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
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+

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

Highest-paid first / page 30

Samantha Jollay

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,732

Sub-department: State UST Program
Base pay: $54,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,732
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Leigh

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,561
Employee ID: 613076

Samantha Jollay 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 $54,732.

Trenton Riley

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,732

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $54,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,732
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,561
Employee ID: 614248

At Environment and Conservation, Trenton Riley serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,732.

Jacob Davis

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,718

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $53,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,282
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,718
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Alan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,453
Employee ID: 633141

Jacob Davis works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Jacob earned $54,718 in 2026.

Elizabeth Williams

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,718

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $53,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,282
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,718
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Anne

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,453
Employee ID: 632780

Elizabeth Williams is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,718.

Rainey Kelly

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,717

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $53,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,281
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,717
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,453
Employee ID: 626081

At Environment and Conservation, Rainey Kelly serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,717.

Timothy Cooper

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,694

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $53,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,258
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,694
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Aaron

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,453
Employee ID: 535699

Timothy Cooper is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,694.

Emilie Hawkins

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,692

Sub-department: Radiological Health
Base pay: $53,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,256
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,692
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ethridge

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,453
Employee ID: 641066

Emilie Hawkins works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Radiological Health. Their status is full-time. Emilie earned $54,692 in 2026.

Jesse Pace

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,688

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $53,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,252
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,688
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,453
Employee ID: 640792

Jesse Pace is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,688.

Jamie Bush

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,674

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $53,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,238
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,674
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Noel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,453
Employee ID: 645347

At Environment and Conservation, Jamie Bush serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,674.

Gustavo Ramirez-Oliva

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,662

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $53,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,226
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,662
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Angel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,453
Employee ID: 624012

Gustavo Ramirez-Oliva is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,662.

Madeline Vicars

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,657

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $53,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,657
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rose

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,453
Employee ID: 654342

Madeline Vicars 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 $54,657.

Ashli Bolden

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,645

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $53,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,645
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Rena

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,453
Employee ID: 656678

Ashli Bolden 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 $54,645.

Dominick Hazeltine

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,645

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $53,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,645
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Logan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,453
Employee ID: 656501

Dominick Hazeltine 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 $54,645.

Joshua Hyer

Tsp Kitchen Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,624

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls Hospitality
Base pay: $54,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,624
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,552
Employee ID: 625611

Joshua Hyer works as a Tsp Kitchen Manager for Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls Hospitality. Their status is full-time. Joshua earned $54,624 in 2026.

Richard O'Neal

Tsp Kitchen Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,624

Sub-department: Fall Creek Falls Hospitality
Base pay: $54,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,624
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,552
Employee ID: 715102

Richard O'Neal is a Tsp Kitchen Manager at Environment and Conservation within Fall Creek Falls Hospitality. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,624.

Sandy Favinger

Administrative Services Assistant 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,615

Sub-department: Administration and Support
Base pay: $53,304
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,311
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,615
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,442
Employee ID: 135928

Sandy Favinger is a Administrative Services Assistant 2* at Environment and Conservation within Administration and Support. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,615.

Thomas Batchelor

Park Interpretive Ranger 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,569

Sub-department: David Crockett Birthplace
Base pay: $53,232
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,337
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,569
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Harley

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,436
Employee ID: 628066

Thomas Batchelor holds the role of Park Interpretive Ranger 2 at Environment and Conservation within David Crockett Birthplace. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,569.

Lisa Lynch

Administrative Assistant 1/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,552

Sub-department: Cummins Falls
Base pay: $54,552
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,552
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Bostic

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,546
Employee ID: 163668

At Environment and Conservation, Lisa Lynch serves as a Administrative Assistant 1 within Cummins Falls. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,552.

Caleb Moses

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,528

Sub-department: DMGR- Land Reclamation
Base pay: $54,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,528
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Evan

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,544
Employee ID: 535692

Caleb Moses is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Dmgr- Land Reclamation. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,528.

Alexandra Neild

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,528

Sub-department: Compliance and Enforcement
Base pay: $54,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,528
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Christine

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,544
Employee ID: 713406

Alexandra Neild is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Compliance and Enforcement. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,528.

Clara Shattuck

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,528

Sub-department: DMGR-Compliance/Enforcement
Base pay: $54,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,528
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Jean

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,544
Employee ID: 570097

At Environment and Conservation, Clara Shattuck serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Dmgr-Compliance/Enforcement. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,528.

