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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 5

Kianna Ellingson

Food Service Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$8,200
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca MG Food
Base pay
$7,878
Overtime
$182
Other pay
$140
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,200
Hire date
2024-06-10
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kianna Ellingson works as a Food Service Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Mg Food. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Kianna earned $8,200 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Hailey Pitsch

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$8,197
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Flandrau Staff 1
Base pay
$7,705
Overtime
$222
Other pay
$270
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,197
Hire date
2023-06-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hailey Pitsch is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Flandrau Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $8,197. They are represented by Service.

Claire Dobie

Interpret Naturalist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$8,169
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Staff
Base pay
$7,436
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$733
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,169
Hire date
2018-05-14
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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

Claire Dobie works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a part-time employee. Claire earned $8,169 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Stengrim

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$8,142
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Crow Wing Asst
Base pay
$7,831
Overtime
$253
Other pay
$59
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,142
Hire date
2022-06-28
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Stengrim works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Crow Wing Assistant. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. David earned $8,142 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Roselle Nyman

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$8,118
Sub-department
WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay
$8,107
Overtime
$11
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,118
Hire date
2022-09-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Watonwan

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Roselle Nyman holds the role of Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $8,118. Union affiliation: Technical.

Quinn Graber

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$8,075
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Blue Mounds Staff 2
Base pay
$7,354
Overtime
$407
Other pay
$314
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,075
Hire date
2022-05-27
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Rock

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Quinn Graber works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Blue Mounds Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Quinn earned $8,075 in 2024. They are represented by Service.

Rhonda Vedder

Nr Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$8,047
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Savanna Portage Staff
Base pay
$7,649
Overtime
$397
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,047
Hire date
2022-06-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Aitkin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rhonda Vedder works as a Nr Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Savanna Portage Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Rhonda earned $8,047 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Zachary Elmore

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$8,008
Sub-department
PAT R3B Watertown Staff
Base pay
$7,927
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$81
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,008
Hire date
2018-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
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
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Zachary Elmore holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat R3B Watertown Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,008. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Paul Shasky

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$8,005
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Interstate Staff 2
Base pay
$8,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$8,005
Hire date
2024-07-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Paul Shasky serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R3 Interstate Staff 2. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $8,005. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Alexandra Hilterbrand

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$7,979
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Ops Staff
Base pay
$7,570
Overtime
$222
Other pay
$187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,979
Hire date
2018-05-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Alexandra Hilterbrand serves as a Parks & Trails Associate within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,979. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Darris Dahl

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,918
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$7,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,918
Hire date
2023-06-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Darris Dahl is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $7,918. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Rose Grover

Central Services Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$7,903
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Seasonal
Base pay
$7,370
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$534
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,903
Hire date
2022-05-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rose Grover is a Central Services Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Seasonal. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $7,903. They are represented by Clerical.

Joseph Kettelhodt

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,839
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Father Hennepin Staff
Base pay
$7,691
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$149
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,839
Hire date
2022-05-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Kettelhodt is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Father Hennepin Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $7,839. Union affiliation: Service.

Delaney Sather

Food Service Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,827
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Food
Base pay
$7,584
Overtime
$243
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,827
Hire date
2021-04-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Delaney Sather serves as a Food Service Worker within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Food. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,827. They are represented by Service.

Alexander Buchta

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,815
Sub-department
PAT-R2TettegoucheMaintenance
Base pay
$6,466
Overtime
$516
Other pay
$832
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,815
Hire date
2023-05-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexander Buchta holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2Tettegouchemaintenance. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,815. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Aaron Hovila

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$7,813
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Scenic Staff 2
Base pay
$7,046
Overtime
$226
Other pay
$542
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,813
Hire date
2022-06-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aaron Hovila works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Scenic Staff 2. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Aaron earned $7,813 in 2024. They are represented by Service.

Samuel Gravelle

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,798
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$7,035
Overtime
$645
Other pay
$118
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,798
Hire date
2025-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Samuel Gravelle holds the role of Nr Fisheries Census Clerk at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,798. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Dylan Undlin

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,772
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$7,601
Overtime
$171
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,772
Hire date
2024-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dylan Undlin holds the role of Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,772. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Jacie Osier

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,764
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$7,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,764
Hire date
2025-03-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jacie Osier serves as a Nr Technician within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,764. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Francis Fabbro

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,764
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$7,764
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,764
Hire date
2025-03-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Francis Fabbro holds the role of Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,764. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Daniel Olson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,719
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sakatah Lake Staff
Base pay
$7,404
Overtime
$248
Other pay
$68
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,719
Hire date
2022-06-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Le Sueur

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Daniel Olson holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sakatah Lake Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,719. Union affiliation: Service.

