Florida / Department of Commerce

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Department of Commerce

Source file: Florida — State Employee Salaries (People First / Florida Has a Right to Know) / ingested Jun 19, 2026

The Department of Commerce regulates industry and protects consumers — licensing, oversight, and enforcement of standards.

In 2026, this agency had 1,162 employees with median total compensation of $54,271; the highest distinct record was $200,836.

Year: 2026
Total payroll: $67.9M
Employees: 1,162
Median total: $54,271
Highest record: $200,836

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$17,380$120,000+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How 2026 total compensation is spread across the 1,162 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($54,271) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

Base — $58,400 (100%)
Overtime — $0 (0%)
Other — $0 (0%)
Benefits — $0 (0%)

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.

Pay percentiles

10th

25th

Median

75th

90th

$37,050

$44,260

$54,271

$66,188

$84,048

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $84,048 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $37,050. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

Government Operations Consultant II

193 · $55,000

Employment Security Representative II

146 · $38,874

Government Operations Consultant III

89 · $59,000

Employment Security Representative I

60 · $37,050

Employment Program Specialist

42 · $36,317

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

Employees

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Christina Manley

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$55,000

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $55,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,000
Hire date: 2022-11-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 044066

Christina Manley holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 4 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $55,000.

Rebecca Wellence

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$55,000

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $55,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,000
Hire date: 2015-11-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lynn

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 047121

At Department of Commerce, Rebecca Wellence serves as a Government Operations Consultant II within Workforce Development. Hired in 2015, they have about 11 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $55,000.

Lisa Mcfarland

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$55,000

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $55,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,000
Hire date: 2024-06-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: C

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 042092

Lisa Mcfarland is a Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $55,000.

Allyson Haynes

Research Associate - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,927

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $54,927
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,927
Hire date: 1988-05-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3122
Position Number: 050055

Allyson Haynes is a Research Associate - Ses at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 38 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,927.

Kayla Kersey

Automated Scheduling Software Specialist/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,631

Sub-department: Information Systems & Support Services
Base pay: $54,631
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,631
Hire date: 2023-10-16
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: B

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2015
Position Number: 043140

Kayla Kersey works as a Automated Scheduling Software Specialist for Department of Commerce within Information Systems & Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 3 years as a salaried employee. Kayla earned $54,631 in 2026.

Sheila Bartlow

Benefits Services Specialist III/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,624

Sub-department: Reemployment Assistance Program
Base pay: $54,624
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,624
Hire date: 1993-08-26
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3392
Position Number: 034241

At Department of Commerce, Sheila Bartlow serves as a Benefits Services Specialist III within Reemployment Assistance Program. They have served since 1993 (about 33 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,624.

Vamonde Smith

Government Operations Consultant III/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,615

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $54,615
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,615
Hire date: 2001-04-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2238
Position Number: 034108

Vamonde Smith is a Government Operations Consultant III at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 25 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,615.

Natasha Hester-Byrd

Government Operations Consultant III/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,537

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $54,537
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,537
Hire date: 2013-12-11
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2238
Position Number: 032016

Natasha Hester-Byrd works as a Government Operations Consultant III for Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. They have served since 2013 (about 13 years) as a salaried employee. Natasha earned $54,537 in 2026.

Rodney Casimir

Management Review Specialist - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,528

Sub-department: Reemployment Assistance Program
Base pay: $54,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,528
Hire date: 2009-08-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2239
Position Number: 034378

At Department of Commerce, Rodney Casimir serves as a Management Review Specialist - Ses within Reemployment Assistance Program. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,528.

Caroline Alrestimawi

Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,508

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $54,508
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,508
Hire date: 2011-12-02
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 042011

Caroline Alrestimawi is a Operations & Management Consultant II - Ses at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. They have served since 2011 (about 15 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,508.

Kenisha Enzor

Management Review Specialist - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,502

Sub-department: Reemployment Assistance Program
Base pay: $54,502
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,502
Hire date: 2017-05-12
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lasha

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2239
Position Number: 034420

Kenisha Enzor works as a Management Review Specialist - Ses for Department of Commerce within Reemployment Assistance Program. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 9 years as a salaried employee. Kenisha earned $54,502 in 2026.

Lindsey Dennis

Government Operations Consultant III/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,379

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $54,379
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,379
Hire date: 2024-08-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2238
Position Number: 031149

At Department of Commerce, Lindsey Dennis serves as a Government Operations Consultant III within Workforce Development. They have served since 2024 (about 2 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,379.

