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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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Joe Johnson

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,538
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$59,887
Overtime
$14,296
Other pay
$1,355
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,538
Hire date
2018-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Joe Johnson serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R2 Two Harbors Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,538. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Danielle Lewis

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,535
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Interstate Asst
Base pay
$73,677
Overtime
$1,432
Other pay
$427
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,535
Hire date
2008-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Danielle Lewis is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Interstate Assistant. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,535. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Deborah Vermeersch

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$75,466
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff
Base pay
$75,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,466
Hire date
1989-05-30
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
Pine

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

Deborah Vermeersch works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 35 years of service as a full-time employee. Deborah earned $75,466 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Angelique Dahlberg

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,440
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$75,330
Overtime
$110
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,440
Hire date
2023-10-11
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

Angelique Dahlberg works as a Nr Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Angelique earned $75,440 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Stai

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,315
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$70,449
Overtime
$2,923
Other pay
$1,942
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,315
Hire date
2015-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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

Timothy Stai works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $75,315 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Madeline Turnquist Olson

Safety Administrator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,292
Sub-department
OSD OP R1 Planner
Base pay
$75,287
Overtime
$4
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,292
Hire date
2018-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Madeline Turnquist Olson serves as a Safety Administrator within Osd Op R1 Planner. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,292. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Erickson

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,268
Sub-department
FOR R2 Orr Staff
Base pay
$73,904
Overtime
$569
Other pay
$795
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,268
Hire date
2013-10-23
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
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Andrew Erickson serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Orr Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,268. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexandra Schmitz

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$75,230
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Asst
Base pay
$74,444
Overtime
$586
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,230
Hire date
2017-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexandra Schmitz is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Assistant. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $75,230. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Terrance Shields

Nr Forestry Grnd Support Ldwkr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,225
Sub-department
FOR Protection Excess Property
Base pay
$63,903
Overtime
$10,657
Other pay
$665
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,225
Hire date
2014-04-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Terrance Shields serves as a Nr Forestry Grnd Support Ldwkr within For Protection Excess Property. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,225. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Garrett Painovich

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$75,217
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff
Base pay
$75,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,217
Hire date
1997-06-23
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, 2024
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 works as a Nr Specialist Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Garrett earned $75,217 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Juenemann

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,030
Sub-department
F&W Stream Habitat Staff
Base pay
$75,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,030
Hire date
2009-03-31
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
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

Jamie Juenemann is a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within F&W Stream Habitat Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,030. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Mero

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,014
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$73,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,014
Hire date
1993-02-04
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
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

Steven Mero holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,014. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Lockwood

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,014
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$73,325
Overtime
$271
Other pay
$1,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,014
Hire date
1999-05-10
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

David Lockwood works as a Nr Specialist Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. David earned $75,014 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Foster

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,014
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$73,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,014
Hire date
1996-05-01
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

Christopher Foster holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Hutchinson Staff. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,014. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Wiebusch

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,014
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$73,325
Overtime
$271
Other pay
$1,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,014
Hire date
2002-05-08
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

Andrew Wiebusch works as a Nr Specialist Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $75,014 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Bauer

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,014
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Ortonville Staff
Base pay
$73,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,014
Hire date
2007-04-23
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
Big Stone

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, William Bauer serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R4 Ortonville Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,014. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Wiering

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,011
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$73,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,011
Hire date
2010-06-02
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
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

Andrew Wiering is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,011. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edward Todate

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,992
Sub-department
OSD OCO Section Heads
Base pay
$74,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,992
Hire date
2016-03-29
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

Edward Todate holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Section Heads. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,992. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Hudson Cermak

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,970
Sub-department
FOR R1 Blackduck
Base pay
$59,880
Overtime
$11,934
Other pay
$3,156
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,970
Hire date
2018-03-07
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

Hudson Cermak is a Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Blackduck. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,970. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sandra Fecht

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,921
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 3
Base pay
$34,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$40,336
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,921
Hire date
1978-04-27
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
No
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 Fecht serves as a Hydrologist 2 within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 3. Hired in 1978, they have about 47 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,921. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Bourne

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,895
Sub-department
WL R3 Vermillion River Staff
Base pay
$73,880
Overtime
$992
Other pay
$23
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,895
Hire date
2022-10-03
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
Dakota

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, John Bourne serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Wl within Wl R3 Vermillion River Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,895. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephen Kubeny

