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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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Melanie Nordin

Account Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,989
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Asst
Base pay
$45,960
Overtime
$29
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,989
Hire date
2016-06-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

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

Melanie Nordin works as a Account Clerk for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Melanie earned $45,989 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Paul Sykora

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,967
Sub-department
PAT R4A Spicer Staff
Base pay
$45,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,967
Hire date
2022-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paul Sykora works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Pat R4A Spicer Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Paul earned $45,967 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

John Butler

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,900
Sub-department
PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 1
Base pay
$45,876
Overtime
$25
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,900
Hire date
2017-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, John Butler serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Pat-R2 Gooseberryfalls Staff 1. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,900. They are represented by Clerical.

Kira Loop

Security Guard/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,898
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Security/Camping
Base pay
$42,220
Overtime
$2,699
Other pay
$980
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,898
Hire date
2022-05-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

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

Kira Loop works as a Security Guard for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Security/Camping. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Kira earned $45,898 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Tyler Zieske

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,883
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 SNA Staff
Base pay
$44,361
Overtime
$1,522
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,883
Hire date
2022-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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, Tyler Zieske serves as a Nr Technician Wildlife within Eco Waters R4 Sna Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,883. Union affiliation: Technical.

Tara Mattson

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,699
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 1
Base pay
$45,234
Overtime
$464
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,699
Hire date
1997-04-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Carlton

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

Tara Mattson is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 1. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $45,699. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Spencer Jacobs

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,623
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Asst Staff
Base pay
$31,731
Overtime
$10,333
Other pay
$3,560
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,623
Hire date
2024-02-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Spencer Jacobs works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Assistant Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Spencer earned $45,623 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Timothy Loesch

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,616
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Asst
Base pay
$45,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,616
Hire date
1988-07-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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, Timothy Loesch serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Pat-Co-Admin Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,616. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Klein

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,601
Sub-department
PAT R4A Spicer Staff
Base pay
$45,601
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,601
Hire date
2022-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mcleod

Source-specific fields

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

Jason Klein holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4A Spicer Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,601. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Matthew Kvam

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$45,496
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$44,948
Overtime
$548
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,496
Hire date
2022-05-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

Matthew Kvam is a Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $45,496. They are represented by Technical.

Abbygayle Olson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,419
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix Staff
Base pay
$45,025
Overtime
$281
Other pay
$113
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,419
Hire date
2015-08-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Abbygayle Olson works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Abbygayle earned $45,419 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Scott Black

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,315
Sub-department
WL-R3 Mille Lacs Staff
Base pay
$42,735
Overtime
$2,280
Other pay
$299
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,315
Hire date
2021-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

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

Scott Black works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Mille Lacs Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Scott earned $45,315 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Theresa Dobosenski

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,238
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nursery Staff2
Base pay
$45,238
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,238
Hire date
1990-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

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

Theresa Dobosenski holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nursery Staff2. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,238. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jared Lund

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,114
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Resource Staff
Base pay
$40,967
Overtime
$1,709
Other pay
$2,439
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,114
Hire date
2015-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jared Lund is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Resource Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $45,114. They are represented by Service.

Philip Kunze

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$45,113
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$42,435
Overtime
$2,351
Other pay
$328
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$45,113
Hire date
1995-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Philip Kunze serves as a Nr Fisheries Census Clerk within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,113. They are represented by Clerical.

Eugene Mcgarry

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,913
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Seasonal
Base pay
$41,968
Overtime
$1,855
Other pay
$1,090
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,913
Hire date
1996-10-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Eugene Mcgarry works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Seasonal. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service as a full-time employee. Eugene earned $44,913 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Mark Simpson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,869
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Carlos Asst Staff
Base pay
$43,913
Overtime
$573
Other pay
$383
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,869
Hire date
2012-05-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Douglas

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

Mark Simpson works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Carlos Assistant Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Mark earned $44,869 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Daniel Deschampe

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,811
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Grand Portage Staff
Base pay
$43,943
Overtime
$867
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,811
Hire date
2017-05-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Cook

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

Daniel Deschampe is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Grand Portage Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $44,811. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Timothy Gieseke

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,805
Sub-department
EcoWaters R4 RM Staff
Base pay
$34,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,685
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,805
Hire date
2016-11-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Timothy Gieseke serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Ecowaters R4 Rm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,805. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Shana Payton

