Texas / Department of Family and Protective Services / Program Specialist III

Job-title file

Program Specialist III

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

157 employees hold this title in Department of Family and Protective Services. Median total compensation for the role is $65,537, above the department median of $62,139.

Employees: 157
Total payroll: $10M
Role median: $65,537
Agency median: $62,139
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$24,122$73,228+

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How total compensation varies among the 157 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 Texas

Program Specialist III is held in 51 Texas departments. In Department of Family and Protective Services, the median of $65,537 ranks #14 of 51.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Office of Court Administration

$75,962 · 1

General Land Office

$75,007 · 4

Public Utility Commission of Texas

$75,000 · 1

Supreme Court

$70,842 · 2

Employees Retirement System

$70,631 · 6

Texas Space Commission

$70,000 · 1

Parks and Wildlife Department

$69,629 · 9

Texas State Board of Plumbing Examiners

$69,078 · 4

Texas Facilities Commission

$68,940 · 5

Department of Housing and Community Affairs

$68,147 · 17

Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Sur

$67,250 · 2

Texas Department of Transportation

$66,900 · 49

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

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Program Specialist beyond Texas

This role is reported in 10 jurisdictions. In Texas, the median of $67,227 ranks #6 of 10. See Program Specialist across all of Texas →

Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

City and County of San Francisco

$169,861 · 136

District of Columbia

$98,412 · 186

Ramsey County, Minnesota

$91,126 · 38

City of Chicago

$80,124 · 20

New York Public Authorities

$77,950 · 16

Utah

$62,109 · 236

Missouri

$50,327 · 621

Georgia

$43,680 · 88

Median total compensation for comparable Program 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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Patsy Rocha

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$60,964

Base pay: $60,964
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,964
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 4, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,080
State Employee Number: 1205169

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Patsy Rocha serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,964.

Larry Barksdale

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$60,859

Base pay: $60,859
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,859
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jul 14, 2008
Monthly Pay: $5,072
State Employee Number: 94070

Larry Barksdale holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $60,859.

Erica Mendoza

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$60,346

Base pay: $60,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,346
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Oct 5, 2020
Monthly Pay: $5,029
State Employee Number: 1286242

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Erica Mendoza serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $60,346.

Erin Pena

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$60,326

Base pay: $60,326
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,326
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Dec 13, 2021
Monthly Pay: $5,027
State Employee Number: 1445163

Erin Pena is a Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,326.

Christina Paschal

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$60,240

Base pay: $60,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,240
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 1, 2007
Monthly Pay: $5,020
State Employee Number: 74639

Christina Paschal is a Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $60,240.

Monica Cook

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$60,189

Base pay: $60,189
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,189
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 23, 2023
Monthly Pay: $5,016
State Employee Number: 350104

Monica Cook works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Monica earned $60,189 in 2026.

Diana Rico

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$60,171

Base pay: $60,171
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,171
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 20, 2013
Monthly Pay: $5,014
State Employee Number: 357313

Diana Rico works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Diana earned $60,171 in 2026.

Tracy Lewis Jones

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$59,683

Base pay: $59,683
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,683
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: V

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Apr 24, 2023
Monthly Pay: $4,974
State Employee Number: 1132939

Tracy Lewis Jones works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Tracy earned $59,683 in 2026.

Tiffany Delay

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$59,000

Base pay: $59,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: W

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 9, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,917
State Employee Number: 1460388

Tiffany Delay is a Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $59,000.

Denise Daley

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$57,274

Base pay: $57,274
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,274
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Aug 18, 1997
Monthly Pay: $4,773
State Employee Number: 200448

Denise Daley works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Denise earned $57,274 in 2026.

Lindsey Agee

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$56,845

Base pay: $56,845
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,845
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Nov 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,737
State Employee Number: 187941

Lindsey Agee holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $56,845.

Krista Ervin

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$56,651

Base pay: $56,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,651
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 5, 2008
Monthly Pay: $4,721
State Employee Number: 49296

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Krista Ervin serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $56,651.

Enchantrise Barrett

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$55,832

Base pay: $55,832
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,832
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jun 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,653
State Employee Number: 1143454

Enchantrise Barrett is a Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $55,832.

Evelyn Perez

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$55,057

Base pay: $55,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,057
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2015
Monthly Pay: $4,588
State Employee Number: 932416

Evelyn Perez works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Evelyn earned $55,057 in 2026.

Marcia Bluitt

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$54,360

Base pay: $54,360
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,360
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jul 15, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,530
State Employee Number: 342720

Marcia Bluitt is a Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $54,360.

Julieann Greenfield

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$54,060

Base pay: $54,060
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,060
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,505
State Employee Number: 344296

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Julieann Greenfield serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,060.

