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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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Aaron Lamb

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,300
Sub-department
ECO Waters Floodplain Modeling
Base pay
$71,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,300
Hire date
2018-05-02
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

Aaron Lamb is a Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Floodplain Modeling. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,300. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Hayes

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,245
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 3
Base pay
$71,245
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,245
Hire date
2017-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 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 Hayes works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 3. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $71,245 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tanner Bruse

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,242
Sub-department
WL-R4 Marshall Staff
Base pay
$71,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,242
Hire date
2012-05-09
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
Lyon

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 Bruse works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Marshall Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Tanner earned $71,242 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Riley Dirckx

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,201
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$52,465
Overtime
$16,348
Other pay
$2,387
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,201
Hire date
2021-03-31
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

Riley Dirckx is a Nr Forestry Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,201. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Hofer

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,201
Sub-department
FOR Admn Bus Mgt
Base pay
$71,201
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,201
Hire date
2024-05-15
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
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

Brandon Hofer is a Accounting Officer Senior at Natural Resources Department within For Admn Bus Management. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,201. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathaniel Stewart

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,200
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Finland Staff
Base pay
$71,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,200
Hire date
2011-05-25
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

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

Nathaniel Stewart holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Finland Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,200. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Witte

Realty Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,200
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$71,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,200
Hire date
2008-06-23
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

Mary Witte is a Realty Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Operations -Gr Rapids. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,200. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deanne Pierzinski

Management Analyst 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,200
Sub-department
OSD MR Regional Engineers
Base pay
$71,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,200
Hire date
1997-04-08
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
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

Deanne Pierzinski holds the role of Management Analyst 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Regional Engineers. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,200. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Babb

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,150
Sub-department
PAT R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff
Base pay
$71,002
Overtime
$80
Other pay
$68
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,150
Hire date
2011-04-01
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Robert Babb serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails within Pat R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,150. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michaela Leach

Planner Senior State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$71,122
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$71,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,122
Hire date
2016-11-02
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michaela Leach is a Planner Senior State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $71,122. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Susan Crapser

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,071
Sub-department
OSD OP R2 Bus Office Staff
Base pay
$71,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,071
Hire date
2024-07-15
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
Pope

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, Susan Crapser serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Osd Op R2 Bus Office Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,071. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Billie Kennedy

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,006
Sub-department
Enforcement-SIU Admin Support
Base pay
$71,006
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,006
Hire date
1996-06-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Billie Kennedy holds the role of State Program Administrative at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Siu Administrative Support. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,006. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Stein

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,000
Sub-department
F&W Administrative Services
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,000
Hire date
2022-02-02
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, 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, David Stein serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within F&W Administrative Services. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,000. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Herbert

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,000
Sub-department
OSD HR ES & Labor Relations_
Base pay
$71,000
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,000
Hire date
1998-12-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Brandon Herbert works as a State Program Administrative for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es & Labor Relations_. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. Brandon earned $71,000 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Dennis Opdahl

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,997
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$70,997
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,997
Hire date
1973-05-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

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, Dennis Opdahl serves as a State Program Administrative within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. Hired in 1973, they have about 52 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,997. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Callen

Nr Parks & Trails Equipment Oper/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,980
Sub-department
PAT R2B Tower Staff
Base pay
$62,051
Overtime
$3,031
Other pay
$5,899
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,980
Hire date
2008-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Callen is a Nr Parks & Trails Equipment Oper at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2B Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,980. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Lisa Pepper

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,902
Sub-department
PAT-R2 McCarthy Beach Asst
Base pay
$68,240
Overtime
$2,012
Other pay
$650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,902
Hire date
2000-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lisa Pepper works as a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Mccarthy Beach Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $70,902 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kenneth Moorhouse

Building Utilities Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,851
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$69,823
Overtime
$1,028
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,851
Hire date
2002-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
91
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kenneth Moorhouse serves as a Building Utilities Mechanic within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,851. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Austin Dane

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,845
Sub-department
FOR Administration
Base pay
$65,860
Overtime
$4,891
Other pay
$94
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,845
Hire date
2012-09-04
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
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

Austin Dane is a State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within For Administration. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,845. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donald Sheard

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,837
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3
Base pay
$64,224
Overtime
$3,620
Other pay
$2,993
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,837
Hire date
2012-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Donald Sheard holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,837. They are represented by Technical.