Antonette Mische

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,694
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sibley Staff 2
Base pay
$7,397
Overtime
$243
Other pay
$54
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,694
Hire date
2018-06-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Antonette Mische serves as a Parks & Trails Associate within Pat-R4 Sibley Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,694. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Jade Racelo

Nr Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,692
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Mille LacsKathioStaff 2
Base pay
$6,560
Overtime
$556
Other pay
$576
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,692
Hire date
2008-05-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jade Racelo holds the role of Nr Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Mille Lacskathiostaff 2. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,692. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Simon Oslund

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$7,689
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Walker Staff
Base pay
$7,221
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$468
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,689
Hire date
2021-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cass

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Simon Oslund serves as a Nr Fisheries Census Clerk within Fish-R1 Walker Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,689. They are represented by Clerical.

Cara Fishel

General Maintenance Worker Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,679
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Housekeeping
Base pay
$7,177
Overtime
$503
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,679
Hire date
2025-04-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cara Fishel holds the role of General Maintenance Worker Lead at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Housekeeping. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,679. They are represented by Service.

Aaron Muehler

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,661
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$5,915
Overtime
$1,746
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,661
Hire date
2025-04-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aaron Muehler is a Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $7,661. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Katelyn Gummert

Nr Mine Interpreter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,642
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 2
Base pay
$7,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$314
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,642
Hire date
2022-05-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katelyn Gummert works as a Nr Mine Interpreter for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 2. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Katelyn earned $7,642 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Cari Larose

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$7,641
Sub-department
F&W Populations Program
Base pay
$7,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,641
Hire date
2021-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cari Larose holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,641. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Jason Hastings

Nr Douglas Lodge Custodial Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,609
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Housekeeping
Base pay
$6,556
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,053
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,609
Hire date
2022-08-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jason Hastings works as a Nr Douglas Lodge Custodial Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Housekeeping. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Jason earned $7,609 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Wendy Steger

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,604
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$3,441
Overtime
$488
Other pay
$3,675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,604
Hire date
1988-08-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Wendy Steger is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $7,604. They are represented by Service.

Lydia Bashaw

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,598
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Beaver Crk Vlly Staff
Base pay
$7,060
Overtime
$360
Other pay
$179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,598
Hire date
2017-05-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Houston

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lydia Bashaw holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Beaver Crk Vlly Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,598. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Jestina Paulson

Nr Douglas Lodge Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,552
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Rest
Base pay
$7,310
Overtime
$243
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,552
Hire date
2007-06-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jestina Paulson serves as a Nr Douglas Lodge Worker within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Rest. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,552. Union affiliation: Service.

Marshall Carlson

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,529
Sub-department
WL-R2BrainerdShallowLakesStaff
Base pay
$6,898
Overtime
$631
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,529
Hire date
2024-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Marshall Carlson is a Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2Brainerdshallowlakesstaff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $7,529. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Emily Kincanon

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,526
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Moose Lake Staff
Base pay
$7,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,526
Hire date
2023-08-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Emily Kincanon is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Moose Lake Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $7,526. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Xenia Hillman

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,522
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$7,119
Overtime
$397
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,522
Hire date
2019-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Xenia Hillman works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Xenia earned $7,522 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Cassie Riedel

Cook/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$7,508
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Food
Base pay
$6,947
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$561
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,508
Hire date
2021-05-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
62
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cassie Riedel works as a Cook for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Food. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Cassie earned $7,508 in 2024. They are represented by Service.

Orion Mccullough-Smith

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$7,497
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Seasonal
Base pay
$7,252
Overtime
$236
Other pay
$9
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,497
Hire date
2023-08-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Orion Mccullough-Smith serves as a Parks & Trails Associate within Pat-R3 Whitewater Seasonal. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $7,497. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.

Cheryl Sill

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$7,461
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Mille LacsKathioStaff 2
Base pay
$7,171
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,461
Hire date
2021-05-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cheryl Sill holds the role of Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Mille Lacskathiostaff 2. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,461. Union affiliation: Service.

Madeleine Horn

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,443
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$7,443
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,443
Hire date
2025-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Madeleine Horn works as a Nr Technician Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Madeleine earned $7,443 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Andrew Zemeske

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$7,420
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$7,420
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$7,420
Hire date
2025-03-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Zemeske works as a Nr Technician for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $7,420 in 2025. Union affiliation: Insufficient Work Time.