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,837
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$73,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,240
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,837
Hire date
1992-01-15
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
Otter Tail

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

Stephen Kubeny works as a Nr Specialist Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. Stephen earned $74,837 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Funk

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,790
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Asst
Base pay
$74,485
Overtime
$300
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,790
Hire date
2008-05-21
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
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

Heather Funk works as a Communications Specialist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Assistant. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Heather earned $74,790 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Paulus

Accounting Officer Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,747
Sub-department
OSD R4 Reg Services Staff
Base pay
$74,747
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,747
Hire date
2018-09-05
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
Pennington

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, Samantha Paulus serves as a Accounting Officer Inter within Osd R4 Reg Services Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,747. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachael Dube

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,723
Sub-department
FOR R1 Staff
Base pay
$74,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,723
Hire date
2010-05-17
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
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

Rachael Dube is a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,723. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephen Labuz

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,723
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 1
Base pay
$74,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,723
Hire date
2015-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Stephen Labuz is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 1. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,723. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kang Lee

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,723
Sub-department
FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay
$74,723
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,723
Hire date
2024-01-17
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
Olmsted

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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

Kang Lee holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For Management Geospatial Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,723. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Monica Weber

Grants Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,711
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants Staff
Base pay
$74,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,711
Hire date
2015-06-01
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

Monica Weber works as a Grants Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Grants Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. Monica earned $74,711 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Louise Thompson

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,710
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-District 8
Base pay
$73,802
Overtime
$891
Other pay
$18
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,710
Hire date
2021-05-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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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

Louise Thompson is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-District 8. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,710. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jennifer Boucher

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,623
Sub-department
WL-R2BrainerdShallowLakesStaff
Base pay
$74,109
Overtime
$514
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,623
Hire date
2012-05-07
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

Jennifer Boucher is a Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2Brainerdshallowlakesstaff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,623. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Candi Nelson

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,606
Sub-department
FOR Admin Bus Purchasing
Base pay
$60,240
Overtime
$12,640
Other pay
$1,726
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,606
Hire date
2021-10-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Candi Nelson holds the role of Accounting Technician at Natural Resources Department within For Administrative Bus Purchasing. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,606. They are represented by Technical.

Benjamin Froelich

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,546
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Asst Staff
Base pay
$60,881
Overtime
$11,417
Other pay
$2,248
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,546
Hire date
2012-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Benjamin Froelich serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R3 Little Falls Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $74,546. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Amy Drazkowski

Accounting Officer Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,496
Sub-department
OSD R4 Reg Services Staff
Base pay
$74,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,496
Hire date
2018-08-27
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
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

Amy Drazkowski is a Accounting Officer Inter at Natural Resources Department within Osd R4 Reg Services Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,496. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dean Mcmillin

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$74,423
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Paper
Base pay
$58,096
Overtime
$14,046
Other pay
$2,281
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,423
Hire date
1998-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Dean Mcmillin serves as a Nr Technician within For R1 Warroad Paper. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $74,423. Union affiliation: Technical.

Zebulin Secrist

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,416
Sub-department
ECO Waters Mussel Program
Base pay
$74,416
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,416
Hire date
2011-06-01
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
Goodhue

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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

Zebulin Secrist works as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mussel Program. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Zebulin earned $74,416 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Luke Schalekamp

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,413
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Fergus Falls
Base pay
$69,468
Overtime
$3,625
Other pay
$1,320
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,413
Hire date
2014-07-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Luke Schalekamp works as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Fergus Falls. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Luke earned $74,413 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jason Harris

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,410
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro West Staff
Base pay
$73,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,010
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,410
Hire date
2013-07-17
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
Scott

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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

Jason Harris holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro West Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,410. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kris Koski

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,325
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$58,007
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16,317
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,325
Hire date
1995-12-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Kris Koski is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,325. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joe Worm

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,289
Sub-department
WL-R2 Cloquet/Duluth Staff
Base pay
$68,082
Overtime
$5,607
Other pay
$600
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,289
Hire date
1984-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joe Worm is a Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Cloquet/Duluth Staff. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $74,289. They are represented by Technical.

Karen Cladas

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$74,288
Sub-department
PAT-NW Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$72,800
Overtime
$1,488
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$74,288
Hire date
2017-03-27
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
Becker

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 Cladas works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Nw Region-Leadership Team. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Karen earned $74,288 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.