Governmt Relations Specialist - Uncl

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

3 employees hold this title in County Manager's Office. Median total compensation for the role is $113,756, above the department median of $94,246.

Employees: 3
Total payroll: $341.6K
Role median: $113,756
Agency median: $94,246
Comparison: Above

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Governmt Relations Specialist - Uncl is held in 2 Ramsey County, Minnesota departments. In County Manager's Office, the median of $113,756 ranks #2 of 2.

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Communications & Public Relations

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Employees with this title

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Melissa Finnegan

Governmt Relations Specialist - Uncl/County Manager's Office

2024 total comp

$130,901

Sub-department: Strategic Team
Base pay: $119,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $11,167
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $130,901
Hourly rate: $62
Hire date: 2020-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Unr
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Dept Name 2: County Mgr/Admin
Earn Code: 712
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Terminated
Termination Date: Nov 12, 2024

Melissa Finnegan is a Governmt Relations Specialist - Uncl at County Manager's Office within Strategic Team. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $130,901. Their bargaining unit is Unr.

Jolie Wood

Governmt Relations Specialist - Uncl/County Manager's Office

2025 total comp

$113,756

Sub-department: Strategic Team
Base pay: $113,536
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $221
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,756
Hourly rate: $57
Hire date: 2018-03-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Unr
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Middle name: M. F.

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Dept Name 2: County Mgr/Admin
Earn Code: 734
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active

Jolie Wood holds the role of Governmt Relations Specialist - Uncl at County Manager's Office within Strategic Team. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,756. They are represented by Unr.

Ami Wazlawik

Governmt Relations Specialist - Uncl/County Manager's Office

2025 total comp

$96,977

Sub-department: Strategic Team
Base pay: $96,977
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,977
Hourly rate: $49
Hire date: 2022-10-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: Unr
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1

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Dept Name 2: County Mgr/Admin
Empl Record: 0
Pay Status: Active
Termination Date: Feb 23, 2026

Ami Wazlawik is a Governmt Relations Specialist - Uncl at County Manager's Office within Strategic Team. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $96,977. Their bargaining unit is Unr.