Tennessee / Environment and Conservation

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Environment and Conservation

Source file: Tennessee — State Employee Salaries / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Environment and Conservation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2026, this agency had 3,070 employees with median total compensation of $42,917; the highest distinct record was $243,649.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $169.3M
Employees: 3,070
Median total: $42,917
Highest record: $243,649

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

$50$149,254+

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

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 3,070 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($42,917) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $54,394 (99%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $758 (1%)
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

$30,077

$42,917

$70,800

$100,464

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $100,464 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $30,077. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Tsp Operations Worker

206 · $30,077

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*

132 · $54,587

Tsp Maintenance Worker

128 · $30,077

Tdec-Env Consultant 1

115 · $77,305

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3

106 · $66,802

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

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Emily Martin

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,444

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $57,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,408
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,444
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,753
Employee ID: 143616

Emily Martin is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,444.

Kristin Nelms

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,440

Sub-department: Hiwassee
Base pay: $57,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,404
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,440
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,753
Employee ID: 494950

At Environment and Conservation, Kristin Nelms serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Hiwassee. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,440.

James Earnest

Tdec Equipment Operator 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,407

Sub-department: Hatchiie & Tuscumbia Rivers
Base pay: $56,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,443
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,407
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,747
Employee ID: 158463

James Earnest works as a Tdec Equipment Operator 2 for Environment and Conservation within Hatchiie & Tuscumbia Rivers. Their status is full-time. James earned $58,407 in 2026.

Dava Lundquist

Parks Program Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,406

Sub-department: Interpretive Programs and Ed.
Base pay: $58,406
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,406
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $28
Employee ID: 164075

Dava Lundquist works as a Parks Program Specialist 2* for Environment and Conservation within Interpretive Programs and Education. Their status is part-time. Dava earned $58,406 in 2026.

Karen Grimes

Data Specialist/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,386

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $58,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,386
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay basis: Hourly
Middle name: Priest

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $28
Employee ID: 663891

Karen Grimes works as a Data Specialist for Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is part-time. Karen earned $58,386 in 2026.

Trevor Clemons

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,366

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $56,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,366
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,747
Employee ID: 611003

Trevor Clemons is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,366.

Douglas Snider

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,366

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $56,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,402
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,366
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Young

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,747
Employee ID: 611300

Douglas Snider is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,366.

Angela Dattilo

Park Interpretive Ranger 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,365

Sub-department: Seven Islands State Park
Base pay: $56,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,401
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,365
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Clare

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,747
Employee ID: 555173

Angela Dattilo is a Park Interpretive Ranger 2 at Environment and Conservation within Seven Islands State Park. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $58,365.

Rachel Nunez

Administrative Services Assistant 4/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,351

Sub-department: Internal Audit
Base pay: $56,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,375
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,351
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joy

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,748
Employee ID: 629758

At Environment and Conservation, Rachel Nunez serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 4 within Internal Audit. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $58,351.

Kara Blevins

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,282

Sub-department: Knoxville EFO Admin
Base pay: $55,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,470
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,282
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,651
Employee ID: 388613

Kara Blevins holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Environment and Conservation within Knoxville Efo Administrative. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,282.

Chelsea Melton

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,164

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $58,164
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,164
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Hope

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,847
Employee ID: 592996

Chelsea Melton holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,164.

Denver Williams

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,127

Sub-department: Compliance and Enforcement
Base pay: $56,856
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,127
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,738
Employee ID: 639389

Denver Williams works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 for Environment and Conservation within Compliance and Enforcement. Their status is full-time. Denver earned $58,127 in 2026.

Tonya Dennis

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,066

Sub-department: Johnson City EFO Admin
Base pay: $56,772
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,294
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,066
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,731
Employee ID: 114686

Tonya Dennis works as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 for Environment and Conservation within Johnson City Efo Administrative. Their status is full-time. Tonya earned $58,066 in 2026.

Sean Antoniak

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,020

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $58,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,835
Employee ID: 482031

Sean Antoniak works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Sean earned $58,020 in 2026.

Jacqueline Soderman

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$58,020

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $58,020
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,020
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Brooke

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,835
Employee ID: 595741

Jacqueline Soderman holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within State Ust Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $58,020.

Melissa Demmitt

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,996

Sub-department: State Superfund Program
Base pay: $57,996
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,996
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,833
Employee ID: 667095

Melissa Demmitt holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,996.

Justin Chilcutt

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,984

Sub-department: APC Field Services
Base pay: $57,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,984
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,832
Employee ID: 522861

Justin Chilcutt is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Apc Field Services. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,984.

Alexandra Fleming

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,984

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $57,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,984
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Paige

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,832
Employee ID: 576191

Alexandra Fleming holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,984.

Priyaa Dhasarathy

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,780

Sub-department: Water-Based Systems
Base pay: $57,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,815
Employee ID: 625124

Priyaa Dhasarathy works as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* for Environment and Conservation within Water-Based Systems. Their status is full-time. Priyaa earned $57,780 in 2026.