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,768
Sub-department
OSD OCO Strategic Comms
Base pay
$44,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,768
Hire date
2025-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Shana Payton works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Strategic Comms. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Shana earned $44,768 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anna Ness

Planner/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,750
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Watercraft Insp
Base pay
$44,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,750
Hire date
2000-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

At Natural Resources Department, Anna Ness serves as a Planner within Eco Waters R1 Watercraft Inspector. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,750. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robby Rathbun

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,598
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester Staff
Base pay
$37,499
Overtime
$2,342
Other pay
$4,756
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,598
Hire date
2008-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Robby Rathbun serves as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead within For R3 Rochester Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,598. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Allyson Greden

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$44,590
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Cryst SprngHatch Staff
Base pay
$42,896
Overtime
$327
Other pay
$1,367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,590
Hire date
2022-04-06
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
Winona

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

Allyson Greden holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Cryst Sprnghatch Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,590. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Pisarek

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$44,542
Sub-department
FOR Fire Protecton
Base pay
$4,221
Overtime
$5,032
Other pay
$35,290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,542
Hire date
1980-03-18
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
Pine

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

Brian Pisarek is a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Fire Protecton. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 44 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $44,542. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Petzenhauser

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,534
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Staff
Base pay
$44,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,534
Hire date
2024-09-27
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

Amanda Petzenhauser holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,534. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Brian Benson

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,521
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Asst Staff
Base pay
$35,458
Overtime
$5,341
Other pay
$3,721
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,521
Hire date
1989-01-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mille Lacs

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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

Brian Benson is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Assistant Staff. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,521. Union affiliation: Service.

Maria Cruz

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,515
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$44,351
Overtime
$164
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,515
Hire date
2023-10-16
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

Maria Cruz holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,515. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Jennifer Hiltner

Human Resources Technician 1/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$44,500
Sub-department
OSD HR Transactions
Base pay
$44,448
Overtime
$51
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,500
Hire date
2022-10-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
63
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jennifer Hiltner serves as a Human Resources Technician 1 within Osd HR Transactions. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,500. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Thomas Noerenberg

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,455
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$43,536
Overtime
$209
Other pay
$710
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,455
Hire date
2010-04-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

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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

Thomas Noerenberg is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,455. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mark Magnuson

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,416
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Resource Staff
Base pay
$41,429
Overtime
$2,987
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,416
Hire date
1989-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Mark Magnuson is a Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Resource Staff. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,416. Union affiliation: Service.

Thor Nelson

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,381
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$43,821
Overtime
$388
Other pay
$172
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,381
Hire date
2018-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thor Nelson works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Thor earned $44,381 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Michael Schleif

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$44,377
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Resource Staff
Base pay
$39,008
Overtime
$3,758
Other pay
$1,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,377
Hire date
2015-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Schleif works as a Laborer General for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Resource Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $44,377 in 2024. They are represented by Service.

Matthew Kleven

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,337
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$43,821
Overtime
$388
Other pay
$128
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,337
Hire date
2015-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Kleven works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $44,337 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Debora Anderson

Central Services Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,337
Sub-department
PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 3
Base pay
$41,741
Overtime
$2,581
Other pay
$15
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,337
Hire date
2001-05-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Lake

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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

Debora Anderson holds the role of Central Services Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Gooseberryfalls Staff 3. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,337. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Her Lee

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,280
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$44,272
Overtime
$8
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,280
Hire date
2023-10-25
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

Her Lee works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Her earned $44,280 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Nathan Nietfeld

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,193
Sub-department
WL-R3 St Cloud Staff
Base pay
$43,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$671
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,193
Hire date
2011-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nathan Nietfeld is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 St Cloud Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,193. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nicholas Partington

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,106
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$43,814
Overtime
$292
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,106
Hire date
2017-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Nicholas Partington is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,106. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cal Stenso-Velo

Training & Development Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,096
Sub-department
Inv Spec Watercraft Insp State
Base pay
$43,130
Overtime
$966
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,096
Hire date
2012-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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, Cal Stenso-Velo serves as a Training & Development Specialist 2 within Inv Specialist Watercraft Inspector State. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,096. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Mcgraw

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,086
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$44,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,086
Hire date
2012-09-17
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
Itasca

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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, Amanda Mcgraw serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,086. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Eggers

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,080
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$44,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,080
Hire date
1994-10-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Robert Eggers serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,080. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.