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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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Timothy Stai

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,412
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$62,812
Overtime
$3,679
Other pay
$2,921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,412
Hire date
2015-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

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

Timothy Stai works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $69,412 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Anttila

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,304
Sub-department
FOR R2 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$52,155
Overtime
$14,756
Other pay
$2,394
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,304
Hire date
2018-08-29
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

Shannon Anttila is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Assistant Reg Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,304. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Jeannine Howland

Training & Development Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,297
Sub-department
Inv Spec Watercraft Insp State
Base pay
$68,997
Overtime
$300
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,297
Hire date
2006-06-01
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

Jeannine Howland holds the role of Training & Development Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Inv Specialist Watercraft Inspector State. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,297. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Blake Wecker

Management Analyst 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,268
Sub-department
Enforcement-Administration
Base pay
$69,004
Overtime
$264
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,268
Hire date
2022-04-11
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Blake Wecker is a Management Analyst 3 at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Administration. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,268. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Troy Wright

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,247
Sub-department
PAT R4A Spicer Staff
Base pay
$69,247
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,247
Hire date
1992-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Troy Wright holds the role of Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4A Spicer Staff. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,247. Union affiliation: Technical.

Todd Froberg

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,225
Sub-department
F&W Big Game Program Staff
Base pay
$68,879
Overtime
$229
Other pay
$117
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,225
Hire date
2016-01-13
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
Winona

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

Todd Froberg holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within F&W Big Game Program Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,225. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dale Donoho

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,214
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Asst Staff
Base pay
$67,761
Overtime
$1,077
Other pay
$375
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,214
Hire date
2018-02-26
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

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, Dale Donoho serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist within For R2 Sandstone Assistant Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,214. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Larson

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,188
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 ARM Staff
Base pay
$66,752
Overtime
$651
Other pay
$1,785
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,188
Hire date
2019-12-17
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
Otter Tail

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

Tyler Larson holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Arm Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,188. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Ware

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,188
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$57,881
Overtime
$9,274
Other pay
$2,032
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,188
Hire date
2004-03-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clearwater

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

Michael Ware is a Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $69,188. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sara Mielke

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,161
Sub-department
ECO WatersR3 South APP Staff
Base pay
$69,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,161
Hire date
2017-12-13
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

Sara Mielke works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Watersr3 South App Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Sara earned $69,161 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Updegraff

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,126
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$67,927
Overtime
$1,133
Other pay
$65
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,126
Hire date
2014-01-29
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
Lake

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

Karen Updegraff holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Two Harbors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,126. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Woodley

Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,112
Sub-department
WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay
$69,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,112
Hire date
2023-02-15
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
Watonwan

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

Steven Woodley is a Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,112. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Youa Yang

Human Resources Technician 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,068
Sub-department
OSD HR Transactions
Base pay
$67,535
Overtime
$221
Other pay
$1,312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,068
Hire date
2022-10-31
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

Youa Yang is a Human Resources Technician 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Transactions. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,068. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Richard Bender

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,049
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$59,460
Overtime
$6,500
Other pay
$3,089
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,049
Hire date
2016-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Koochiching

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

Richard Bender holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Assistant Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,049. Union affiliation: Technical.

Duane King

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,027
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Asst Staff
Base pay
$38,157
Overtime
$24,660
Other pay
$6,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,027
Hire date
1994-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Aitkin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Duane King works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Assistant Staff. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. Duane earned $69,027 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Steve Jungclaus

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,023
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Marais Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$910
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,023
Hire date
1985-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

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

Steve Jungclaus works as a Nr Technician Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Marais Staff. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years) as a full-time employee. Steve earned $69,023 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Malory Sauter

Mineland Reclamation Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,023
Sub-department
L&M Reclam Research & Support
Base pay
$67,761
Overtime
$1,237
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,023
Hire date
2022-06-09
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

Malory Sauter is a Mineland Reclamation Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Reclam Research & Support. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,023. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Franke

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,972
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$68,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,972
Hire date
1999-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Nicole Franke holds the role of Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,972. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Viker

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,921
Sub-department
PAT R3D Rochester Staff
Base pay
$68,806
Overtime
$87
Other pay
$28
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,921
Hire date
2012-04-17
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
Olmsted

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

Travis Viker works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat R3D Rochester Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Travis earned $68,921 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Kallinen

Nr Parks & Trails Equipment Oper/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,868
Sub-department
PAT R2C Two Harbors Staff2
Base pay
$68,695
Overtime
$174
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,868
Hire date
2019-01-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Tyler Kallinen holds the role of Nr Parks & Trails Equipment Oper at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2C Two Harbors Staff2. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,868. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Amanda West

