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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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Citlalli Ramirez

Human Resources Technician 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,772
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$55,701
Overtime
$2,070
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,772
Hire date
2023-06-26
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

Citlalli Ramirez is a Human Resources Technician 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,772. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Lauren Shipman

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,686
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 2
Base pay
$57,686
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,686
Hire date
2021-05-26
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

Lauren Shipman works as a Hydrologist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Lauren earned $57,686 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chance Meyer

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,678
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$55,862
Overtime
$1,816
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,678
Hire date
2019-07-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Chance Meyer holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,678. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Elizabeth Evenocheck

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,640
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 2
Base pay
$57,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,640
Hire date
2017-05-23
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, Elizabeth Evenocheck serves as a Hydrologist 1 within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 2. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,640. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Doyle Birdsall

Mining Aide/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,640
Sub-department
L&M Engineering & Development
Base pay
$57,104
Overtime
$536
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,640
Hire date
1995-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
59
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Doyle Birdsall serves as a Mining Aide within L&M Engineering & Development. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,640. They are represented by Technical.

Toney Honeycutt

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,611
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Staff
Base pay
$57,611
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,611
Hire date
2008-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Toney Honeycutt is a General Repair Worker at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 4 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,611. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Joshua Norenberg

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,528
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$54,074
Overtime
$731
Other pay
$2,723
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,528
Hire date
2010-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joshua Norenberg holds the role of Nr Fisheries Census Clerk at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,528. They are represented by Clerical.

Christopher Vinton

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$57,502
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$4,153
Overtime
$719
Other pay
$52,631
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,502
Hire date
1998-12-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Vinton works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $57,502 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Leah Shepard

Planner Senior State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$57,495
Sub-department
OSD OP Data & Performance Mgmt
Base pay
$57,495
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,495
Hire date
2022-05-11
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leah Shepard is a Planner Senior State at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Data & Performance Management. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $57,495. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristen Cook

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$57,492
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$49,317
Overtime
$7,921
Other pay
$254
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,492
Hire date
2023-02-15
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
Lake Of Woods

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

Kristen Cook holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette Staff. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,492. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Kliniski

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,490
Sub-department
PAT T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff
Base pay
$56,901
Overtime
$108
Other pay
$481
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,490
Hire date
2021-05-17
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, 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, Ashley Kliniski serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,490. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kelly Schrader

Human Resources Technician 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,382
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$55,458
Overtime
$836
Other pay
$1,088
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,382
Hire date
2022-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

Kelly Schrader holds the role of Human Resources Technician 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,382. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Ashley Johnson

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,342
Sub-department
FOR Protection Helicopter Ops
Base pay
$54,791
Overtime
$2,461
Other pay
$91
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,342
Hire date
2013-04-25
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, Ashley Johnson serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within For Protection Helicopter Operations. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,342. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Cody Crawford

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,336
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Staff
Base pay
$52,965
Overtime
$918
Other pay
$3,454
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,336
Hire date
2012-05-14
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
Pine

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

At Natural Resources Department, Cody Crawford serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R2 Sandstone Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,336. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Bitker

Realty Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,335
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops - Bemidji
Base pay
$57,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,335
Hire date
2023-10-02
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
Beltrami

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

Jill Bitker is a Realty Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Operations - Bemidji. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,335. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jordan Holcomb

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,335
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$57,335
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,335
Hire date
2023-10-02
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
Goodhue

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

Jordan Holcomb is a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,335. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Bruesewitz

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,333
Sub-department
F&W Stream Habitat Staff
Base pay
$57,333
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,333
Hire date
2017-05-31
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

Katherine Bruesewitz works as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within F&W Stream Habitat Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $57,333 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joan Pirri-Rechtzigel

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,304
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$956
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,304
Hire date
1979-06-28
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joan Pirri-Rechtzigel holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 46 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $57,304. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Meliza Thurstin

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,272
Sub-department
Enforcement-Administration
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$915
Other pay
$22
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,272
Hire date
1995-04-13
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

Meliza Thurstin works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Administration. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. Meliza earned $57,272 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Molly Barrett

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,268
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$57,268
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,268
Hire date
2023-04-29
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Molly Barrett serves as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,268. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sean Hoppes

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,254
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wild River Asst
Base pay
$56,155
Overtime
$1,099
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,254
Hire date
2017-05-12
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
Chisago

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

Sean Hoppes is a Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Wild River Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,254. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Running

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,236
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$48,207
Overtime
$4,304
Other pay
$4,725
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,236
Hire date
2022-09-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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

Ashley Running is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,236. They are represented by Clerical.