Jeffrey Lea

Tsp Chief of Maintenance/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,780

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls Hospitality
Base pay: $57,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,815
Employee ID: 586795

Jeffrey Lea is a Tsp Chief of Maintenance at Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls Hospitality. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,780.

Patricia Swaney

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,780

Sub-department: Water-Based Systems
Base pay: $57,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Lynne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,815
Employee ID: 627945

Patricia Swaney works as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* for Environment and Conservation within Water-Based Systems. Their status is full-time. Patricia earned $57,780 in 2026.

James Traynor

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,780

Sub-department: Water Quality Planning
Base pay: $57,780
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,780
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Brady

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,815
Employee ID: 618302

James Traynor holds the role of Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* at Environment and Conservation within Water Quality Planning. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,780.

Harrison Freeman

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,764

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $56,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,388
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,764
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,698
Employee ID: 552553

Harrison Freeman holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,764.

Kyle Adams

Tdec Equipment Operator 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,756

Sub-department: Amph Oper Env Sen Stream Maint
Base pay: $56,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,596
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,756
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Edward

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,680
Employee ID: 612446

At Environment and Conservation, Kyle Adams serves as a Tdec Equipment Operator 2 within Amph Oper Environmental Sen Stream Maintenance. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,756.

Alen Zecic

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,756

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $57,756
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,756
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,813
Employee ID: 533160

At Environment and Conservation, Alen Zecic serves as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,756.

Don Shockley

Equipment Mechanic 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,720

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls Hospitality
Base pay: $57,720
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,720
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Dewayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,810
Employee ID: 590554

Don Shockley is a Equipment Mechanic 1 at Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls Hospitality. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,720.

Joshua Alston

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,712

Sub-department: DMGR- Land Reclamation
Base pay: $56,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,712
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: David

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,696
Employee ID: 636684

Joshua Alston works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Dmgr- Land Reclamation. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $57,712 in 2026.

Molly Stanford

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,708

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $57,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,708
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: June

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,809
Employee ID: 623388

At Environment and Conservation, Molly Stanford serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,708.

Bret Walters

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,708

Sub-department: Adm - Fleming Training Center
Base pay: $57,708
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,708
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,809
Employee ID: 622505

Bret Walters is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Administrative - Fleming Training Center. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,708.

Brianna Moyers

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,576

Sub-department: Ahera
Base pay: $57,576
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,576
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,798
Employee ID: 633225

Brianna Moyers holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 at Environment and Conservation within Ahera. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,576.

Ehab Albert

Accountant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,515

Sub-department: Fiscal Services
Base pay: $56,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,355
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,515
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,680
Employee ID: 632128

Ehab Albert holds the role of Accountant 2* at Environment and Conservation within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,515.

Timothy Hunziker

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,515

Sub-department: Water-Based Systems
Base pay: $56,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,355
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,515
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Eugene

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,680
Employee ID: 639828

Timothy Hunziker holds the role of Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* at Environment and Conservation within Water-Based Systems. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $57,515.

Jorden Gibby

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,511

Sub-department: Office of Property&Procurement
Base pay: $56,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,351
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,511
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,680
Employee ID: 509727

Jorden Gibby is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Office of Property&Procurement. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,511.

Elizabeth Rorie

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,511

Sub-department: Water-Based Systems
Base pay: $56,160
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,351
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,511
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,680
Employee ID: 104558

At Environment and Conservation, Elizabeth Rorie serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Water-Based Systems. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,511.

Lynette Nenortas

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,492

Sub-department: Edgar Evins
Base pay: $57,492
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,492
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Patricia

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,791
Employee ID: 452124

Lynette Nenortas is a Administrative Assistant 1 at Environment and Conservation within Edgar Evins. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $57,492.

Jacob Barber

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,487

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $56,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,351
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,487
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Grady

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,678
Employee ID: 617437

At Environment and Conservation, Jacob Barber serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,487.

Bruce Cunningham

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,480

Sub-department: DMGR-Mining
Base pay: $57,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,480
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Wayne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,790
Employee ID: 720257

Bruce Cunningham works as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* for Environment and Conservation within Dmgr-Mining. Their status is full-time. Bruce earned $57,480 in 2026.

Marlon Gant

Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,480

Sub-department: Compliance and Enforcement
Base pay: $57,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,480
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Demetri

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,790
Employee ID: 714276

At Environment and Conservation, Marlon Gant serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist 3 within Compliance and Enforcement. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,480.

Charles Lindsey

Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,480

Sub-department: Engineering Services
Base pay: $57,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,480
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Joseph

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,790
Employee ID: 593810

Charles Lindsey works as a Tdec-Env Protection Specialist 2* for Environment and Conservation within Engineering Services. Their status is full-time. Charles earned $57,480 in 2026.

Owen Stowers

Data Specialist/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$57,480

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $57,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,480
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Michael

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,790
Employee ID: 724163

At Environment and Conservation, Owen Stowers serves as a Data Specialist within State Ust Program. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $57,480.