Utah / Department of Natural Resources

Agency file

Department of Natural Resources

Source file: Transparent Utah — State Government Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Department of Natural Resources protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2019, this agency had 2,717 employees with median total compensation of $12,045; the highest distinct record was $209,496.

Year: 2019
Total payroll: $103.2M
Employees: 2,717
Median total: $12,045
Highest record: $209,496

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

-$727$144,158+

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

How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 2,717 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($12,045) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $22,123 (58%)
Overtime — $967 (3%)
Other — $1,158 (3%)
Benefits — $13,724 (36%)

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

$1,454

$3,567

$12,045

$72,540

$105,372

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $105,372 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,454. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Park Ranger Aide

336 · $4,059

Park Ranger Aide

201 · $2,250

Wildlife Technician I

185 · $5,220

Wildlife Technician I

144 · $3,620

Groundskeeper I

93 · $3,287

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.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.

Year	Total payroll	Employees	Median pay
2017	$96.4M —	2,541 —	$12,362 —
2018	$101.9M ▲ 5.8%	2,685 ▲ 5.7%	$12,981 ▲ 5.0%
2019	$103.2M ▲ 1.2%	2,717 ▲ 1.2%	$12,045 ▼ 7.2%

Record list

Employees

Page 1

Michael Jewett

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$71,586

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $19,896
Overtime: $24,155
Other pay: $1,841
Benefits: $25,694
Total compensation: $71,586

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Michael Jewett works as a Fire Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Michael earned $71,586 in 2018.

Jacqueline Watson

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$71,577

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $45,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,189
Benefits: $25,002
Total compensation: $71,577

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Jacqueline Watson holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,577.

Shane Freeman

Forester II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$71,464

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $39,318
Overtime: $1,361
Other pay: $4,192
Benefits: $26,594
Total compensation: $71,464

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Shane Freeman is a Forester II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $71,464.

Randy Harrison

Wildlife Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$71,458

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,224
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,164
Benefits: $29,070
Total compensation: $71,458

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Randy Harrison serves as a Wildlife Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $71,458.

Chase Prince

Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$71,456

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $36,544
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,407
Benefits: $32,505
Total compensation: $71,456

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Chase Prince works as a Building/Grounds Supervisor I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Chase earned $71,456 in 2018.

Patsy Baggs

Accounting Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$71,391

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $44,595
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,960
Benefits: $24,836
Total compensation: $71,391

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Patsy Baggs holds the role of Accounting Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $71,391.

Christopher Vanheusen

Warehouse Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$71,366

Sub-department: DNR Internal Service Fund
Base pay: $39,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,853
Total compensation: $71,366

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Christopher Vanheusen works as a Warehouse Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Internal Service Fund. Christopher earned $71,366 in 2018.

Jordon Detlor

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$71,297

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $36,446
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,957
Benefits: $31,893
Total compensation: $71,297

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jordon Detlor is a Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. 2019 total compensation came to $71,297.

Michael Fiorelli

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$71,274

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $40,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,437
Benefits: $28,417
Total compensation: $71,274

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Michael Fiorelli works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Michael earned $71,274 in 2019.

Lyle Coutts

Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$71,206

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $41,534
Overtime: $2,459
Other pay: $1,564
Benefits: $25,649
Total compensation: $71,206

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Lyle Coutts serves as a Assistant Park Manager, Post within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $71,206.

David Vickers

Fire Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$71,070

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $38,397
Overtime: $3,854
Other pay: $3,382
Benefits: $25,437
Total compensation: $71,070

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David Vickers holds the role of Fire Technician IV at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $71,070.

Lisa Graham

Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$71,054

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $37,264
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $545
Benefits: $33,245
Total compensation: $71,054

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Lisa Graham works as a Office Specialist I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Lisa earned $71,054 in 2019.

Jerry Jones

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$71,002

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $38,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $826
Benefits: $32,176
Total compensation: $71,002

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jerry Jones is a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $71,002.

Shauna Haws

Accounting Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$70,940

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $39,368
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $287
Benefits: $31,285
Total compensation: $70,940

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Shauna Haws is a Accounting Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $70,940.

Kody Callister

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$70,937

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $37,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $625
Benefits: $32,934
Total compensation: $70,937

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Kody Callister serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,937.

Ryan Lafontaine

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$70,925

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $22,641
Overtime: $25,121
Other pay: $1,187
Benefits: $21,977
Total compensation: $70,925

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Ryan Lafontaine serves as a Fire Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $70,925.

Garrett Tournear

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$70,921

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $36,849
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,251
Benefits: $31,822
Total compensation: $70,921

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Garrett Tournear holds the role of Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,921.

