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Natural Resources Department

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Natural Resources Department protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.

In 2025, this agency had 3,514 employees with median total compensation of $66,596; the highest distinct record was $240,971.

Year
2025
Total payroll
$226.7M
Employees
3,514
Median total
$66,596
Highest record
$240,971

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,514 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($66,596) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$60,301 (93%)
  • Overtime$2,673 (4%)
  • Other$1,533 (2%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$7,694
$27,483
$66,596
$95,167
$115,594

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $115,594 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $7,694. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Trend

Year over year

How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 2 published years.

YearTotal payrollEmployeesMedian pay
2024
$201.6M
3,353
$62,927
2025
$226.7M
12.4%
3,514
4.8%
$66,596
5.8%

Record list

Employees

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Mark Mcdonald

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,650
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$74,371
Overtime
$24,302
Other pay
$1,977
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,650
Hire date
2013-03-12
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Mark Mcdonald serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R1 Baudette Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,650. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Linda Gormanson

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,437
Sub-department
FOR Wildlfire PreventionPermit
Base pay
$97,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,705
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,437
Hire date
1998-03-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Linda Gormanson is a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Wildlfire Preventionpermit. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,437. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Carey

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,369
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$3,638
Other pay
$2,279
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,369
Hire date
2018-03-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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 Carey is a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Facility Operations. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,369. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Baird

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,365
Sub-department
F&W Fisheries Mgt
Base pay
$100,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,365
Hire date
2000-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Heather Baird holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within F&W Fisheries Management. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,365. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shane Mcbride

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,291
Sub-department
F&W Lakes Mgt Coord
Base pay
$100,291
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,291
Hire date
1991-08-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Shane Mcbride is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within F&W Lakes Management Coordinator. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $100,291. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly Sande

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,271
Sub-department
FOR Fire Protecton
Base pay
$73,998
Overtime
$25,870
Other pay
$402
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,271
Hire date
1991-04-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Kelly Sande holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Fire Protecton. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,271. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremiah Alessio

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,244
Sub-department
OSD OMB Business Services
Base pay
$100,244
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,244
Hire date
2017-11-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jeremiah Alessio serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Osd Omb Business Services. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,244. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

William French

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,240
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$100,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,240
Hire date
2014-05-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

William French holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,240. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Kieweg

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$100,204
Sub-department
F&W Administrative Services
Base pay
$100,204
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,204
Hire date
2013-08-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Heather Kieweg works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within F&W Administrative Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Heather earned $100,204 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregory Lanners

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,198
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Asst
Base pay
$98,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,387
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,198
Hire date
1994-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gregory Lanners holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,198. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Joseph Scholz

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,195
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10
Base pay
$82,591
Overtime
$17,604
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,195
Hire date
2014-05-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Joseph Scholz serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $100,195. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nic Arends

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,151
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$63,248
Overtime
$34,094
Other pay
$2,810
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,151
Hire date
2016-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Nic Arends works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Nic earned $100,151 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Waite

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,141
Sub-department
School Trust Lands Staff
Base pay
$100,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,141
Hire date
2016-01-19
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

Mark Waite holds the role of State Program Administrative Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within School Trust Lands Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,141. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Berdeen

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$100,106
Sub-department
WL-R1 Res Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$97,709
Overtime
$494
Other pay
$1,902
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$100,106
Hire date
2004-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

James Berdeen holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $100,106. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Greger

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,933
Sub-department
FOR R3 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$69,576
Overtime
$17,801
Other pay
$12,556
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,933
Hire date
2012-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Emily Greger holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Assistant Reg Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,933. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shamiah Specht

Information Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,930
Sub-department
OSD OCO Strategic Comms
Base pay
$97,444
Overtime
$2,486
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,930
Hire date
2015-12-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shamiah Specht works as a Information Program Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Strategic Comms. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Shamiah earned $99,930 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Brett Anderson

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,898
Sub-department
FOR R3 New Ulm Staff
Base pay
$83,377
Overtime
$12,470
Other pay
$4,051
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,898
Hire date
2014-07-07
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
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

Brett Anderson is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R3 New Ulm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,898. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Bauman

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,840
Sub-department
ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay
$99,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,840
Hire date
2015-11-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Matthew Bauman holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Land Use. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,840. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cindy Lueth

