Minnesota / Employ & Econ Development Department / Workforce Development Specialist 3

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Workforce Development Specialist 3

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

39 employees hold this title in Employ & Econ Development Department. Median total compensation for the role is $82,785, above the department median of $76,816.

Employees: 39
Total payroll: $2.9M
Role median: $82,785
Agency median: $76,816
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$4,588$98,728+

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Workforce Development Specialist beyond Minnesota

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Highest-paying jurisdictions for this role

District of Columbia

$79,705 · 81

City of Phoenix, Arizona

$75,877 · 7

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Lidibette Guzman

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$98,865

Sub-department: WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay: $97,565
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,300
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,865
Hire date: 2022-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Lidibette Guzman serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Job Seeker Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,865. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Claire Nelligan

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$98,685

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $98,185
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,685
Hire date: 2001-12-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Claire Nelligan is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,685. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Snyder

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$97,742

Sub-department: WFD Business Services
Base pay: $97,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,742
Hire date: 2007-03-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Snyder works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Business Services. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $97,742 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Thompson

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$97,742

Sub-department: WFD WF Systems Coordination
Base pay: $97,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,742
Hire date: 2008-04-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Cynthia Thompson serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Wf Systems Coordination. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,742. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Della Ludwig

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: BCD Workforce Strategy
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2017-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Della Ludwig works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Workforce Strategy. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Della earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adesewa Adesiji

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: BCD Workforce Strategy
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2002-07-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Adesewa Adesiji is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Workforce Strategy. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Schultz

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$94,705

Sub-department: WFD Job Seekers Services X
Base pay: $94,705
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,705
Hire date: 2003-12-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Schultz is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seekers Services X. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,705. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bridgett Backman

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$93,901

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $93,401
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,901
Hire date: 1992-11-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bridgett Backman works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. Bridgett earned $93,901 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Israt Ferdous

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$90,925

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $90,425
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,925
Hire date: 2023-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Israt Ferdous is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $90,925. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Isaac Mixon

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$89,172

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $89,172
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,172
Hire date: 2017-06-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Isaac Mixon works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Isaac earned $89,172 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachael Mcconnell Okerlund

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$88,130

Sub-department: WFD Job Seekers Services X
Base pay: $88,130
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,130
Hire date: 2023-04-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rachael Mcconnell Okerlund holds the role of Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seekers Services X. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,130. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Avangeline Mcknight

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$87,787

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $87,287
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $87,787
Hire date: 2009-04-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Avangeline Mcknight serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,787. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Margaret Odanga

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$86,700

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $86,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,700
Hire date: 2019-05-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Margaret Odanga holds the role of Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,700. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Dale

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp

$85,582

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $85,582
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,582
Hire date: 1998-04-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Dale holds the role of Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $85,582. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Whirlwind Soldier

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$85,389

Sub-department: BCD Workforce Strategy
Base pay: $85,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,389
Hire date: 2022-04-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Whirlwind Soldier is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Workforce Strategy. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,389. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cristina Villella

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp

$85,206

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $84,264
Overtime: $941
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,206
Hire date: 2011-10-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Cristina Villella serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,206. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sylvia Garcia

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$83,732

Sub-department: WFD Job Seekers Services X
Base pay: $83,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,732
Hire date: 2011-10-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sylvia Garcia works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seekers Services X. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Sylvia earned $83,732 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Garcia

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp

$83,494

Sub-department: WFD Business Services
Base pay: $82,144
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,350
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,494
Hire date: 2003-01-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Garcia is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Business Services. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $83,494. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Beth Mckinnon

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$83,285

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $82,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,285
Hire date: 2024-02-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Beth Mckinnon works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Beth earned $83,285 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shayla Drake

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$82,785

Sub-department: BCD Workforce Strategy
Base pay: $82,785
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,785
Hire date: 2022-02-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Shayla Drake serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Bcd Workforce Strategy. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,785. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Jennings

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp

$81,114

Sub-department: WFD Job Seeker Services
Base pay: $81,114
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $81,114
Hire date: 2018-02-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Elizabeth Jennings is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Job Seeker Services. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $81,114. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Boyle

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp

$79,879

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $79,879
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,879
Hire date: 2012-05-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cynthia Boyle works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Cynthia earned $79,879 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rasha Ahmed

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$79,329

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $79,329
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,329
Hire date: 2019-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Rasha Ahmed serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,329. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mohamed Farah

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$77,881

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $77,881
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,881
Hire date: 2018-09-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Mohamed Farah serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,881. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Janelle Bane

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$75,940

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $75,440
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,940
Hire date: 2023-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Janelle Bane is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,940. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chou Her

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$74,498

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $74,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,498
Hire date: 2023-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Chou Her serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,498. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alec Smith

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$73,801

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $73,801
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,801
Hire date: 2024-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alec Smith is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,801. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Abdikarim Mohamed

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$72,707

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $72,707
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,707
Hire date: 2023-09-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Abdikarim Mohamed works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Abdikarim earned $72,707 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shaneaka Younger

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp

$71,931

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $71,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,931
Hire date: 2021-10-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Shaneaka Younger serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $71,931. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Isaiah Nordeng

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$68,634

Sub-department: WFD Job Seekers Services X
Base pay: $68,634
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,634
Hire date: 2023-07-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Isaiah Nordeng serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Job Seekers Services X. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,634. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mee Xiong

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$68,347

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $67,847
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,347
Hire date: 2023-10-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mee Xiong is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,347. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Lee

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$67,576

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $67,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,576
Hire date: 2024-02-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Lee works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $67,576 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Jeske

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$58,745

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $58,718
Overtime: $28
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,745
Hire date: 2024-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Erin Jeske is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,745. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Zoubek

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$55,515

Sub-department: BCD Workforce Strategy
Base pay: $55,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,515
Hire date: 2024-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rebecca Zoubek works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Bcd Workforce Strategy. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $55,515 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darcy Hokkanen

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$49,108

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $49,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,108
Hire date: 2024-12-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Darcy Hokkanen holds the role of Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $49,108. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Linda Skogen

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$15,836

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $14,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,457
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,836
Hire date: 2012-06-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Linda Skogen works as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 for Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Linda earned $15,836 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alyssa Haworth

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$10,557

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Dir
Base pay: $10,557
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,557
Hire date: 2025-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alyssa Haworth is a Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Workforce Development Director. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $10,557. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Vang

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2025 total comp

$5,669

Sub-department: WFD Business Services
Base pay: $5,669
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,669
Hire date: 2018-09-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Lisa Vang holds the role of Workforce Development Specialist 3 at Employ & Econ Development Department within Wfd Business Services. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,669. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristine Johnson

Workforce Development Specialist 3/Employ & Econ Development Department

2024 total comp

$4,588

Sub-department: WFD Workforce Dev Director
Base pay: $4,588
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,588
Hire date: 2023-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 12
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: B22
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Employ & Econ Development Department, Kristine Johnson serves as a Workforce Development Specialist 3 within Wfd Workforce Development Director. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,588. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.