California / Water Resources / Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources

Job-title file

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources

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

20 employees hold this title in Water Resources. Median total compensation for the role is $218,798, above the department median of $115,959.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $3.7M
Role median: $218,798
Agency median: $115,959
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$17,173$304,857+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 20 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Anthony Meyers

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$323,241

Base pay: $141,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $181,865
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $323,241
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E59
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8401003208091
Salary Total: $17,658
Total Pay: $323,241

Anthony Meyers works as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Anthony earned $323,241 in 2025. Union affiliation: E59.

John Leahigh

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$274,862

Base pay: $187,288
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $87,573
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $274,862
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420603208990
Salary Total: $18,646
Total Pay: $274,862

John Leahigh holds the role of Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $274,862. Their bargaining unit is M09.

Timothy Kennelly

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$224,006

Base pay: $223,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $188
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $224,006
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8427003208691
Salary Total: $18,659
Total Pay: $224,006

At Water Resources, Timothy Kennelly serves as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $224,006. They are represented by M09.

Jeremiah Mcneil

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$223,993

Base pay: $223,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $223,993
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8409003208690
Salary Total: $18,659
Total Pay: $223,993

Jeremiah Mcneil works as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Jeremiah earned $223,993 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M09.

David Paulson

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$223,993

Base pay: $223,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $223,993
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8419003208690
Salary Total: $18,659
Total Pay: $223,993

At Water Resources, David Paulson serves as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,993. Their bargaining unit is M09.

Philip Le Cocq

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$223,990

Base pay: $223,815
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $223,990
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8433003208690
Salary Total: $18,659
Total Pay: $223,990

Philip Le Cocq is a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $223,990. They are represented by M09.

Mary White

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$223,964

Base pay: $223,814
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $223,964
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420603208690
Salary Total: $18,659
Total Pay: $223,964

Mary White is a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $223,964. Union affiliation: M09.

Darren Choyce

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$223,818

Base pay: $223,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $223,818
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Kern
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420053208692
Salary Total: $18,659
Total Pay: $223,818

At Water Resources, Darren Choyce serves as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $223,818. They are represented by M09.

Mark Hafner

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$223,818

Base pay: $223,818
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $223,818
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Butte
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8421003208691
Salary Total: $18,659
Total Pay: $223,818

Mark Hafner is a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $223,818. They are represented by M09.

Ravi Sharma

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$220,040

Base pay: $219,890
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $220,040
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420303208690
Salary Total: $18,386
Total Pay: $220,040

Ravi Sharma works as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Ravi earned $220,040 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is M09.

Jamal Zumot

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$217,556

Base pay: $217,381
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $217,556
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8434003208690
Salary Total: $18,204
Total Pay: $217,556

Jamal Zumot works as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources for Water Resources. Their status is full-time. Jamal earned $217,556 in 2025. Union affiliation: M09.

John Yarbrough

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$215,930

Base pay: $215,630
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $215,930
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E59
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,327
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8401003208090
Salary Total: $18,280
Total Pay: $215,930

John Yarbrough is a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $215,930. Their bargaining unit is E59.

You Chen Chao

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$214,356

Base pay: $214,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $175
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $214,356
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E59
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8401003208092
Salary Total: $18,022
Total Pay: $214,356

You Chen Chao is a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $214,356. Union affiliation: E59.

Jorge Quintero

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$212,032

Base pay: $212,007
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $25
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $212,032
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E59
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8428003208692
Salary Total: $17,658
Total Pay: $212,032

At Water Resources, Jorge Quintero serves as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $212,032. They are represented by E59.

Jeanne Kuttel

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$196,588

Base pay: $183,898
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $12,689
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $196,588
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8433003208990
Salary Total: $18,646
Total Pay: $196,588

Jeanne Kuttel holds the role of Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2024, their total compensation was $196,588. They are represented by M09.

Ted Craddock

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$85,294

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $85,294
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,294
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E59
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8401003208990
Salary Total: $19,205
Total Pay: $85,294

Ted Craddock holds the role of Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources at Water Resources. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,294. They are represented by E59.

Sergio Escobar

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2024 total comp

$73,215

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $73,215
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,215
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,674
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8434003208690
Salary Total: $18,646
Total Pay: $73,215

Sergio Escobar is a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $73,215. Their bargaining unit is M09.

Raphael Torres

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$49,479

Base pay: $49,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,479
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E59
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $17,671
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8409003208990
Salary Total: $102
Total Pay: $49,479

At Water Resources, Raphael Torres serves as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources. They work intermittent. Their 2025 pay totaled $49,479. Their bargaining unit is E59.

Gwen Knittweis

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2023 total comp

$17,546

Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $17,546
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,546
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: M09
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $16,822
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8401053208690
Salary Total: $17,747
Total Pay: $17,546

At Water Resources, Gwen Knittweis serves as a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $17,546. Their bargaining unit is M09.

David Starks

Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources/Water Resources

2025 total comp

$17,173

Base pay: $17,173
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $17,173
Employment type: Intermittent
Union / bargaining unit: E59
Work county: Butte
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $18,204
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 8420013208900
Salary Total: $105
Total Pay: $17,173

David Starks is a Chief of Utility Operations, Water Resources at Water Resources. They work intermittent. 2025 total compensation came to $17,173. Union affiliation: E59.