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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

Page 27

Michael Vaske

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$64,007
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Int'l Falls Staff
Base pay
$62,652
Overtime
$123
Other pay
$1,232
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,007
Hire date
2013-05-28
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
Koochiching

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

Michael Vaske works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Int'l Falls Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $64,007 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Camden Droppo

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,979
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Western Staff
Base pay
$63,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,979
Hire date
2024-06-17
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
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

Camden Droppo holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Western Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,979. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Obermoller

Nr Specialist Int Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$63,971
Sub-department
WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay
$61,485
Overtime
$1,369
Other pay
$1,117
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,971
Hire date
2013-09-24
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
Watonwan

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

Tyler Obermoller holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl Research at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,971. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Morgan

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$63,964
Sub-department
OSD OMB Financial Reporting
Base pay
$63,380
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$584
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,964
Hire date
1996-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Julie Morgan is a Accounting Technician at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Financial Reporting. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $63,964. They are represented by Technical.

Kayla Zankle

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,962
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$63,654
Overtime
$308
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,962
Hire date
2013-05-06
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
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

Kayla Zankle is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,962. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brad Witkin

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$63,939
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$26,750
Overtime
$4,859
Other pay
$32,330
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,939
Hire date
1998-03-18
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
Hubbard

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

Brad Witkin works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. Brad earned $63,939 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashlynn Langhorst

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,936
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Savanna Portage Asst
Base pay
$61,539
Overtime
$1,767
Other pay
$629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,936
Hire date
2017-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ashlynn Langhorst is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Savanna Portage Assistant. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,936. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Cody Larsen

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,870
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Paper
Base pay
$50,029
Overtime
$11,344
Other pay
$2,497
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,870
Hire date
2021-08-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cody Larsen is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad Paper. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,870. Union affiliation: Technical.

Amy Consoer

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,848
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$35,152
Overtime
$24,772
Other pay
$3,924
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,848
Hire date
2017-04-25
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

Amy Consoer works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. Amy earned $63,848 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Clayton Rakes

Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$63,830
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land
Base pay
$46,231
Overtime
$5,981
Other pay
$11,618
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,830
Hire date
2001-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Clayton Rakes holds the role of Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For Management State Land. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,830. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Joshua Nordstrom

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,796
Sub-department
PAT R2C Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$63,312
Overtime
$483
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,796
Hire date
2024-02-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Joshua Nordstrom is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2C Two Harbors Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,796. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Kirk Johnson

Mining Aide/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,792
Sub-department
L&M Engineering & Development
Base pay
$57,021
Overtime
$6,721
Other pay
$49
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,792
Hire date
1993-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
59
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

Kirk Johnson is a Mining Aide at Natural Resources Department within L&M Engineering & Development. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,792. They are represented by Technical.

Nicholas Rydell

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,745
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Glenwood Staff
Base pay
$62,513
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,232
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,745
Hire date
2013-05-13
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
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

Nicholas Rydell holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Glenwood Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,745. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Leahy

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,737
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew - NE
Base pay
$62,381
Overtime
$1,141
Other pay
$214
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,737
Hire date
2016-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

Benjamin Leahy holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew - NE. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,737. They are represented by Technical.

Dennis Olson

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$63,700
Sub-department
WL-R3 Cambridge Staff
Base pay
$35,041
Overtime
$1,501
Other pay
$27,158
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,700
Hire date
1979-05-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Isanti

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dennis Olson holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Cambridge Staff. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 45 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,700. They are represented by Technical.

Jaxan Goodsky

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,693
Sub-department
PAT R2C Two Harbors Staff2
Base pay
$61,263
Overtime
$1,223
Other pay
$1,206
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,693
Hire date
1995-04-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jaxan Goodsky holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2C Two Harbors Staff2. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,693. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Gregory Willson

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,668
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Minneopa Staff 1
Base pay
$58,609
Overtime
$1,467
Other pay
$3,591
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,668
Hire date
1981-04-25
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85
Work county
Blue Earth

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, Gregory Willson serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat-R4 Minneopa Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 1981, about 44 years, working part-time, 0.85 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,668. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Carter Vogel

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,642
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Myre Big Island
Base pay
$63,357
Overtime
$216
Other pay
$69
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,642
Hire date
2023-04-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Freeborn

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

Carter Vogel works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Myre Big Island. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Carter earned $63,642 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Shawn Myers

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,585
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sibley Asst
Base pay
$63,585
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,585
Hire date
1997-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shawn Myers is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sibley Assistant. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,585. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Luke Schalekamp

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$63,530
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$62,308
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,222
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,530
Hire date
2014-07-14
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
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

