Minnesota / Health Department / Grants Specialist Senior

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Grants Specialist Senior

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

17 employees hold this title in Health Department. Median total compensation for the role is $83,617, below the department median of $90,184.

Employees: 17
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $83,617
Agency median: $90,184
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$48,457$91,297+

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How total compensation varies among the 17 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Grants Specialist Senior is held in 17 Minnesota departments. In Health Department, the median of $83,617 ranks #8 of 17.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Education Department

$93,397 · 3

Corrections Department

$91,025 · 1

Children Youth & Families Department

$85,266 · 1

Water & Soil Resources Board

$84,767 · 2

Commerce Department

$84,617 · 1

Human Services Department

$84,273 · 11

Iron Range Resources & Rehabilitation

$83,722 · 1

Public Safety Department

$82,253 · 12

Natural Resources Department

$81,396 · 5

Office of Higher Education

$80,894 · 1

Employ & Economic Development Department

$80,105 · 14

Pollution Control Agency

$78,483 · 1

Median total compensation for the Grants Specialist Senior role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

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Employees with this title

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Emily Babcock

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$91,423

Sub-department: VPD Cross Section Initiative
Base pay: $91,423
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,423
Hire date: 2023-09-13
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emily Babcock holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Health Department within Vpd Cross Section Initiative. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,423. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anita Smith

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$91,028

Sub-department: EH DWP Admin
Base pay: $91,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,028
Hire date: 1995-10-04
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anita Smith holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Health Department within Eh Dwp Administrative. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,028. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Diane Lauren

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$91,028

Sub-department: OSHII - Assist Dir Staff
Base pay: $91,028
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,028
Hire date: 1989-10-12
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Diane Lauren serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Oshii - Assist Director Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,028. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leah Hegg

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$91,025

Sub-department: CFH FHV State Initiative Staff
Base pay: $91,025
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,025
Hire date: 2021-06-14
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Leah Hegg holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Health Department within Cfh Fhv State Initiative Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sonja Ausen

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$89,700

Sub-department: CFH FHV State Initiative Staff
Base pay: $89,700
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,700
Hire date: 2012-06-28
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sonja Ausen holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Health Department within Cfh Fhv State Initiative Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $89,700. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sabrina Sutter

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$88,738

Sub-department: EH DWP Admin
Base pay: $88,738
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $88,738
Hire date: 2007-05-08
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Sabrina Sutter serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Eh Dwp Administrative. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $88,738. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Harris

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$86,462

Sub-department: EH DWP Admin
Base pay: $86,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,462
Hire date: 2023-11-29
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Erin Harris serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Eh Dwp Administrative. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $86,462. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Degeorge

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$84,793

Sub-department: Organizational Services
Base pay: $84,793
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,793
Hire date: 2023-08-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karen Degeorge is a Grants Specialist Senior at Health Department within Organizational Services. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $84,793. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Audrey Staggemeyer

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$83,617

Sub-department: CFH MCH Asst Sect Mgr Staff
Base pay: $83,617
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,617
Hire date: 2001-06-04
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Audrey Staggemeyer is a Grants Specialist Senior at Health Department within Cfh Mch Assistant Sect Manager Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,617. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melanie Frazier

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$83,021

Sub-department: CFH FHV Comm Initiative Staff
Base pay: $83,021
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,021
Hire date: 2024-01-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melanie Frazier is a Grants Specialist Senior at Health Department within Cfh Fhv Community Initiative Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,021. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Khou Vang

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$80,529

Sub-department: CFH MCH Asst Sect Mgr Staff
Base pay: $80,529
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,529
Hire date: 2023-11-15
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Khou Vang is a Grants Specialist Senior at Health Department within Cfh Mch Assistant Sect Manager Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,529. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenny Patrin

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$80,043

Sub-department: HPCD CHP Asst Dir Staff
Base pay: $79,832
Overtime: $211
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,043
Hire date: 1998-09-14
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jenny Patrin works as a Grants Specialist Senior for Health Department within Hpcd Chp Assistant Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. Jenny earned $80,043 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Kettunen

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2024 total comp

$79,844

Sub-department: CH OSHII Dir Staff
Base pay: $79,844
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,844
Hire date: 2022-06-06
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Megan Kettunen serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Ch Oshii Director Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $79,844. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edward Wojski

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$78,389

Sub-department: EH DWP Admin
Base pay: $78,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,389
Hire date: 2009-03-23
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Health Department, Edward Wojski serves as a Grants Specialist Senior within Eh Dwp Administrative. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,389. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brendan Mcintyre

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$77,888

Sub-department: CFH MCH Asst Sect Mgr Staff
Base pay: $77,888
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,888
Hire date: 2023-11-08
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brendan Mcintyre is a Grants Specialist Senior at Health Department within Cfh Mch Assistant Sect Manager Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,888. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Esther Ashley

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2024 total comp

$69,920

Sub-department: Organizational Services
Base pay: $59,626
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,294
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $69,920
Hire date: 2000-03-13
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: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Esther Ashley is a Grants Specialist Senior at Health Department within Organizational Services. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $69,920. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Vermeland

Grants Specialist Senior/Health Department

2025 total comp

$48,457

Sub-department: HPCD CHP Asst Dir Staff
Base pay: $48,457
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,457
Hire date: 2024-10-30
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H12
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sarah Vermeland holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Health Department within Hpcd Chp Assistant Director Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,457. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.