Nr Supervisor Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,818
Sub-department
PAT-NW Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$93,982
Overtime
$5,836
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,818
Hire date
2000-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Cindy Lueth serves as a Nr Supervisor Eco Services within Pat-Nw Region-Leadership Team. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $99,818. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Bernard Sietman

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,616
Sub-department
ECO Waters Mussel Program
Base pay
$97,593
Overtime
$141
Other pay
$1,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,616
Hire date
2002-07-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Goodhue

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

Bernard Sietman holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mussel Program. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,616. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Lee

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,584
Sub-department
ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay
$97,702
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,584
Hire date
1992-07-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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 Lee is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,584. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lucas Youngsma

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,475
Sub-department
ECO WatersR3 South APP Staff
Base pay
$97,734
Overtime
$1,717
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,475
Hire date
2007-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Lucas Youngsma is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Watersr3 South App Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,475. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erik Hildebrand

Nr Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,454
Sub-department
F&W WLD Health Program
Base pay
$91,206
Overtime
$4,054
Other pay
$4,194
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,454
Hire date
2008-06-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Erik Hildebrand holds the role of Nr Program Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Health Program. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,454. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Emmitt Winkels

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,431
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12
Base pay
$82,745
Overtime
$16,686
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,431
Hire date
2024-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Emmitt Winkels holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,431. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Aimee Hand

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,336
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8
Base pay
$82,603
Overtime
$16,733
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,336
Hire date
2014-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aimee Hand holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,336. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Amanda Hillman Roberts

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,330
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$99,330
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,330
Hire date
2011-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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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

Amanda Hillman Roberts holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,330. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Nooker

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,318
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$70,066
Overtime
$23,955
Other pay
$5,298
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,318
Hire date
2015-10-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Nooker is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $99,318. Union affiliation: Technical.

Timothy Martin

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,314
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$99,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,314
Hire date
2017-08-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Timothy Martin holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,314. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Boyle

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,290
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$82,745
Overtime
$16,545
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,290
Hire date
2024-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Boyle works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $99,290 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Pollard

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,283
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$5,885
Other pay
$5,510
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,283
Hire date
1994-04-22
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
Koochiching

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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

Matthew Pollard works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $99,283 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Nieters

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,238
Sub-department
OSD OP Bldgs & Sustainability
Base pay
$99,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,238
Hire date
2009-03-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Katherine Nieters works as a Management Analyst 4 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Bldgs & Sustainability. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $99,238 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Frie

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,226
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Western Staff
Base pay
$98,146
Overtime
$1,059
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,226
Hire date
2013-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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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 Frie works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Western Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $99,226 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wesley Saunders-Pearce

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$99,006
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$99,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$99,006
Hire date
2000-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Wesley Saunders-Pearce holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $99,006. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Althoff

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,990
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1
Base pay
$97,536
Overtime
$1,154
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,990
Hire date
2007-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jessica Althoff is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,990. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Douglas Dieterman

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,957
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$97,358
Overtime
$376
Other pay
$1,223
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,957
Hire date
2000-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wabasha

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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

Douglas Dieterman works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Douglas earned $98,957 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luke Peluso

Safety Administrator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,937
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2
Base pay
$98,937
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,937
Hire date
2009-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Luke Peluso holds the role of Safety Administrator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,937. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eva Kelly

Landscape Architect Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,858
Sub-department
OSD MR Landscape Architects
Base pay
$98,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,858
Hire date
2010-12-06
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

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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

Eva Kelly is a Landscape Architect Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Landscape Architects. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $98,858. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Bushmaker

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,843
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$6,803
Other pay
$4,152
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,843
Hire date
2007-09-18
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

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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, Jason Bushmaker serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R2 Two Harbors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $98,843. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Gangelhoff

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$98,759
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Asst
Base pay
$94,924
Overtime
$1,536
Other pay
$2,299
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,759
Hire date
2000-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

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Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Gangelhoff is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Assistant. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $98,759. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jenifer Coleman

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$98,637
Sub-department
F&W Outreach
Base pay
$98,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$98,637
Hire date
2000-03-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jenifer Coleman holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Outreach. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $98,637. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.