Minnesota / Human Services Department / Planning Director State

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Planning Director State

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

38 employees hold this title in Human Services Department. Median total compensation for the role is $105,717, above the department median of $78,085.

Employees: 38
Total payroll: $3.6M
Role median: $105,717
Agency median: $78,085
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$41,779$118,316+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 38 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

Planning Director State is held in 23 Minnesota departments. In Human Services Department, the median of $105,717 ranks #13 of 23.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$202,106 · 1

Labor & Industry Department

$113,420 · 4

Minnesota IT Services

$113,418 · 1

MN St Colleges & Universities

$113,418 · 1

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$113,418 · 5

Mnsure

$113,418 · 10

Employ & Econ Development Department

$113,418 · 3

Public Safety Department

$113,418 · 17

Health Department

$108,919 · 28

Administration Department

$108,728 · 4

Natural Resources Department

$107,935 · 12

Pollution Control Agency

$106,191 · 15

Median total compensation for the Planning Director State role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Ami Nafzger

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$114,418

Sub-department: DHS Bus Solutions Technology
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,418
Hire date: 2011-11-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ami Nafzger holds the role of Planning Director State at Human Services Department within DHS Bus Solutions Technology. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $114,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Radke

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,679

Sub-department: Human Res Safety Hlth CO Staff
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $261
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,679
Hire date: 2001-04-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicholas Radke is a Planning Director State at Human Services Department within Human Res Safety Health Co Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,679. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Colberg

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,422

Sub-department: MS OCI Team
Base pay: $113,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,422
Hire date: 2012-08-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Adam Colberg serves as a Planning Director State within Ms Oci Team. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,422. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Budimlija

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,422

Sub-department: Ms DHS Oci
Base pay: $113,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,422
Hire date: 2011-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: No
Agency Number: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Rebecca Budimlija holds the role of Planning Director State at Human Services Department within Ms DHS Oci. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,422. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Poole

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,422

Sub-department: Enterprise Insight & Strategy
Base pay: $113,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,422
Hire date: 2006-06-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jennifer Poole holds the role of Planning Director State at Human Services Department within Enterprise Insight & Strategy. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,422. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Angela Boen

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: Deputy CFO Svcs APD Financial
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2016-06-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Angela Boen serves as a Planning Director State within Deputy Cfo Services Apd Financial. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Barbara Ness

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: Enterprise Strategy
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2024-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Barbara Ness works as a Planning Director State for Human Services Department within Enterprise Strategy. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Barbara earned $113,418 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Menke

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: Enterprise Strategy
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Matthew Menke is a Planning Director State at Human Services Department within Enterprise Strategy. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Connie Kuhn

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: Enterprise Strategy
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2016-09-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Connie Kuhn holds the role of Planning Director State at Human Services Department within Enterprise Strategy. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristina Krull

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: OIG LS Data Policy Reports
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2015-10-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Kristina Krull serves as a Planning Director State within Oig Ls Data Policy Reports. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michele Maruska

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: BHDH ADAD Clinical
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2009-11-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Michele Maruska serves as a Planning Director State within Bhdh Adad Clinical. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathon Duffert

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: MS Property/Facilities Mgmt
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2006-09-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jonathon Duffert is a Planning Director State at Human Services Department within Ms Property/Facilities Management. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maria Krynicki

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: ADSA MFP Policy & Grants Unit
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2004-07-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Human Services Department, Maria Krynicki serves as a Planning Director State within Adsa Mfp Policy & Grants Unit. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marcia Bierschenk

Planning Director State/Human Services Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: Compliance Mgmt & Policy
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 1997-06-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: H55
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marcia Bierschenk is a Planning Director State at Human Services Department within Compliance Management & Policy. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.