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,813
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Asst Staff
Base pay
$68,615
Overtime
$198
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,813
Hire date
2016-05-16
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
Koochiching

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

Amanda West works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Assistant Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $68,813 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Wierzba

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,810
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Peterson Hatch Staff
Base pay
$68,612
Overtime
$198
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,810
Hire date
2019-12-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

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

Ryan Wierzba works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Peterson Hatch Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $68,810 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Weflen

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$68,768
Sub-department
PAT R2C Two Harbors Staff2
Base pay
$67,524
Overtime
$1,079
Other pay
$165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,768
Hire date
2006-05-31
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Weflen is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2C Two Harbors Staff2. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $68,768. Union affiliation: Technical.

Wyatt Naill

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,709
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 2
Base pay
$68,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,709
Hire date
2017-04-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Wyatt Naill is a Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 2. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,709. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kimberly Balfe

Customer Services Specialist Princ/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,685
Sub-department
OSD OCO Info Ctr One Call
Base pay
$66,585
Overtime
$273
Other pay
$1,827
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,685
Hire date
1993-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

Kimberly Balfe holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Princ at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Information Center One Call. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,685. They are represented by Clerical.

Emelia Hauck Jacobs

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,623
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Northern Staff
Base pay
$68,623
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,623
Hire date
2013-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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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

Emelia Hauck Jacobs works as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Northern Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Emelia earned $68,623 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julia Geschke

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$68,594
Sub-department
ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay
$68,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,594
Hire date
2023-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2024
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, Julia Geschke serves as a Planner Principal State within Eco Waters Co Nongame. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,594. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Berens

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$68,573
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew Supervisors
Base pay
$67,142
Overtime
$96
Other pay
$1,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,573
Hire date
2014-10-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Berens is a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew Supervisors. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $68,573. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Allen Parochka

Heavy Equipment Operator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,554
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Conts Crew
Base pay
$68,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,554
Hire date
2013-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

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

Allen Parochka holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Conts Crew. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,554. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jaime Edwards

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,545
Sub-department
WL-R3 Whitwater/Winona
Base pay
$53,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,570
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,545
Hire date
2000-03-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jaime Edwards works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Whitwater/Winona. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Jaime earned $68,545 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Heath Wilson

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,471
Sub-department
WL-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$57,572
Overtime
$8,937
Other pay
$1,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,471
Hire date
1989-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

Heath Wilson works as a Nr Technician Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service as a full-time employee. Heath earned $68,471 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Evalina Semmler

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,448
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Staff
Base pay
$65,805
Overtime
$2,406
Other pay
$237
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,448
Hire date
2012-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Evalina Semmler serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat-R3 Whitewater Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,448. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jeffrey Wilson

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,385
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-LeadershipTeam
Base pay
$68,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,385
Hire date
2009-05-04
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

Jeffrey Wilson holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-Leadershipteam. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,385. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wayne Summerland

Carpenter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,356
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix Staff
Base pay
$68,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,356
Hire date
2014-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

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

Wayne Summerland works as a Carpenter for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Wayne earned $68,356 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nicholis Statz

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,317
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Cuyuna Country Staff
Base pay
$64,917
Overtime
$3,400
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,317
Hire date
2001-02-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Nicholis Statz holds the role of Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Cuyuna Country Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,317. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sonja Davidson

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$68,311
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Afton Asst
Base pay
$66,984
Overtime
$1,019
Other pay
$308
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,311
Hire date
2014-09-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sonja Davidson is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Afton Assistant. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $68,311. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Timothy Johnson

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,280
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Scenic Asst
Base pay
$67,214
Overtime
$765
Other pay
$301
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,280
Hire date
2022-03-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Timothy Johnson holds the role of Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Scenic Assistant. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,280. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Paul Smith

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,277
Sub-department
WL-R1 Thief River Staff
Base pay
$68,119
Overtime
$123
Other pay
$36
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,277
Hire date
2011-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

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

Paul Smith holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Thief River Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,277. They are represented by Technical.

Nicole Gerjets

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,269
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay
$68,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,269
Hire date
2017-04-24
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

Nicole Gerjets works as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $68,269 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Jarvis

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,236
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$3,504
Other pay
$3,142
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,236
Hire date
2023-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Samantha Jarvis serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within For R3 Little Falls Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,236. Union affiliation: Clerical.