Kristi Graver

Commission Deputy Clerk II - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,331

Sub-department: Unemployment Appeals Commission
Base pay: $54,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,331
Hire date: 1998-02-23
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: L

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7689
Position Number: 065004

Kristi Graver works as a Commission Deputy Clerk II - Ses for Department of Commerce within Unemployment Appeals Commission. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 28 years as a salaried employee. Kristi earned $54,331 in 2026.

Vanessa Barnes

Commission Deputy Clerk II - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,331

Sub-department: Unemployment Appeals Commission
Base pay: $54,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,331
Hire date: 1990-09-19
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Y

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 7689
Position Number: 065014

Vanessa Barnes holds the role of Commission Deputy Clerk II - Ses at Department of Commerce within Unemployment Appeals Commission. They have served since 1990 (about 36 years) as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $54,331.

Arben Teta

Management Review Specialist - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,212

Sub-department: Reemployment Assistance Program
Base pay: $54,212
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,212
Hire date: 2002-01-07
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2239
Position Number: 046099

At Department of Commerce, Arben Teta serves as a Management Review Specialist - Ses within Reemployment Assistance Program. Hired in 2002, they have about 24 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,212.

Valarie Caraballo

Jobs and Benefits Supervisor - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,198

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $54,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,198
Hire date: 1988-03-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3445
Position Number: 046104

Valarie Caraballo is a Jobs and Benefits Supervisor - Ses at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Hired in 1988, they have about 38 years of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $54,198.

Deborah Stewart

Accountant II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,106

Sub-department: Information Systems & Support Services
Base pay: $54,106
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,106
Hire date: 2022-02-14
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1430
Position Number: 053055

At Department of Commerce, Deborah Stewart serves as a Accountant II within Information Systems & Support Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 4 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,106.

Johnette Hess

Employment Security Representative II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,055

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $54,055
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,055
Hire date: 2008-09-03
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3442
Position Number: 046069

At Department of Commerce, Johnette Hess serves as a Employment Security Representative II within Workforce Development. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 18 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,055.

Laterika Shoemate-Dehaney

Management Review Specialist - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,053

Sub-department: Reemployment Assistance Program
Base pay: $54,053
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,053
Hire date: 2007-12-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Nicole

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2239
Position Number: 034200

At Department of Commerce, Laterika Shoemate-Dehaney serves as a Management Review Specialist - Ses within Reemployment Assistance Program. Hired in 2007, they have about 19 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $54,053.

Mery Llera

Benefits Program Supervisor/Analyst - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$54,010

Sub-department: Reemployment Assistance Program
Base pay: $54,010
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,010
Hire date: 2009-08-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: S.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1241
Position Number: 034377

Mery Llera works as a Benefits Program Supervisor/Analyst - Ses for Department of Commerce within Reemployment Assistance Program. They have served since 2009 (about 17 years) as a salaried employee. Mery earned $54,010 in 2026.

Natasha Williams

Benefits Program Supervisor/Analyst - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,929

Sub-department: Reemployment Assistance Program
Base pay: $53,929
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,929
Hire date: 1993-04-13
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: P

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1241
Position Number: 031140

Natasha Williams holds the role of Benefits Program Supervisor/Analyst - Ses at Department of Commerce within Reemployment Assistance Program. Hired in 1993, they have about 33 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,929.

Elizabeth Chidester

Government Analyst II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,917

Sub-department: Housing & Community Assistance
Base pay: $53,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,917
Hire date: 2025-03-03
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2225
Position Number: 000518

At Department of Commerce, Elizabeth Chidester serves as a Government Analyst II within Housing & Community Assistance. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,917.

Justin Marshall

Senior Information Technician Business Consultant/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,917

Sub-department: Information Systems & Support Services
Base pay: $53,917
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,917
Hire date: 2021-06-10
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2114
Position Number: 034426

Justin Marshall works as a Senior Information Technician Business Consultant for Department of Commerce within Information Systems & Support Services. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 5 years as a salaried employee. Justin earned $53,917 in 2026.

Tejaswini Narayanapurapu

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,902

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,902
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,902
Hire date: 2025-07-07
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 034028

Tejaswini Narayanapurapu is a Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. They have served since 2025 (about a year), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,902.

Charles Williams

Employment Security Representative I/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,881

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,881
Hire date: 2011-06-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3441
Position Number: 046035

Charles Williams works as a Employment Security Representative I for Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Hired in 2011, they have about 15 years of service as a salaried employee. Charles earned $53,881 in 2026.

