Vermont / Forests, Parks & Recreation
Agency file
The Forests, Parks & Recreation protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2026, this agency had 471 employees with median total compensation of $21; the highest distinct record was $140,462.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 471 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($21) — 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 $77,563 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $18. 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.
Record list
Highest-paid first / page 1
Commissioner/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Danielle Fitzko is a Commissioner at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $140,462.
Director of State Parks/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Nathan Mckeen serves as a Director of State Parks. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $135,803.
Administrative Services Director III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Naomi Fury holds the role of Administrative Services Director III at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $119,954.
Director, Forests/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Oliver Pierson is a Director, Forests at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $112,757.
Parks Regional Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Rick Hedding works as a Parks Regional Manager for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Rick earned $111,405 in 2026.
Forest Protection Program Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Kathleen Decker works as a Forest Protection Program Manager for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Kathleen earned $108,430 in 2026.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
David Wilcox works as a Forestry Professional V for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. David earned $104,104 in 2026.
Chief of Park Operations/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Reuben Allen holds the role of Chief of Park Operations at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $102,315.
Fpr Direct of Land Administrative & Recreation/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Rebecca Washburn works as a Fpr Direct of Land Administrative & Recreation for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Rebecca earned $102,315 in 2026.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Louis Bushey works as a Forestry Professional V for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Louis earned $101,150 in 2026.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Daniel Dillner Ii works as a Forestry Professional V for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Daniel earned $101,150 in 2026.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Timothy Morton works as a Forestry Professional V for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Timothy earned $101,150 in 2026.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
David Paganelli works as a Forestry Professional V for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. David earned $101,150 in 2026.
Parks Regional Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Dominick Caputo holds the role of Parks Regional Manager at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $99,008.
Private Lands Program Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Keith Thompson serves as a Private Lands Program Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,008.
Recreation Program Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Claire Polfus works as a Recreation Program Manager for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Claire earned $96,138 in 2026.
State Lands Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
James Duncan Iv is a State Lands Manager at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $95,846.
Parks Regional Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Lauren Masseria works as a Parks Regional Manager for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Lauren earned $95,846 in 2026.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Jason Nerenberg works as a Forestry Professional V for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Jason earned $95,722 in 2026.
Parks Projects Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Frank Spaulding is a Parks Projects Manager at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $95,722.
Forestry Professional IV/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Lars Lund Iii works as a Forestry Professional IV for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Lars earned $95,098 in 2026.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Joshua Halman holds the role of Forestry Professional V at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $92,955.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Elise Schadler works as a Forestry Professional V for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Elise earned $92,955 in 2026.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Samuel Schneski serves as a Forestry Professional V. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,955.
Parks Interpretive Program Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Rebecca Roy serves as a Parks Interpretive Program Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $92,435.
Principal Assistant/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Katharine Eberle works as a Principal Assistant for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is exempt. Katharine earned $90,917 in 2026.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Kyle Mason serves as a Forestry Professional V. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,376.
Land Conservation Program Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Kate Sudhoff works as a Land Conservation Program Manager for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Kate earned $90,022 in 2026.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Aaron Hurst works as a Forestry Professional III for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Aaron earned $89,586 in 2026.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Michael Johnson Jr. serves as a Forestry Professional III. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $89,586.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Matthew Langlais is a Forestry Professional III at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $89,586.
Anr Lands Survey Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Philo Marcotte serves as a Anr Lands Survey Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,443.
Forestry Professional V/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Jared Nunery works as a Forestry Professional V for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Jared earned $87,443 in 2026.
Forest Economy Program Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Katharine Servidio works as a Forest Economy Program Manager for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Katharine earned $87,443 in 2026.
Administrative Services Mngr I/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Emily White holds the role of Administrative Services Mngr I at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,443.
Vorec Program Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Jaclyn Dagger is a Vorec Program Manager at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $87,131.
Anr Lands Surveyor II/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Brian Lavery is a Anr Lands Surveyor II at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $87,090.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Matthew Leonard holds the role of Forestry Professional III at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $87,090.
Parks Regional Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, John Medose serves as a Parks Regional Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $86,819.
Grant Programs Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Annie Ward serves as a Grant Programs Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $85,051.