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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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Wade Foy I

Building Maintenance Lead Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,197
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$67,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$239
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,197
Hire date
2007-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
93
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

Wade Foy I works as a Building Maintenance Lead Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Wade earned $68,197 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Chris Palvere

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,162
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$49
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,162
Hire date
2003-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Chris Palvere holds the role of Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,162. Union affiliation: Technical.

Peter Muggli

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,140
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Waterville Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,140
Hire date
1999-08-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Peter Muggli is a Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Waterville Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,140. Union affiliation: Technical.

Luke Rossow

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,113
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Windom Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,113
Hire date
2001-09-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

Source-specific fields

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

Luke Rossow holds the role of Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Windom Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,113. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Terri Roesler

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,113
Sub-department
Enforcement - BLA
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,113
Hire date
1987-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Terri Roesler holds the role of State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Bla. Hired in 1987, they have about 38 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,113. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jordan Griffing

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,064
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Asst Staff
Base pay
$63,411
Overtime
$1,387
Other pay
$3,266
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,064
Hire date
2019-05-29
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
Wadena

Source-specific fields

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

Jordan Griffing holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Assistant Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,064. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Little

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,058
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$68,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,058
Hire date
2005-04-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kyle Little serves as a Nr Technician Fisheries within Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,058. Union affiliation: Technical.

Kevin Prodzinski

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,057
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18
Base pay
$5,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,510
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,057
Hire date
1998-04-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Prodzinski is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,057. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kayla Nelson

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,021
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$68,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,021
Hire date
2020-02-05
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

Kayla Nelson is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,021. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Taylor Ford

Management Analyst 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,932
Sub-department
OAI Staff
Base pay
$67,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,932
Hire date
2022-09-26
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
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

Taylor Ford is a Management Analyst 3 at Natural Resources Department within Oai Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,932. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kari Torkelson

Management Analyst 1/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$67,927
Sub-department
OSD OP Bldgs & Sustainability
Base pay
$67,927
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,927
Hire date
2021-05-03
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kari Torkelson holds the role of Management Analyst 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Bldgs & Sustainability. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,927. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Molly Codding

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$67,924
Sub-department
FOR CFM Asst
Base pay
$67,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,924
Hire date
2022-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Molly Codding serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within For Cfm Assistant. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,924. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ian Veihman

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,909
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Tettegouche Staff
Base pay
$65,450
Overtime
$1,937
Other pay
$523
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,909
Hire date
2019-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ian Veihman is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Tettegouche Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,909. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jerry Hemphill

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,887
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$50,046
Overtime
$15,634
Other pay
$2,208
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,887
Hire date
1992-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Jerry Hemphill holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,887. Union affiliation: Technical.

Lisa Sica

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,879
Sub-department
OSD Operations Section
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,879
Hire date
2019-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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

Lisa Sica is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Osd Operations Section. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,879. They are represented by Confidential.

Kristi Henderson

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,851
Sub-department
FOR R1 Asst Reg Supv
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$6,049
Other pay
$212
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,851
Hire date
2016-03-14
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

Kristi Henderson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Assistant Reg Supervisor. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,851. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Cody Erickson

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,783
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Staff
Base pay
$64,898
Overtime
$2,865
Other pay
$20
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,783
Hire date
2021-07-28
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
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

Cody Erickson is a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,783. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mindy Wallace

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,714
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Staff
Base pay
$60,532
Overtime
$5,161
Other pay
$2,021
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,714
Hire date
2019-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mindy Wallace is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,714. They are represented by Clerical.

