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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

Tyler Lindholm

Training & Development Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,148
Sub-department
Inv Spec Watercraft Insp State
Base pay
$42,009
Overtime
$139
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,148
Hire date
2015-05-18
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
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

Tyler Lindholm works as a Training & Development Specialist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Inv Specialist Watercraft Inspector State. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Tyler earned $42,148 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Fessler

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,133
Sub-department
WL-R1 Karlstad Staff
Base pay
$41,516
Overtime
$617
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,133
Hire date
2006-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kittson

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, John Fessler serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R1 Karlstad Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,133. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Carter Vogel

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$42,052
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Split Rock Creek Staff
Base pay
$41,644
Overtime
$351
Other pay
$56
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,052
Hire date
2023-04-06
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
Pipestone

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

Carter Vogel holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Split Rock Creek Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,052. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Zachary Edgar

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,029
Sub-department
WL-R3 Carlos Avery Staff
Base pay
$41,440
Overtime
$59
Other pay
$530
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,029
Hire date
2006-11-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Zachary Edgar holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Carlos Avery Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,029. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Matthew Kvam

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,961
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$39,800
Overtime
$2,161
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,961
Hire date
2022-05-04
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Matthew Kvam serves as a Nr Specialist Eco Services within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,961. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Kral

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,946
Sub-department
PAT R4C Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$41,843
Overtime
$103
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,946
Hire date
2008-05-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Brown

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

At Natural Resources Department, Emily Kral serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Pat R4C Hutchinson Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,946. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Casey Onadipe

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,888
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$41,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,888
Hire date
2024-10-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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, Casey Onadipe serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Pat-Co-Admin Services. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,888. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karl Peterson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,835
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Afton Staff 1
Base pay
$40,982
Overtime
$853
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,835
Hire date
2013-05-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Washington

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

Karl Peterson is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Afton Staff 1. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $41,835. They are represented by Service.

Julie Aadland

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$41,825
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay
$13,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,020
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,825
Hire date
1991-02-06
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
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Julie Aadland is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $41,825. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristen Buchite

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,823
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$41,698
Overtime
$113
Other pay
$12
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,823
Hire date
2009-05-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Ramsey

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

Kristen Buchite is a Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $41,823. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Otto Lehrer Iv

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,806
Sub-department
PAT R4D Rochester Staff
Base pay
$41,226
Overtime
$147
Other pay
$433
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,806
Hire date
2011-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

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

Otto Lehrer Iv works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat R4D Rochester Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. Otto earned $41,806 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Bram Verheijen

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,717
Sub-department
F&W Wild Research Program
Base pay
$41,717
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,717
Hire date
2025-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bram Verheijen holds the role of Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wild Research Program. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,717. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Nelson

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,712
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 SNA Staff
Base pay
$41,303
Overtime
$199
Other pay
$210
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,712
Hire date
2005-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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

Thomas Nelson is a Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Sna Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $41,712. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Derick Wendorf

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,704
Sub-department
F&W License Agent Mgt
Base pay
$41,684
Overtime
$9
Other pay
$11
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,704
Hire date
1997-11-12
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Derick Wendorf is a Customer Services Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Agent Management. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $41,704. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Shanell Lovelace

Research Scientist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,651
Sub-department
F&W Wild Research Program
Base pay
$41,612
Overtime
$39
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,651
Hire date
2024-09-11
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
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

Shanell Lovelace is a Research Scientist 1 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wild Research Program. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $41,651. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Traver Fields

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,426
Sub-department
WL-R3 Cambridge Staff
Base pay
$41,426
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,426
Hire date
2013-04-11
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
Isanti

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

Traver Fields holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Cambridge Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,426. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Autumn Bezdicek

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$41,322
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Windom Staff
Base pay
$41,322
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,322
Hire date
2018-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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

Autumn Bezdicek holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Windom Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $41,322. They are represented by Clerical.

Richard Tienter

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,288
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Mille LacsKathioStaff 2
Base pay
$39,005
Overtime
$525
Other pay
$1,758
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,288
Hire date
2005-05-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Mille Lacs

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

Richard Tienter is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Mille Lacskathiostaff 2. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $41,288. They are represented by Service.

Mandy Anzaldi

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,225
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$41,225
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,225
Hire date
2014-10-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mandy Anzaldi is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $41,225. They are represented by Clerical.

Raymond Monson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,215
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville Staff 2
Base pay
$40,372
Overtime
$842
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,215
Hire date
1980-06-03
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.05
Work county
Fillmore

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, Raymond Monson serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R3 Forestville Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 45 years, working intermittent, 0.05 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,215. Union affiliation: Service.

