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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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Sheng Xiong

Finance Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,985
Sub-department
OSD Internal Audit Staff
Base pay
$82,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,985
Hire date
2024-08-26
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

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

Sheng Xiong works as a Finance Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Internal Audit Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Sheng earned $82,985 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Koppelman

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,915
Sub-department
WL-R4 Nicollet Staff
Base pay
$78,714
Overtime
$2,298
Other pay
$1,903
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,915
Hire date
2004-06-02
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

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 Koppelman is a Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Nicollet Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,915. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Dunlap

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,903
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay
$82,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,903
Hire date
2009-05-26
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

Robert Dunlap holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,903. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Troy Lejeune

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,897
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lanesboro Hatch Staff
Base pay
$73,597
Overtime
$3,490
Other pay
$5,811
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,897
Hire date
2005-03-28
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
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

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

Troy Lejeune is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Lanesboro Hatch Staff. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,897. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Krista Roth

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,746
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$77,069
Overtime
$5,604
Other pay
$73
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,746
Hire date
2008-05-27
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
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, Krista Roth serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R2 Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,746. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karl Gaalaas

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,735
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$60,243
Overtime
$18,982
Other pay
$3,510
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,735
Hire date
2010-03-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Karl Gaalaas serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R2 Deer River Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,735. Union affiliation: Technical.

Robert Rabasco

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$82,710
Sub-department
F&W Administrative Services
Base pay
$82,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,710
Hire date
2002-10-23
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Rabasco works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Natural Resources Department within F&W Administrative Services. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. Robert earned $82,710 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Devries

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,699
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Asst
Base pay
$81,384
Overtime
$990
Other pay
$325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,699
Hire date
2006-04-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, James Devries serves as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Assistant. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,699. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Amanda Yourd

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,683
Sub-department
Eco Waters Technical Analysis
Base pay
$82,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,683
Hire date
2011-09-21
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
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

Amanda Yourd holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Technical Analysis. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,683. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Kiefer

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,670
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water & LandSurveys
Base pay
$82,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,670
Hire date
2014-06-04
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

Benjamin Kiefer is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water & Landsurveys. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,670. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Weitzel

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,666
Sub-department
FOR R2 Asst Reg Supv
Base pay
$82,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,666
Hire date
2020-02-26
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
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

Julie Weitzel works as a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Assistant Reg Supervisor. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Julie earned $82,666 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Nordby

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,660
Sub-department
F&W License ELS
Base pay
$47,565
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,095
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,660
Hire date
1985-04-03
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
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

John Nordby is a State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Els. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,660. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Wolf

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,656
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Northern Staff
Base pay
$82,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,656
Hire date
1999-05-19
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
Kandiyohi

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, Emily Wolf serves as a Nr Area Hydrologist within Eco Waters R4 Northern Staff. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,656. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Graham Parson

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,596
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Resource Staff
Base pay
$77,678
Overtime
$4,918
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,596
Hire date
2011-05-18
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

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

Graham Parson works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Resource Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Graham earned $82,596 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Koelsch

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,567
Sub-department
WL-R2 Cloquet/Duluth Staff
Base pay
$82,090
Overtime
$452
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,567
Hire date
2013-08-19
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

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

Melissa Koelsch holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Cloquet/Duluth Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,567. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Biemiller

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,548
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Eastern Staff
Base pay
$82,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,548
Hire date
2019-10-02
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

Richard Biemiller holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Eastern Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,548. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christina Locke

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,548
Sub-department
ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay
$82,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,548
Hire date
2022-03-09
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

Christina Locke is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Rare Resources. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,548. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Carlson

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,499
Sub-department
For Cfm
Base pay
$82,287
Overtime
$212
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,499
Hire date
1999-03-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
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

John Carlson works as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within For Cfm. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. John earned $82,499 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Westmark

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,429
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 ARM Staff
Base pay
$82,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,429
Hire date
2012-03-19
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Amy Westmark serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services within Eco Waters R1 Arm Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,429. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Strege

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,322
Sub-department
WL-R1 Glenwood Staff
Base pay
$81,719
Overtime
$492
Other pay
$111
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,322
Hire date
1997-12-22
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
Pope

