Tennessee / Environment and Conservation
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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.
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).
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
Highest-paid first / page 4
Associate Counsel/Environment and Conservation
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James Marr holds the role of Associate Counsel at Environment and Conservation within Dmgr -Admin. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $130,316.
Communications Assistant Director/Environment and Conservation
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Jennifer Donnals is a Communications Assistant Director at Environment and Conservation within Office of Communications. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $129,996.
Tdec-Env Consultant 4/Environment and Conservation
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Ricky Cathey works as a Tdec-Env Consultant 4 for Environment and Conservation within Administrative Underground Storage Tanks. Their status is full-time. Ricky earned $129,938 in 2026.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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Nickolaus Lytle works as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 for Environment and Conservation within Solid Waste Management Regulatory. Their status is full-time. Nickolaus earned $128,978 in 2026.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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Vena Jones is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 at Environment and Conservation within State Revolving Fund. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $128,702.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Eileen Marcillo serves as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 within Doe - General Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $128,487.
Tdec-Program Administrator 1/Environment and Conservation
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Gregory May works as a Tdec-Program Administrator 1 for Environment and Conservation within Human Resources. Their status is full-time. Gregory earned $127,438 in 2026.
Tdec-Env Consultant 4/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Angela Adams serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 4 within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $127,414.
Tdec-Program Administrator 1/Environment and Conservation
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Alison Franklin is a Tdec-Program Administrator 1 at Environment and Conservation within Administrative West TN Rv Basin Authority. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $127,332.
Environmental Program Director/Environment and Conservation
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Bradley King is a Environmental Program Director at Environment and Conservation within Technician Services Air Pollution Cntrl. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $126,780.
Information Systems Manager 2/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Regina Clark serves as a Information Systems Manager 2 within Marketing and Product Development. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $126,599.
Tdec-Environmental Fellow/Environment and Conservation
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Paige Ottenfeld works as a Tdec-Environmental Fellow for Environment and Conservation within Administrative Underground Storage Tanks. Their status is full-time. Paige earned $126,246 in 2026.
Accounting Manager/Environment and Conservation
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Alisa Brock works as a Accounting Manager for Environment and Conservation within Fiscal Services. Their status is full-time. Alisa earned $125,626 in 2026.
Tdec-Env Consultant 4/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, James Stephenson serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 4 within Doe - General Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,315.
Tdec-Program Administrator 1/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, William Cramer serves as a Tdec-Program Administrator 1 within Fiscal Services. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,240.
Tdec GIS Program Manager/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Jesus Ortega-Valenzuela serves as a Tdec GIS Program Manager within Office of Spacerecordsfac.. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $125,004.
Tdec-Facilities Man Assist Director/Environment and Conservation
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Natalie Dallriva holds the role of Tdec-Facilities Man Assist Director at Environment and Conservation within Facilities Management. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,985.
Tdec-Env Consultant 4/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Ann Morbitt serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 4 within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,863.
Tdec-Reg Director Ext Affairs/Environment and Conservation
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Kathryn Smith is a Tdec-Reg Director Ext Affairs at Environment and Conservation within Office of External Affairs. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,749.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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Elizabeth Noakes is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 at Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $124,387.
Tdec-Environmental Fellow/Environment and Conservation
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Sean Mcgarvey holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Fellow at Environment and Conservation within General Counsel. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $124,008.
Associate Counsel/Environment and Conservation
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Chelsea Sudbury works as a Associate Counsel for Environment and Conservation within General Counsel. Their status is full-time. Chelsea earned $124,008 in 2026.
Associate Counsel/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Alexandria Wepfer serves as a Associate Counsel within General Counsel. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $124,008.
Tdec-Env Consultant 4/Environment and Conservation
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Kristof Czartoryski is a Tdec-Env Consultant 4 at Environment and Conservation within Doe - General Administration. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,468.
Archaeologist-State/Environment and Conservation
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Phillip Hodge holds the role of Archaeologist-State at Environment and Conservation within Administrative - Archaeology. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $123,266.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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Adrianne White is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 at Environment and Conservation within Lead Based Paint. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,193.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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Dane Cutshaw is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,193.
Tdec-Env Consultant 4/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Brian Ham serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 4 within Administration. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $123,193.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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Timmy Jennette is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $123,192.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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Heather Lutz holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 at Environment and Conservation within Doe - General Administration. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $122,733.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Sherry Glass serves as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 within Environmental Field Offices. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,543.
Tdec Energy Program Administrative/Environment and Conservation
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Katherine Glapa works as a Tdec Energy Program Administrative for Environment and Conservation within Osp Administration. Their status is full-time. Katherine earned $122,527 in 2026.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Brian Houston serves as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 within Land-Based Systems. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $122,483.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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Anna Sartors works as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 for Environment and Conservation within Drinking Water. Their status is full-time. Anna earned $122,239 in 2026.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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Jessica Ingham is a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 at Environment and Conservation within Radiological Health. They work full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $122,039.
Tdec-Reg Director Ext Affairs/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Meghan Ploch serves as a Tdec-Reg Director Ext Affairs within Office of External Affairs. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,901.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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Brad Ulmer holds the role of Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 at Environment and Conservation within Environmental Field Offices. Their status is full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,885.
Tdec-Environmental Manager 4/Environment and Conservation
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Paula Middlebrooks works as a Tdec-Environmental Manager 4 for Environment and Conservation within State Superfund Program. Their status is full-time. Paula earned $121,560 in 2026.
Tdec-Env Consultant 4/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Mark Jordan serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 4 within Haz. Waste Management Regulatory. They work full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $121,541.
Tdec-Env Consultant 3/Environment and Conservation
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At Environment and Conservation, Douglas Wright serves as a Tdec-Env Consultant 3 within Permitting Apc Pmt & Sip Development. They work part-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,848.