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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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Kelsey Forward

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,326
Sub-department
Eco Waters Technical Analysis
Base pay
$56,326
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,326
Hire date
2018-05-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Kelsey Forward works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Technical Analysis. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Kelsey earned $56,326 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kinneva Brown

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,297
Sub-department
F&W License Agent Mgt
Base pay
$55,670
Overtime
$600
Other pay
$27
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,297
Hire date
2024-05-13
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

Kinneva Brown works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Agent Management. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Kinneva earned $56,297 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Jennifer Carlson

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,284
Sub-department
PAT - CO - Admin-Purchasing
Base pay
$55,909
Overtime
$375
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,284
Hire date
2017-09-06
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

Jennifer Carlson is a Accounting Technician at Natural Resources Department within Pat - Co - Admin-Purchasing. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $56,284. They are represented by Technical.

Dorothy Tess

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$56,276
Sub-department
EcoWaters R4 RM Staff
Base pay
$56,276
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,276
Hire date
1996-06-17
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dorothy Tess holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R4 Rm Staff. They have served since 1996 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $56,276. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Nikolaus Myhra-Edwards

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,256
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Waterville Staff
Base pay
$56,117
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$139
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,256
Hire date
2012-05-14
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Nikolaus Myhra-Edwards serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R4 Waterville Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,256. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancy Reber

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,207
Sub-department
WL-R3 SE Ops Staff
Base pay
$28,130
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$28,077
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,207
Hire date
1974-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

Nancy Reber works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Se Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 1974, about 51 years as a full-time employee. Nancy earned $56,207 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Maria Blume

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,178
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$56,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,178
Hire date
2013-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

Maria Blume holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,178. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Tyler Kaspar

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,168
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 L Sup/AOC
Base pay
$56,168
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,168
Hire date
2000-01-10
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
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, Tyler Kaspar serves as a Planner Principal State within Eco Waters R2 L Sup/Aoc. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,168. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lee Wepplo

Automotive Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,148
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Equipment
Base pay
$56,148
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,148
Hire date
2016-11-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
83
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

Lee Wepplo holds the role of Automotive Technician at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 4 Equipment. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $56,148. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Savannah Stephenson

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,140
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sibley Asst
Base pay
$55,457
Overtime
$647
Other pay
$36
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,140
Hire date
2022-09-20
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
Kandiyohi

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

Savannah Stephenson works as a Interpret Naturalist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sibley Assistant. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Savannah earned $56,140 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matt Martens

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,083
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$53,569
Overtime
$2,196
Other pay
$318
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,083
Hire date
2023-10-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Matt Martens serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R2 Two Harbors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,083. They are represented by Technical.

Kathleen Petermeier

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,073
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2
Base pay
$56,073
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,073
Hire date
2002-11-13
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

At Natural Resources Department, Kathleen Petermeier serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Enforcement-Reg 2. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,073. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Isaiah Guida

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$56,065
Sub-department
FOR R2 Orr Staff
Base pay
$50,539
Overtime
$4,601
Other pay
$925
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$56,065
Hire date
2019-02-13
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
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, Isaiah Guida serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist within For R2 Orr Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $56,065. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anne Dorrell

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,909
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounts Receivable
Base pay
$55,909
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,909
Hire date
2022-05-04
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, Anne Dorrell serves as a Accounting Technician within Osd Omb Accounts Receivable. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,909. They are represented by Technical.

James Clark

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,838
Sub-department
DNR Tribal Relations Staff
Base pay
$55,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,838
Hire date
2024-09-16
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
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

James Clark 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 $55,838. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Rasmussen

Nr Specialist Int Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$55,824
Sub-department
F&W WLD CWD Group
Base pay
$54,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,088
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,824
Hire date
2015-09-29
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
Anoka

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

Elizabeth Rasmussen is a Nr Specialist Int Wl Research at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Cwd Group. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $55,824. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sara Okerlund

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,809
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 ARM Staff
Base pay
$55,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,809
Hire date
2023-11-08
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

At Natural Resources Department, Sara Okerlund serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Eco Waters R1 Arm Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,809. They are represented by Clerical.

Marvin Segelstrom Jr

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,797
Sub-department
F&W License Counter
Base pay
$55,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,797
Hire date
2016-08-15
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

Marvin Segelstrom Jr works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Counter. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Marvin earned $55,797 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Ying Moua

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,742
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$55,712
Overtime
$31
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,742
Hire date
2024-06-24
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

Ying Moua works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Ying earned $55,742 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Meghan Hennessey

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,694
Sub-department
F&W Purchasing
Base pay
$55,694
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,694
Hire date
2007-07-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Meghan Hennessey is a Accounting Technician at Natural Resources Department within F&W Purchasing. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,694. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jonah Lewis

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,673
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Asst Staff
Base pay
$34,177
Overtime
$18,859
Other pay
$2,637
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,673
Hire date
2007-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jonah Lewis serves as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead within For R2 Two Harbors Assistant Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $55,673. Union affiliation: Service.

