Minnesota / Natural Resources Department / State Program Administrative

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State Program Administrative

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

11 employees hold this title in Natural Resources Department. Median total compensation for the role is $70,052, above the department median of $66,596.

Employees: 11
Total payroll: $643.9K
Role median: $70,052
Agency median: $66,596
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$6,314$72,092+

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

How total compensation varies among the 11 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

State Program Administrative is held in 39 Minnesota departments. In Natural Resources Department, the median of $70,052 ranks #5 of 39.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Teachers Retirement Associate

$71,003 · 1

Physical Therapy Board

$71,000 · 1

Military Affairs Department

$71,000 · 1

Children Youth & Families Department

$71,000 · 1

Corrections Department

$69,956 · 5

MN Management & Budget

$67,927 · 17

Agriculture Department

$67,227 · 8

Foster Youth Ombudsperson

$67,217 · 1

Education Department

$66,709 · 5

Racing Commission

$66,263 · 1

Commerce Department

$64,843 · 10

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$64,337 · 3

Median total compensation for the State Program Administrative 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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Robin Budd

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$72,363

Sub-department: F&W License-Licensing
Base pay: $69,195
Overtime: $1,769
Other pay: $1,399
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $72,363
Hire date: 2004-04-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Robin Budd is a State Program Administrative at Natural Resources Department within F&W License-Licensing. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,363. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Billie Kennedy

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$71,006

Sub-department: Enforcement-SIU Admin Support
Base pay: $71,006
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,006
Hire date: 1996-06-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Billie Kennedy holds the role of State Program Administrative at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Siu Administrative Support. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,006. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Herbert

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$71,000

Sub-department: OSD HR ES & Labor Relations_
Base pay: $71,000
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $71,000
Hire date: 1998-12-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Confidential
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: 217
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Brandon Herbert works as a State Program Administrative for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es & Labor Relations_. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Brandon earned $71,000 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Dennis Opdahl

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$70,997

Sub-department: WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay: $70,997
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,997
Hire date: 1973-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Nobles

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, Dennis Opdahl serves as a State Program Administrative within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. Hired in 1973, they have about 52 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,997. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Denise Laska

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$70,753

Sub-department: OSD OMB Procurement Staff
Base pay: $70,753
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,753
Hire date: 1999-04-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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, Denise Laska serves as a State Program Administrative within Osd Omb Procurement Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,753. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amber Kastner

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$70,052

Sub-department: F&W Recruitment/Retention
Base pay: $70,052
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $70,052
Hire date: 2021-11-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Amber Kastner holds the role of State Program Administrative at Natural Resources Department within F&W Recruitment/Retention. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,052. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.