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Transp Specialist

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

420 employees hold this title in Transportation Department. Median total compensation for the role is $78,688, above the department median of $74,811.

Employees
420
Total payroll
$33.8M
Role median
$78,688
Agency median
$74,811
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$246$123,318+

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How total compensation varies among the 420 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

Page 1

Travis Erickson

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$98,392
Sub-department
Materials St Cloud
Base pay
$78,213
Overtime
$19,758
Other pay
$421
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,392
Hire date
2015-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Travis Erickson works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Materials St Cloud. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Travis earned $98,392 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Samuel Zieglmeier

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$98,215
Sub-department
Construction St Cloud
Base pay
$78,821
Overtime
$15,382
Other pay
$4,012
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,215
Hire date
2017-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Samuel Zieglmeier serves as a Transp Specialist within Construction St Cloud. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,215. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Justin Parkin

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$97,260
Sub-department
Construction Rochester
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$12,622
Other pay
$6,056
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,260
Hire date
2021-07-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Justin Parkin works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Construction Rochester. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Justin earned $97,260 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Timothy Sandry

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$97,016
Sub-department
Willmar Construction
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$17,266
Other pay
$1,168
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$97,016
Hire date
2006-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Timothy Sandry serves as a Transp Specialist within Willmar Construction. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,016. They are represented by Technical.

William Wald

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$96,339
Sub-department
Design Build 494
Base pay
$77,389
Overtime
$18,765
Other pay
$185
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$96,339
Hire date
2013-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

William Wald holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Design Build 494. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,339. They are represented by Technical.

Joyce Fisk

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,867
Sub-department
Virginia Field Construction
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$17,052
Other pay
$233
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,867
Hire date
2017-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Joyce Fisk serves as a Transp Specialist within Virginia Field Construction. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,867. They are represented by Technical.

Paul Voelker Jr

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,774
Sub-department
Materials
Base pay
$72,310
Overtime
$23,231
Other pay
$234
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,774
Hire date
1998-08-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Paul Voelker Jr serves as a Transp Specialist within Materials. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,774. They are represented by Technical.

Paul Michalski

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$95,277
Sub-department
Construction St Cloud
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$16,423
Other pay
$271
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,277
Hire date
2004-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paul Michalski works as a Transp Specialist for Transportation Department within Construction St Cloud. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Paul earned $95,277 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Hans Engstrom

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2024 total comp
$95,009
Sub-department
Aeronautics Admin Support
Base pay
$79,737
Overtime
$15,177
Other pay
$96
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,009
Hire date
2005-02-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hans Engstrom is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Aeronautics Administrative Support. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $95,009. They are represented by Technical.

Charles Vizenor

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$94,816
Sub-department
D-4 Surveys
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$16,126
Other pay
$108
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,816
Hire date
1998-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Charles Vizenor holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within D-4 Surveys. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,816. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Daniel Langer

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$94,716
Sub-department
Construction Owatonna
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$16,110
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,716
Hire date
1984-08-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Daniel Langer serves as a Transp Specialist within Construction Owatonna. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,716. Union affiliation: Technical.

Mark Kosmalski

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$94,223
Sub-department
Metro Inspection
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$15,641
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,223
Hire date
2000-03-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Kosmalski is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Metro Inspection. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,223. They are represented by Technical.

Thomas Plesha

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$94,079
Sub-department
Virginia Field Construction
Base pay
$73,033
Overtime
$19,477
Other pay
$1,568
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,079
Hire date
2002-01-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Thomas Plesha serves as a Transp Specialist within Virginia Field Construction. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,079. Union affiliation: Technical.

Patrick Kienitz

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$93,826
Sub-department
Eden Prairie Resident Office
Base pay
$69,503
Overtime
$11,891
Other pay
$12,432
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,826
Hire date
2000-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Patrick Kienitz holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Eden Prairie Resident Office. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,826. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Michael Pikula Jr

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$93,264
Sub-department
Construction Baxter
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$14,496
Other pay
$186
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,264
Hire date
1998-07-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Pikula Jr is a Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Construction Baxter. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,264. They are represented by Technical.

Joseph Lusti

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$93,114
Sub-department
Surveys Baxter
Base pay
$88,093
Overtime
$5,021
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,114
Hire date
1997-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Lusti holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Surveys Baxter. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,114. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Timothy Hicks

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$93,004
Sub-department
Construction Rochester
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$14,197
Other pay
$225
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,004
Hire date
2007-06-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
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
T79
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Transportation Department, Timothy Hicks serves as a Transp Specialist within Construction Rochester. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,004. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Thomas Murray

Transp Specialist/Transportation Department

2025 total comp
$92,919
Sub-department
Construction Baxter
Base pay
$78,582
Overtime
$14,114
Other pay
$222
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,919
Hire date
2011-09-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
71
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Murray holds the role of Transp Specialist at Transportation Department within Construction Baxter. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,919. They are represented by Technical.