87,395

Staff Services Manager I

8 · $97,731

C.E.A.

2 · $148,831

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

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 2

Emily R Sutherland

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$67,238

Base pay: $66,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,238
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,968
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150015393002
Salary Total: $5,968
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $67,238

Emily R Sutherland is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. 2023 total compensation came to $67,238. They are represented by R01.

Tori L Weber

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$64,376

Base pay: $61,746
Overtime: $210
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,376
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150015393903
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $64,376

Tori L Weber is a Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. 2023 total compensation came to $64,376. Their bargaining unit is R01.

Lisa K Hightower

Attorney III/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$64,046

Base pay: $64,046
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,046
Union / bargaining unit: R02
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $13,526
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150015795903
Salary Total: $78
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $64,046

Lisa K Hightower is a Attorney III at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. 2023 total compensation came to $64,046. Union affiliation: R02.

Alix L Bakke

Research Data Analyst I/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$63,781

Base pay: $61,361
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,781
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,473
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150015729001
Salary Total: $5,473
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $63,781

Alix L Bakke holds the role of Research Data Analyst I at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. In 2023, their total compensation was $63,781. Union affiliation: R01.

Chelsea R Duncan

Staff Services Analyst/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$50,037

Base pay: $48,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,590
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,037
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,726
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150015157002
Salary Total: $4,726
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $50,037

Chelsea R Duncan is a Staff Services Analyst at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. 2023 total compensation came to $50,037. Union affiliation: R01.

Theresa L Parsley

Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory)/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$49,664

Base pay: $49,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,664
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,219
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150014801903
Salary Total: $53
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $49,664

Theresa L Parsley works as a Staff Services Manager II (Supervisory) for Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Theresa earned $49,664 in 2023. Union affiliation: S01.

Robert K Kingman

Conservancy Project Development Manager/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$46,718

Base pay: $46,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,718
Union / bargaining unit: S01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $10,672
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150014815903
Salary Total: $62
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $46,718

Robert K Kingman works as a Conservancy Project Development Manager for Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Robert earned $46,718 in 2023. They are represented by S01.

Denice C Maberry

Office Technician (Typing)/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$40,011

Base pay: $37,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,420
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $40,011
Union / bargaining unit: R04
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,518
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150011139903
Salary Total: $26
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $40,011

Denice C Maberry holds the role of Office Technician (Typing) at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. In 2023, their total compensation was $40,011. Their bargaining unit is R04.

Lynda J Young

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$36,839

Base pay: $36,839
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $36,839
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,114
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150015393903
Salary Total: $41
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $36,839

At Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Lynda J Young serves as a Associate Governmental Program Analyst. Their 2023 pay totaled $36,839. They are represented by R01.

Nicholas D Fairneny

Information Technology Technician/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$31,689

Base pay: $31,254
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $435
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,689
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $4,650
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150011400001
Salary Total: $4,650
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $31,689

Nicholas D Fairneny works as a Information Technology Technician for Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Nicholas earned $31,689 in 2023. They are represented by R01.

Chelsea J Froome

Administrative Assistant II/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$29,723

Base pay: $29,423
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,723
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $5,684
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150015358001
Salary Total: $5,684
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $29,723

Chelsea J Froome is a Administrative Assistant II at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. 2023 total compensation came to $29,723. Union affiliation: R01.

Elizabeth L Steller

Conservancy Project Development Specialist/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$21,341

Base pay: $21,341
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $21,341
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $9,237
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150014814903
Salary Total: $53
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $21,341

At Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Elizabeth L Steller serves as a Conservancy Project Development Specialist. Their 2023 pay totaled $21,341. They are represented by R01.

Barbara E Harriman

Associate Governmental Program Analyst/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$5,336

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $5,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,336
Union / bargaining unit: R01
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $6,740
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150015393005
Salary Total: $6,420
Time Base: FT
Total Pay: $5,336

Barbara E Harriman holds the role of Associate Governmental Program Analyst at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. In 2023, their total compensation was $5,336. They are represented by R01.

Heather A Bernikoff

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$800

Base pay: $800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $800
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: MARIPOSA

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $800

At Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Heather A Bernikoff serves as a Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board. Their 2023 pay totaled $800. They are represented by E.

John E Brissenden

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$800

Base pay: $800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $800
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $800

John E Brissenden is a Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. 2023 total compensation came to $800. They are represented by E.

Terrence E Obrien

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$800

Base pay: $800
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $800
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $800

Terrence E Obrien works as a Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board for Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Terrence earned $800 in 2023. They are represented by E.

Jeffrey R Griffiths

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$600

Base pay: $600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $600
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $600

Jeffrey R Griffiths works as a Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board for Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Jeffrey earned $600 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is E.

Brian D Oneto

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$600

Base pay: $600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $600
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $600

Brian D Oneto is a Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. 2023 total compensation came to $600. Union affiliation: E.

Edward P Valenzuela

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$600

Base pay: $600
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $600
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: SISKIYOU

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $600

Edward P Valenzuela holds the role of Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. In 2023, their total compensation was $600. They are represented by E.

Lucinda M Gustafson

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$400

Base pay: $400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $400
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $400

At Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Lucinda M Gustafson serves as a Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board. Their 2023 pay totaled $400. Their bargaining unit is E.

Robert A Johnston

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$400

Base pay: $400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $400
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $400

Robert A Johnston holds the role of Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. In 2023, their total compensation was $400. They are represented by E.

Susana M Reyes

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$400

Base pay: $400
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $400
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $400

Susana M Reyes is a Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. 2023 total compensation came to $400. Union affiliation: E.

Phillip P Peters

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$300

Base pay: $300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $300
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: TULARE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $300

Phillip P Peters holds the role of Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. In 2023, their total compensation was $300. Union affiliation: E.

Aaron G Albaugh

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$200

Base pay: $200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: MODOC

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $200

Aaron G Albaugh works as a Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board for Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Aaron earned $200 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.

Dwight E Ceresola

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$200

Base pay: $200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: PLUMAS

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $200

Dwight E Ceresola holds the role of Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. In 2023, their total compensation was $200. They are represented by E.

Ronald L Hames

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$200

Base pay: $200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: ALPINE

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $200

Ronald L Hames works as a Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board for Sierra Nevada Conservancy. Ronald earned $200 in 2023. Union affiliation: E.

Lori A Parlin

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$200

Base pay: $200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: EL DORADO

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $200

Lori A Parlin holds the role of Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board at Sierra Nevada Conservancy. In 2023, their total compensation was $200. Union affiliation: E.

Victoria G Rome

Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board/Sierra Nevada Conservancy

2023 total comp

$200

Base pay: $200
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $200
Union / bargaining unit: E
Work county: PLACER

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $100
Cs/csu: CS
Position Number: 4150019555904
Salary Total: $100
Time Base: INT
Total Pay: $200

At Sierra Nevada Conservancy, Victoria G Rome serves as a Member, Sierra Nevada Conservancy Board. Their 2023 pay totaled $200. They are represented by E.