Lauren Mcbee

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$52,574

Base pay: $52,574
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,574
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Aug 13, 2007
Monthly Pay: $4,381
State Employee Number: 13305

Lauren Mcbee holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $52,574.

Lisa Roberts

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$51,798

Base pay: $51,798
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,798
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Apr 15, 2004
Monthly Pay: $4,316
State Employee Number: 28818

Lisa Roberts is a Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,798.

Charles Batiste

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$51,201

Base pay: $51,201
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,201
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Mar 23, 2020
Monthly Pay: $4,267
State Employee Number: 1258022

Charles Batiste holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $51,201.

Norma Rodriguez

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$51,115

Base pay: $51,115
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,115
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Aug 15, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,260
State Employee Number: 146897

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Norma Rodriguez serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $51,115.

Eunice Akwu Adejo

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$51,000

Base pay: $51,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,000
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 10, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,250
State Employee Number: 786240

Eunice Akwu Adejo is a Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $51,000.

Christie Foreman

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,773

Base pay: $50,773
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,773
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Mar 27, 2006
Monthly Pay: $4,231
State Employee Number: 91671

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Christie Foreman serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,773.

Kathleen Rios

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2025 total comp

$50,356

Base pay: $50,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,356
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Oct 1, 2016
Monthly Pay: $4,196
State Employee Number: 343920

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Kathleen Rios serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $50,356.

Britney Williams

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$50,356

Base pay: $50,356
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,356
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Apr 22, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,196
State Employee Number: 1776521

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Britney Williams serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $50,356.

Torrencia Savoy

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$49,884

Base pay: $49,884
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,884
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: H

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Aug 11, 2025
Monthly Pay: $4,157
State Employee Number: 1129952

Torrencia Savoy works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Torrencia earned $49,884 in 2026.

Holly Dill-Gutierrez

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$48,321

Base pay: $48,321
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,321
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,027
State Employee Number: 124840

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Holly Dill-Gutierrez serves as a Program Specialist III. They work crf - classified regular full-time. Their 2026 pay totaled $48,321.

Janyne Davis

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$48,244

Base pay: $48,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,244
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 1, 2006
Monthly Pay: $4,020
State Employee Number: 37886

Janyne Davis works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Janyne earned $48,244 in 2026.

Kelley Low

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$48,244

Base pay: $48,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,244
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Sep 1, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,020
State Employee Number: 177050

Kelley Low holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,244.

Daniel Bernal

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$48,244

Base pay: $48,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,244
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: May 16, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,020
State Employee Number: 348548

Daniel Bernal is a Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,244.

Victoria Castro

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$48,244

Base pay: $48,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,244
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 5, 2015
Monthly Pay: $4,020
State Employee Number: 782608

Victoria Castro works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Victoria earned $48,244 in 2026.

Kaitlyn Wane

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$48,244

Base pay: $48,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,244
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 29, 2018
Monthly Pay: $4,020
State Employee Number: 1084386

Kaitlyn Wane holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,244.

Salina Ramos

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$48,244

Base pay: $48,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,244
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Apr 25, 2022
Monthly Pay: $4,020
State Employee Number: 1462318

Salina Ramos works as a Program Specialist III for Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. Salina earned $48,244 in 2026.

Amber Medina

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$48,244

Base pay: $48,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,244
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Nov 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,020
State Employee Number: 1759111

Amber Medina is a Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,244.

Alexis Begg

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$48,244

Base pay: $48,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,244
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: N

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Nov 18, 2024
Monthly Pay: $4,020
State Employee Number: 1759099

Alexis Begg is a Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. They work crf - classified regular full-time. 2026 total compensation came to $48,244.

Rachel Flores

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$48,244

Base pay: $48,244
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,244
Employment type: Crf - Classified Regular Full-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jan 26, 2026
Monthly Pay: $4,020
State Employee Number: 53711

Rachel Flores holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crf - classified regular full-time. In 2026, their total compensation was $48,244.

Sylvia Hernandez

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$24,122

Base pay: $24,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,122
Employment type: Ctp - Classified Temporary Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Feb 24, 2014
Monthly Pay: $2,010
State Employee Number: 99559

At Department of Family and Protective Services, Sylvia Hernandez serves as a Program Specialist III. They work ctp - classified temporary part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2026 pay totaled $24,122.

Sandra Sanders

Program Specialist III/Department of Family and Protective Services

2026 total comp

$24,122

Base pay: $24,122
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $24,122
Employment type: Crp - Classified Regular Part-Time
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1572
Hire Date: Jul 24, 2017
Monthly Pay: $2,010
State Employee Number: 26203

Sandra Sanders holds the role of Program Specialist III at Department of Family and Protective Services. Their status is crp - classified regular part-time, 0.5 FTE. In 2026, their total compensation was $24,122.