New York Public Authorities / Development Authority of the North Country

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Development Authority of the North Country

Source file: New York State Public Authorities — Payroll (NYS Open Data) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Development Authority of the North Country is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2024, this agency had 116 employees with median total compensation of $63,499; the highest distinct record was $196,176.

Year: 2024
Employees: 116
Median total: $63,499
Highest record: $196,176

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$803$155,488+

How 2024 total compensation is spread across the 116 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($63,499) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $61,296 (95%)
Overtime — $1,751 (3%)
Other — $1,150 (2%)
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

$12,307

$28,643

$63,499

$85,673

$112,620

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $112,620 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $12,307. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Water Quality Technician

14 · $31,253

Water Quality Senior Operator

5 · $80,383

Outside Plant Engineer

5 · $80,092

Mmf - Equipment Operator Cdl-A

5 · $63,288

Project Engineer

4 · $68,102

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 6

Howard Widrick

Truck Driver/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$47,908

Base pay: $44,322
Overtime: $2,987
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,908
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $44,322
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $600
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Howard Widrick works as a Truck Driver for Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. Howard earned $47,908 in 2019.

Vicky Defranco

Accountant I/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$47,539

Sub-department: Admin
Base pay: $45,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,121
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,539
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $51,000
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Other Compensation: $2,121
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Vicky Defranco works as a Accountant I for Development Authority of the North Country within Administrative. Their status is full-time. Vicky earned $47,539 in 2021.

Anthony Clary

Wq Operator I/Development Authority of the North Country

2022 total comp

$47,088

Sub-department: Water Quality
Base pay: $39,430
Overtime: $4,243
Other pay: $3,415
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,088
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $46,654
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $3,415
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Anthony Clary holds the role of Wq Operator I at Development Authority of the North Country within Water Quality. Their status is full-time. In 2022, their total compensation was $47,088.

Manasseh Burt

Project Engineer I/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$46,899

Sub-department: Engineering
Base pay: $46,899
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,899
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $76,163
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Manasseh Burt holds the role of Project Engineer I at Development Authority of the North Country within Engineering. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $46,899.

Scott Worden

Equipment Operator I/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$46,839

Base pay: $43,865
Overtime: $2,374
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,839
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $43,865
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $600
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Scott Worden holds the role of Equipment Operator I at Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $46,839.

Richard Hatch

Maintenance Technician II/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$46,712

Base pay: $46,046
Overtime: $67
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,712
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $46,046
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $600
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Richard Hatch is a Maintenance Technician II at Development Authority of the North Country. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $46,712.

Melissa Durant

Administrative Assistant/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$46,673

Sub-department: Water Quality
Base pay: $42,626
Overtime: $200
Other pay: $3,846
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,673
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $42,682
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Other Compensation: $3,846
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Melissa Durant serves as a Administrative Assistant within Water Quality. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $46,673.

David Rohe

Water Quality Technician I/Development Authority of the North Country

2018 total comp

$46,422

Base pay: $37,576
Overtime: $6,659
Other pay: $2,187
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $46,422
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $37,576
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $2,187
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

David Rohe works as a Water Quality Technician I for Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. David earned $46,422 in 2018.

Joshua Doyle

Lead Equipment Operator/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$45,935

Base pay: $41,834
Overtime: $3,501
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,935
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $41,834
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $600
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Joshua Doyle works as a Lead Equipment Operator for Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $45,935 in 2019.

David Rohe

Lead Operator Trainee/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$45,793

Base pay: $44,542
Overtime: $936
Other pay: $315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,793
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $44,542
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $315
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, David Rohe serves as a Lead Operator Trainee. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $45,793.

Peter Chereshnoski

Administrative Specialist - Telecom/Development Authority of the North Country

2023 total comp

$45,763

Sub-department: Telecommunications
Base pay: $45,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,763
Employment type: Part-Time
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $60,174
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Peter Chereshnoski is a Administrative Specialist - Telecom at Development Authority of the North Country within Telecommunications. They work part-time. 2023 total compensation came to $45,763.

Thomas Duffany

Telecommunications Specialist/Development Authority of the North Country

2017 total comp

$45,672

Base pay: $45,261
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $411
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,672
Employment type: Part-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $45,261
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $411
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Thomas Duffany is a Telecommunications Specialist at Development Authority of the North Country. They work part-time. 2017 total compensation came to $45,672.

Thomas Roman

Telecom Specialist/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$45,639

Base pay: $45,639
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,639
Employment type: Part-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $45,639
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Thomas Roman serves as a Telecom Specialist. They work part-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $45,639.