Ashley Kijowski

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$70,919

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $45,208
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,282
Benefits: $23,429
Total compensation: $70,919

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ashley Kijowski holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,919.

Sarah Scott

Financial Analyst III/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$70,753

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $40,444
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,108
Benefits: $29,201
Total compensation: $70,753

Source-specific fields

Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Sarah Scott serves as a Financial Analyst III within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $70,753.

Christopher Petersen

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$70,663

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $34,923
Overtime: $5,715
Other pay: $916
Benefits: $29,109
Total compensation: $70,663

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Christopher Petersen works as a Fire Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Christopher earned $70,663 in 2018.

Connie Garcia

Environmental Scientist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$70,590

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $46,030
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $24,560
Total compensation: $70,590

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Connie Garcia holds the role of Environmental Scientist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,590.

Brett Ostler

Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$70,569

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,427
Overtime: $15,910
Other pay: $3,641
Benefits: $24,591
Total compensation: $70,569

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Brett Ostler is a Fire Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2017 total compensation came to $70,569.

Heber Heyder

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$70,436

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $39,446
Overtime: $5,529
Other pay: $3,554
Benefits: $21,906
Total compensation: $70,436

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Heber Heyder holds the role of Fire Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $70,436.

Jeramy Jorgensen

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2017 total comp

$70,423

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $32,283
Overtime: $4,968
Other pay: $3,281
Benefits: $29,892
Total compensation: $70,423

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At Department of Natural Resources, Jeramy Jorgensen serves as a Fire Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2017 pay totaled $70,423.

Stan Mecham

Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$70,379

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $37,479
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,805
Benefits: $31,095
Total compensation: $70,379

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Stan Mecham holds the role of Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $70,379.

Ciaran Payne

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$70,354

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,664
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $605
Benefits: $28,086
Total compensation: $70,354

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ciaran Payne holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $70,354.

Devan Chavez

Information Specialist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$70,325

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,338
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,852
Benefits: $23,134
Total compensation: $70,325

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Devan Chavez serves as a Information Specialist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $70,325.

Edwin Gibbs

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$70,308

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $35,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,427
Benefits: $31,824
Total compensation: $70,308

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Edwin Gibbs serves as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $70,308.

Constance Shipman

Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$70,180

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $40,539
Overtime: $4,795
Other pay: $399
Benefits: $24,446
Total compensation: $70,180

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Constance Shipman is a Executive Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $70,180.

Joel Williams

Engineering Manager II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$70,101

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,101
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,164
Benefits: $25,836
Total compensation: $70,101

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joel Williams holds the role of Engineering Manager II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $70,101.

Jonathan Till

Museum/Historical Collections Curator/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$69,970

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $45,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,103
Benefits: $22,638
Total compensation: $69,970

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Jonathan Till holds the role of Museum/Historical Collections Curator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $69,970.

Spencer Newman

Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$69,900

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $36,623
Overtime: $6,070
Other pay: $5,012
Benefits: $22,195
Total compensation: $69,900

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Spencer Newman works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Spencer earned $69,900 in 2019.

Tyson Gardner

Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$69,853

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,715
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $924
Benefits: $28,213
Total compensation: $69,853

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Tyson Gardner is a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $69,853.

Ashley Ostraff

Engineering Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$69,772

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $38,955
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $22
Benefits: $30,795
Total compensation: $69,772

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Ashley Ostraff is a Engineering Technician IV at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $69,772.

Stanley Roberts Jr

Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Exempt/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$69,749

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $8,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $38,430
Benefits: $22,619
Total compensation: $69,749

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At Department of Natural Resources, Stanley Roberts Jr serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2018 pay totaled $69,749.

Brent Vuglar

Chemist/Microbiologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$69,688

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $45,976
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $836
Benefits: $22,876
Total compensation: $69,688

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At Department of Natural Resources, Brent Vuglar serves as a Chemist/Microbiologist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $69,688.

Mark Martinez

Web Content Editor I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$69,684

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,149
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $944
Benefits: $28,591
Total compensation: $69,684

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Mark Martinez is a Web Content Editor I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $69,684.

Theresa Pope

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$69,683

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,770
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,649
Benefits: $23,265
Total compensation: $69,683

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Theresa Pope works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Theresa earned $69,683 in 2019.

Joshua Wright

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$69,625

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $35,766
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,126
Benefits: $31,733
Total compensation: $69,625

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Joshua Wright holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $69,625.

Rebecca Mcbride

Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$69,609

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $39,797
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $450
Benefits: $29,362
Total compensation: $69,609

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Rebecca Mcbride is a Executive Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. 2019 total compensation came to $69,609.