Cynthia Poyhonen

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,811
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Coastal Zone
Base pay
$70,811
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,811
Hire date
2014-12-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Cynthia Poyhonen works as a Grants Specialist Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Coastal Zone. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Cynthia earned $70,811 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Hooper

Architectural Drafting Technician 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$70,797
Sub-department
OSD MR Architects
Base pay
$70,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,797
Hire date
2018-04-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Hooper works as a Architectural Drafting Technician 3 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Architects. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $70,797 in 2024. Union affiliation: Technical.

Cassie Puschinsky

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,780
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Rest
Base pay
$69,547
Overtime
$883
Other pay
$350
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,780
Hire date
2006-08-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

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

Cassie Puschinsky works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Rest. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Cassie earned $70,780 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Denise Laska

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,753
Sub-department
OSD OMB Procurement Staff
Base pay
$70,753
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,753
Hire date
1999-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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, Denise Laska serves as a State Program Administrative within Osd Omb Procurement Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,753. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cameron Mitchell

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,725
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lanesboro Hatch Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$262
Other pay
$2,350
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,725
Hire date
1988-07-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

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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, Cameron Mitchell serves as a Nr Technician Fisheries within Fish-R3 Lanesboro Hatch Staff. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,725. They are represented by Technical.

Madelyn Doucette

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,695
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Asst Staff
Base pay
$52,533
Overtime
$15,053
Other pay
$3,108
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,695
Hire date
2023-06-12
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
Pine

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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

Madelyn Doucette holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,695. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kayley Schoonmaker

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,603
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounts Payable
Base pay
$65,591
Overtime
$5,012
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,603
Hire date
2017-10-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

Kayley Schoonmaker holds the role of Accounting Technician at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Accounts Payable. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,603. They are represented by Technical.

Mark Kruse

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,600
Sub-department
FOR CFM Asst
Base pay
$70,588
Overtime
$13
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,600
Hire date
2018-06-26
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
Winona

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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

Mark Kruse works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Natural Resources Department within For Cfm Assistant. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Mark earned $70,600 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Obermoller

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,543
Sub-department
WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay
$69,043
Overtime
$223
Other pay
$1,277
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,543
Hire date
2013-09-24
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
Watonwan

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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

Tyler Obermoller holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,543. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Molly Shoberg

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,535
Sub-department
FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay
$70,535
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,535
Hire date
2011-04-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
St Louis

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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

Molly Shoberg is a Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For Management Geospatial Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $70,535. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Farmer

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,528
Sub-department
Eco Waters Technical Analysis
Base pay
$70,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,528
Hire date
2013-05-28
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

At Natural Resources Department, John Farmer serves as a Hydrologist 2 within Eco Waters Technical Analysis. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,528. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ellen Preisinger

Realty Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,528
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops - Bemidji
Base pay
$70,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,528
Hire date
2002-12-04
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
Brown

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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

Ellen Preisinger is a Realty Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Operations - Bemidji. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $70,528. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Wubbels

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,522
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew - Habitat
Base pay
$66,753
Overtime
$3,731
Other pay
$38
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,522
Hire date
2017-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Grant

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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, Michael Wubbels serves as a Nr Technician Wildlife within F&W Roving Crew - Habitat. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,522. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

William French

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$70,497
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$70,497
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,497
Hire date
2014-05-12
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
Ramsey

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

At Natural Resources Department, William French serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $70,497. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alan Justin

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,476
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Staff
Base pay
$54,913
Overtime
$12,216
Other pay
$3,347
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,476
Hire date
2022-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cass

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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

Alan Justin works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Alan earned $70,476 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Verner Greene

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,460
Sub-department
PAT D7 St Paul Staff
Base pay
$70,071
Overtime
$379
Other pay
$9
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,460
Hire date
1989-07-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
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, Verner Greene serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat D7 St Paul Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,460. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jonathan Libbey

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,435
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 3
Base pay
$70,435
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,435
Hire date
2010-05-06
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
Itasca

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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

Jonathan Libbey holds the role of Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 3. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $70,435. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wendy Johnson

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,406
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounts Payable
Base pay
$65,809
Overtime
$4,597
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,406
Hire date
2023-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Wendy Johnson serves as a Accounting Technician within Osd Omb Accounts Payable. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,406. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Shawn Langhorst

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,404
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$70,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$333
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,404
Hire date
1991-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Shawn Langhorst serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Brainerd Staff. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $70,404. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jessamyn Foley

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$70,399
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Western Staff
Base pay
$70,137
Overtime
$244
Other pay
$18
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$70,399
Hire date
2012-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jessamyn Foley works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Western Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Jessamyn earned $70,399 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.