Kenneth Kizzer

Water Qualitytechnician I/Development Authority of the North Country

2017 total comp

$45,519

Base pay: $35,720
Overtime: $7,659
Other pay: $2,140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,519
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $35,720
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $2,140
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Kenneth Kizzer serves as a Water Qualitytechnician I. They work full-time. Their 2017 pay totaled $45,519.

Jacob Jacques

Project Engineer II/Development Authority of the North Country

2024 total comp

$45,513

Sub-department: Engineering
Base pay: $43,190
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,323
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,513
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $80,000
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $2,323
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Jacob Jacques is a Project Engineer II at Development Authority of the North Country within Engineering. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $45,513.

Emily Russo

Water Quality Technician I/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$45,469

Base pay: $39,320
Overtime: $4,807
Other pay: $1,342
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,469
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $39,320
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,342
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Emily Russo is a Water Quality Technician I at Development Authority of the North Country. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $45,469.

Monty Phinney

Environment Technician I/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$45,293

Sub-department: Materials Mgt
Base pay: $43,894
Overtime: $650
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,293
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $43,950
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $750
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Monty Phinney holds the role of Environment Technician I at Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Mgt. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $45,293.

Leonard Tibbetts

Environmental Technician I/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$45,061

Sub-department: Materials Mgt
Base pay: $43,868
Overtime: $444
Other pay: $750
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,061
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $43,950
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $750
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Leonard Tibbetts is a Environmental Technician I at Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Mgt. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $45,061.

Regina Rybkalagattuta

Director of Human Resource/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$44,615

Sub-department: Admin
Base pay: $43,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $769
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,615
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $97,850
Job Group: Managerial
Other Compensation: $769
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Regina Rybkalagattuta serves as a Director of Human Resource within Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $44,615.

Melissa Durant

Administrative Associate/Development Authority of the North Country

2020 total comp

$44,415

Base pay: $39,923
Overtime: $674
Other pay: $3,817
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,415
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $39,923
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Other Compensation: $3,817
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Melissa Durant is a Administrative Associate at Development Authority of the North Country. They work full-time. 2020 total compensation came to $44,415.

Katie Maitland

Administrative Associate - Mmf/Development Authority of the North Country

2024 total comp

$44,281

Sub-department: Materials Management
Base pay: $40,740
Overtime: $98
Other pay: $3,442
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,281
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $45,365
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Other Compensation: $3,442
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Katie Maitland is a Administrative Associate - Mmf at Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Management. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $44,281.

Patricia Pastella

Director of Materials Management/Development Authority of the North Country

2023 total comp

$44,218

Sub-department: Materials Management
Base pay: $44,218
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,218
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $130,675
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Patricia Pastella works as a Director of Materials Management for Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Management. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $44,218 in 2023.

Christopher O'Connor

Mmf Equipment Operator I/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$44,123

Sub-department: Materials Mgt
Base pay: $42,576
Overtime: $1,247
Other pay: $300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,123
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $42,682
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $300
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Christopher O'Connor serves as a Mmf Equipment Operator I within Materials Mgt. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $44,123.

Benjamin Millard

Maintenance Technician I/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$44,036

Base pay: $41,995
Overtime: $1,441
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $44,036
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $41,995
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $600
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Benjamin Millard serves as a Maintenance Technician I. They work full-time. Their 2019 pay totaled $44,036.

Christopher Sullivan

Equipment Operator I/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$43,990

Base pay: $41,995
Overtime: $1,395
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,990
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $41,995
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $600
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Christopher Sullivan is a Equipment Operator I at Development Authority of the North Country. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $43,990.

Keely Barney

Administrative Specialist/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$43,833

Base pay: $43,263
Overtime: $70
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,833
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $43,263
Extra Pay: $500
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Keely Barney works as a Administrative Specialist for Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. Keely earned $43,833 in 2019.

Brianne Bush

Administrative Assistant II/Development Authority of the North Country

2022 total comp

$43,783

Sub-department: Materials Management
Base pay: $41,806
Overtime: $1,977
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,783
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $41,912
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Brianne Bush serves as a Administrative Assistant II within Materials Management. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $43,783.

Hope Vanbrocklin

Recycling Specialist/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$43,775

Base pay: $38,479
Overtime: $1,979
Other pay: $3,317
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,775
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $38,479
Job Group: Professional
Other Compensation: $3,317
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Hope Vanbrocklin is a Recycling Specialist at Development Authority of the North Country. They work full-time. 2019 total compensation came to $43,775.

