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Natural Resources Advanced Specialist

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

24 employees hold this title in Natural Resources. Median total compensation for the role is $99,150, above the department median of $77,000.

Employees: 24
Total payroll: $2.4M
Role median: $99,150
Agency median: $77,000
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$41,500$140,680+

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How total compensation varies among the 24 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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Benjamin Snyder

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$150,800

Sub-department: Urban Forestry-Fd
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $150,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $150,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Franklin

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Benjamin Snyder holds the role of Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Urban Forestry-Fd. In 2025, their total compensation was $150,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

John Griesbaum

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$128,800

Sub-department: Resource Cons - Np Community
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $128,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $128,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Ford

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: No

John Griesbaum holds the role of Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Resource Cons - Np Community. In 2025, their total compensation was $128,800. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Tristan Widloe

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$120,500

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $120,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $120,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Kendall

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Tristan Widloe works as a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist for Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. Tristan earned $120,500 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Peter Schlichting

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$116,200

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Peter Schlichting holds the role of Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,200. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lucas Garver

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$116,000

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $116,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $116,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Lucas Garver holds the role of Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. In 2025, their total compensation was $116,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Kevin Sierzega

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$114,500

Sub-department: Resource Cons - Np Community
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Saline

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,300
Rutan Exempt: No

At Natural Resources, Kevin Sierzega serves as a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist within Resource Cons - Np Community. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,500. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Nerissa Mcclelland

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$114,400

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $114,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Mason

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,600
Rutan Exempt: No

Nerissa Mcclelland is a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. 2025 total compensation came to $114,400. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Timothy Preuss

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$113,800

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $113,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

At Natural Resources, Timothy Preuss serves as a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist within Regular - W & F. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,800. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Christopher Whittom

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$112,100

Sub-department: Urban Forestry-Fd
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $112,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $112,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Christopher Whittom works as a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist for Natural Resources within Urban Forestry-Fd. Christopher earned $112,100 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Philip Cox

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$111,700

Sub-department: Regular - Naa
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $111,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Philip Cox works as a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist for Natural Resources within Regular - Naa. Philip earned $111,700 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Mitchell Hess

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$109,900

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $109,900
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,900
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Ford

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Mitchell Hess is a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. 2025 total compensation came to $109,900. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Samuel Klimas

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$99,700

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Marshall

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,800
Rutan Exempt: No

Samuel Klimas is a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. 2025 total compensation came to $99,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Rebecca Redman

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$98,600

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $98,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $98,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Cook

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Rebecca Redman works as a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist for Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. Rebecca earned $98,600 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Michelle Bloomquist

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$97,400

Sub-department: Regular - Naa
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $97,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Michelle Bloomquist works as a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist for Natural Resources within Regular - Naa. Michelle earned $97,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Benjamin Williams

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$96,500

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $96,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $96,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Dupage

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Benjamin Williams holds the role of Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. In 2025, their total compensation was $96,500. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Heather Osborn

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$95,100

Sub-department: Regular - Naa
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Heather Osborn holds the role of Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - Naa. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,100. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Sara Tripp

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$95,000

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $95,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $95,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Madison

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Sara Tripp holds the role of Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,000. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Benjamin Lubinski

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$94,200

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Clinton

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,000
Rutan Exempt: No

Benjamin Lubinski is a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. 2025 total compensation came to $94,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Samantha Childerson

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$94,000

Sub-department: Resource Cons - Np Community
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $94,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Jasper

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Samantha Childerson holds the role of Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Resource Cons - Np Community. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Kaleb Baker

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$86,400

Sub-department: Resource Cons - Np Community
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $86,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $86,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Ogle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Kaleb Baker works as a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist for Natural Resources within Resource Cons - Np Community. Kaleb earned $86,400 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Lorraine Foelske

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$84,000

Sub-department: Resource Cons - Np Community
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $84,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Ogle

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: PROB 6 MOS
Period Pay Rate: $3,500
Rutan Exempt: No

Lorraine Foelske is a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Resource Cons - Np Community. 2025 total compensation came to $84,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Carson Mcnamara

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$80,000

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $80,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $80,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,400
Rutan Exempt: No

At Natural Resources, Carson Mcnamara serves as a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist within Regular - W & F. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Rebekah Anderson

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$58,000

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $58,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Whiteside

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $1,400
Rutan Exempt: No

Rebekah Anderson is a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. 2025 total compensation came to $58,000. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Mindy Barnett

Natural Resources Advanced Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$41,500

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $41,500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $41,500
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Sangamon

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,200
Rutan Exempt: No

Mindy Barnett works as a Natural Resources Advanced Specialist for Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. Mindy earned $41,500 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.