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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

Todd Boettcher

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,253
Sub-department
ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay
$60,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,253
Hire date
2018-06-13
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
Houston

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

Todd Boettcher works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Co Nongame. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Todd earned $60,253 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Hodges

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,220
Sub-department
FOR R3 Cambridge Asst Staff
Base pay
$40,524
Overtime
$16,075
Other pay
$3,620
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,220
Hire date
2017-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Hodges holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Cambridge Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,220. They are represented by Service.

Robert Geving

Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,178
Sub-department
Enforcement-Air Support
Base pay
$5,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,362
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,178
Hire date
2005-02-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

At Natural Resources Department, Robert Geving serves as a Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot within Enforcement-Air Support. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,178. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Erin Arntson

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,089
Sub-department
PAT Interp/Visitor Svcs Prog
Base pay
$60,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,089
Hire date
2024-08-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Erin Arntson is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Pat Interp/Visitor Services Program. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,089. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chatava Cayo

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,065
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$60,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,065
Hire date
2023-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Chatava Cayo serves as a Human Resources Specialist 1 within Osd HR Es Staffing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,065. They are represented by Confidential.

Sarah Wennerberg

Grants Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$60,054
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$60,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,054
Hire date
2022-12-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Wennerberg holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Admin Services. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,054. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katie Steffl

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,990
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 4 Staff
Base pay
$59,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,990
Hire date
2012-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katie Steffl holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 4 Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,990. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Teresa Solberg

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,975
Sub-department
WL-R1 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$59,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,975
Hire date
2021-07-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Teresa Solberg is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Assistant Reg Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,975. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Christopher Dawald

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,961
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay
$59,961
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,961
Hire date
2016-06-06
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
Wabasha

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

Christopher Dawald works as a Nr Specialist Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $59,961 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kasey Klassen

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,952
Sub-department
Enforcement-Safety Training
Base pay
$57,351
Overtime
$2,601
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,952
Hire date
2019-03-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kasey Klassen holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Safety Training. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,952. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Nicole Schafer

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,946
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nurs Staff
Base pay
$59,595
Overtime
$351
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,946
Hire date
2024-10-23
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
Pine

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

Nicole Schafer holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nurs Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,946. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allen Brandt

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,938
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Duluth Staff
Base pay
$59,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,938
Hire date
2009-05-20
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
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, Allen Brandt serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R2 Duluth Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,938. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Thompson

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,918
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4
Base pay
$58,111
Overtime
$546
Other pay
$1,262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,918
Hire date
2014-06-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Thompson is a Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $59,918. Union affiliation: Technical.

Andrew Benusa

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,904
Sub-department
PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 2
Base pay
$59,554
Overtime
$345
Other pay
$6
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,904
Hire date
2023-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Andrew Benusa works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Gooseberryfalls Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $59,904 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Katelin Goebel

Nr Specialist Int Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,871
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$59,543
Overtime
$231
Other pay
$98
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,871
Hire date
2016-06-01
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
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

Katelin Goebel works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl Research for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Katelin earned $59,871 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Culhane

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,836
Sub-department
PAT R4C Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$58,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,076
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,836
Hire date
2021-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

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, Matthew Culhane serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat R4C Hutchinson Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,836. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Tyler Tollefson

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,807
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Const Crew Staff
Base pay
$59,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$226
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,807
Hire date
2021-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Tyler Tollefson serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Fish-R1 Const Crew Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,807. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

John Hanrahan

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,790
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 1
Base pay
$58,891
Overtime
$495
Other pay
$404
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,790
Hire date
2019-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

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

John Hanrahan works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 1. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. John earned $59,790 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jennifer Scholl

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,774
Sub-department
WL-R4 Staff
Base pay
$59,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,774
Hire date
2024-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jennifer Scholl serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Wl-R4 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,774. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Mason Verhaagh

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,754
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew - Habitat
Base pay
$57,221
Overtime
$2,241
Other pay
$292
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,754
Hire date
2018-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Grant

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

Mason Verhaagh holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew - Habitat. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,754. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Charles Niska

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,660
Sub-department
Enforcement - BLA
Base pay
$35,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,851
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,660
Hire date
1990-02-28
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Charles Niska holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Bla. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,660. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rhonda Mittlefehldt

