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 3
Parks Reg Facilities Projs Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Mark Wimberly holds the role of Parks Reg Facilities Projs Manager at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,950.
Parks Maintenance Technician/Forests, Parks & Recreation
David Pike holds the role of Parks Maintenance Technician at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $69,139.
Parks Maintenance Foreperson/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Samuel Davine is a Parks Maintenance Foreperson at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $68,411.
Forestry Professional II/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Devin Healy works as a Forestry Professional II for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Devin earned $68,411 in 2026.
Forestry Professional II/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Silas Rainville is a Forestry Professional II at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $68,411.
Parks Reg Grounds & Fac Sup/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Christopher Tefft holds the role of Parks Reg Grounds & Fac Sup at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,411.
Parks Reg Grounds & Fac Sup/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Paul Van Apeldoorn holds the role of Parks Reg Grounds & Fac Sup at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $68,411.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Mark Raishart works as a Forestry Professional III for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Mark earned $67,995 in 2026.
Contracts & Grants Administrat/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Mike Schaefer works as a Contracts & Grants Administrat for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Mike earned $67,995 in 2026.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Joellen Stivala holds the role of Forestry Professional III at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $67,995.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Kelsey Zaengle is a Forestry Professional III at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $67,995.
Parks Maintenance Technician/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Francis Legayada serves as a Parks Maintenance Technician. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $67,267.
Parks Reg Fac & Logistics Coor/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Tracy Zayac is a Parks Reg Fac & Logistics Coor at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $66,290.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Brandon Benedict is a Forestry Professional III at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $65,853.
Parks Regional Oper Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Elise Johnson works as a Parks Regional Oper Manager for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Elise earned $65,853 in 2026.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Adam Mccullough holds the role of Forestry Professional III at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $65,853.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Teresa Mcgann is a Forestry Professional III at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $65,853.
Land Acquisitions Specialist/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Gunnar Nurme works as a Land Acquisitions Specialist for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Gunnar earned $65,853 in 2026.
Administrative Services Cord IV/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Catherine Todd is a Administrative Services Cord IV at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $65,853.
State Lands Administrative Program Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Hannah Phillips serves as a State Lands Administrative Program Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,348.
Parks Maintenance Technician/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Jacob Partlow serves as a Parks Maintenance Technician. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $65,146.
Land Survey Specialist I/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Michael Huyler is a Land Survey Specialist I at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $64,667.
Seyon Lodge Innkeeper II/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Cheryl Simons holds the role of Seyon Lodge Innkeeper II at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,667.
Parks Reg Fac & Logistics Coor/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Alexander Billings works as a Parks Reg Fac & Logistics Coor for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Alexander earned $64,126 in 2026.
Parks Reg Fac & Logistics Coor/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Danielle Cook holds the role of Parks Reg Fac & Logistics Coor at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $64,126.
Forestry Professional II/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Liam Farley serves as a Forestry Professional II. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,126.
Parks Reg Fac & Logistics Coor/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Kayla Fitchette is a Parks Reg Fac & Logistics Coor at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $64,126.
Outdoor Recreation Specialist II/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Kaylie Kneeland serves as a Outdoor Recreation Specialist II. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $64,126.
Parks Regional Oper Manager/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Whitney Doel serves as a Parks Regional Oper Manager. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,544.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Dan Healey works as a Forestry Professional III for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Dan earned $63,544 in 2026.
Contract & Grants Specialist II/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Katarzyna Janiga serves as a Contract & Grants Specialist II. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $63,544.
Grants Administrator/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Katelyn Andrle is a Grants Administrator at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $63,024.
Financial Specialist III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Randi Hall works as a Financial Specialist III for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Randi earned $63,024 in 2026.
Parks Maintenance Foreperson/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Ryan Barrows works as a Parks Maintenance Foreperson for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Ryan earned $62,213 in 2026.
Forestry Professional II/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Andrew Hirsch is a Forestry Professional II at Forests, Parks & Recreation. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $62,213.
Forestry Professional II/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Noah Hoffman holds the role of Forestry Professional II at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $62,213.
Forestry Professional III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Joanne Garton serves as a Forestry Professional III. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $62,051.
Parks Maintenance Technician/Forests, Parks & Recreation
At Forests, Parks & Recreation, Luca Latino serves as a Parks Maintenance Technician. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $61,069.
Administrative Services Cord III/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Sharon Ellingwood works as a Administrative Services Cord III for Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. Sharon earned $59,883 in 2026.
Forestry Professional II/Forests, Parks & Recreation
Ryan Francoeur holds the role of Forestry Professional II at Forests, Parks & Recreation. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $59,883.