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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 43

Elliot Wagner

Central Services Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,075
Sub-department
OSD MR Mailroom
Base pay
$44,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,075
Hire date
2022-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
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

Elliot Wagner is a Central Services Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Mailroom. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,075. They are represented by Clerical.

Joseph Groebner

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,048
Sub-department
F&W License Agent Mgt
Base pay
$43,880
Overtime
$157
Other pay
$11
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,048
Hire date
2024-01-08
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

Joseph Groebner works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Agent Management. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $44,048 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Gary Zins

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,880
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$43,633
Overtime
$43
Other pay
$204
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,880
Hire date
2001-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

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, Gary Zins serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,880. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Martin Donovan

Planner Senior State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,876
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$43,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,876
Hire date
2024-09-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Martin Donovan serves as a Planner Senior State within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,876. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stacey Elmore

Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,772
Sub-department
F&W WLD Health Program
Base pay
$39,016
Overtime
$1,709
Other pay
$3,046
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,772
Hire date
2024-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Stacey Elmore serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research within F&W Wld Health Program. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,772. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marqueta Garcia

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,771
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$43,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,771
Hire date
2005-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
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

Marqueta Garcia holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,771. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Ingrid Johnson

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,750
Sub-department
OSD OCO R2 Officer
Base pay
$43,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,750
Hire date
2024-11-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Ingrid Johnson serves as a Communications Specialist 2 within Osd Oco R2 Officer. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,750. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donald Dunker

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,626
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$43,525
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,626
Hire date
2019-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

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, Donald Dunker serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,626. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Anja Parenteau

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$43,618
Sub-department
L&M Engin/Minrl Potential/Sur
Base pay
$43,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,618
Hire date
2022-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anja Parenteau holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within L&M Engin/Minrl Potential/Sur. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,618. They are represented by Clerical.

Debra Guither

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,610
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$18,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,716
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,610
Hire date
1988-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Debra Guither works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Staff. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years) as a full-time employee. Debra earned $43,610 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Emma Schultz

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$43,483
Sub-department
For Cfm
Base pay
$40,568
Overtime
$390
Other pay
$2,526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,483
Hire date
2019-11-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Emma Schultz works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Natural Resources Department within For Cfm. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Emma earned $43,483 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rafael Contreras-Rangel

Planner Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$43,466
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$43,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,466
Hire date
2023-09-18
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
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rafael Contreras-Rangel is a Planner Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $43,466. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edward Tourdot

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,398
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nursery Staff2
Base pay
$43,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,398
Hire date
2018-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Edward Tourdot works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nursery Staff2. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Edward earned $43,398 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Desiree Walton

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$43,361
Sub-department
OSD OP Policy & Planning
Base pay
$40,822
Overtime
$2,539
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,361
Hire date
2023-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Desiree Walton holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Policy & Planning. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,361. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Ryan Denny

General Maintenance Worker Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,307
Sub-department
PAT-R2 McCarthy Beach Asst
Base pay
$40,248
Overtime
$2,881
Other pay
$178
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,307
Hire date
2020-02-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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

Ryan Denny holds the role of General Maintenance Worker Lead at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Mccarthy Beach Assistant. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,307. They are represented by Service.

Julianna Krueger

Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,294
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$32,719
Overtime
$4,348
Other pay
$6,227
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,294
Hire date
2000-05-12
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

Julianna Krueger is a Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $43,294. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Brandon Blomquist

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,282
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$42,393
Overtime
$889
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,282
Hire date
2024-04-29
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, Brandon Blomquist serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,282. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Jacob Jensen

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$43,174
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$42,004
Overtime
$1,133
Other pay
$38
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,174
Hire date
2008-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
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, Jacob Jensen serves as a Nr Fisheries Census Clerk within Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $43,174. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Claudia Vang

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,060
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$42,958
Overtime
$102
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,060
Hire date
2024-06-17
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

Claudia Vang works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Claudia earned $43,060 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Hunter Boe

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,035
Sub-department
WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay
$43,035
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,035
Hire date
2024-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Watonwan

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, Hunter Boe serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,035. They are represented by Clerical.

Gerald Lipinski

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$42,965
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Carlos Asst Staff
Base pay
$42,531
Overtime
$280
Other pay
$154
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,965
Hire date
2005-05-25
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Douglas

Source-specific fields

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

Gerald Lipinski works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Carlos Assistant Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 19 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Gerald earned $42,965 in 2024. Union affiliation: Service.