Gareth Barham

Environmental Health & Safety Manager/Development Authority of the North Country

2024 total comp

$43,583

Sub-department: Materials Management
Base pay: $43,583
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,583
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $92,000
Job Group: Professional
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Gareth Barham works as a Environmental Health & Safety Manager for Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Management. Their status is full-time. Gareth earned $43,583 in 2024.

Matthew Sutliff

Controls Engineer Trainee/Development Authority of the North Country

2022 total comp

$43,532

Sub-department: Engineering
Base pay: $43,532
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,532
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $67,980
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Matthew Sutliff works as a Controls Engineer Trainee for Development Authority of the North Country within Engineering. Their status is full-time. Matthew earned $43,532 in 2022.

David Best

Equipment Operator I/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$43,238

Sub-department: Materials Mgt
Base pay: $42,576
Overtime: $662
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $43,238
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $42,682
Job Group: Operational
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

David Best holds the role of Equipment Operator I at Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Mgt. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $43,238.

Larry Pete

Water Quality Technician II/Development Authority of the North Country

2022 total comp

$42,887

Sub-department: Water Quality
Base pay: $35,017
Overtime: $6,569
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,887
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $48,027
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $1,300
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Larry Pete serves as a Water Quality Technician II within Water Quality. They work full-time. Their 2022 pay totaled $42,887.

Brian Wohnsiedler

Materials Management Coordinator/Development Authority of the North Country

2017 total comp

$42,808

Base pay: $42,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,808
Employment type: Full-Time

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $42,808
Job Group: Managerial
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Brian Wohnsiedler serves as a Materials Management Coordinator. They work full-time. Their 2017 pay totaled $42,808.

Monty Phinney

Equipment Operator I/Development Authority of the North Country

2019 total comp

$42,736

Base pay: $40,934
Overtime: $1,202
Other pay: $600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,736
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $40,934
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $600
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Monty Phinney holds the role of Equipment Operator I at Development Authority of the North Country. Their status is full-time. In 2019, their total compensation was $42,736.

Mark Kline

Mmf Equipment Operator I/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$42,733

Sub-department: Materials Mgt
Base pay: $41,276
Overtime: $507
Other pay: $950
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,733
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: I

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $41,330
Extra Pay: $500
Job Group: Operational
Other Compensation: $450
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

Mark Kline holds the role of Mmf Equipment Operator I at Development Authority of the North Country within Materials Mgt. Their status is full-time. In 2021, their total compensation was $42,733.

Thomas Duffany

Telecom Specialist (Pt)/Development Authority of the North Country

2020 total comp

$42,673

Base pay: $42,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $367
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,673
Employment type: Part-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $42,306
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $367
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Thomas Duffany is a Telecom Specialist (Pt) at Development Authority of the North Country. They work part-time. 2020 total compensation came to $42,673.

William Hatzis

Network Analyst/Development Authority of the North Country

2024 total comp

$42,634

Sub-department: Administration
Base pay: $40,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,288
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $42,634
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $56,000
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Other Compensation: $2,288
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

William Hatzis is a Network Analyst at Development Authority of the North Country within Administration. They work full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $42,634.

Thomas Roman

Telecom Specialist (Pt)/Development Authority of the North Country

2020 total comp

$41,877

Base pay: $41,877
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,877
Employment type: Part-Time
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $41,877
Job Group: Technical and Engineering
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Thomas Roman is a Telecom Specialist (Pt) at Development Authority of the North Country. They work part-time. 2020 total compensation came to $41,877.

Katie Maitland

Administrative Assistant I/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$41,713

Sub-department: Admin
Base pay: $37,866
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,846
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,713
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $38,334
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Other Compensation: $3,846
Overtime Exempt: Yes
Paid by Another Entity: No

At Development Authority of the North Country, Katie Maitland serves as a Administrative Assistant I within Administrative. They work full-time. Their 2021 pay totaled $41,713.

Keely Barney

HR Assistant Director/Development Authority of the North Country

2021 total comp

$41,598

Sub-department: Admin
Base pay: $41,598
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,598
Employment type: Full-Time
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Base Annualized Salary: $48,976
Job Group: Administrative and Clerical
Overtime Exempt: No
Paid by Another Entity: No

Keely Barney is a HR Assistant Director at Development Authority of the North Country within Administrative. They work full-time. 2021 total compensation came to $41,598.