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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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Melinda Main

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,565
Sub-department
OSD HR Transactions
Base pay
$76,262
Overtime
$303
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,565
Hire date
2014-02-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melinda Main is a Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Transactions. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,565. They are represented by Confidential.

Rochelle Gorham

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,555
Sub-department
WL-R4 SE Ops Staff
Base pay
$76,244
Overtime
$304
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,555
Hire date
1998-02-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

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, Rochelle Gorham serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within Wl-R4 Se Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,555. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Riley

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,527
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Staff
Base pay
$72,500
Overtime
$2,771
Other pay
$1,256
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,527
Hire date
2016-06-01
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Nicholas Riley serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Little Fork Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,527. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Bruley

Nr Forestry Grnd Support Ldwkr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,505
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Staff
Base pay
$74,137
Overtime
$2,368
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,505
Hire date
2024-01-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
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

Ryan Bruley is a Nr Forestry Grnd Support Ldwkr at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Inv Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,505. Union affiliation: Technical.

Carl Mills

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,502
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$73,325
Overtime
$271
Other pay
$2,905
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,502
Hire date
2001-04-02
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
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

Carl Mills is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,502. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Bohr

Building Maintenance Lead Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,490
Sub-department
WL-R3 Carlos Avery Staff
Base pay
$74,696
Overtime
$759
Other pay
$1,036
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,490
Hire date
2010-03-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
93
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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

Richard Bohr holds the role of Building Maintenance Lead Worker at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Carlos Avery Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,490. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kathryn Alfred

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,485
Sub-department
OSD R4 Reg Services Staff
Base pay
$74,720
Overtime
$1,765
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,485
Hire date
2012-01-03
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
Brown

Source-specific fields

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

Kathryn Alfred holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd R4 Reg Services Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,485. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Connelly

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,443
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$54,070
Overtime
$19,155
Other pay
$3,217
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,443
Hire date
2018-05-14
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

John Connelly holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Assistant Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,443. They are represented by Technical.

Kevin Krause

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,357
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$76,357
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,357
Hire date
2022-05-31
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

Kevin Krause is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,357. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristine Hiller

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,349
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 1
Base pay
$75,937
Overtime
$294
Other pay
$119
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,349
Hire date
1994-05-18
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
Carlton

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

Kristine Hiller works as a Interpret Naturalist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 1. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Kristine earned $76,349 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremy Darst

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,339
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Staff
Base pay
$76,096
Overtime
$147
Other pay
$96
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,339
Hire date
2000-05-25
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
Winona

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

Jeremy Darst is a Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Staff. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,339. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Eckhoff

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,321
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Carlos Staff
Base pay
$75,668
Overtime
$575
Other pay
$78
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,321
Hire date
2012-07-18
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
Douglas

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

Benjamin Eckhoff works as a Interpret Naturalist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Carlos Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $76,321 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Fallon

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,296
Sub-department
PAT-R3 MilleLacsKathioStaff 1
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$14
Other pay
$27
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,296
Hire date
2008-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Erin Fallon serves as a Interpret Naturalist 2 within Pat-R3 Millelacskathiostaff 1. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,296. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Updegraff

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,292
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay
$74,378
Overtime
$1,488
Other pay
$425
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,292
Hire date
2014-01-29
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

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

Karen Updegraff holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,292. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Wendt

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,267
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Nerstrand Big WoodStaff
Base pay
$75,722
Overtime
$441
Other pay
$104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,267
Hire date
2011-05-09
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
Rice

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

Andrew Wendt holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Nerstrand Big Woodstaff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,267. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Linda Radimecky

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,266
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Afton Asst
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,266
Hire date
1991-06-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

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

Linda Radimecky is a Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Afton Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,266. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sandra Lichter

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,264
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Staff
Base pay
$76,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,264
Hire date
2001-04-19
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
Hubbard

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, Sandra Lichter serves as a Interpret Naturalist 2 within Pat-R1 Itasca Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,264. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erika Wood

Management Analyst 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,259
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$76,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,259
Hire date
2011-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Erika Wood serves as a Management Analyst 2 within Osd HR Operations. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,259. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Debra Lohmeyer

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,256
Sub-department
OSD OMB PT Contracting
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,256
Hire date
1988-01-11
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
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

Debra Lohmeyer is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Pt Contracting. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kao Thao

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,256
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,256
Hire date
1993-06-18
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
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, Kao Thao serves as a Interpret Naturalist 2 within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,256. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Webster

