Vermont / Public Service Department
Agency file
The Public Service Department is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.
In 2026, this agency had 70 employees with median total compensation of $90,126; the highest distinct record was $158,434.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 70 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($90,126) — 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 $138,466 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $66,290. 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/Public Service Department
At Public Service Department, Kerrick Johnson serves as a Commissioner. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $158,434.
Director, Public Advocacy/Public Service Department
James Porter works as a Director, Public Advocacy for Public Service Department. Their status is exempt. James earned $157,248 in 2026.
Deputy Commissioner/Public Service Department
Brittney Wilson is a Deputy Commissioner at Public Service Department. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $150,280.
Director, Utility Planning/Public Service Department
Walter Poor works as a Director, Utility Planning for Public Service Department. Their status is exempt. Walter earned $148,554 in 2026.
Director Telecom & Connectivity/Public Service Department
Hunter Thompson holds the role of Director Telecom & Connectivity at Public Service Department. Their status is exempt. In 2026, their total compensation was $147,971.
Consumer Affairs Director/Public Service Department
Carol Flint is a Consumer Affairs Director at Public Service Department. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $141,731.
Executive Director/Public Service Department
Christine Hallquist is a Executive Director at Public Service Department. They work exempt. 2026 total compensation came to $141,190.
Director of Engineering/Public Service Department
William Jordan holds the role of Director of Engineering at Public Service Department. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $138,466.
General Counsel I/Public Service Department
At Public Service Department, Toni Clithero serves as a General Counsel I. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $130,354.
Director, State Energy Office/Public Service Department
At Public Service Department, Melissa Bailey serves as a Director, State Energy Office. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $129,418.
Staff Attorney IV/Public Service Department
Louise Porter works as a Staff Attorney IV for Public Service Department. Their status is exempt. Louise earned $127,878 in 2026.
Public Service Nuclear Enginee/Public Service Department
Anthony Leshinskie holds the role of Public Service Nuclear Enginee at Public Service Department. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $121,576.
Financial Director IV/Public Service Department
At Public Service Department, Angela Valentinetti serves as a Financial Director IV. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $120,515.
Chief of Finance & Economics/Public Service Department
Shawn Enterline is a Chief of Finance & Economics at Public Service Department. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $119,954.
Energy Program Manager/Public Service Department
Andrew Perchlik works as a Energy Program Manager for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Andrew earned $119,954 in 2026.
Planning & Energy Resources As/Public Service Department
Kelly Launder works as a Planning & Energy Resources As for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Kelly earned $119,059 in 2026.
Assistant Director Reg Utility Planning/Public Service Department
Anne Margolis holds the role of Assistant Director Reg Utility Planning at Public Service Department. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $112,466.
Energy Program Manager/Public Service Department
Brian Cotterill works as a Energy Program Manager for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Brian earned $105,331 in 2026.
Administrative Services Director I/Public Service Department
Tracy Collier is a Administrative Services Director I at Public Service Department. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $102,336.
Data & Equity Policy Manager/Public Service Department
Claire Mcilvennie works as a Data & Equity Policy Manager for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Claire earned $102,336 in 2026.
Ps Electrical & Planning Engin/Public Service Department
At Public Service Department, Louis Cecere Iii serves as a Ps Electrical & Planning Engin. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $99,008.
Vcbb Director Reg Comp & Risk Mgt/Public Service Department
Kristina Sweet works as a Vcbb Director Reg Comp & Risk Mgt for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Kristina earned $99,008 in 2026.
Energy Program Specialist III/Public Service Department
Keith Levenson is a Energy Program Specialist III at Public Service Department. They work classified. 2026 total compensation came to $98,946.
Energy Program Specialist III/Public Service Department
Barry Murphy holds the role of Energy Program Specialist III at Public Service Department. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $98,946.
Project Director/Public Service Department
Alissa Matthews works as a Project Director for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Alissa earned $95,846 in 2026.
Utilities Finance & Econom Analyst/Public Service Department
Gina Mchugh works as a Utilities Finance & Econom Analyst for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Gina earned $95,846 in 2026.
Utilities Finance & Econom Analyst/Public Service Department
Scott Wheeler works as a Utilities Finance & Econom Analyst for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Scott earned $95,846 in 2026.
Vcbb Policy, Strategy&Outreach/Public Service Department
At Public Service Department, Herryn Herzog serves as a Vcbb Policy, Strategy&Outreach. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,826.
Consumer Affairs & Information Spe IV/Public Service Department
Melissa Metivier works as a Consumer Affairs & Information Spe IV for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Melissa earned $95,722 in 2026.
Deputy Director State Energy Office/Public Service Department
At Public Service Department, John Gerhard serves as a Deputy Director State Energy Office. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $95,618.
Staff Attorney III/Public Service Department
Erin Brennan works as a Staff Attorney III for Public Service Department. Their status is exempt. Erin earned $94,619 in 2026.
Utilities Economic Analyst III/Public Service Department
At Public Service Department, Philip Picotte serves as a Utilities Economic Analyst III. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $93,122.
Financial Manager II/Public Service Department
Patricia Larose works as a Financial Manager II for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Patricia earned $92,955 in 2026.
Consumer Affairs & Information Spe IV/Public Service Department
Christine Peterson works as a Consumer Affairs & Information Spe IV for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Christine earned $90,376 in 2026.
Utilities Economic Analyst III/Public Service Department
At Public Service Department, Cameron Berube serves as a Utilities Economic Analyst III. They work classified. Their 2026 pay totaled $90,126.
Fiber Optic Project Manager/Public Service Department
Aaron Brassard holds the role of Fiber Optic Project Manager at Public Service Department. Their status is classified. In 2026, their total compensation was $90,126.
Pub Service Engr-Utilities/Public Service Department
Matthew Hecklinger works as a Pub Service Engr-Utilities for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Matthew earned $90,126 in 2026.
Project Director/Public Service Department
Alexander Monsarrat works as a Project Director for Public Service Department. Their status is classified. Alexander earned $89,856 in 2026.
Staff Attorney III/Public Service Department
Benjamin Civiletti works as a Staff Attorney III for Public Service Department. Their status is exempt. Benjamin earned $87,880 in 2026.
Staff Attorney III/Public Service Department
At Public Service Department, Caroline Daniels serves as a Staff Attorney III. They work exempt. Their 2026 pay totaled $87,630.