Utah / Department of Natural Resources
Agency file
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.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
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.
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 $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).
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
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
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Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Giani Julander serves as a Executive Secretary within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $77,682.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Curtis Roundy is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $77,288.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Casey Olsen serves as a Wildlife Biologist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $77,194.
Engineer IV/Department of Natural Resources
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Eric Jones works as a Engineer IV for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. Eric earned $77,150 in 2019.
Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Sarah Lindsey serves as a Senior GIS Analyst within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $77,147.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Dallon Christensen holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $77,017.
Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources
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Trent Bristol works as a Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Trent earned $76,897 in 2018.
Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Kevin Valcarce serves as a Building/Grounds Supervisor I within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $76,877.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Nathan Long holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $76,745.
Financial Analyst II/Department of Natural Resources
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Michele Hoskins is a Financial Analyst II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $76,717.
Information Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Gina Campbell works as a Information Specialist I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. Gina earned $76,709 in 2019.
Web Content Editor I/Department of Natural Resources
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Aubree Perrenoud works as a Web Content Editor I for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Aubree earned $76,620 in 2019.
Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Jonathon Hodgkiss holds the role of Fire Technician II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $76,529.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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John Neill is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $76,495.
Engineer IV/Department of Natural Resources
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Aaron Hunt is a Engineer IV at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2019 total compensation came to $76,410.
Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources
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Richard Gibbs holds the role of Wildlife Biologist I at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $76,383.
Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Julie Lovato serves as a Executive Secretary within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Their 2019 pay totaled $76,375.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Scott Gibson holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $76,372.
Engineering Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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Gary Brimley works as a Engineering Manager I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. Gary earned $76,276 in 2019.
Fire Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources
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Robert Sanders is a Fire Technician IV at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. 2019 total compensation came to $76,021.
Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Randy Ryan serves as a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $75,991.
Financial Analyst II/Department of Natural Resources
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Karen Caldwell is a Financial Analyst II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $75,901.
Journey Auto Worker/Department of Natural Resources
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David Roberts works as a Journey Auto Worker for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. David earned $75,866 in 2019.
Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Steve Gray serves as a Wildlife Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $75,805.
Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Cathryn Smith serves as a Office Specialist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $75,636.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, James Walker serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2019 pay totaled $75,572.
Information Specialist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Leann Fox holds the role of Information Specialist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $75,492.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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David Smedley works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. David earned $75,477 in 2019.
Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Joshua Berg serves as a Fire Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $75,459.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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Russel Christensen holds the role of Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. In 2019, their total compensation was $75,317.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Adam Wallerstein holds the role of Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $75,224.
Chemist/Microbiologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Danielle Van Vliet holds the role of Chemist/Microbiologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $75,146.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Travis Dees holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $75,126.
Building/Grounds Supervisor II/Department of Natural Resources
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Joseph Hamby is a Building/Grounds Supervisor II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $75,076.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Stanley Gurley serves as a Wildlife Biologist II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $75,010.
Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Natural Resources
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Rex Griffiths holds the role of Journey Heavy Equipment Operator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $74,904.
Park Ranger II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Jenny Stucki serves as a Park Ranger II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $74,825.
Engineering Manager I/Department of Natural Resources
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Todd Stonely works as a Engineering Manager I for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Resources. Todd earned $74,817 in 2018.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Darrel Mecham holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $74,811.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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Perry Smith holds the role of Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Non-Exempt at Department of Natural Resources within Restricted Special Revenue. In 2019, their total compensation was $74,809.