Akbar Mercer

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,707

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,707
Hire date: 2016-07-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: K

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 022005

Akbar Mercer works as a Government Operations Consultant II for Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 10 years as a salaried employee. Akbar earned $53,707 in 2026.

Alexis Whitley

Economic Analyst/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,707

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,707
Hire date: 2025-03-10
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3215
Position Number: 044100

Alexis Whitley is a Economic Analyst at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Their tenure dates to 2025, about a year, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,707.

Li-Hong Wang

Economic Analyst/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,707

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,707
Hire date: 2010-11-24
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3215
Position Number: 047021

Li-Hong Wang works as a Economic Analyst for Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Hired in 2010, they have about 16 years of service as a salaried employee. Li-Hong earned $53,707 in 2026.

Praveen Kumar Reddy Kamireddy

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,707

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,707
Hire date: 2025-04-04
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 050010

Praveen Kumar Reddy Kamireddy is a Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Hired in 2025, they have about a year of service, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,707.

Stacey Dalili

Government Operations Consultant II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,707

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,707
Hire date: 2021-11-01
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2236
Position Number: 047172

Stacey Dalili holds the role of Government Operations Consultant II at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Hired in 2021, they have about 5 years of service as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,707.

Deny Mishra

Economic Analyst/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,707

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,707
Hire date: 2024-04-15
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3215
Position Number: 044072

Deny Mishra holds the role of Economic Analyst at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Their tenure dates to 2024, about 2 years as a salaried employee. In 2026, their total compensation was $53,707.

Stuart Mccloskey

Economic Analyst/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,707

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,707
Hire date: 2020-07-01
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: D

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3215
Position Number: 046021

Stuart Mccloskey is a Economic Analyst at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. They have served since 2020 (about 6 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,707.

Darcy Etienne

Government Analyst I/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,610

Sub-department: Finance & Administration
Base pay: $53,610
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,610
Hire date: 2010-10-22
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2224
Position Number: 000696

At Department of Commerce, Darcy Etienne serves as a Government Analyst I within Finance & Administration. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 16 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,610.

Gary Wright

Special Deputy/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,550

Sub-department: Reemployment Assistance Program
Base pay: $53,550
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,550
Hire date: 2000-01-28
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: T.

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3395
Position Number: 031118

Gary Wright works as a Special Deputy for Department of Commerce within Reemployment Assistance Program. Hired in 2000, they have about 26 years of service as a salaried employee. Gary earned $53,550 in 2026.

Melissa Janssen

Employment Security Representative II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,474

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,474
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,474
Hire date: 2019-06-04
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Lee

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3442
Position Number: 043181

Melissa Janssen is a Employment Security Representative II at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 7 years, working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,474.

Jessica Williams

Government Operations Consultant Iii-Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,331

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,331
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,331
Hire date: 2004-10-22
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: Michelle Carlson

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2235
Position Number: 047002

At Department of Commerce, Jessica Williams serves as a Government Operations Consultant Iii-Ses within Workforce Development. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 22 years, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,331.

Sharmila Dhoray

Employment Security Representative II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,317

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,317
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,317
Hire date: 2007-02-12
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3442
Position Number: 046014

Sharmila Dhoray is a Employment Security Representative II at Department of Commerce within Workforce Development. They have served since 2007 (about 19 years), working salaried. 2026 total compensation came to $53,317.

Tracy Gonos

Benefits Program Supervisor/Analyst - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,282

Sub-department: Reemployment Assistance Program
Base pay: $53,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,282
Hire date: 1997-11-17
Employment type: Salaried
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 1241
Position Number: 046213

At Department of Commerce, Tracy Gonos serves as a Benefits Program Supervisor/Analyst - Ses within Reemployment Assistance Program. Hired in 1997, they have about 29 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,282.

Waica Romero

Management Review Specialist - Ses/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,246

Sub-department: Reemployment Assistance Program
Base pay: $53,246
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,246
Hire date: 2008-12-08
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 2239
Position Number: 043085

At Department of Commerce, Waica Romero serves as a Management Review Specialist - Ses within Reemployment Assistance Program. Hired in 2008, they have about 18 years of service, working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,246.

Diana Morales Quispe

Employment Security Representative II/Department of Commerce

2026 total comp

$53,198

Sub-department: Workforce Development
Base pay: $53,198
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,198
Hire date: 2010-09-29
Employment type: Salaried

Source-specific fields

Class Code: 3442
Position Number: 046049

At Department of Commerce, Diana Morales Quispe serves as a Employment Security Representative II within Workforce Development. They have served since 2010 (about 16 years), working salaried. Their 2026 pay totaled $53,198.