Scott Dowzak

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,657
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$67,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,657
Hire date
2000-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Dowzak works as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Scott earned $67,657 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Jody Derks

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,590
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Walker Staff
Base pay
$67,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,590
Hire date
2012-05-04
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
Cass

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, Jody Derks serves as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries within Fish-R1 Walker Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,590. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rosa Garner

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,588
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Asst Reg Supv
Base pay
$49,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,856
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,588
Hire date
1981-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Rosa Garner holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Assistant Reg Supervisor. Hired in 1981, they have about 44 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,588. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Roscoe Benoy

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,521
Sub-department
FOR R3 Cambridge Asst Staff
Base pay
$38,959
Overtime
$25,561
Other pay
$3,002
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,521
Hire date
2017-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Isanti

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

Roscoe Benoy holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Cambridge Assistant Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,521. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Christopher Dawald

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,430
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay
$67,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,430
Hire date
2016-06-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wabasha

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

Christopher Dawald is a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,430. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karine Finken

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,424
Sub-department
PAT-NERegion-StrategicPrograms
Base pay
$67,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,424
Hire date
2021-12-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Karine Finken serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails within Pat-Neregion-Strategicprograms. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,424. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rafael Contreras-Rangel

Planner Senior State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,386
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$67,386
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,386
Hire date
2023-09-18
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

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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

Rafael Contreras-Rangel holds the role of Planner Senior State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,386. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Galvan

Human Resources Technician 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$67,379
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$65,159
Overtime
$965
Other pay
$1,255
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,379
Hire date
2008-06-09
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

Melissa Galvan holds the role of Human Resources Technician 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,379. They are represented by Confidential.

David Grandmaison

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,358
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 L Sup/AOC
Base pay
$67,358
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,358
Hire date
1999-11-29
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
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

David Grandmaison works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 L Sup/Aoc. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. David earned $67,358 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Niesen

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,345
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Staff
Base pay
$63,044
Overtime
$3,226
Other pay
$1,074
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,345
Hire date
2006-09-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Niesen works as a General Repair Worker for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Inv Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $67,345 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Victoria Beauvais

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,248
Sub-department
F&W Budget Administration
Base pay
$67,248
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,248
Hire date
2022-01-12
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

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

Victoria Beauvais is a Accounting Officer Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Budget Administration. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,248. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancy Calder

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,224
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Staff
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$778
Other pay
$4,855
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,224
Hire date
2003-05-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

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

At Natural Resources Department, Nancy Calder serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within For R1 Warroad Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,224. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Charles Schuman

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,162
Sub-department
OSD OMB PT Contracting
Base pay
$67,162
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,162
Hire date
2019-05-03
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
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

Charles Schuman holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Pt Contracting. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,162. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Evan Duchow

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,123
Sub-department
WL-R2 Aitkin
Base pay
$57,310
Overtime
$5,849
Other pay
$3,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,123
Hire date
2015-07-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Evan Duchow is a Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Aitkin. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,123. They are represented by Technical.

Emma Young

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$67,110
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$67,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,110
Hire date
2018-09-26
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Emma Young holds the role of Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,110. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Taylor

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,065
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Tettegouche Asst
Base pay
$66,357
Overtime
$508
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,065
Hire date
2008-04-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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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

Heather Taylor is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Tettegouche Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,065. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Tara O'Neil

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,047
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$67,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,047
Hire date
2021-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

At Natural Resources Department, Tara O'Neil serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Fish-R1 Assistant Reg Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,047. They are represented by Clerical.

Hannah Anema

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,991
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$66,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,991
Hire date
2013-05-28
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
Mcleod

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

Hannah Anema works as a Nr Specialist Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Assistant Reg Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Hannah earned $66,991 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kongpheng Moua

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,952
Sub-department
F&W License ELS
Base pay
$66,887
Overtime
$65
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,952
Hire date
2015-03-11
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

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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

Kongpheng Moua works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Els. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Kongpheng earned $66,952 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Glenn Ristow

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,924
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$62,513
Overtime
$1,969
Other pay
$2,442
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,924
Hire date
2018-03-05
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

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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, Glenn Ristow serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist within For R2 Two Harbors Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $66,924. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darryl Evans

Automotive Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,857
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Equipment
Base pay
$65,227
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,857
Hire date
2023-02-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Darryl Evans works as a Automotive Mechanic for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Equipment. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Darryl earned $66,857 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Joseph Washburn

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$66,853
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Staff
Base pay
$63,044
Overtime
$2,959
Other pay
$850
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$66,853
Hire date
1995-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Washburn works as a General Repair Worker for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Inv Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $66,853 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.