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Natural Resources Specialist Wl

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

15 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $53,957, below the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $773.2K
Role median: $53,957
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Below

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Pay distribution for this role

$6,260$75,026+

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Natural Resources Specialist Wl is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $53,957 ranks #1 of 2.

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Minnesota Zoological Garden

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Employees with this title

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Nathan Thom

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$75,569

Sub-department: WL-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay: $73,384
Overtime: $779
Other pay: $1,406
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $75,569
Hire date: 2003-09-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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

Nathan Thom is a Natural Resources Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Brainerd Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,569. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Roskamp

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$73,630

Sub-department: WL-R4 Windom Staff
Base pay: $71,402
Overtime: $1,216
Other pay: $1,012
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $73,630
Hire date: 2008-04-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Cottonwood

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

Brandon Roskamp is a Natural Resources Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Windom Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $73,630. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Kobberdahl

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$65,430

Sub-department: F&W WL Wetland Complex Staff
Base pay: $64,432
Overtime: $40
Other pay: $958
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $65,430
Hire date: 2016-05-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Cottonwood

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

Justin Kobberdahl is a Natural Resources Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wl Wetland Complex Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,430. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Arvidson

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$61,330

Sub-department: WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay: $60,121
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,330
Hire date: 2014-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chippewa

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

Jacob Arvidson holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,330. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hunter Welinski

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$58,892

Sub-department: WL-R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay: $56,499
Overtime: $917
Other pay: $1,476
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $58,892
Hire date: 2015-06-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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

Hunter Welinski is a Natural Resources Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Little Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,892. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Rambow

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$56,694

Sub-department: F&W WL Wetland Complex Staff
Base pay: $56,694
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $56,694
Hire date: 2015-05-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pope

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

Jacob Rambow is a Natural Resources Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wl Wetland Complex Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,694. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allison Parker

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$54,749

Sub-department: WL-R4 Appleton Staff
Base pay: $54,128
Overtime: $599
Other pay: $23
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $54,749
Hire date: 2022-05-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Chippewa

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

Allison Parker works as a Natural Resources Specialist Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Appleton Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Allison earned $54,749 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brilyn Nicholson

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$53,957

Sub-department: WL-R1 Red Lake Staff
Base pay: $53,251
Overtime: $632
Other pay: $73
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,957
Hire date: 2024-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Roseau

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

Brilyn Nicholson works as a Natural Resources Specialist Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Red Lake Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Brilyn earned $53,957 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Kvidt

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$53,378

Sub-department: F&W WL Wetland Complex Staff
Base pay: $53,378
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $53,378
Hire date: 2016-05-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

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

Sarah Kvidt works as a Natural Resources Specialist Wl for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wl Wetland Complex Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $53,378 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hayley Larson

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$52,823

Sub-department: WL-R1 Karlstad Staff
Base pay: $50,533
Overtime: $697
Other pay: $1,593
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,823
Hire date: 2019-04-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kittson

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, Hayley Larson serves as a Natural Resources Specialist Wl within Wl-R1 Karlstad Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,823. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Lambert

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$50,673

Sub-department: WL-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay: $49,921
Overtime: $738
Other pay: $14
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,673
Hire date: 2022-09-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
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, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Shannon Lambert works as a Natural Resources Specialist Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Brainerd Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Shannon earned $50,673 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Madison Deile

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$47,478

Sub-department: WL-R4 SE Ops Staff
Base pay: $47,478
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $47,478
Hire date: 2023-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Steele

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

Madison Deile holds the role of Natural Resources Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Se Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,478. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Matykiewicz

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$39,663

Sub-department: WL-R2 Aitkin
Base pay: $37,072
Overtime: $462
Other pay: $2,130
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $39,663
Hire date: 2021-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Aitkin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
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, Benjamin Matykiewicz serves as a Natural Resources Specialist Wl within Wl-R2 Aitkin. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,663. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brilyn Brecka

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$22,657

Sub-department: WL-R1 Red Lake Staff
Base pay: $22,651
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $22,657
Hire date: 2024-01-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Roseau

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

Brilyn Brecka works as a Natural Resources Specialist Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Red Lake Staff. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Brilyn earned $22,657 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Howard

Natural Resources Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp

$6,260

Sub-department: F&W WL Wetland Complex Staff
Base pay: $6,003
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $257
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,260
Hire date: 2019-05-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Cottonwood

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Megan Howard is a Natural Resources Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wl Wetland Complex Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $6,260. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.