Source-specific fields

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

Jason Strege is a Nr Specialist Senior Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Glenwood Staff. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,322. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Lindlof

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,314
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water & LandSurveys
Base pay
$82,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,314
Hire date
2014-09-29
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

Andrew Lindlof works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water & Landsurveys. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $82,314 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edmund Zlonis

Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,305
Sub-department
WL-R1 Res Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$82,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,305
Hire date
2008-07-01
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
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

Edmund Zlonis holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,305. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Grace Hill

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,271
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Tettegouche Asst
Base pay
$81,036
Overtime
$935
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,271
Hire date
2012-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Grace Hill is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Tettegouche Assistant. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,271. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Edwin Koepp

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,234
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Asst Staff
Base pay
$69,576
Overtime
$7,758
Other pay
$4,901
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,234
Hire date
2016-08-01
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
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

Edwin Koepp is a Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Assistant Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,234. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brad Dekkers

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,222
Sub-department
PAT R2B Tower Staff
Base pay
$81,396
Overtime
$826
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,222
Hire date
2001-06-05
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

Brad Dekkers works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat R2B Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Brad earned $82,222 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jan Ouren

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,203
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$5,947
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,203
Hire date
2000-01-11
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

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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

Jan Ouren holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,203. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Rice

Mine Hoist & Maintenance Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,172
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$77,006
Overtime
$5,031
Other pay
$135
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,172
Hire date
2022-05-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Rice holds the role of Mine Hoist & Maintenance Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,172. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Alaina Berger

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,118
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay
$82,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,118
Hire date
2001-10-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alaina Berger holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,118. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Mckibbin

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,039
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Glenwood Staff
Base pay
$79,197
Overtime
$1,291
Other pay
$1,550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,039
Hire date
2002-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pope

Source-specific fields

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

William Mckibbin holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Glenwood Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,039. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Noah Parrish

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$81,896
Sub-department
F&W Outreach
Base pay
$79,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,896
Hire date
2023-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Noah Parrish is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Outreach. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $81,896. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Arielle Courtney

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,877
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Outreach Program
Base pay
$81,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,877
Hire date
2013-02-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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, Arielle Courtney serves as a Nr Program Consultant within Pat-Co-Outreach Program. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,877. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeramy Pinkerton

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,858
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 RM Staff
Base pay
$81,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,858
Hire date
2006-06-12
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
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

Jeramy Pinkerton holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Rm Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,858. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Margaret Snyder

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,853
Sub-department
OSD OCO Media Unit
Base pay
$81,853
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,853
Hire date
2019-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Margaret Snyder serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Osd Oco Media Unit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,853. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alan Gleisner

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,837
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Northern Staff
Base pay
$81,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,837
Hire date
2023-05-30
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
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

Alan Gleisner is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Northern Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,837. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Yapel

Mine Hoist & Maintenance Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,795
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$74,488
Overtime
$7,000
Other pay
$306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,795
Hire date
2023-03-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Steven Yapel works as a Mine Hoist & Maintenance Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Steven earned $81,795 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nettie Cole

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,771
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Asst
Base pay
$73,793
Overtime
$1,504
Other pay
$6,475
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,771
Hire date
2011-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nettie Cole works as a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Assistant. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Nettie earned $81,771 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jeffry Karels

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,747
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Asst
Base pay
$50,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,721
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,747
Hire date
1973-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Jeffry Karels serves as a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails within Pat-R1 Itasca Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 52 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,747. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Gregory Anderson

Interpret Naturalist Supervisor 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,744
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville CaveStaff
Base pay
$80,916
Overtime
$623
Other pay
$205
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,744
Hire date
2006-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Gregory Anderson serves as a Interpret Naturalist Supervisor 1 within Pat-R3 Forestville Cavestaff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,744. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jeremy Gehrke

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,741
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sibley
Base pay
$80,172
Overtime
$1,164
Other pay
$405
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,741
Hire date
2022-08-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

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

Jeremy Gehrke holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sibley. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,741. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Constance Smith Cox

Interpret Naturalist Itasca Pk/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,723
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Staff
Base pay
$81,707
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,723
Hire date
1995-06-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Constance Smith Cox serves as a Interpret Naturalist Itasca Pk within Pat-R1 Itasca Staff. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,723. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.