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Driver Improvement Specialist

Operate vehicles or heavy equipment safely to move people or materials, and perform routine checks.

14 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $64,973, below the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 14
Total payroll: $923.6K
Role median: $64,973
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Below

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Pay distribution for this role

$47,191$78,184+

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Pamela Moe

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$78,220

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $76,131
Overtime: $2,089
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,220
Hire date: 1981-09-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Pamela Moe holds the role of Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Hired in 1981, they have about 44 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,220. They are represented by Technical.

Keith Rauen

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$78,083

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $76,131
Overtime: $1,952
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,083
Hire date: 1991-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Keith Rauen serves as a Driver Improvement Specialist within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $78,083. They are represented by Technical.

James Zelinski-Feeney

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$76,847

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $75,596
Overtime: $1,251
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,847
Hire date: 2009-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

James Zelinski-Feeney works as a Driver Improvement Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. James earned $76,847 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Francis Zawislak

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$76,131

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $76,131
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,131
Hire date: 1966-03-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Francis Zawislak holds the role of Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. They have served since 1966 (about 59 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,131. They are represented by Technical.

Shawn Dunford

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$73,901

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $72,829
Overtime: $1,072
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,901
Hire date: 1989-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shawn Dunford holds the role of Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. They have served since 1989 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $73,901. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jamie Weinzetl

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$73,373

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $72,393
Overtime: $980
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,373
Hire date: 1999-05-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jamie Weinzetl is a Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,373. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Kimberly Shealy

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$65,862

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $64,143
Overtime: $1,719
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,862
Hire date: 2013-02-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kimberly Shealy is a Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,862. They are represented by Technical.

Joshua Young

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$64,083

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $64,083
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,083
Hire date: 2015-08-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joshua Young works as a Driver Improvement Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $64,083 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Tracy Ibinger

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$62,995

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $62,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,995
Hire date: 2014-01-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tracy Ibinger is a Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $62,995. They are represented by Technical.

Audrey Gomm

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$59,007

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $58,239
Overtime: $768
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $59,007
Hire date: 2013-07-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Public Safety Department, Audrey Gomm serves as a Driver Improvement Specialist within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,007. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Terese Duncan

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$57,112

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $56,508
Overtime: $604
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $57,112
Hire date: 2020-10-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Terese Duncan works as a Driver Improvement Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Terese earned $57,112 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Chou Lee

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$56,416

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $56,094
Overtime: $322
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,416
Hire date: 2022-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Chou Lee holds the role of Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,416. Union affiliation: Technical.

Ninfa Ruiz-Rosas

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$54,346

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $53,586
Overtime: $760
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,346
Hire date: 2021-05-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ninfa Ruiz-Rosas is a Driver Improvement Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,346. They are represented by Technical.

Katrina Dishneau

Driver Improvement Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$47,191

Sub-department: DVS Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation
Base pay: $47,186
Overtime: $5
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,191
Hire date: 2021-10-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 69
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Katrina Dishneau works as a Driver Improvement Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Dr Comp/Driver Evaluation. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Katrina earned $47,191 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.