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Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist

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

206 employees hold this title in Public Safety Department. Median total compensation for the role is $48,600, below the department median of $76,256.

Employees: 206
Total payroll: $8.5M
Role median: $48,600
Agency median: $76,256
Comparison: Below

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$424$67,060+

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How total compensation varies among the 206 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Blake Dorman

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$13,698

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 4B
Base pay: $7,582
Overtime: $75
Other pay: $6,042
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,698
Hire date: 2016-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 63
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Blake Dorman holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 4B. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $13,698. They are represented by Technical.

Katie Williamson

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$11,937

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 4B
Base pay: $11,826
Overtime: $111
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,937
Hire date: 2025-03-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mower

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

Katie Williamson works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 4B. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Katie earned $11,937 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jerry Pratt

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$11,787

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 2C
Base pay: $5,275
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,512
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,787
Hire date: 2022-10-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carver

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jerry Pratt is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 2C. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,787. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Beth Eaton

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$11,451

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 5B
Base pay: $11,451
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,451
Hire date: 2017-12-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 63
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: P07
Bargaining Unit Number: 207
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Beth Eaton works as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist for Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 5B. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Beth earned $11,451 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Michael Baumgartner

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2024 total comp

$11,289

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 4B
Base pay: $8,944
Overtime: $67
Other pay: $2,278
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,289
Hire date: 2021-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 63
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
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, Michael Baumgartner serves as a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist within Dvs Exam Region 4B. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $11,289. They are represented by Technical.

Richard Torkkola

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$11,252

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 9B
Base pay: $11,165
Overtime: $87
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,252
Hire date: 2025-03-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Itasca

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

Richard Torkkola is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 9B. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,252. Union affiliation: Technical.

Isaac Wilson

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$11,165

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 3B
Base pay: $11,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,165
Hire date: 2025-03-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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

Isaac Wilson is a Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 3B. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $11,165. Union affiliation: Technical.

Samantha Solarte

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$11,165

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 6B
Base pay: $11,165
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,165
Hire date: 2025-03-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
Union / bargaining unit: Technical
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nobles

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

Samantha Solarte holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 6B. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $11,165. They are represented by Technical.

Charlene Thalacker

Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist/Public Safety Department

2025 total comp

$10,846

Sub-department: DVS Exam Region 4B
Base pay: $10,846
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,846
Hire date: 2025-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 64
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

Charlene Thalacker holds the role of Dvs Exam & Inspector Specialist at Public Safety Department within Dvs Exam Region 4B. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,846. They are represented by Technical.