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Engineering Specialist IV

Design, analyze, and oversee technical systems or infrastructure, ensuring they meet specifications and codes.

40 employees hold this title in Department Environmental Protection. Median total compensation for the role is $63,128, above the department median of $52,530.

Employees
40
Total payroll
$2.6M
Role median
$63,128
Agency median
$52,530
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$53,917$81,626+

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How total compensation varies among the 40 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.

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This role across Florida

Engineering Specialist IV is held in 7 Florida departments. In Department Environmental Protection, the median of $63,128 ranks #3 of 7.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Median total compensation for the Engineering Specialist IV role in other Floridadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Engineering Specialist beyond Florida

This role is reported in 6 jurisdictions. In Florida, the median of $69,922 ranks #3 of 6. See Engineering Specialist across all of Florida

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

Minnesota
$95,512 · 268
California
$87,460 · 6
Texas
$68,775 · 3,491
Arkansas
$47,397 · 10
City of Philadelphia
$26,043 · 146

Median total compensation for comparable Engineering Specialistroles in other jurisdictions. Titles are matched by normalized name across sources, not identical job classification, and pay is not cost-of-living adjusted. Each bar links to that jurisdiction’s page for the role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Rita Felton-Smith

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$88,660
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$88,660
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,660
Hire date
1991-02-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
011533

Rita Felton-Smith holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 35 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $88,660.

Stanley Ganthier

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$79,642
Sub-department
Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration
Base pay
$79,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,642
Hire date
1995-08-10
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010858

At Department Environmental Protection, Stanley Ganthier serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Water Policy and Ecosystems Restoration. Hired in 1995, they have about 31 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $79,642.

Julia Boesch

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$73,152
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$73,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,152
Hire date
1990-12-10
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
011573

At Department Environmental Protection, Julia Boesch serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 36 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,152.

Danny Stubbs

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$73,116
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$73,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$73,116
Hire date
2005-10-03
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
011247

At Department Environmental Protection, Danny Stubbs serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Regulatory District Offices. Hired in 2005, they have about 21 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $73,116.

Daniel Shideler

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$72,053
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$72,053
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,053
Hire date
2003-02-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010528

Daniel Shideler works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2003 (about 23 years) as a salaried employee. Daniel earned $72,053 in 2026.

Mahnaz Massoudi

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$71,724
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$71,724
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,724
Hire date
1994-09-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
011065

Mahnaz Massoudi works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Hired in 1994, they have about 32 years of service as a salaried employee. Mahnaz earned $71,724 in 2026.

Nhon Vo

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$71,678
Sub-department
Water Science and Laboratory Services
Base pay
$71,678
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,678
Hire date
1995-10-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
020310

At Department Environmental Protection, Nhon Vo serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Water Science and Laboratory Services. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 31 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $71,678.

Irina Tsvetkova

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$70,000
Sub-department
Air Resources Management
Base pay
$70,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,000
Hire date
2017-01-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
V

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
011520

Irina Tsvetkova holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Air Resources Management. They have served since 2017 (about 9 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $70,000.

Monica Sudano

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$69,789
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$69,789
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,789
Hire date
2000-08-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010163

Monica Sudano is a Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 26 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $69,789.

Pankaj Shah

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$69,617
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$69,617
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,617
Hire date
1983-11-14
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
M

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010313

Pankaj Shah holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Hired in 1983, they have about 43 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,617.

Leonardo Anglero

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$69,499
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$69,499
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,499
Hire date
2002-07-15
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
020198

At Department Environmental Protection, Leonardo Anglero serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2002 (about 24 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $69,499.

Cameron Wall

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$67,260
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$67,260
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,260
Hire date
1990-11-23
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
F

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010771

Cameron Wall works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 1990, they have about 36 years of service as a salaried employee. Cameron earned $67,260 in 2026.

Gordon Dabreu

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$66,931
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$66,931
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,931
Hire date
2003-04-28
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
020027

At Department Environmental Protection, Gordon Dabreu serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2003, they have about 23 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $66,931.

Matthew Sawyer

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$65,288
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$65,288
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,288
Hire date
2024-04-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
001553

Matthew Sawyer is a Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $65,288.

Howard Ard

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$65,220
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$65,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,220
Hire date
2004-10-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
011530

Howard Ard works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Hired in 2004, they have about 22 years of service as a salaried employee. Howard earned $65,220 in 2026.

Justin Chamberlain

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$64,937
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$64,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,937
Hire date
2016-04-11
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010215

Justin Chamberlain is a Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $64,937.

Larisa Orekhova

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$64,922
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$64,922
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,922
Hire date
2015-09-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010406

Larisa Orekhova works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 11 years as a salaried employee. Larisa earned $64,922 in 2026.

Roger Sussko

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$63,713
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$63,713
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,713
Hire date
2013-03-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
011534

Roger Sussko holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 13 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,713.

