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Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries

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

23 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $83,150, above the department median of $66,596.

Employees
23
Total payroll
$1.8M
Role median
$83,150
Agency median
$66,596
Comparison
Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$11,173$90,576+

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How total compensation varies among the 23 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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Mark Nemeth

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,358
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Staff
Base pay
$89,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,946
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,358
Hire date
1998-12-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Nemeth is a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,358. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Blankenheim

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,581
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,581
Hire date
2005-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joshua Blankenheim works as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $89,581 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Ekstrom

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,553
Sub-department
Fish-Reg 1 Staff
Base pay
$87,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,553
Hire date
1979-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Ekstrom works as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-Reg 1 Staff. They have served since 1979 (about 46 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $89,553 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Audrey Posterick

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,236
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Staff
Base pay
$87,896
Overtime
$931
Other pay
$410
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,236
Hire date
1986-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Audrey Posterick works as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 years as a full-time employee. Audrey earned $89,236 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Hennen

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$89,228
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$87,536
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,692
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$89,228
Hire date
2013-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Matthew Hennen serves as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-R2 Tower Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $89,228. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Vondra

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$88,290
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Int'l Falls Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$212
Other pay
$190
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$88,290
Hire date
2007-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Koochiching

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Benjamin Vondra holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Int'l Falls Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $88,290. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Martini

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,892
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd FieldOp Staff
Base pay
$87,892
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,892
Hire date
1994-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Martini works as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd Fieldop Staff. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $87,892 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Kennedy

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
2006-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anthony Kennedy holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,888. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Jensen

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Mille Lacs Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
1998-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Eric Jensen serves as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-R3 Mille Lacs Staff. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,888. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joel Stiras

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,885
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$87,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,885
Hire date
1997-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joel Stiras works as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. Joel earned $87,885 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Dodd

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,881
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Staff
Base pay
$87,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,881
Hire date
2004-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Robert Dodd serves as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-R3 Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,881. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Sindt

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,150
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$83,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,150
Hire date
2006-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mcleod

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Anthony Sindt serves as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-R4 Assistant Reg Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,150. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeramy Pinkerton

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,858
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 RM Staff
Base pay
$81,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,858
Hire date
2006-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeramy Pinkerton holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Rm Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,858. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Schermerhorn

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,229
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$79,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,574
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,229
Hire date
2006-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Schermerhorn is a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,229. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carl Pedersen

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$79,383
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Walker Staff
Base pay
$77,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,506
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,383
Hire date
2012-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cass

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Carl Pedersen works as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Walker Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Carl earned $79,383 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Neil Rude

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$78,893
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,893
Hire date
2007-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wabasha

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Neil Rude is a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $78,893. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Durel Carstensen

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$78,592
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$78,592
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$78,592
Hire date
2016-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Durel Carstensen holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Assistant Reg Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,592. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Wolf

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,178
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$71,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,178
Hire date
2012-04-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake Of Woods

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Wolf is a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Baudette Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,178. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Kludt

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,931
Sub-department
Fish-Reg 1 Staff
Base pay
$70,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,213
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,931
Hire date
2019-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Nicholas Kludt serves as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-Reg 1 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,931. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William French

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$70,497
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$70,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,497
Hire date
2014-05-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, William French serves as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,497. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Carrow

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,483
Sub-department
Fish-Reg 1 Staff
Base pay
$66,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,483
Hire date
2014-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Carrow works as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-Reg 1 Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $66,483 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Martin

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$65,651
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$65,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,651
Hire date
2017-08-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Timothy Martin serves as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,651. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Heredia

Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$11,173
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$11,173
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$11,173
Hire date
2025-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wabasha

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Nicholas Heredia serves as a Natural Resources Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-R3 Lake City Staff. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $11,173. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.