Parker Schwinghammer

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$55,652
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4
Base pay
$53,277
Overtime
$1,573
Other pay
$802
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,652
Hire date
2022-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Parker Schwinghammer works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Parker earned $55,652 in 2024. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Shawna Carr

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,603
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Asst Staff
Base pay
$50,726
Overtime
$3,716
Other pay
$1,160
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,603
Hire date
2023-05-22
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
Mille Lacs

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

Shawna Carr is a Nr Forestry Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,603. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Hotop

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,591
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$55,591
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,591
Hire date
2024-07-31
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

Rebecca Hotop works as a Human Resources Specialist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $55,591 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Brenda Danner

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,575
Sub-department
F&W WLD Section Mgmt
Base pay
$55,143
Overtime
$420
Other pay
$12
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,575
Hire date
2013-05-31
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

Brenda Danner works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Section Management. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Brenda earned $55,575 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Claudia Marquez-Alcala

Human Resources Technician 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$55,573
Sub-department
OSD HR Transactions
Base pay
$55,573
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,573
Hire date
2022-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Claudia Marquez-Alcala is a Human Resources Technician 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Transactions. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $55,573. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Leland James

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,512
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Grand Portage Staff
Base pay
$54,046
Overtime
$1,467
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,512
Hire date
2022-11-28
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
Cook

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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

Leland James works as a Interpret Naturalist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Grand Portage Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Leland earned $55,512 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Olson

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,372
Sub-department
WL-R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$52,455
Overtime
$2,866
Other pay
$51
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,372
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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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

Jacob Olson works as a Nr Technician Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Tower Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $55,372 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Alexa Smith

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,277
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Nerstrand Big Wood
Base pay
$54,174
Overtime
$888
Other pay
$216
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,277
Hire date
2023-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rice

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexa Smith holds the role of Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Nerstrand Big Wood. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,277. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Alexander Selle

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,235
Sub-department
ECO WatersR3 South APP Staff
Base pay
$55,235
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,235
Hire date
2024-09-09
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

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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

Alexander Selle is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Watersr3 South App Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,235. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Franklin

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,185
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 1
Base pay
$54,423
Overtime
$754
Other pay
$8
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,185
Hire date
2023-04-19
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Franklin is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 1. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $55,185. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jennifer Halim

Human Resources Technician 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,152
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$55,152
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,152
Hire date
2022-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
63
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

Jennifer Halim works as a Human Resources Technician 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $55,152 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Crystal Beyer

Human Resources Technician 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,099
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$52,923
Overtime
$11
Other pay
$2,166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,099
Hire date
2024-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
63
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Crystal Beyer works as a Human Resources Technician 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Crystal earned $55,099 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Nicholas Hansen

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,043
Sub-department
WL-R4 Nicollet Staff
Base pay
$54,334
Overtime
$449
Other pay
$260
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,043
Hire date
2005-03-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

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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

Nicholas Hansen holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Nicollet Staff. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,043. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Chad Wennerstrand

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,018
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Staff
Base pay
$52,593
Overtime
$989
Other pay
$1,435
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,018
Hire date
2023-05-30
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

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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

Chad Wennerstrand works as a Nr Forestry Specialist for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Chad earned $55,018 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carolyn Conner

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$55,017
Sub-department
F&W Populations Program
Base pay
$55,017
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$55,017
Hire date
2024-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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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

Carolyn Conner holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,017. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Amy Poss

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,996
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Frontenac Asst
Base pay
$54,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,996
Hire date
2001-05-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Goodhue

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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

Amy Poss holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Frontenac Assistant. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,996. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Amanda Temple

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,942
Sub-department
F&W Big Game Program Staff
Base pay
$54,497
Overtime
$378
Other pay
$68
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,942
Hire date
2024-03-12
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

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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

Amanda Temple holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within F&W Big Game Program Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,942. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Palm

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,901
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Asst Staff
Base pay
$39,054
Overtime
$12,470
Other pay
$3,377
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,901
Hire date
1996-05-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Mark Palm serves as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead within For R1 Park Rapids Assistant Staff. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,901. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Jean Troska

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,883
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounts Payable
Base pay
$54,500
Overtime
$383
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,883
Hire date
2024-08-20
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

Jean Troska works as a Accounting Technician for Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Accounts Payable. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Jean earned $54,883 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.