Illinois / Natural Resources / Natural Resources Specialist

Job-title file

Natural Resources Specialist

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

61 employees hold this title in Natural Resources. Median total compensation for the role is $88,100, above the department median of $77,000.

Employees: 61
Total payroll: $5M
Role median: $88,100
Agency median: $77,000
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$900$123,860+

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How total compensation varies among the 61 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 Ruebush

Natural Resources Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$104,400

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $104,400
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $104,400
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Pike

Source-specific fields

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

Blake Ruebush is a Natural Resources Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. 2025 total compensation came to $104,400. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Duane Ambroz

Natural Resources Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$103,200

Sub-department: Regular - Naa
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103,200
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,200
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Carroll

Source-specific fields

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

Duane Ambroz holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - Naa. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,200. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

David Wyffels

Natural Resources Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$103,000

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $103,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $103,000
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Ogle

Source-specific fields

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

David Wyffels is a Natural Resources Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. 2025 total compensation came to $103,000. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Russell Blogg

Natural Resources Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$101,700

Sub-department: Regular - Naa
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: La Salle

Source-specific fields

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

Russell Blogg is a Natural Resources Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - Naa. 2025 total compensation came to $101,700. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Andrew Plauck

Natural Resources Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$101,100

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Lake

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources, Andrew Plauck serves as a Natural Resources Specialist within Regular - W & F. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,100. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.

Bryan Eubanks

Natural Resources Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$101,100

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Coles

Source-specific fields

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

Bryan Eubanks works as a Natural Resources Specialist for Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. Bryan earned $101,100 in 2025. They are represented by Collective Bargaining.

Scott Lamer

Natural Resources Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$101,100

Sub-department: Urban Forestry-Fd
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $101,100
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,100
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Pike

Source-specific fields

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

Scott Lamer works as a Natural Resources Specialist for Natural Resources within Urban Forestry-Fd. Scott earned $101,100 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

James Garavaglia

Natural Resources Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$100,700

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $100,700
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $100,700
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Coles

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $4,100
Rutan Exempt: No

James Garavaglia holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist at Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,700. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Charles Brown

Natural Resources Specialist/Natural Resources

2025 total comp

$99,800

Sub-department: Regular - Fsmc
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99,800
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,800
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Franklin

Source-specific fields

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

Charles Brown works as a Natural Resources Specialist for Natural Resources within Regular - Fsmc. Charles earned $99,800 in 2025. Union affiliation: Collective Bargaining.

Gregory Fretueg

Natural Resources Specialist/Natural Resources

2023 total comp

$99,600

Sub-department: Regular - W & F
Base pay: $0
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $99,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $99,600
Union / bargaining unit: Collective Bargaining
Work county: Mason

Source-specific fields

4-D Exempt: Yes
Employment Status: CERTIFIED
Period Pay Rate: $3,700
Rutan Exempt: No

Gregory Fretueg works as a Natural Resources Specialist for Natural Resources within Regular - W & F. Gregory earned $99,600 in 2023. Their bargaining unit is Collective Bargaining.