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Training & Development Specialist 3

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

16 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $87,899, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees: 16
Total payroll: $1.4M
Role median: $87,899
Agency median: $74,811
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$64,844$97,060+

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How total compensation varies among the 16 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

Training & Development Specialist 3 is held in 20 Minnesota departments. In Transportation Department, the median of $87,899 ranks #6 of 20.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Agriculture Department

$97,734 · 1

Health Department

$97,734 · 3

Commerce Department

$95,452 · 1

Education Department

$92,431 · 1

Perpich Center for Arts Education

$89,942 · 1

Revenue Department

$87,623 · 8

Veterans Affairs Department

$86,812 · 2

Pollution Control Agency

$85,293 · 1

Corrections Department

$82,429 · 5

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$81,260 · 10

Public Employees Retire Associate

$77,967 · 1

Human Services Department

$77,749 · 10

Median total compensation for the Training & Development Specialist 3 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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David Sundberg

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$97,742

Sub-department: eLearning and Video Services
Base pay: $97,742
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,742
Hire date: 1987-08-05
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Sundberg is a Training & Development Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within Elearning and Video Services. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,742. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Lochen

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$95,467

Sub-department: eLearning and Video Services
Base pay: $95,467
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,467
Hire date: 2005-10-05
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Laura Lochen is a Training & Development Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within Elearning and Video Services. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,467. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Bellefeuille

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$92,081

Sub-department: Tribal Affairs Training
Base pay: $92,081
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,081
Hire date: 2002-09-25
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cynthia Bellefeuille holds the role of Training & Development Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within Tribal Affairs Training. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,081. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tammy Maijala

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$91,556

Sub-department: D4 Training & Development
Base pay: $91,556
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,556
Hire date: 2010-12-27
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: Becker

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tammy Maijala holds the role of Training & Development Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within D4 Training & Development. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,556. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Shultheis

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$91,428

Sub-department: eLearning and Video Services
Base pay: $91,428
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,428
Hire date: 2007-11-01
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Joseph Shultheis serves as a Training & Development Specialist 3 within Elearning and Video Services. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,428. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Bessler

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$91,315

Sub-department: Resource Manager
Base pay: $90,184
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,131
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,315
Hire date: 2000-06-05
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: Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mark Bessler holds the role of Training & Development Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within Resource Manager. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,315. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deborah Anderson

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$90,908

Sub-department: EDS/Safety
Base pay: $90,908
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,908
Hire date: 1999-08-30
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: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Deborah Anderson serves as a Training & Development Specialist 3 within Eds/Safety. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,908. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kimberly Ellsworth

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$89,929

Sub-department: Duluth Administrative Services
Base pay: $88,855
Overtime: $1,075
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,929
Hire date: 2018-12-12
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: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kimberly Ellsworth works as a Training & Development Specialist 3 for Transportation Department within Duluth Administrative Services. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Kimberly earned $89,929 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brianna Alsides

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$85,869

Sub-department: HR Management
Base pay: $85,869
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $85,869
Hire date: 2008-11-24
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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brianna Alsides works as a Training & Development Specialist 3 for Transportation Department within HR Management. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Brianna earned $85,869 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Paquette

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$83,140

Sub-department: Inclusive Organizational Devl
Base pay: $83,140
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,140
Hire date: 2020-01-08
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Joseph Paquette serves as a Training & Development Specialist 3 within Inclusive Organizational Devl. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,140. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Pearson

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$79,431

Sub-department: Maintenance
Base pay: $76,967
Overtime: $2,464
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,431
Hire date: 2014-11-19
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: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Kelly Pearson serves as a Training & Development Specialist 3 within Maintenance. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,431. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Letourneau

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$79,076

Sub-department: Human Resources
Base pay: $79,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $79,076
Hire date: 1998-05-13
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: Blue Earth

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Letourneau is a Training & Development Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within Human Resources. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,076. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gabe Perkins

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$77,591

Sub-department: Employee Development
Base pay: $77,591
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $77,591
Hire date: 2009-09-21
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: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gabe Perkins works as a Training & Development Specialist 3 for Transportation Department within Employee Development. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Gabe earned $77,591 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kenneth Richardson

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$76,764

Sub-department: eLearning and Video Services
Base pay: $76,764
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $76,764
Hire date: 2024-04-16
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: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Transportation Department, Kenneth Richardson serves as a Training & Development Specialist 3 within Elearning and Video Services. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,764. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stefanie Runde

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2025 total comp

$68,528

Sub-department: Human Resources Baxter
Base pay: $68,528
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $68,528
Hire date: 2015-12-02
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: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Stefanie Runde is a Training & Development Specialist 3 at Transportation Department within Human Resources Baxter. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,528. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Walsh

Training & Development Specialist 3/Transportation Department

2024 total comp

$64,844

Sub-department: Employee Development
Base pay: $60,041
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,802
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,844
Hire date: 2018-05-30
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: T79
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Steven Walsh works as a Training & Development Specialist 3 for Transportation Department within Employee Development. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Steven earned $64,844 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.