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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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Kyle Anderson

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,413
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Ortonville Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,519
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,413
Hire date
1995-05-10
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
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

Kyle Anderson works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Ortonville Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. Kyle earned $80,413 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Doyle Hass

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,413
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,519
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,413
Hire date
2001-04-13
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

Doyle Hass works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Doyle earned $80,413 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Peterson

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,410
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$78,782
Overtime
$109
Other pay
$1,519
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,410
Hire date
2006-05-15
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

Nicholas Peterson is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,410. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patricia Holt

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,398
Sub-department
Enforcement-Administration
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$4,075
Other pay
$67
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,398
Hire date
1994-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Patricia Holt is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Administration. Their tenure dates to 1994, about 31 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,398. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Moses Ong

Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,396
Sub-department
F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs
Base pay
$74,370
Overtime
$126
Other pay
$5,900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,396
Hire date
2019-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Moses Ong serves as a Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery within F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,396. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Bradley Carlson

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,356
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Spicer Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,462
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,356
Hire date
1991-09-09
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
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, Bradley Carlson serves as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries within Fish-R4 Spicer Staff. They have served since 1991 (about 34 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,356. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Smith

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,308
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$80,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,308
Hire date
2013-12-02
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
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

Christopher Smith holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,308. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tanner Stevens

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,223
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,329
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,223
Hire date
2013-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Tanner Stevens is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Hutchinson Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,223. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Valentin Noel

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,199
Sub-department
OSD OP Mgmt & Planning
Base pay
$80,199
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,199
Hire date
2024-01-03
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

Valentin Noel is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Management & Planning. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,199. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Danielle Braund

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,108
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Eastern Staff
Base pay
$79,220
Overtime
$874
Other pay
$15
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,108
Hire date
2023-05-03
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
Lake

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

Danielle Braund holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Eastern Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $80,108. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachel Pain

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,101
Sub-department
ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay
$80,101
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,101
Hire date
2023-10-16
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rachel Pain is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Rare Resources. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $80,101. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michaela Leach

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,090
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$80,090
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,090
Hire date
2016-11-02
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

Michaela Leach works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Michaela earned $80,090 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Butler

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$80,085
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$69,166
Overtime
$9,455
Other pay
$1,465
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$80,085
Hire date
2010-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

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, Andrew Butler serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R3 Little Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $80,085. Union affiliation: Technical.

Devon Oliver

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,981
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$79,981
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,981
Hire date
2022-02-02
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
Wabasha

Source-specific fields

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

Devon Oliver works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Devon earned $79,981 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Charles Beckius

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,954
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Staff
Base pay
$79,954
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,954
Hire date
2022-10-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

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

Charles Beckius works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 4 Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Charles earned $79,954 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Leticia Benner

Accounting Officer Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,919
Sub-department
ECO Waters Admin Unit
Base pay
$78,742
Overtime
$1,177
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,919
Hire date
2006-08-23
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
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

Leticia Benner works as a Accounting Officer Inter for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Administrative Unit. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Leticia earned $79,919 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Plovnick

Engineering Aide Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,878
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 1
Base pay
$76,131
Overtime
$3,747
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,878
Hire date
2007-10-17
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

Daniel Plovnick is a Engineering Aide Senior at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 1. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,878. They are represented by Technical.

Matthew Petersen

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,843
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro West Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$950
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,843
Hire date
2014-01-27
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
Scott

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

Matthew Petersen works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro West Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $79,843 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Trauba

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,831
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$78,441
Overtime
$1,367
Other pay
$23
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,831
Hire date
2008-05-31
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
Chippewa

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

Nicholas Trauba holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,831. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrea Jones

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,796
Sub-department
F&W Recruitment/Retention
Base pay
$77,605
Overtime
$22
Other pay
$2,169
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,796
Hire date
2023-05-19
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
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

Andrea Jones holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within F&W Recruitment/Retention. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,796. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rodger Cahoon