Human Resources Technician 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,612
Sub-department
OSD HR Transactions
Base pay
$59,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,612
Hire date
2004-11-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
63
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rhonda Mittlefehldt is a Human Resources Technician 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Transactions. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,612. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Jaimie Opsahl

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,607
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sakatah Lake Staff
Base pay
$58,600
Overtime
$1,000
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,607
Hire date
2019-05-08
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
Le Sueur

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

Jaimie Opsahl is a Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sakatah Lake Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,607. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ethan Lucas

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,555
Sub-department
FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay
$59,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,555
Hire date
2023-08-16
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

Ethan Lucas is a Research Analysis Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Management Geospatial Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,555. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Spoden

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,537
Sub-department
WL-R2 Grand Rapids
Base pay
$4,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,537
Hire date
1986-09-02
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Spoden holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Grand Rapids. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,537. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Annamarie Eckwright

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,468
Sub-department
FOR R1 Blackduck
Base pay
$54,125
Overtime
$5,291
Other pay
$52
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,468
Hire date
2020-06-15
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
Clearwater

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

At Natural Resources Department, Annamarie Eckwright serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist within For R1 Blackduck. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,468. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Isabella Johnson

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,465
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 2
Base pay
$59,465
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,465
Hire date
2021-05-19
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

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

Isabella Johnson holds the role of Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,465. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caitlin Noseworthy

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,463
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water & LandSurveys
Base pay
$59,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,463
Hire date
2022-08-29
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

Caitlin Noseworthy is a Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water & Landsurveys. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,463. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Virginia Schwartz

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,459
Sub-department
F&W Purchasing
Base pay
$59,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,459
Hire date
2024-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

At Natural Resources Department, Virginia Schwartz serves as a Accounting Technician within F&W Purchasing. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,459. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Austin Fischer

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,456
Sub-department
WL-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$57,830
Overtime
$1,489
Other pay
$136
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,456
Hire date
2022-06-15
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
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

Austin Fischer holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,456. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Hegland

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,452
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 North APP Staff
Base pay
$59,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,452
Hire date
2024-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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

Matthew Hegland is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 North App Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,452. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Susan Larson

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,388
Sub-department
Enforcement-Business Office
Base pay
$59,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,388
Hire date
2023-03-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

At Natural Resources Department, Susan Larson serves as a Accounting Technician within Enforcement-Business Office. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,388. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Ladonne Edelman

Building Maintenance Lead Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,375
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$30,710
Overtime
$8,237
Other pay
$20,427
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,375
Hire date
1980-08-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
93
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ladonne Edelman holds the role of Building Maintenance Lead Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. They have served since 1980 (about 44 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,375. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Timothy Plude

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,277
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Western Staff
Base pay
$55,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,161
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,277
Hire date
2016-04-11
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
Crow Wing

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

Timothy Plude is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Western Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $59,277. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Talisha Zimmerman

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,224
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water & LandSurveys
Base pay
$59,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,224
Hire date
2015-07-24
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

Talisha Zimmerman works as a Hydrologist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water & Landsurveys. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Talisha earned $59,224 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Kaiser

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,191
Sub-department
F&W Wildlife Animal Damage
Base pay
$58,222
Overtime
$947
Other pay
$22
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,191
Hire date
2022-04-04
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
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

Brandon Kaiser works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wildlife Animal Damage. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Brandon earned $59,191 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristin Carlson

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,172
Sub-department
ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay
$59,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,172
Hire date
2007-10-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
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

At Natural Resources Department, Kristin Carlson serves as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,172. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Vaske

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,150
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Int'l Falls Staff
Base pay
$58,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,140
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,150
Hire date
2013-05-28
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, 2024
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, Michael Vaske serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R2 Int'l Falls Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,150. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Logan Neu

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,146
Sub-department
WL-R3 Carlos Avery Staff
Base pay
$59,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,146
Hire date
2021-12-01
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
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

Logan Neu is a Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Carlos Avery Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,146. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Bettencourt

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,121
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2
Base pay
$58,604
Overtime
$517
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,121
Hire date
1990-08-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Peter Bettencourt holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,121. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.