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,243
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Interstate Asst
Base pay
$75,362
Overtime
$881
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,243
Hire date
2010-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chisago

Source-specific fields

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

Jennifer Webster is a Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Interstate Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,243. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Hutchison

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,164
Sub-department
FOR Resources Council Staff
Base pay
$76,109
Overtime
$55
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,164
Hire date
2024-01-08
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
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

Elizabeth Hutchison holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within For Resources Council Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,164. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Luecken

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,155
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$76,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,155
Hire date
2002-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ashley Luecken holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,155. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Jacob Mickelson

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,044
Sub-department
L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay
$76,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,044
Hire date
2015-04-14
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
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

Jacob Mickelson holds the role of Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,044. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Kurth

Training & Development Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,042
Sub-department
OSD HR OD & Training
Base pay
$74,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,463
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,042
Hire date
2008-09-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Samantha Kurth holds the role of Training & Development Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Od & Training. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,042. They are represented by Confidential.

Joseph Kuhlmann

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,936
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$63,267
Overtime
$9,033
Other pay
$3,635
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,936
Hire date
2016-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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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

Joseph Kuhlmann holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,936. Union affiliation: Technical.

Nathan Springer

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,934
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Gooseberry Falls
Base pay
$73,974
Overtime
$1,626
Other pay
$334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,934
Hire date
2005-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Nathan Springer holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Gooseberry Falls. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,934. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jeeneng Vang

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,932
Sub-department
OSD OMB Procurement Staff
Base pay
$75,849
Overtime
$83
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,932
Hire date
2010-03-31
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

Jeeneng Vang is a State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Procurement Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,932. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Hiebert

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$75,841
Sub-department
F&W Lakes Mgt Coord
Base pay
$56,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,706
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,841
Hire date
1992-01-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Hiebert works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within F&W Lakes Management Coordinator. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years as a full-time employee. John earned $75,841 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jarrod Amundson

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,814
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Staff
Base pay
$68,814
Overtime
$5,759
Other pay
$1,241
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,814
Hire date
2018-12-19
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
Carlton

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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

Jarrod Amundson works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Jarrod earned $75,814 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Braidey Johnson

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,698
Sub-department
WL-R4 Nicollet Staff
Base pay
$63,695
Overtime
$8,809
Other pay
$3,194
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,698
Hire date
2008-05-19
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
Nicollet

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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, Braidey Johnson serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within Wl-R4 Nicollet Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,698. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremy Jensen

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,689
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Camden Staff 1
Base pay
$75,249
Overtime
$441
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,689
Hire date
2000-05-21
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
Lyon

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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

Jeremy Jensen works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Camden Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Jeremy earned $75,689 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brittany Nosbush

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,651
Sub-department
L&M SLAM Unit
Base pay
$75,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,651
Hire date
2010-05-10
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
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

Brittany Nosbush is a Realty Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Slam Unit. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,651. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Pennington

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,645
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd FieldOp Staff
Base pay
$75,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,645
Hire date
2014-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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

Sarah Pennington is a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd Fieldop Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,645. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Levi Eskuri

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,606
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$53,442
Overtime
$17,892
Other pay
$4,272
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,606
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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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

Levi Eskuri is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,606. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Molly Codding

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,599
Sub-department
FOR CFM Asst
Base pay
$75,457
Overtime
$142
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,599
Hire date
2022-06-22
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, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Molly Codding holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within For Cfm Assistant. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,599. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Garrett Painovich

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,575
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Mille Lacs Staff
Base pay
$75,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,575
Hire date
1997-06-23
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
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

Garrett Painovich is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Mille Lacs Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,575. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathan Thom

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,569
Sub-department
WL-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$73,384
Overtime
$779
Other pay
$1,406
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,569
Hire date
2003-09-08
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
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

Nathan Thom is a Nr Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Brainerd Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,569. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Handrick

Executive 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,564
Sub-department
Asst Comm Exec Staff 1
Base pay
$74,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,428
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,564
Hire date
2020-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lisa Handrick works as a Executive 2 for Natural Resources Department within Assistant Community Executive Staff 1. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $75,564 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Yengmy Thao

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,542
Sub-department
OSD OP Mgmt & Planning
Base pay
$75,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,542
Hire date
2013-03-27
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

At Natural Resources Department, Yengmy Thao serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Osd Op Management & Planning. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,542. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.