GCGovComp.app

Minnesota / Natural Resources Department

Agency file

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

Page 3

Bryan Kramer

Landscape Design Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,719
Sub-department
OSD MR Landscape Architects
Base pay
$81,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,719
Hire date
2022-06-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Bryan Kramer holds the role of Landscape Design Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Landscape Architects. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,719. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexandra Lodge

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,719
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land Staff
Base pay
$81,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,719
Hire date
2019-06-24
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, Alexandra Lodge serves as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator within For Management State Land Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,719. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Schueller

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,719
Sub-department
F&W Public Relations
Base pay
$81,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,719
Hire date
2014-04-02
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
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

David Schueller works as a Communications Specialist 2 for Natural Resources Department within F&W Public Relations. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. David earned $81,719 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeannine Johannsen

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,688
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title
Base pay
$80,929
Overtime
$740
Other pay
$18
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,688
Hire date
2016-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeannine Johannsen works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Reg/Title. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Jeannine earned $81,688 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Ricky Serfling

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,648
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Equipment
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,648
Hire date
2016-11-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Ricky Serfling works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Equipment. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Ricky earned $81,648 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Richard Hoffman

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,640
Sub-department
ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay
$81,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,640
Hire date
2024-07-03
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

Richard Hoffman holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Land Use. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,640. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Kolke

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,583
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 1
Base pay
$80,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,519
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,583
Hire date
2014-09-24
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jacob Kolke serves as a Hydrologist 2 within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 1. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,583. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Kelly

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,404
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Northern Staff
Base pay
$81,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,404
Hire date
2003-05-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
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, Michael Kelly serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Eco Waters R1 Northern Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,404. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nasra Mohamoud

Grants Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,396
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$81,396
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,396
Hire date
2021-08-04
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

Nasra Mohamoud works as a Grants Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Admin Services. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Nasra earned $81,396 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexandra Schmitz

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,387
Sub-department
WL-R3 Carlos Avery
Base pay
$80,982
Overtime
$298
Other pay
$107
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,387
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
Anoka

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

Alexandra Schmitz works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Carlos Avery. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Alexandra earned $81,387 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Anthony Djonne

Land Surveyor in Training/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$81,383
Sub-department
L&M Survey 2 - Bemidji
Base pay
$81,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,383
Hire date
2007-12-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Anthony Djonne serves as a Land Surveyor in Training within L&M Survey 2 - Bemidji. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,383. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Courtney Dowell

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,376
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Asst
Base pay
$78,431
Overtime
$2,367
Other pay
$579
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,376
Hire date
2020-08-06
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Courtney Dowell is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Assistant. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,376. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sonja Davidson

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,363
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Interstate
Base pay
$77,699
Overtime
$2,965
Other pay
$700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,363
Hire date
2014-09-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Sonja Davidson works as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Interstate. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Sonja earned $81,363 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Carolin Humpal

Nr Specialist Int Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,332
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$77,653
Overtime
$2,212
Other pay
$1,466
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,332
Hire date
1999-04-05
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
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

Carolin Humpal works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl Research for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Carolin earned $81,332 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Reed

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$81,331
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Interstate
Base pay
$79,226
Overtime
$1,705
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,331
Hire date
2010-04-22
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, 2024
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, Eric Reed serves as a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails within Pat-R3 Interstate. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,331. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Whitney Delong

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,287
Sub-department
L&M Transactions
Base pay
$81,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,287
Hire date
2019-02-28
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

Whitney Delong holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within L&M Transactions. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,287. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelsie Lasharr

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,251
Sub-department
F&W Big Game Program Staff
Base pay
$77,337
Overtime
$1,707
Other pay
$2,207
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,251
Hire date
2017-08-28
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
Anoka

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, Kelsie Lasharr serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within F&W Big Game Program Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,251. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Schermerhorn

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,229
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$79,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,574
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,229
Hire date
2006-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Daniel Schermerhorn is a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,229. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edward Lauer

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,192
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Supv
Base pay
$80,929
Overtime
$263
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,192
Hire date
1989-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Edward Lauer holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Inv Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,192. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Katherine Freehill