Nancy Morris

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,928
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Waterville Staff
Base pay
$27,139
Overtime
$1,467
Other pay
$14,322
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,928
Hire date
2000-10-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nancy Morris is a Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Waterville Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $42,928. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Mark Nelson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,899
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Myre Big Island Asst
Base pay
$42,326
Overtime
$573
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,899
Hire date
2014-07-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Nelson is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Myre Big Island Assistant. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $42,899. They are represented by Service.

Reid Conlee

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,883
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Northern Staff
Base pay
$42,883
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,883
Hire date
2024-10-09
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
Mcleod

Source-specific fields

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

Reid Conlee is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Northern Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $42,883. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Meyman

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,765
Sub-department
WL-R3 St Cloud Staff
Base pay
$39,973
Overtime
$2,774
Other pay
$19
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,765
Hire date
2024-09-16
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
Benton

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

Michael Meyman works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 St Cloud Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $42,765 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Fetzek

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,762
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Asst Staff
Base pay
$36,567
Overtime
$1,902
Other pay
$4,293
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,762
Hire date
1990-03-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kanabec

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Michael Fetzek serves as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead within For R3 Little Falls Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,762. They are represented by Service.

Irvin Fransen Jr

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,665
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$41,225
Overtime
$1,184
Other pay
$256
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,665
Hire date
2018-05-23
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

Irvin Fransen Jr works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Irvin earned $42,665 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Cara Podominick

General Maintenance Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,653
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$42,653
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,653
Hire date
2022-04-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cara Podominick is a General Maintenance Worker at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Facility Operations. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $42,653. Union affiliation: Service.

Dusty Krohn

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,475
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Asst Staff
Base pay
$38,959
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,516
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,475
Hire date
1990-03-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake Of Woods

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

Dusty Krohn works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette Assistant Staff. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service as a full-time employee. Dusty earned $42,475 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Eric Michel

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,406
Sub-department
WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay
$41,946
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$460
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,406
Hire date
2019-03-25
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
Watonwan

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

Eric Michel holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,406. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gianna Roy

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,403
Sub-department
WL-R1 Res Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$37,890
Overtime
$3,565
Other pay
$948
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,403
Hire date
2023-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
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, Gianna Roy serves as a Nr Technician within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,403. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Evan Wilkins

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$42,354
Sub-department
PAT-R2GooseberryFalls Staff 4
Base pay
$41,092
Overtime
$843
Other pay
$420
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,354
Hire date
2018-05-30
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.25
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Evan Wilkins holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2Gooseberryfalls Staff 4. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service as a intermittent, 0.25 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,354. They are represented by Service.

Danielle Hage

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,313
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Ortonville Staff
Base pay
$42,313
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,313
Hire date
2019-11-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Big Stone

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

Danielle Hage is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Ortonville Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $42,313. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Patrick Kraus

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,298
Sub-department
PAT R4C Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$30,888
Overtime
$1,629
Other pay
$9,781
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,298
Hire date
1985-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

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

Patrick Kraus holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4C Hutchinson Staff. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,298. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kristy Thoreson

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,291
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$42,283
Overtime
$8
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,291
Hire date
2021-09-22
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristy Thoreson holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,291. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Tyler Lindholm

Training & Development Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,148
Sub-department
Inv Spec Watercraft Insp State
Base pay
$42,009
Overtime
$139
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,148
Hire date
2015-05-18
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
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

Tyler Lindholm works as a Training & Development Specialist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Inv Specialist Watercraft Inspector State. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Tyler earned $42,148 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Fessler

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,133
Sub-department
WL-R1 Karlstad Staff
Base pay
$41,516
Overtime
$617
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,133
Hire date
2006-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kittson

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, John Fessler serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R1 Karlstad Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $42,133. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Carter Vogel

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$42,052
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Split Rock Creek Staff
Base pay
$41,644
Overtime
$351
Other pay
$56
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,052
Hire date
2023-04-06
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
Pipestone

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

Carter Vogel holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Split Rock Creek Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $42,052. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Zachary Edgar

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$42,029
Sub-department
WL-R3 Carlos Avery Staff
Base pay
$41,440
Overtime
$59
Other pay
$530
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$42,029
Hire date
2006-11-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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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

Zachary Edgar holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Carlos Avery Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $42,029. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Matthew Kvam

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,961
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$39,800
Overtime
$2,161
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,961
Hire date
2022-05-04
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
Morrison

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Matthew Kvam serves as a Nr Specialist Eco Services within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,961. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.