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,766
Sub-department
FOR Protection Excess Property
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,766
Hire date
2010-11-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rodger Cahoon is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Excess Property. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,766. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Eric Pelto

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$79,766
Sub-department
PAT Interp/Visitor Svcs Prog
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,766
Hire date
2008-05-01
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
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

Eric Pelto holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Pat Interp/Visitor Services Program. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,766. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Troy Dale

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,678
Sub-department
WL-R4 Marshall Staff
Base pay
$78,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$840
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,678
Hire date
2009-05-13
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
Lyon

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 Dale works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Marshall Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Troy earned $79,678 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erynn Jenzen

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,658
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Southern Staff
Base pay
$79,658
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,658
Hire date
2009-04-15
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
Blue Earth

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, Erynn Jenzen serves as a Nr Area Hydrologist within Eco Waters R4 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,658. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ann Thompson

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,655
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Eastern Staff
Base pay
$79,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,655
Hire date
2023-03-08
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

Ann Thompson is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Eastern Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,655. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chris Simon

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,655
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$79,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,655
Hire date
2023-03-08
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

Chris Simon holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Admin Services. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,655. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremy Maslowski

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,635
Sub-department
WL-R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$72,374
Overtime
$2,849
Other pay
$4,412
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,635
Hire date
2004-06-07
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
Morrison

Source-specific fields

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

Jeremy Maslowski holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Little Falls Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,635. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Kuiken

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,603
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$41,013
Overtime
$33,346
Other pay
$5,244
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,603
Hire date
2006-04-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Kuiken works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Tyler earned $79,603 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Sandra Youngblom

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$79,558
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$54,900
Overtime
$20,910
Other pay
$3,748
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,558
Hire date
1996-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

Sandra Youngblom holds the role of Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Operations Staff. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $79,558. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Nikki Nutzhorn

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,546
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Staff
Base pay
$79,546
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,546
Hire date
2011-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Nikki Nutzhorn serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For Management Fia Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,546. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Whittaker

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,523
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 2
Base pay
$79,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,523
Hire date
2016-01-11
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

Ryan Whittaker works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 2. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $79,523 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carl Pedersen

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$79,383
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Walker Staff
Base pay
$77,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,506
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,383
Hire date
2012-08-22
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
Cass

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

Carl Pedersen works as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Walker Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Carl earned $79,383 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Monica Hanson

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,329
Sub-department
OSD OMB PT Contracting
Base pay
$79,329
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,329
Hire date
1991-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

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

Monica Hanson works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Pt Contracting. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. Monica earned $79,329 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremy Abel

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,318
Sub-department
WL-R3 Mille Lacs Staff
Base pay
$79,197
Overtime
$95
Other pay
$25
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,318
Hire date
1997-03-05
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
Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

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

Jeremy Abel is a Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Mille Lacs Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,318. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Stahly

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,310
Sub-department
F&W Administrative Services
Base pay
$79,310
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,310
Hire date
2024-07-01
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
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

Emily Stahly holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within F&W Administrative Services. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,310. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Aaron Hinz

Engineer 1 Graduate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,290
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Engineers
Base pay
$79,290
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,290
Hire date
2021-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Aaron Hinz is a Engineer 1 Graduate at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Engineers. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $79,290. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Derek Klostermeier

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,289
Sub-department
WL-R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$380
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,289
Hire date
2006-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Derek Klostermeier serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within Wl-R1 Park Rapids Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,289. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bartholomew Bly

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,220
Sub-department
WL-R3 Mille Lacs Staff
Base pay
$79,197
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,220
Hire date
2010-10-27
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
Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

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

Bartholomew Bly holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Mille Lacs Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,220. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caroline Oswald

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,220
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$79,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,220
Hire date
2024-05-08
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

Caroline Oswald holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $79,220. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mollie Gudim

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$79,220
Sub-department
L&M Mine Permit & Coord Supv
Base pay
$79,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$79,220
Hire date
2018-12-17
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
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, Mollie Gudim serves as a Communications Specialist 2 within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $79,220. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.