Janice Aughenbaugh

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,444

Sub-department: Radiological Health
Base pay: $54,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,444
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Diane

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,537
Employee ID: 554061

At Environment and Conservation, Janice Aughenbaugh serves as a Administrative Services Assistant 3 within Radiological Health. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,444.

Cynthia Huskey

Marina Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,259

Sub-department: Harrison Bay
Base pay: $52,944
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,315
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,259
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,412
Employee ID: 431891

At Environment and Conservation, Cynthia Huskey serves as a Marina Manager within Harrison Bay. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,259.

Kristi Everts

Marina Manager/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,240

Sub-department: Paris Landing
Base pay: $54,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,240
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,520
Employee ID: 147107

Kristi Everts is a Marina Manager at Environment and Conservation within Paris Landing. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,240.

Deja Staples

Food Service Assistant Manager 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,216

Sub-department: Pickwick Landing Hospitality
Base pay: $54,216
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,216
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,518
Employee ID: 574550

Deja Staples works as a Food Service Assistant Manager 2 for Environment and Conservation within Pickwick Landing Hospitality. Their status is full-time. Deja earned $54,216 in 2026.

Reid Dukes

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,168

Sub-department: Solid Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $54,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,168
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,514
Employee ID: 625819

At Environment and Conservation, Reid Dukes serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,168.

Gabrielle Mcallister

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,168

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $54,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,168
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Tiffany

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,514
Employee ID: 617468

Gabrielle Mcallister is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,168.

Landon Reed

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,168

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $54,168
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,168
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: James

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,514
Employee ID: 625354

Landon Reed is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,168.

Robert Strohecker

Tsp Assistant Golf Pro/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,156

Sub-department: Montgomery Bell Hospitality
Base pay: $54,156
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,156
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: John

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,513
Employee ID: 723804

Robert Strohecker is a Tsp Assistant Golf Pro at Environment and Conservation within Montgomery Bell Hospitality. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,156.

Christine Flood

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,024

Sub-department: Solid Waste Management
Base pay: $54,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,024
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Marie

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,502
Employee ID: 660072

Christine Flood is a Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,024.

Cari Anderson Walden

Budget Analyst 2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,000

Sub-department: Fiscal Services
Base pay: $54,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,500
Employee ID: 721637

Cari Anderson Walden works as a Budget Analyst 2* for Environment and Conservation within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Cari earned $54,000 in 2026.

Waymond Guthery

Administrative Services Assistant 3/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$54,000

Sub-department: Office of Property&Procurement
Base pay: $54,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,000
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,500
Employee ID: 721029

Waymond Guthery holds the role of Administrative Services Assistant 3 at Environment and Conservation within Office of Property&Procurement. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,000.

Justin Bowles

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$53,988

Sub-department: Compliance and Enforcement
Base pay: $53,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,499
Employee ID: 666439

Justin Bowles works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Compliance and Enforcement. Their status is full-time. Justin earned $53,988 in 2026.

Jasmine Gilliam

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$53,988

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $53,988
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,988
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Ariel

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,499
Employee ID: 699506

At Environment and Conservation, Jasmine Gilliam serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,988.

William Coleman

Tdec Equipment Operator 2/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$53,958

Sub-department: FldCtrl/GradCtrlStructConstPrj
Base pay: $52,464
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,494
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,958
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Delano

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,372
Employee ID: 627102

William Coleman holds the role of Tdec Equipment Operator 2 at Environment and Conservation within Fldctrl/Gradctrlstructconstprj. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,958.

Allison Winburn-Cantrell

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$53,927

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,927
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,388
Employee ID: 638744

Allison Winburn-Cantrell is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,927.

Jack Elliott

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$53,927

Sub-department: Haz. Waste Mgmt. Regulatory
Base pay: $52,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,927
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,388
Employee ID: 639963

At Environment and Conservation, Jack Elliott serves as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,927.

Caleb Mackey

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$53,927

Sub-department: DMGR-Mining
Base pay: $52,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,927
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Scott

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,388
Employee ID: 656725

Caleb Mackey is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Dmgr-Mining. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,927.

Kylie Moe

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$53,927

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,927
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Christina

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,388
Employee ID: 612414

Kylie Moe works as a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* for Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. Kylie earned $53,927 in 2026.

Michele Williams

Tdec-Environmental Scientist2*/Environment and Conservation

2026 total comp

$53,927

Sub-department: Environmental Field Offices
Base pay: $52,656
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,271
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,927
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay basis: Monthly
Middle name: Star

Source-specific fields

Compensation Rate: $4,388
Employee ID: 638033

Michele Williams is a Tdec-Environmental Scientist2* at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $53,927.