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POSITION

Program Specialist V

Parks and Wildlife Department

This position is categorized as program management, according to the state auditor's office. Its salary ranges from $51,278 to $82,901. A description of this position and its responsibilities is available on the auditor's website.

  • Employees

    29

  • Median salary

    $77,450

  • Average salary

    $75,686

Employees by gender

Most employees who hold this position identify as male.

Gender Employees Percent Median salary
Female 12
41% 		$75,806
Male 17
58%
$77,450

Employees by race

Most employees who hold this position identify as white.

Race Employees Percent Median salary
Hispanic 4
13% 		$73,962
White 25
86%
$77,450

Length of employment

A majority of employees have worked at the Parks and Wildlife Department for one to 10 years.

Length of employment Employees Percent Median salary
1 year or less 1
3% 		$67,744
1-10 years 23
79%
$77,450
10-20 years 2
6% 		$74,162
20+ years 3
10% 		$77,450

Employment status

All employees who hold this position are full-time. Employment status refers to whether an employee is listed as working part or full time and is based on hours worked in a week.

Status Employees Percent Median salary
Full-Time 29
100%
$77,450

Current employees

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