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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 1

Justin Olson

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,155
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$88,667
Overtime
$5,616
Other pay
$872
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,155
Hire date
2016-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Justin Olson works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Facility Operations. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Justin earned $95,155 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Kevin O'Brien

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,147
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester Staff
Base pay
$47,948
Overtime
$14,089
Other pay
$33,110
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,147
Hire date
1991-11-18
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
Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kevin O'Brien serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R3 Rochester Staff. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,147. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Walker Wearne

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$95,125
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester
Base pay
$85,340
Overtime
$4,956
Other pay
$4,828
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,125
Hire date
2003-05-27
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
Morrison

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

Walker Wearne works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Rochester. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Walker earned $95,125 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mitchell Nowak

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,100
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$15,541
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,100
Hire date
2023-11-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Mitchell Nowak serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,100. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ginger Humphrey

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,046
Sub-department
FOR Fire Protecton
Base pay
$56,946
Overtime
$20,187
Other pay
$17,913
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,046
Hire date
1995-03-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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, Ginger Humphrey serves as a Nr Technician within For Fire Protecton. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,046. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jacob Sivertson

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,025
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Asst Staff
Base pay
$70,066
Overtime
$23,214
Other pay
$1,745
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,025
Hire date
2010-03-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

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

Jacob Sivertson is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Assistant Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Eric Otto

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,974
Sub-department
FOR R2 Staff
Base pay
$79,612
Overtime
$2,518
Other pay
$12,844
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,974
Hire date
2009-05-18
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

Eric Otto is a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,974. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Knapp

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,918
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd
Base pay
$89,715
Overtime
$321
Other pay
$4,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,918
Hire date
1996-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Knapp is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,918. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Brent Mason

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,904
Sub-department
Eco Waters Technical Analysis
Base pay
$94,449
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$455
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,904
Hire date
2017-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Brent Mason is a Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Technical Analysis. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,904. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allen Larsen

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,883
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Hayes Lake
Base pay
$93,959
Overtime
$724
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,883
Hire date
1998-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

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

Allen Larsen works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Hayes Lake. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Allen earned $94,883 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Linse Lahti

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,831
Sub-department
OSD OP Data & Performance Mgmt
Base pay
$94,831
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,831
Hire date
2013-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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, Linse Lahti serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Osd Op Data & Performance Management. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,831. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Muchow

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,829
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Staff
Base pay
$78,590
Overtime
$6,693
Other pay
$9,546
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,829
Hire date
2004-05-17
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Joshua Muchow serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Cloquet Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,829. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dawn Plattner

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,706
Sub-department
WL-R2 Grand Rapids
Base pay
$93,512
Overtime
$1,180
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,706
Hire date
1998-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Dawn Plattner holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Grand Rapids. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,706. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Tshungtsim Thao

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,703
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$15,144
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,703
Hire date
2024-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Tshungtsim Thao serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,703. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Justin Rexrode

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,676
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Asst Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$14,648
Other pay
$1,134
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,676
Hire date
2017-06-14
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
Cook

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

Justin Rexrode works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Two Harbors Assistant Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Justin earned $94,676 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jody Wills

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,642
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounting Sups
Base pay
$94,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,642
Hire date
2022-01-31
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

Jody Wills works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Accounting Sups. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Jody earned $94,642 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Amy Marrier

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,559
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$93,311
Overtime
$1,227
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,559
Hire date
2005-02-03
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
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

Amy Marrier is a State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Operations -Gr Rapids. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,559. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brenden Williams

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,554
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Asst Staff
Base pay
$59,047
Overtime
$32,441
Other pay
$3,067
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,554
Hire date
2018-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Koochiching

Source-specific fields

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

Brenden Williams works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Assistant Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Brenden earned $94,554 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Leslie Tannahill

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,549
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants Staff
Base pay
$94,549
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,549
Hire date
1987-03-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Leslie Tannahill serves as a Grants Specialist Coordinator within Osd Omb Grants Staff. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,549. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edmund Isaac

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,509
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Marais
Base pay
$94,509
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,509
Hire date
2023-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

