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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

Page 1

Chelsey Best

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$114,398
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9
Base pay
$99,888
Overtime
$13,867
Other pay
$644
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,398
Hire date
2009-04-15
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chelsey Best is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 9. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 15 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $114,398. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Sean Cannon

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$114,398
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5
Base pay
$96,559
Overtime
$17,839
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,398
Hire date
2023-05-01
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

Sean Cannon is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 5. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $114,398. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Aaron Cisewski

Nr Section Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$114,172
Sub-department
OSD MR Section Heads
Base pay
$114,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$114,172
Hire date
1999-09-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aaron Cisewski works as a Nr Section Manager for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Section Heads. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Aaron earned $114,172 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Steven Sovinski

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,940
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Asst Staff
Base pay
$80,762
Overtime
$17,320
Other pay
$15,858
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,940
Hire date
2013-03-04
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
Aitkin

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

Steven Sovinski holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,940. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cassie Block

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,832
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6
Base pay
$92,857
Overtime
$20,381
Other pay
$594
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,832
Hire date
2017-05-10
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

Cassie Block is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,832. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Christina Anderley

State Program Administrative Manager Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,782
Sub-department
OSD Region 4 Manager
Base pay
$113,782
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,782
Hire date
2019-02-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christina Anderley works as a State Program Administrative Manager Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Region 4 Manager. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Christina earned $113,782 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Meng Moua

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,776
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17
Base pay
$92,844
Overtime
$20,344
Other pay
$589
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,776
Hire date
2019-12-02
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, Meng Moua serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,776. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Taylor Schenk

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,757
Sub-department
FOR Protection Fire Mgt
Base pay
$84,682
Overtime
$24,892
Other pay
$4,183
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,757
Hire date
2018-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Taylor Schenk works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Fire Management. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Taylor earned $113,757 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Anthony Djonne

Land Surveyor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,734
Sub-department
L&M Survey 2 - Bemidji
Base pay
$113,734
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,734
Hire date
2007-12-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anthony Djonne is a Land Surveyor Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Survey 2 - Bemidji. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Cheryl Kelley-Dobie

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$113,709
Sub-department
L&M Asst Directors
Base pay
$113,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,709
Hire date
2001-02-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cheryl Kelley-Dobie works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within L&M Assistant Directors. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Cheryl earned $113,709 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Steven Chihak

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,664
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14
Base pay
$106,003
Overtime
$7,509
Other pay
$153
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,664
Hire date
2012-08-29
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

At Natural Resources Department, Steven Chihak serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,664. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Dallas Cornell

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,608
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15
Base pay
$94,232
Overtime
$19,238
Other pay
$138
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,608
Hire date
2022-05-31
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, Dallas Cornell serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,608. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Daniel Kolner

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,422
Sub-department
OSD OMB Financial Reporting
Base pay
$113,422
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,422
Hire date
2017-03-22
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 Kolner is a State Program Administrative Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Financial Reporting. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,422. Their bargaining unit is 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.

Veronique St-Louis

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
F&W Wild Research Program
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2014-03-12
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
Anoka

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

Veronique St-Louis holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wild Research Program. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,418. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bradley Harrington

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
DNR Government Relations
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2020-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mille Lacs

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

Bradley Harrington is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within Dnr Government Relations. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Yumi Finney

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
OAI Staff
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2019-04-08
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

Yumi Finney works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Oai Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Yumi earned $113,418 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ram Deo

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Image Analys Staff
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2017-11-06
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

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, Ram Deo serves as a Research Scientist 3 within For Management Fia Image Analys Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luigi Romolo

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2017-04-05
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

Luigi Romolo is a Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,418. They are represented by 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.

David Staples

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
F&W Policy Research-Fisheries
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2006-04-03
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

David Staples works as a Research Scientist 3 for Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Research-Fisheries. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. David earned $113,418 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Loren Miller

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
F&W Policy Research-Fisheries
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
2003-08-25
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

Loren Miller works as a Research Scientist 3 for Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Research-Fisheries. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Loren earned $113,418 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Erb

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
1998-10-14
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

At Natural Resources Department, John Erb serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,418. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Radomski

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,418
Sub-department
ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay
$113,418
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,418
Hire date
1986-10-15
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
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

Paul Radomski is a Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. Their tenure dates to 1986, about 39 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.

Jill Anderson

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,416
Sub-department
OSD OP Policy & Planning
Base pay
$113,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,416
Hire date
2023-07-12
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, Jill Anderson serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Osd Op Policy & Planning. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,416. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kenneth Blumenfeld

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,413
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay
$113,413
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,413
Hire date
2010-08-21
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

Kenneth Blumenfeld is a Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,413. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Elwell

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,384
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8
Base pay
$100,566
Overtime
$12,818
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,384
Hire date
2018-05-02
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

Anthony Elwell is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,384. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brent Grewe

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,381
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 13
Base pay
$106,027
Overtime
$7,255
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,381
Hire date
2003-07-16
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

Brent Grewe works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 13. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Brent earned $113,381 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Brandon Schad

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,374
Sub-department
WL-R3 Staff
Base pay
$113,374
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,374
Hire date
2002-04-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brandon Schad works as a State Program Administrative Manager for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Brandon earned $113,374 in 2025. They are represented by Manager.

Philip George

Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,295
Sub-department
Enforcement-Safety Training
Base pay
$51,830
Overtime
$9,664
Other pay
$51,801
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,295
Hire date
2006-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Philip George is a Nr Specialist 3 Co Reg Training Offr at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Safety Training. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,295. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Clint Fitzgerald

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$113,279
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12
Base pay
$90,748
Overtime
$19,577
Other pay
$2,955
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,279
Hire date
2018-01-02
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Clint Fitzgerald holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $113,279. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Rebecca Arnesen

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,209
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Staff
Base pay
$81,760
Overtime
$26,958
Other pay
$4,491
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,209
Hire date
2016-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rebecca Arnesen is a Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,209. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Barbara Keller

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,003
Sub-department
F&W Populations Program
Base pay
$112,313
Overtime
$623
Other pay
$68
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,003
Hire date
2019-02-04
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

Barbara Keller holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,003. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Michael Wachholz

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$113,001
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester Staff
Base pay
$87,872
Overtime
$17,661
Other pay
$7,468
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$113,001
Hire date
1998-10-28
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

Michael Wachholz is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Rochester Staff. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,001. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jody Wagner

Accounting Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,993
Sub-department
FOR Administration
Base pay
$112,478
Overtime
$515
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,993
Hire date
2011-03-30
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

Jody Wagner works as a Accounting Director for Natural Resources Department within For Administration. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Jody earned $112,993 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Trevor Adams

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,971
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$62,595
Overtime
$41,051
Other pay
$9,325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,971
Hire date
2014-03-01
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
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

Trevor Adams is a Nr Forestry Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $112,971. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Zachary Wenz

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$112,920
Sub-department
L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay
$112,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$112,920
Hire date
2011-09-19
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

Zachary Wenz holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $112,920. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.