Minnesota / Natural Resources 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.

12 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $107,935, above the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 12
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $107,935
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$66,409$117,136+

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

How total compensation varies among the 12 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 Natural Resources Department, the median of $107,935 ranks #11 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

Pollution Control Agency

$106,191 · 15

Human Services Department

$105,717 · 38

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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Cindy Tranby

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$118,184

Sub-department: OSD OP Business Services
Base pay: $112,927
Overtime: $5,257
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $118,184
Hire date: 2019-11-15
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Cindy Tranby serves as a Planning Director State within Osd Op Business Services. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $118,184. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marcia Honold

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,420

Sub-department: OSD OP Section Heads
Base pay: $113,420
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,420
Hire date: 1994-11-07
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marcia Honold is a Planning Director State at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Section Heads. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,420. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Petrik

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2012-03-19
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Petrik is a Planning Director State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Land Use. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Kunz

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2012-02-24
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Kunz is a Planning Director State at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Carlson

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: OSD OP Mgmt & Planning
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 1993-08-18
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Elizabeth Carlson serves as a Planning Director State within Osd Op Management & Planning. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Johnson

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 1992-02-26
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: 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 Johnson serves as a Planning Director State within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kate Fairman

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$102,452

Sub-department: ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay: $102,452
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $102,452
Hire date: 2007-06-06
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.75
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

Kate Fairman holds the role of Planning Director State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,452. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nora Bateman

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$101,654

Sub-department: OSD OP Mgmt & Planning
Base pay: $101,183
Overtime: $453
Other pay: $18
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,654
Hire date: 2018-08-01
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Nora Bateman serves as a Planning Director State within Osd Op Management & Planning. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,654. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laurinda Brown

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$101,494

Sub-department: F&W Policy Planning Prog Staff
Base pay: $101,103
Overtime: $391
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,494
Hire date: 2003-06-02
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: 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

Laurinda Brown works as a Planning Director State for Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Planning Program Staff. Hired in 2003, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. Laurinda earned $101,494 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jaime Thibodeaux

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$101,332

Sub-department: FOR Resources Council Staff
Base pay: $101,332
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $101,332
Hire date: 2012-07-18
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: 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

Jaime Thibodeaux holds the role of Planning Director State at Natural Resources Department within For Resources Council Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,332. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Grace Loppnow

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$90,667

Sub-department: ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay: $90,535
Overtime: $131
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,667
Hire date: 2021-08-02
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Grace Loppnow serves as a Planning Director State within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,667. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Zidon

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$66,409

Sub-department: L&M Transactions
Base pay: $66,409
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,409
Hire date: 2021-04-01
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: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ashley Zidon is a Planning Director State at Natural Resources Department within L&M Transactions. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $66,409. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.