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
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+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 17

Jesse Trembly

Fire Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$78,752

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,125
Overtime: $27,118
Other pay: $689
Benefits: $24,820
Total compensation: $78,752

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Jesse Trembly works as a Fire Technician III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jesse earned $78,752 in 2019.

Matthew Breen

Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$78,750

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $47,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,372
Benefits: $26,427
Total compensation: $78,750

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At Department of Natural Resources, Matthew Breen serves as a Wildlife Biologist III within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $78,750.

Joe Shand

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$78,599

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $46,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $382
Benefits: $31,854
Total compensation: $78,599

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Joe Shand works as a Journey Auto Worker for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Joe earned $78,599 in 2019.

Michael Nay

Engineering Technician III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$78,461

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $44,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95
Benefits: $33,797
Total compensation: $78,461

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Michael Nay holds the role of Engineering Technician III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2019, their total compensation was $78,461.

Steven Christensen

Environmental Scientist III/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$78,395

Sub-department: DNR Oil, Gas & Mining
Base pay: $50,253
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $28,142
Total compensation: $78,395

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Steven Christensen holds the role of Environmental Scientist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. In 2019, their total compensation was $78,395.

Mark Brady

Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$78,355

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,952
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,187
Benefits: $35,217
Total compensation: $78,355

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Mark Brady works as a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Mark earned $78,355 in 2019.

Dillon Gill

Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$78,324

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,971
Overtime: $31
Other pay: $1,268
Benefits: $36,054
Total compensation: $78,324

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Dillon Gill works as a Assistant Park Manager, Post for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Dillon earned $78,324 in 2019.

William Ames

Fire Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$77,964

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $38,723
Overtime: $9,271
Other pay: $3,723
Benefits: $26,247
Total compensation: $77,964

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William Ames is a Fire Technician IV at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $77,964.

Thomas Thompson

Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$77,942

Sub-department: DNR Natural Resources Administration
Base pay: $47,655
Overtime: $267
Other pay: $700
Benefits: $29,319
Total compensation: $77,942

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At Department of Natural Resources, Thomas Thompson serves as a Senior GIS Analyst within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. Their 2019 pay totaled $77,942.

Jordan Vanorman

Golf Professional/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$77,928

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,735
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,816
Benefits: $31,377
Total compensation: $77,928

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Jordan Vanorman works as a Golf Professional for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jordan earned $77,928 in 2019.

Carl Ege

Project Geologist/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$77,917

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $46,082
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,572
Benefits: $30,264
Total compensation: $77,917

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At Department of Natural Resources, Carl Ege serves as a Project Geologist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $77,917.

Giani Julander

Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$77,682

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $39,125
Overtime: $148
Other pay: $3,815
Benefits: $34,594
Total compensation: $77,682

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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.

Curtis Roundy

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$77,288

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,804
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $777
Benefits: $33,707
Total compensation: $77,288

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Pay Components: [object Object]

Curtis Roundy is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $77,288.

Casey Olsen

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$77,194

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $38,953
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,523
Benefits: $34,717
Total compensation: $77,194

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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.

Eric Jones

Engineer IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$77,150

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $47,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $29,431
Total compensation: $77,150

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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.

Sarah Lindsey

Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$77,147

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $50,315
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $449
Benefits: $26,383
Total compensation: $77,147

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Sarah Lindsey serves as a Senior GIS Analyst within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $77,147.

Dallon Christensen

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$77,017

Sub-department: DNR Wildlife Resources
Base pay: $43,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,183
Benefits: $32,326
Total compensation: $77,017

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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.

Trent Bristol

Forestry/Fire Statewide Program Coordinator/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$76,897

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $788
Benefits: $32,283
Total compensation: $76,897

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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.

Kevin Valcarce

Building/Grounds Supervisor I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,877

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $40,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $449
Benefits: $35,721
Total compensation: $76,877

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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.

Nathan Long

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,745

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,279
Benefits: $34,728
Total compensation: $76,745

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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.

Michele Hoskins

Financial Analyst II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,717

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $48,158
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,266
Benefits: $26,294
Total compensation: $76,717

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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.

Gina Campbell

Information Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,709

Sub-department: DNR Natural Resources Administration
Base pay: $45,386
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $31,324
Total compensation: $76,709

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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.

Aubree Perrenoud

Web Content Editor I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,620

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $50,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $806
Benefits: $24,837
Total compensation: $76,620

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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.

Jonathon Hodgkiss

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,529

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $28,415
Overtime: $17,051
Other pay: $2,600
Benefits: $28,464
Total compensation: $76,529

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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.

John Neill

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,495

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,540
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $870
Benefits: $31,085
Total compensation: $76,495

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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.

Aaron Hunt

Engineer IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,410

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $45,778
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,249
Benefits: $29,383
Total compensation: $76,410

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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.

Richard Gibbs

Wildlife Biologist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,383

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $39,572
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,854
Benefits: $32,956
Total compensation: $76,383

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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.

Julie Lovato

Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,375

Sub-department: DNR Parks & Recreation
Base pay: $44,346
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $948
Benefits: $31,081
Total compensation: $76,375

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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.

Scott Gibson

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,372

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $44,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,590
Benefits: $29,774
Total compensation: $76,372

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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.

Gary Brimley

Engineering Manager I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,276

Sub-department: DNR Water Rights
Base pay: $46,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $29,004
Total compensation: $76,276

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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.

Robert Sanders

Fire Technician IV/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$76,021

Sub-department: DNR Forestry, Fire & State Lands
Base pay: $46,674
Overtime: $4,161
Other pay: $5,677
Benefits: $19,509
Total compensation: $76,021

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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.

Randy Ryan

Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$75,991

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $42,384
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,256
Benefits: $31,351
Total compensation: $75,991

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Randy Ryan serves as a Lead Maintenance/Construction Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $75,991.

Karen Caldwell

Financial Analyst II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$75,901

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $49,145
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $753
Benefits: $26,003
Total compensation: $75,901

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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.

David Roberts

Journey Auto Worker/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$75,866

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $40,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,588
Benefits: $34,227
Total compensation: $75,866

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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.

Steve Gray

Wildlife Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$75,805

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $41,024
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $691
Benefits: $34,090
Total compensation: $75,805

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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.

Cathryn Smith

Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$75,636

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $43,946
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $856
Benefits: $30,834
Total compensation: $75,636

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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.

James Walker

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

2019 total comp

$75,572

Sub-department: Restricted Special Revenue
Base pay: $9,570
Overtime: $544
Other pay: $33,444
Benefits: $32,014
Total compensation: $75,572

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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.

Leann Fox

Information Specialist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$75,492

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $34,317
Overtime: $10,163
Other pay: $3,853
Benefits: $27,159
Total compensation: $75,492

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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.

David Smedley

Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources

2019 total comp

$75,477

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $39,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,056
Benefits: $33,174
Total compensation: $75,477

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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.

Joshua Berg

Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources

2018 total comp

$75,459

Sub-department: Comp & Excess Pool
Base pay: $26,624
Overtime: $23,020
Other pay: $1,143
Benefits: $24,672
Total compensation: $75,459

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Pay Components: [object Object]

At Department of Natural Resources, Joshua Berg serves as a Fire Technician II within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2018 pay totaled $75,459.