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

Edmund Isaac is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Marais. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,509. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Erin Turner-Garza

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,485
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Cascade River
Base pay
$92,457
Overtime
$1,629
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,485
Hire date
2023-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

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

Erin Turner-Garza is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Cascade River. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,485. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Toby Kuhlmann

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,452
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,452
Hire date
2014-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Toby Kuhlmann is a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Facility Operations. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,452. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dennis Smith

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,452
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Staff
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,452
Hire date
1993-05-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

At Natural Resources Department, Dennis Smith serves as a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv within Osd Mr Region 4 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,452. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cynthia Camarillo

Human Resources Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,452
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,452
Hire date
2020-03-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Cynthia Camarillo works as a Human Resources Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Cynthia earned $94,452 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Jesse Gornick

Mine Hoist & Maintenance Lead Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,418
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$85,187
Overtime
$8,902
Other pay
$329
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,418
Hire date
2017-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
97
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jesse Gornick serves as a Mine Hoist & Maintenance Lead Worker within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,418. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Todd Dailey

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,355
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sakatah Lake
Base pay
$93,251
Overtime
$905
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,355
Hire date
1995-02-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

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

Todd Dailey holds the role of Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sakatah Lake. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,355. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Nicholas Schlesser

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,336
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lake City
Base pay
$93,974
Overtime
$362
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,336
Hire date
2006-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wabasha

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

Nicholas Schlesser works as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Lake City. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicholas earned $94,336 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Kristopher Johnson

Investigator Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,313
Sub-department
OSD HR Investigators
Base pay
$94,313
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,313
Hire date
2018-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Kristopher Johnson holds the role of Investigator Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Investigators. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,313. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Nicholas Ambroz

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,275
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17
Base pay
$82,591
Overtime
$11,684
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,275
Hire date
2022-11-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Nicholas Ambroz serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,275. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Matthew Feigum

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,255
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Crow Wing
Base pay
$93,612
Overtime
$543
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,255
Hire date
2000-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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

At Natural Resources Department, Matthew Feigum serves as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Crow Wing. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,255. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Terri Dinesen

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,243
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Lac Qui Parle
Base pay
$92,857
Overtime
$1,086
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,243
Hire date
1981-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

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

At Natural Resources Department, Terri Dinesen serves as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails within Pat-R4 Lac Qui Parle. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 44 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,243. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Brianna Shaw

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,197
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$14,637
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,197
Hire date
2024-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brianna Shaw works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Brianna earned $94,197 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Anna Heruth

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,146
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Asst Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$4,227
Other pay
$2,031
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,146
Hire date
1998-02-25
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
Cook

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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

Anna Heruth holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Two Harbors Assistant Staff. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,146. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Olson

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,061
Sub-department
L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay
$94,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,061
Hire date
2007-02-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Michael Olson holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,061. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Cole

Dei Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,989
Sub-department
OAI Staff
Base pay
$93,989
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,989
Hire date
1997-05-27
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

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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

Jennifer Cole works as a Dei Consultant for Natural Resources Department within Oai Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $93,989 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathrine Gray

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$93,986
Sub-department
FOR Timber Section
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$495
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,986
Hire date
2005-09-19
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

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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

Kathrine Gray is a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Timber Section. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $93,986. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dan Wilfond

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,977
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Duluth
Base pay
$87,447
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,530
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,977
Hire date
1999-04-23
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

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

Dan Wilfond holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Duluth. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,977. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Christina Fitzgerald

Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,975
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$93,500
Overtime
$475
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,975
Hire date
2014-11-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christina Fitzgerald is a Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,975. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Anton Benson

Nr Supervisor Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,975
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-LeadershipTeam
Base pay
$93,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,975
Hire date
2012-10-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anton Benson works as a Nr Supervisor Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-Leadershipteam. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Anton earned $93,975 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Molly Tranel Nelson

Nr Supervisor Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,970
Sub-department
PAT-South Reg-Leadership Team
Base pay
$93,970
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,970
Hire date
2007-10-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Molly Tranel Nelson is a Nr Supervisor Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Pat-South Reg-Leadership Team. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,970. They are represented by Middle Management Association.