May Yang-Lee

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$57,228
Sub-department
DNR Diversity Equity Inclusion
Base pay
$57,228
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,228
Hire date
2023-08-02
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

May Yang-Lee holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within Dnr Diversity Equity Inclusion. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $57,228. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dawn Keegan

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$57,199
Sub-department
ECO Waters Admin Unit
Base pay
$55,359
Overtime
$1,841
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,199
Hire date
2012-10-29
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, 2024
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, Dawn Keegan serves as a Accounting Technician within Eco Waters Administrative Unit. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $57,199. Union affiliation: Technical.

Victoria Hansen

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,198
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$57,157
Overtime
$41
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,198
Hire date
2022-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Victoria Hansen serves as a Human Resources Specialist 1 within Osd HR Es Staffing. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $57,198. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Sara Pusc

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,196
Sub-department
Enforcement-Safety Training
Base pay
$56,199
Overtime
$997
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,196
Hire date
2023-12-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

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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

Sara Pusc works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Safety Training. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Sara earned $57,196 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Tiffany Muellner

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,177
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Blue Mounds Staff 1
Base pay
$56,897
Overtime
$142
Other pay
$139
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,177
Hire date
2014-05-14
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
Rock

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

Tiffany Muellner is a Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Blue Mounds Staff 1. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,177. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Herrmann

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,175
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 SNA Staff
Base pay
$53,013
Overtime
$823
Other pay
$3,339
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,175
Hire date
2022-09-08
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

Daniel Herrmann is a Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Sna Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,175. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

John Smorstad

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$57,001
Sub-department
FOR R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$56,551
Overtime
$169
Other pay
$282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$57,001
Hire date
2023-02-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Houston

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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

John Smorstad is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Lake City Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $57,001. Union affiliation: Technical.

Caitlin Espersen

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,958
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester
Base pay
$56,178
Overtime
$780
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,958
Hire date
2021-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Caitlin Espersen serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within For R3 Rochester. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,958. They are represented by Clerical.

Franklin Whittaker

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,907
Sub-department
F&W Wildlife Animal Damage
Base pay
$56,907
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,907
Hire date
2022-12-14
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

Franklin Whittaker 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. Franklin earned $56,907 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Nelson

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,891
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wm O'Brien Asst
Base pay
$56,891
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,891
Hire date
2023-02-01
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
Washington

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

Elizabeth Nelson holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Wm O'brien Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,891. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brenda Mrosla

Central Services Administrative Specialist Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,884
Sub-department
Enforcement-Safety Training
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$549
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,884
Hire date
2015-10-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Brenda Mrosla holds the role of Central Services Administrative Specialist Inter at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Safety Training. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,884. They are represented by Clerical.

Alyssa Schmid

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$56,874
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 1
Base pay
$56,274
Overtime
$185
Other pay
$414
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,874
Hire date
2016-10-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

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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

Alyssa Schmid holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 1. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,874. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Tanya Alemu

Realty Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,836
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$56,836
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,836
Hire date
2024-01-04
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
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

Tanya Alemu is a Realty Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Operations -Gr Rapids. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,836. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mathew Pendleton

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,818
Sub-department
DNR Tribal Relations Staff
Base pay
$56,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,818
Hire date
2024-09-30
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
Brown

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

Mathew Pendleton holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Dnr Tribal Relations Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,818. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elina Kuusisto

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,816
Sub-department
OSD OCO Information Center
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$481
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,816
Hire date
2001-06-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elina Kuusisto is a Customer Services Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Information Center. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,816. They are represented by Clerical.

Jessica Story

Human Resources Technician 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,795
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$55,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,092
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,795
Hire date
2023-05-24
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

Jessica Story holds the role of Human Resources Technician 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,795. They are represented by Confidential.

Diane Peterson

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,795
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Bronson Staff
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$425
Other pay
$35
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,795
Hire date
2008-04-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Diane Peterson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Bronson Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,795. They are represented by Clerical.

Nicholas Redmond

Staff Attorney 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,791
Sub-department
DNR General Counsel
Base pay
$56,791
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,791
Hire date
2019-08-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
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

Nicholas Redmond is a Staff Attorney 1 at Natural Resources Department within Dnr General Counsel. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,791. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.