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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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Sarah Kvidt

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,378
Sub-department
F&W WL Wetland Complex Staff
Base pay
$53,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,378
Hire date
2016-05-31
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
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

Sarah Kvidt works as a Nr Specialist Wl for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wl Wetland Complex Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $53,378 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Gehn

Chemist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,369
Sub-department
L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio
Base pay
$53,369
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,369
Hire date
2021-12-08
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, Andrew Gehn serves as a Chemist 1 within L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,369. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erek Akre

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,345
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Staff
Base pay
$53,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,345
Hire date
2023-06-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Erek Akre holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For Management Fia Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,345. Union affiliation: Technical.

Crystal Prestidge

Customer Services Specialist Princ/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,342
Sub-department
F&W License Agent Mgt
Base pay
$53,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,342
Hire date
2016-01-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Crystal Prestidge serves as a Customer Services Specialist Princ within F&W License Agent Management. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,342. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Haley Kriehn

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,316
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$53,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,316
Hire date
2023-11-06
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

Haley Kriehn works as a Nr Specialist Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Haley earned $53,316 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catherine Plank

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,249
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 ARM Staff
Base pay
$53,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,249
Hire date
2024-01-03
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

Catherine Plank is a Nr Specialist Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Arm Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,249. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Glasow

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,214
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$52,953
Overtime
$260
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,214
Hire date
2016-05-09
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Brian Glasow serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,214. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Stansberry

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,177
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Asst Staff
Base pay
$46,559
Overtime
$5,349
Other pay
$1,268
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,177
Hire date
2022-06-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Stansberry works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $53,177 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Brendan Dunagan

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,154
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Banning Staff
Base pay
$50,140
Overtime
$2,908
Other pay
$106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,154
Hire date
2000-06-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Pine

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

Brendan Dunagan works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Banning Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Brendan earned $53,154 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Zachary Witzel

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,098
Sub-department
F&W IBI Staff
Base pay
$52,986
Overtime
$111
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,098
Hire date
2013-05-13
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
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

Zachary Witzel is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within F&W Ibi Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,098. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lauren Dagen

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,079
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$49,893
Overtime
$3,172
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,079
Hire date
2023-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

Lauren Dagen is a Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,079. Union affiliation: Technical.

Krista Johnson

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,075
Sub-department
PAT R4C Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$51,679
Overtime
$1,340
Other pay
$55
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,075
Hire date
2017-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

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

Krista Johnson is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4C Hutchinson Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,075. They are represented by Technical.

Kristopher Lambert

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,016
Sub-department
PAT R3B Watertown Staff
Base pay
$47,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,028
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,016
Hire date
2021-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
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

At Natural Resources Department, Kristopher Lambert serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat R3B Watertown Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,016. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Erik Wiste

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,013
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$53,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,013
Hire date
2007-05-10
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
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, Erik Wiste serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,013. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sophia Musiak

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,955
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay
$52,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,955
Hire date
2023-05-16
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
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, Sophia Musiak serves as a Nr Specialist Eco Services within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,955. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Gustafson

Interpret Naturalist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,947
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville CaveStaff
Base pay
$51,818
Overtime
$964
Other pay
$165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,947
Hire date
2011-06-10
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Fillmore

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

Mary Gustafson is a Interpret Naturalist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Cavestaff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $52,947. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Mcgarthwaite

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,945
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$52,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,945
Hire date
1984-03-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, John Mcgarthwaite serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. They have served since 1984 (about 41 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,945. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Colton Rozeboom

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,924
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Asst Staff
Base pay
$48,676
Overtime
$3,590
Other pay
$658
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,924
Hire date
2024-07-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Colton Rozeboom works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Two Harbors Assistant Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Colton earned $52,924 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Cari Dostal

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,905
Sub-department
WL-R1 Thief Lake Staff
Base pay
$52,905
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,905
Hire date
2013-04-25
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Marshall

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Cari Dostal serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist within Wl-R1 Thief Lake Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,905. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Ethan Rasset

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,893
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$52,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,893
Hire date
2019-05-20
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
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

Ethan Rasset holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,893. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Long

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,893
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay
$52,893
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,893
Hire date
2015-05-18
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
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

Anthony Long is a Nr Specialist Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $52,893. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Thompson

