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Natural Resources Department

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

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

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

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

What the records show

Compensation analytics

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

Salary distribution

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

Average pay composition

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

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

Pay percentiles

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

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

Largest job titles

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

Trend

Year over year

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

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

Record list

Employees

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Kayla Zankle

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,103
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$59,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,103
Hire date
2013-05-06
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Kayla Zankle works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Kayla earned $59,103 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Reiter

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$58,969
Sub-department
PAT R4B Windom Supv
Base pay
$58,281
Overtime
$673
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,969
Hire date
2007-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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

Timothy Reiter is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4B Windom Supervisor. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $58,969. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Zachary Dieterman

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,930
Sub-department
WL-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff
Base pay
$58,824
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,930
Hire date
2007-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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, Zachary Dieterman serves as a Nr Technician Wildlife within Wl-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,930. They are represented by Technical.

Paula Erickson

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,904
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Staff
Base pay
$58,820
Overtime
$84
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,904
Hire date
2023-01-25
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

Paula Erickson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,904. They are represented by Clerical.

Hunter Welinski

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,892
Sub-department
WL-R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$56,499
Overtime
$917
Other pay
$1,476
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,892
Hire date
2015-06-29
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

Hunter Welinski is a Nr Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Little Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,892. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Violette

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,865
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$36,784
Overtime
$19,385
Other pay
$2,696
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,865
Hire date
2014-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Violette holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Operations Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,865. They are represented by Service.

Kevin Habeck

Central Services Administrative Specialist Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,772
Sub-department
F&W License Counter
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$2,431
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,772
Hire date
2001-12-10
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

Kevin Habeck is a Central Services Administrative Specialist Inter at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Counter. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,772. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Madeline Jensen Christen

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,771
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$58,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,771
Hire date
2024-01-03
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

At Natural Resources Department, Madeline Jensen Christen serves as a Hydrologist 1 within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,771. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Bullers

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,724
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$58,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$346
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,724
Hire date
2024-03-13
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
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

Rebecca Bullers holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,724. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wade Krueger

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,694
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Asst Staff
Base pay
$56,172
Overtime
$1,369
Other pay
$1,153
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,694
Hire date
2020-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Wade Krueger is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Assistant Staff. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,694. They are represented by Technical.

Isaiah Silvis

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$58,689
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew - Habitat
Base pay
$55,321
Overtime
$3,258
Other pay
$110
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,689
Hire date
2016-05-16
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Isaiah Silvis works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew - Habitat. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Isaiah earned $58,689 in 2024. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nathan Beckman

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,670
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$58,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,670
Hire date
2022-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Nathan Beckman is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,670. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Lambert

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,656
Sub-department
WL-R2 Aitkin
Base pay
$57,114
Overtime
$1,355
Other pay
$188
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,656
Hire date
2022-09-06
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
Aitkin

Source-specific fields

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

Shannon Lambert is a Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Aitkin. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,656. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Petersen

Nr Specialist Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,655
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix Staff
Base pay
$56,727
Overtime
$1,848
Other pay
$80
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,655
Hire date
2000-06-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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 Petersen works as a Nr Specialist Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Nicole earned $58,655 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dana Dostert

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,606
Sub-department
ECO Waters Dam Safety &Permits
Base pay
$58,606
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,606
Hire date
1989-10-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Dana Dostert serves as a Engineer Senior within Eco Waters Dam Safety &Permits. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,606. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Malachi Walters

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,544
Sub-department
WL-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff
Base pay
$54,483
Overtime
$4,059
Other pay
$2
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,544
Hire date
2024-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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, Malachi Walters serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,544. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jodi Perkio

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,530
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 RM Staff
Base pay
$55,598
Overtime
$2,932
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,530
Hire date
2014-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jodi Perkio serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Ecowaters R2 Rm Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,530. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Bethany Chaplin

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,477
Sub-department
PAT R2C Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$56,694
Overtime
$1,783
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,477
Hire date
2020-09-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Bethany Chaplin serves as a Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails within Pat R2C Two Harbors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,477. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alec Stewart

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,476
Sub-department
WL-R3 St Cloud Staff
Base pay
$58,066
Overtime
$390
Other pay
$20
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,476
Hire date
2023-05-03
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
Benton

Source-specific fields

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

Alec Stewart works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 St Cloud Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Alec earned $58,476 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alden Riemer

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,430
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 SNA Staff
Base pay
$56,644
Overtime
$1,785
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,430
Hire date
2023-04-26
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alden Riemer holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Sna Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,430. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Emma Hansen