David Mccarthy Ii

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$63,601
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$63,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,601
Hire date
2006-05-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
E

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
020623

David Mccarthy Ii is a Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2006, they have about 20 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $63,601.

Mahnaz Afroz

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$63,220
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$63,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,220
Hire date
2025-04-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010440

At Department Environmental Protection, Mahnaz Afroz serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,220.

Lew Christopher

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$63,036
Sub-department
Waste Management
Base pay
$63,036
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,036
Hire date
2023-12-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
P

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010693

Lew Christopher is a Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Waste Management. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $63,036.

Rolando Gomez

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$63,019
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$63,019
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,019
Hire date
2003-04-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
R

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
001258

Rolando Gomez holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 23 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $63,019.

Keith Cummings

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$63,000
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$63,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,000
Hire date
2007-05-21
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010619

At Department Environmental Protection, Keith Cummings serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 19 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,000.

Richard Boensch

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$62,884
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$62,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,884
Hire date
2022-06-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
T

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010072

Richard Boensch holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,884.

Nathan Bonanno

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$62,500
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$62,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,500
Hire date
2019-10-04
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
J

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
020488

Nathan Bonanno is a Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. They have served since 2019 (about 7 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $62,500.

Michael Bogin

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$62,128
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$62,128
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$62,128
Hire date
1999-11-15
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
B

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
011318

At Department Environmental Protection, Michael Bogin serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 27 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,128.

Garland Sandel

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$61,379
Sub-department
State Park Operations
Base pay
$61,379
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,379
Hire date
1997-09-05
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
W

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
021098

At Department Environmental Protection, Garland Sandel serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within State Park Operations. They have served since 1997 (about 29 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,379.

Alyssa Tessier

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$60,935
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$60,935
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,935
Hire date
2021-09-13
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010228

Alyssa Tessier works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Alyssa earned $60,935 in 2026.

Mohammad Goudarzi

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$60,180
Sub-department
Waste Management
Base pay
$60,180
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,180
Hire date
2022-04-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
011490

At Department Environmental Protection, Mohammad Goudarzi serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Waste Management. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,180.

Ana Seidel

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$60,000
Sub-department
Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas
Base pay
$60,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,000
Hire date
2025-12-12
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
C

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
001932

Ana Seidel works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Department Environmental Protection within Coastal/Aquatic Mgd Areas. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year as a salaried employee. Ana earned $60,000 in 2026.

Gabriele Starrach

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$59,884
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$59,884
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,884
Hire date
2011-11-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
001897

At Department Environmental Protection, Gabriele Starrach serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 15 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $59,884.

Derrick Hudson

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$58,944
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$58,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,944
Hire date
2013-04-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
020028

Derrick Hudson holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Water Resource Management. Hired in 2013, they have about 13 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,944.

Lydia Joyner

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$58,905
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$58,905
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,905
Hire date
2023-03-01
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
011453

Lydia Joyner is a Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. They have served since 2023 (about 3 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $58,905.

Rodney Christensen

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$58,687
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$58,687
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,687
Hire date
2022-03-01
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
S

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010386

Rodney Christensen holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,687.

Tracy Rocca-Weikart

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$58,687
Sub-department
Regulatory District Offices
Base pay
$58,687
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,687
Hire date
2026-06-08
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
L

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
011330

Tracy Rocca-Weikart works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Department Environmental Protection within Regulatory District Offices. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. Tracy earned $58,687 in 2026.

Meenakshi Senthil Kumar

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$58,650
Sub-department
State Park Operations
Base pay
$58,650
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,650
Hire date
2023-01-23
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
000511

Meenakshi Senthil Kumar is a Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within State Park Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $58,650.

Raihan Uddin Ahmed

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$58,500
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$58,500
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,500
Hire date
2026-06-05
Employment type
Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010373

Raihan Uddin Ahmed holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Their tenure dates to 2026, under a year as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,500.

Javier Espejo

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$58,308
Sub-department
Water Resource Management
Base pay
$58,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,308
Hire date
2017-02-03
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
020024

At Department Environmental Protection, Javier Espejo serves as a Engineering Specialist IV within Water Resource Management. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,308.

Matthew Lopez-Calleja

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$57,783
Sub-department
Water Restoration Assistance
Base pay
$57,783
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,783
Hire date
2023-04-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
A

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
010026

Matthew Lopez-Calleja holds the role of Engineering Specialist IV at Department Environmental Protection within Water Restoration Assistance. Hired in 2023, they have about 3 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,783.

Brandon Smith

Engineering Specialist IV/Department Environmental Protection

2026 total comp
$53,917
Sub-department
Land Administrative and Management
Base pay
$53,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,917
Hire date
2024-12-17
Employment type
Salaried
Middle name
D

Source-specific fields

Class Code
4635
Position Number
001215

Brandon Smith works as a Engineering Specialist IV for Department Environmental Protection within Land Administrative and Management. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years) as a salaried employee. Brandon earned $53,917 in 2026.