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,890
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$48,695
Overtime
$3,184
Other pay
$1,011
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,890
Hire date
2014-06-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Thompson works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $52,890 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Matthew Gardner

General Maintenance Worker Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,837
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Bear Head Lake Staff
Base pay
$51,892
Overtime
$945
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,837
Hire date
2024-04-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
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

Matthew Gardner works as a General Maintenance Worker Lead for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Bear Head Lake Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $52,837 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Rex Bearbower

Heavy Equipment Operator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,827
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Conts Crew
Base pay
$52,827
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,827
Hire date
1985-04-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Rex Bearbower serves as a Heavy Equipment Operator within Fish-R3 Conts Crew. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,827. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Hayley Larson

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$52,823
Sub-department
WL-R1 Karlstad Staff
Base pay
$50,533
Overtime
$697
Other pay
$1,593
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,823
Hire date
2019-04-22
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
Kittson

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Hayley Larson serves as a Nr Specialist Wl within Wl-R1 Karlstad Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $52,823. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Juve

Security Guard/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,797
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Security/Camping
Base pay
$46,278
Overtime
$3,997
Other pay
$2,522
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,797
Hire date
2019-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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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

Justin Juve holds the role of Security Guard at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Security/Camping. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,797. Union affiliation: Service.

Cody Call

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,784
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay
$52,784
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,784
Hire date
2015-05-18
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
Otter Tail

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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, Cody Call serves as a Hydrologist 2 within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,784. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Halli Germscheid

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,777
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Equipment
Base pay
$52,777
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,777
Hire date
2021-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Halli Germscheid is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 4 Equipment. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $52,777. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Jon Bell

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,744
Sub-department
PAT R3C Sauk Rapids Staff
Base pay
$48,856
Overtime
$3,477
Other pay
$411
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,744
Hire date
2003-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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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

Jon Bell is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R3C Sauk Rapids Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $52,744. They are represented by Technical.

Azalea Kjolsing

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,724
Sub-department
OSD OCO Info Ctr One Call
Base pay
$51,764
Overtime
$959
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,724
Hire date
2019-03-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Itasca

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Azalea Kjolsing works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Information Center One Call. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Azalea earned $52,724 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Kara Anderson

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,699
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$52,329
Overtime
$347
Other pay
$22
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,699
Hire date
2017-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kara Anderson serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,699. They are represented by Clerical.

Lindsey Charlton

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,696
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3
Base pay
$51,448
Overtime
$943
Other pay
$305
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,696
Hire date
2022-01-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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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

Lindsey Charlton works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Lindsey earned $52,696 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Lori Stein

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,632
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$51,993
Overtime
$638
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,632
Hire date
1997-12-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lori Stein is a Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $52,632. They are represented by Clerical.

Trenton Monson

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,575
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$52,347
Overtime
$228
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,575
Hire date
2017-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Trenton Monson serves as a Nr Technician Fisheries within Fish-R2 Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,575. They are represented by Technical.

Samuel Bull

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,564
Sub-department
FOR R2 Orr Staff
Base pay
$46,886
Overtime
$4,175
Other pay
$1,504
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,564
Hire date
2024-07-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Samuel Bull serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R2 Orr Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,564. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Ashley Ihrke

Safety Administrator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,558
Sub-department
OSD OCO R3 Officer
Base pay
$52,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,558
Hire date
2024-10-28
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

Ashley Ihrke is a Safety Administrator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco R3 Officer. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $52,558. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peggy Stitzinger

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,523
Sub-department
Enforcement-Business Office
Base pay
$52,512
Overtime
$11
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,523
Hire date
1992-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Peggy Stitzinger serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Enforcement-Business Office. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,523. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Mattea Elhard

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,431
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$50,767
Overtime
$1,625
Other pay
$39
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,431
Hire date
2021-11-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mattea Elhard holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,431. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Arthur Braun Iv

Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,428
Sub-department
FOR R1 Staff
Base pay
$35,222
Overtime
$15,010
Other pay
$2,196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,428
Hire date
2006-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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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

Arthur Braun Iv holds the role of Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,428. They are represented by Service.

James Mccue

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,346
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Asst Staff
Base pay
$38,608
Overtime
$8,743
Other pay
$4,995
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,346
Hire date
1995-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Mccue holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Hibbing Assistant Staff. Hired in 1995, they have about 30 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,346. Union affiliation: Service.