Luke Schalekamp holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,530. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Arika Mcgraw

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,523
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay
$63,431
Overtime
$92
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,523
Hire date
2019-09-18
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
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Arika Mcgraw serves as a Interpret Naturalist 2 within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,523. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Jernander

Accounting Officer Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,487
Sub-department
OSD OP Business Office Staff
Base pay
$63,487
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,487
Hire date
2016-01-27
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
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, Mary Jernander serves as a Accounting Officer Inter within Osd Op Business Office Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,487. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Neil Mattison

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,482
Sub-department
WL-R1 Thief Lake Staff
Base pay
$63,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$438
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,482
Hire date
2004-06-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Marshall

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Neil Mattison works as a General Repair Worker for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Thief Lake Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Neil earned $63,482 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

John Kempe

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,411
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$63,411
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,411
Hire date
2015-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, John Kempe serves as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries within Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,411. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Adam Kleinschmidt

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,392
Sub-department
F&W WL Wetland Complex Staff
Base pay
$62,437
Overtime
$246
Other pay
$708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,392
Hire date
2018-11-19
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
Pope

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Adam Kleinschmidt serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within F&W Wl Wetland Complex Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,392. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Ogdahl

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,384
Sub-department
ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay
$63,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,384
Hire date
2022-10-31
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
Ramsey

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

Eric Ogdahl is a Nr Specialist Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,384. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Audrey Butts

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,338
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Gooseberry Falls
Base pay
$27,031
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,338
Hire date
1988-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Audrey Butts is a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Gooseberry Falls. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,338. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Ryan Callen

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$63,319
Sub-department
PAT R2B Tower Staff
Base pay
$58,609
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,709
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,319
Hire date
2008-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Callen holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2B Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $63,319. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Brett Drazkowski

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,296
Sub-department
FOR R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$47,863
Overtime
$13,287
Other pay
$2,145
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,296
Hire date
2024-07-11
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
Winona

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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

Brett Drazkowski is a Nr Forestry Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Lake City Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Connor Cusack

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,290
Sub-department
PAT R2C Two Harbors Staff2
Base pay
$61,263
Overtime
$487
Other pay
$1,540
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,290
Hire date
2005-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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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

Connor Cusack works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Pat R2C Two Harbors Staff2. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. Connor earned $63,290 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Steven Ellringer

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,276
Sub-department
WL-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff
Base pay
$63,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$232
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,276
Hire date
1977-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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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

Steven Ellringer is a General Repair Worker at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff. They have served since 1977 (about 48 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,276. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Cody Erickson

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$63,260
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Staff
Base pay
$56,209
Overtime
$6,883
Other pay
$168
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,260
Hire date
2021-07-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cody Erickson works as a General Repair Worker for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Cody earned $63,260 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Joel Schaberg

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,244
Sub-department
PAT R2A Staff
Base pay
$62,168
Overtime
$295
Other pay
$781
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,244
Hire date
2020-10-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Joel Schaberg is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2A Staff. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $63,244. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Justin Sander

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,211
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$62,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,211
Hire date
2007-05-24
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Crow Wing

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

At Natural Resources Department, Justin Sander serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Brainerd Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,211. Union affiliation: Technical.

Laurel Quill

Nr Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,207
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-Operations
Base pay
$63,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,207
Hire date
2015-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

At Natural Resources Department, Laurel Quill serves as a Nr Supervisor within Pat-Central Reg-Operations. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,207. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Lucas Schulze

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,168
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$62,921
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$247
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,168
Hire date
2022-06-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Lucas Schulze works as a Human Resources Specialist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Lucas earned $63,168 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Megan Howell

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,135
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 SNA Staff
Base pay
$62,873
Overtime
$262
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,135
Hire date
2016-05-04
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
Cottonwood

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Megan Howell serves as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services within Eco Waters R4 Sna Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,135. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Hauschildt Jr

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,115
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Cryst SprngHatch Staff
Base pay
$62,758
Overtime
$357
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,115
Hire date
2019-04-18
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
Winona

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Steven Hauschildt Jr serves as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries within Fish-R3 Cryst Sprnghatch Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,115. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Seagren

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,083
Sub-department
WL-R2 Two Harbors/GM Staff
Base pay
$56,897
Overtime
$4,535
Other pay
$1,650
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,083
Hire date
2014-07-09
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Andrew Seagren serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within Wl-R2 Two Harbors/Gm Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $63,083. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Hokenson

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$63,044
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Equipment
Base pay
$63,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$63,044
Hire date
2000-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicholas Hokenson holds the role of General Repair Worker at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Equipment. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,044. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.