Melissa Langeslag

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,214
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville Staff 2
Base pay
$40,641
Overtime
$573
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,214
Hire date
1989-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

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, Melissa Langeslag serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R3 Forestville Staff 2. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,214. They are represented by Service.

Elizabeth Nims

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,180
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2
Base pay
$40,161
Overtime
$1,019
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,180
Hire date
2021-06-30
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Ramsey

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, Elizabeth Nims serves as a Parks & Trails Associate within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,180. They are represented by Service.

Sarah Zacharias

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,173
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Asst Staff
Base pay
$39,876
Overtime
$385
Other pay
$911
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,173
Hire date
2024-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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

Sarah Zacharias holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Assistant Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,173. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Jennifer Opsal

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,090
Sub-department
FOR Fire Protecton
Base pay
$34,580
Overtime
$4,997
Other pay
$1,513
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,090
Hire date
2024-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jennifer Opsal serves as a Nr Technician within For Fire Protecton. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,090. They are represented by Technical.

Lacey Hagen

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$41,081
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Banning Staff
Base pay
$39,429
Overtime
$1,651
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,081
Hire date
1995-06-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Pine

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, Lacey Hagen serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R2 Banning Staff. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,081. They are represented by Service.

Scott Cortus

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,016
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 2
Base pay
$41,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,016
Hire date
2022-03-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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

Scott Cortus holds the role of Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,016. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dorothy O'Brien

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,985
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Supv
Base pay
$40,560
Overtime
$404
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,985
Hire date
2024-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dorothy O'Brien works as a Interpret Naturalist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Supervisor. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Dorothy earned $40,985 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elisa Moss

Nr Douglas Lodge Custodial Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,956
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Housekeeping
Base pay
$36,416
Overtime
$3,378
Other pay
$1,163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,956
Hire date
1998-04-22
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, Elisa Moss serves as a Nr Douglas Lodge Custodial Worker within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Housekeeping. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,956. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Alexander Gehrig

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,869
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville Asst
Base pay
$36,692
Overtime
$691
Other pay
$3,486
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,869
Hire date
1996-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexander Gehrig holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Assistant. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,869. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Debra Beckel

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,841
Sub-department
WL-R1 Red Lake Staff
Base pay
$38,705
Overtime
$2,093
Other pay
$42
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,841
Hire date
2002-07-24
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Roseau

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

Debra Beckel holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Red Lake Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,841. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Cheyanne Dusek

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,639
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing
Base pay
$40,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,639
Hire date
2015-05-20
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Cheyanne Dusek serves as a Nr Program Consultant within L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,639. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mitchell Sommers

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,611
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Spicer Staff
Base pay
$38,066
Overtime
$1,211
Other pay
$1,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,611
Hire date
2019-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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

Mitchell Sommers holds the role of Nr Fisheries Census Clerk at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Spicer Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,611. They are represented by Clerical.

Michaela Sanford

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,603
Sub-department
F&W WLD CWD Group
Base pay
$36,513
Overtime
$2,704
Other pay
$1,385
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,603
Hire date
2021-10-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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

Michaela Sanford works as a Nr Technician for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Cwd Group. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Michaela earned $40,603 in 2024. They are represented by Technical.

Allissa Reynolds

Nr Forestry Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,552
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Supv
Base pay
$29,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,864
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,552
Hire date
2012-07-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Allissa Reynolds works as a Nr Forestry Program Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Inv Supervisor. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Allissa earned $40,552 in 2024. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Evangelin Von Boeckman

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,485
Sub-department
WL-R1 Roseau Staff
Base pay
$39,656
Overtime
$829
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,485
Hire date
2024-10-21
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
Roseau

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

Evangelin Von Boeckman is a Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Roseau Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $40,485. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Douglas Wilson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,444
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2
Base pay
$39,588
Overtime
$856
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,444
Hire date
1989-01-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Carlton

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

Douglas Wilson works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2. Hired in 1989, they have about 35 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Douglas earned $40,444 in 2024. Union affiliation: Service.

Dwayne Johnson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,419
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$39,817
Overtime
$537
Other pay
$65
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,419
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

Dwayne Johnson holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,419. Union affiliation: Service.

Cody Mandelke

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,370
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$39,806
Overtime
$247
Other pay
$317
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,370
Hire date
2022-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Cody Mandelke serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,370. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Daniel Altman

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,328
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$40,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$92
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,328
Hire date
2022-04-28
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
No
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, Daniel Altman serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,328. They are represented by Clerical.

Paul Putzier

Hydrologist Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,231
Sub-department
ECOWaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater
Base pay
$22,632
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,231
Hire date
2011-08-22
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paul Putzier is a Hydrologist Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $40,231. They are represented by Middle Management Association.