Utah / Department of Natural Resources / Assistant Wildlife Program Chief

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Assistant Wildlife Program Chief

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

9 employees hold this title in Department of Natural Resources. Median total compensation for the role is $117,593, above the department median of $12,045.

Employees: 9
Total payroll: $852.7K
Role median: $117,593
Agency median: $12,045
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$18,563$137,456+

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How total compensation varies among the 9 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 Utah

Assistant Wildlife Program Chief is held in 2 Utah departments. In Department of Natural Resources, the median of $117,593 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Termination Pools

$88,089 · 2

Median total compensation for the Assistant Wildlife Program Chief role in other Utahdepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Other job titles in Department of Natural Resources

Accounting Technician III 20
Assistant Park Manager, Post 21
Board/Commission Member 36
Building/Grounds Supervisor I 14
Building/Grounds Supervisor II 8
Conservation Officer I 10
Conservation Officer II 41
Deputy Park Ranger 21
Engineer II 15
Engineer III 23
Engineer IV 8
Engineering Manager I 16
Engineering Manager II 13
Engineering Technician I 13
Engineering Technician II 9
Engineering Technician III 15
Engineering Technician IV 9
Environmental Scientist III 28
Executive Secretary 24
Financial Analyst II 10
Fire Technician I 179
Fire Technician II 46
Fire Technician III 41
Fire Technician IV 9
Forester II 9
Forestry Technician 19
Forestry/Fire Program Specialist 13
General Maintenance Worker II 13
Geologist 17
Groundskeeper I 192
Groundskeeper II 12
Information Technician 26
Intern 13
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist 39
Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist 13
Lead Park Ranger Aide 62
Office Specialist I 30
Office Specialist II 9
Park Manager I, Post 10
Park Manager II, Post 15
Park Ranger Aide 716
Park Ranger II, Post 23
Project Geologist 14
Senior Geologist 16
Senior GIS Analyst 18
Sergeant, Dnr 14
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Fair Labor Standards Act Non-Exempt 45
Wildland Fire Dispatcher, Dnr 8
Wildlife Biologist I 34
Wildlife Biologist II 83
Wildlife Biologist III 57
Wildlife Coordinator 34
Wildlife Program Chief 13
Wildlife Program Manager 25
Wildlife Recreation Programs Specialist 9
Wildlife Specialist 32
Wildlife Technician I 480
Wildlife Technician II 122

Record list

Employees with this title

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William James

Assistant Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$137,767

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $85,181
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $823
Benefits: $51,762
Total compensation: $137,767

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William James works as a Assistant Wildlife Program Chief for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. William earned $137,767 in 2019.

Craig Schaugaard

Assistant Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$135,827

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $82,644
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,493
Benefits: $50,690
Total compensation: $135,827

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Craig Schaugaard works as a Assistant Wildlife Program Chief for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Craig earned $135,827 in 2019.

Covy Jones

Assistant Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$118,765

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $69,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,540
Benefits: $46,207
Total compensation: $118,765

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Covy Jones works as a Assistant Wildlife Program Chief for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Covy earned $118,765 in 2019.

Wade Cavender

Assistant Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$118,635

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $73,365
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,281
Benefits: $42,990
Total compensation: $118,635

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Wade Cavender works as a Assistant Wildlife Program Chief for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Wade earned $118,635 in 2019.

Craig Walker

Assistant Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$117,593

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $73,250
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,779
Benefits: $42,564
Total compensation: $117,593

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Craig Walker holds the role of Assistant Wildlife Program Chief at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $117,593.

Paul Badame

Assistant Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$94,978

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $60,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,575
Benefits: $31,502
Total compensation: $94,978

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Paul Badame is a Assistant Wildlife Program Chief at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $94,978.

Jason Robinson

Assistant Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$81,904

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $52,104
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $29,800
Total compensation: $81,904

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Jason Robinson works as a Assistant Wildlife Program Chief for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jason earned $81,904 in 2019.

Daniel Summers

Assistant Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$28,627

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $17,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $304
Benefits: $10,948
Total compensation: $28,627

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Daniel Summers is a Assistant Wildlife Program Chief at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $28,627.

Justin Shannon

Assistant Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$18,563

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $9,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,559
Benefits: $7,251
Total compensation: $18,563

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Justin Shannon holds the role of Assistant Wildlife Program Chief at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $18,563.