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,402
Sub-department
WL-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$57,594
Overtime
$786
Other pay
$22
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,402
Hire date
2023-12-11
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
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

Emma Hansen holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,402. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tanner Carlson

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,384
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$58,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,384
Hire date
2016-05-17
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
Lake Of Woods

Source-specific fields

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

Tanner Carlson is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Baudette Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,384. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Teresa Flatley

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,328
Sub-department
FOR Fire Protecton
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$1,993
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,328
Hire date
1992-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Teresa Flatley holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For Fire Protecton. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,328. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Dustin Polkow

General Maintenance Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,321
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$52,035
Overtime
$5,676
Other pay
$610
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,321
Hire date
2004-03-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dustin Polkow works as a General Maintenance Worker for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Facility Operations. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. Dustin earned $58,321 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Melinda Kelm

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,281
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounts Payable
Base pay
$51,531
Overtime
$6,751
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,281
Hire date
2019-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Melinda Kelm serves as a Accounting Technician within Osd Omb Accounts Payable. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,281. Union affiliation: Technical.

Kevin Lapinoja

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,146
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$33,851
Overtime
$19,515
Other pay
$4,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,146
Hire date
1989-10-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wadena

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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

Kevin Lapinoja is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,146. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Benjamin Johnson

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,143
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$52,292
Overtime
$5,851
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,143
Hire date
2019-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Benjamin Johnson holds the role of Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,143. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Audrey Mularie

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$58,128
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$26,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,984
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,128
Hire date
1988-07-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Audrey Mularie is a Grants Specialist Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Admin Services. They have served since 1988 (about 36 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $58,128. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hayley Larson

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,119
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 SNA Staff
Base pay
$55,647
Overtime
$1,281
Other pay
$1,191
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,119
Hire date
2019-04-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

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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

Hayley Larson works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Sna Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Hayley earned $58,119 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kara Lefebvre

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,117
Sub-department
Enforcement-Air Support
Base pay
$57,018
Overtime
$1,098
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,117
Hire date
2017-07-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

At Natural Resources Department, Kara Lefebvre serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Enforcement-Air Support. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,117. Union affiliation: Clerical.

John Jereczek

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$58,089
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 L Sup/AOC
Base pay
$37,473
Overtime
$243
Other pay
$20,373
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,089
Hire date
2011-05-09
Employment type
Part-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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Jereczek works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 L Sup/Aoc. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service as a part-time employee. John earned $58,089 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Point

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,083
Sub-department
WL-R1 Thief Lake Staff
Base pay
$58,063
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,083
Hire date
2019-06-26
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
Marshall

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

Kyle Point works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Thief Lake Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Kyle earned $58,083 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stanley Weston

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,068
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Asst
Base pay
$34,625
Overtime
$21,863
Other pay
$1,579
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,068
Hire date
2018-04-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Marshall

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

Stanley Weston holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad Assistant. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,068. They are represented by Service.

Carly Devries

Customer Services Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,053
Sub-department
OSD OCO Information Center
Base pay
$56,767
Overtime
$1,281
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,053
Hire date
2016-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

At Natural Resources Department, Carly Devries serves as a Customer Services Specialist Senior within Osd Oco Information Center. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,053. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Matthew Cameron

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,003
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential
Base pay
$58,003
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,003
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

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

Matthew Cameron is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mineral Potential. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,003. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Todd Petersen

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$57,900
Sub-department
ECOWaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater
Base pay
$14,456
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$43,444
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,900
Hire date
1990-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Todd Petersen works as a Research Scientist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. Todd earned $57,900 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Zane Chance

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,891
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$50,485
Overtime
$4,468
Other pay
$2,937
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,891
Hire date
2024-06-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Zane Chance holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Assistant Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,891. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

James Hansen

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,860
Sub-department
WL-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$56,765
Overtime
$1,074
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,860
Hire date
2023-12-11
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
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

James Hansen is a Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,860. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristy Skarzynski

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,852
Sub-department
F&W WLD Health Program
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$1,505
Other pay
$12
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,852
Hire date
1997-09-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristy Skarzynski works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Health Program. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. Kristy earned $57,852 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Calli Miller

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,826
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Staff
Base pay
$56,178
Overtime
$1,322
Other pay
$325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,826
Hire date
2023-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

At Natural Resources Department, Calli Miller serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within For R2 Hibbing Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,826. They are represented by Clerical.