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Assistant Commissioner Human Services

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

10 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $167,014, above the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 10
Total payroll: $1.6M
Role median: $167,014
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$132,690$178,104+

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How total compensation varies among the 10 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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Employees with this title

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Eric Grumdahl

Assistant Commissioner Human Services/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$178,228

Sub-department: DHS Agency Effectiveness
Base pay: $178,228
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $178,228
Hire date: 2017-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Eric Grumdahl works as a Assistant Commissioner Human Services for Human Services Department within DHS Agency Effectiveness. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Eric earned $178,228 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Natasha Merz

Assistant Commissioner Human Services/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$177,541

Sub-department: DHS Agency Effectiveness
Base pay: $177,541
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $177,541
Hire date: 2007-07-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Natasha Merz works as a Assistant Commissioner Human Services for Human Services Department within DHS Agency Effectiveness. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. Natasha earned $177,541 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

Josh Syrjamaki

Assistant Commissioner Human Services/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$172,128

Sub-department: DHS Commissioner's Staff
Base pay: $169,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $172,128
Hire date: 2002-12-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Josh Syrjamaki is a Assistant Commissioner Human Services at Human Services Department within DHS Commissioner's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $172,128. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Tikki Brown

Assistant Commissioner Human Services/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$170,515

Sub-department: DHS Commissioner's Staff
Base pay: $170,515
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $170,515
Hire date: 2001-07-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tikki Brown is a Assistant Commissioner Human Services at Human Services Department within DHS Commissioner's Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $170,515. They are represented by Manager.

Stacy Twite

Assistant Commissioner Human Services/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$169,841

Sub-department: DHS Commissioner's Staff
Base pay: $169,841
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $169,841
Hire date: 2008-05-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Stacy Twite serves as a Assistant Commissioner Human Services within DHS Commissioner's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $169,841. They are represented by Manager.

Julie Marquardt

Assistant Commissioner Human Services/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$164,188

Sub-department: DHS Commissioner's Staff
Base pay: $157,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,892
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $164,188
Hire date: 2000-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Julie Marquardt serves as a Assistant Commissioner Human Services within DHS Commissioner's Staff. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $164,188. Union affiliation: Manager.

De Conover

Assistant Commissioner Human Services/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$162,886

Sub-department: DHS Deputy Commr
Base pay: $161,886
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $162,886
Hire date: 2013-04-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

De Conover holds the role of Assistant Commissioner Human Services at Human Services Department within DHS Deputy Commissioner. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $162,886. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Karen Mckinney

Assistant Commissioner Human Services/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$159,639

Sub-department: DHS Deputy Commr
Base pay: $156,263
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,376
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $159,639
Hire date: 2020-01-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karen Mckinney works as a Assistant Commissioner Human Services for Human Services Department within DHS Deputy Commissioner. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Karen earned $159,639 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Teresa Steinmetz

Assistant Commissioner Human Services/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$140,712

Sub-department: DHS Agency Effectiveness
Base pay: $140,712
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $140,712
Hire date: 2024-09-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Teresa Steinmetz works as a Assistant Commissioner Human Services for Human Services Department within DHS Agency Effectiveness. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Teresa earned $140,712 in 2025. Union affiliation: Manager.

John Connolly

Assistant Commissioner Human Services/Human Services Department

2024 total comp

$132,690

Sub-department: DHS Commissioner's Staff
Base pay: $132,690
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $132,690
Hire date: 2023-09-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 26
Union / bargaining unit: Manager
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 220
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, John Connolly serves as a Assistant Commissioner Human Services within DHS Commissioner's Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $132,690. Union affiliation: Manager.