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,170
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3
Base pay
$60,034
Overtime
$18,908
Other pay
$2,228
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,170
Hire date
2012-11-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katherine Freehill works as a Nr Technician Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $81,170 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Derek Frost

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,148
Sub-department
WL-R2 Aitkin
Base pay
$78,438
Overtime
$1,025
Other pay
$1,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,148
Hire date
2012-04-23
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
Aitkin

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

Derek Frost works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Aitkin. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Derek earned $81,148 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dion Turgeon

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$81,114
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$81,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,114
Hire date
2004-05-01
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
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

Dion Turgeon is a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $81,114. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Thompson

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,102
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$78,899
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,203
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,102
Hire date
2001-12-03
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
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 Thompson holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,102. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Salo

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,064
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Asst Staff
Base pay
$70,066
Overtime
$5,867
Other pay
$5,131
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,064
Hire date
1989-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

William Salo works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Assistant Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service as a full-time employee. William earned $81,064 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Willow Shields

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,047
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Father Hennepin Asst
Base pay
$79,132
Overtime
$1,514
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,047
Hire date
2013-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Willow Shields works as a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Father Hennepin Assistant. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Willow earned $81,047 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Michael Bolinski

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,929
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay
$80,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,929
Hire date
2013-07-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Michael Bolinski holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,929. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Travis Kinsell

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,926
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Northern Staff
Base pay
$80,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,926
Hire date
2017-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Travis Kinsell serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor within Eco Waters R4 Northern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,926. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christine Hokkala-Kuhns

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,920
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Southern Staff
Base pay
$80,920
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,920
Hire date
2012-04-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Christine Hokkala-Kuhns serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor within Eco Waters R3 Southern Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,920. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Preston Dean

Engineering Aide Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,910
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 1
Base pay
$75,197
Overtime
$5,448
Other pay
$265
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,910
Hire date
2007-03-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Preston Dean works as a Engineering Aide Senior for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 1. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Preston earned $80,910 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Benjamin Nicklay

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,852
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 L Sup/AOC
Base pay
$80,852
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,852
Hire date
2016-06-06
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

Benjamin Nicklay is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 L Sup/Aoc. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,852. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alan Schmidt

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$80,816
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$55,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,333
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,816
Hire date
1985-05-17
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
Morrison

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Alan Schmidt serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R3 Little Falls Staff. They have served since 1985 (about 39 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $80,816. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenny Ayechit

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,815
Sub-department
F&W Recruitment/Retention
Base pay
$80,815
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,815
Hire date
2024-06-24
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, Jenny Ayechit serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within F&W Recruitment/Retention. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,815. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kent Schaap

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,692
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$78,486
Overtime
$665
Other pay
$1,542
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,692
Hire date
2001-05-28
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
Nobles

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, Kent Schaap serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,692. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Douglas Sagedahl

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,650
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Equipment
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$374
Other pay
$509
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,650
Hire date
2010-02-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Douglas Sagedahl is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Equipment. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,650. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Christine Johnson

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,581
Sub-department
WL-R3 Whitwater/Winona
Base pay
$80,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,581
Hire date
2015-12-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

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

Christine Johnson holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Whitwater/Winona. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,581. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Ryan Paliewicz

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,541
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$52,518
Overtime
$24,684
Other pay
$3,340
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,541
Hire date
2023-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Ryan Paliewicz serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R2 Tower Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,541. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Margaret Dexter

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,437
Sub-department
F&W WLD Health Program
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,543
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,437
Hire date
1988-12-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Margaret Dexter holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Health Program. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,437. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Garrett Mann

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,422
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$73,100
Overtime
$3,596
Other pay
$3,725
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,422
Hire date
2012-05-21
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
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

Garrett Mann works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Garrett earned $80,422 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Bump

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,417
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$80,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,417
Hire date
2011-05-16
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

Samantha Bump works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Samantha earned $80,417 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Derek Bahr

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,417
Sub-department
F&W IBI Staff
Base pay
$80,417
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,417
Hire date
2011-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Natural Resources Department, Derek Bahr serves as a Research Scientist 2 within F&W Ibi Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,417. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.