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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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Peter Takash

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
F&W Public Relations
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
2007-09-05
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

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

Peter Takash works as a Communications Specialist 2 for Natural Resources Department within F&W Public Relations. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Peter earned $87,888 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lynn Phelps

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
OSD OCO Volunteer Magazine
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
2006-10-03
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

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

Lynn Phelps works as a Communications Specialist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Volunteer Magazine. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Lynn earned $87,888 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Jarcho

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Northern Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
2006-05-23
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
Lyon

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

Kyle Jarcho is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Northern Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,888. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Rezanka

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Western Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
2004-05-05
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

Richard Rezanka holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Western Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,888. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Valiree Green

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
1988-04-14
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
Houston

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

Valiree Green works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Rochester Staff. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service as a full-time employee. Valiree earned $87,888 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Quincer

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
F&W Forest Habitat
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
1989-01-18
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
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, Timothy Quincer serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Wl within F&W Forest Habitat. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,888. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lori Naumann

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
Wildlife Engagement Department
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
1987-02-23
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

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, Lori Naumann serves as a Communications Specialist 2 within Wildlife Engagement Department. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,888. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Penny Backman

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,888
Sub-department
WL-R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,888
Hire date
2002-02-13
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

At Natural Resources Department, Penny Backman serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Wl within Wl-R2 Tower Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,888. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Owen Baird

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,887
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 ARM Staff
Base pay
$87,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,887
Hire date
2000-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

Owen Baird is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Arm Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,887. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joel Stiras

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,885
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$87,885
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,885
Hire date
1997-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Joel Stiras works as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. Joel earned $87,885 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Dodd

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,881
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Staff
Base pay
$87,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,881
Hire date
2004-04-23
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

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, Robert Dodd serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-R3 Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,881. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gaea Crozier

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,879
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay
$87,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,879
Hire date
2005-01-18
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
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

Gaea Crozier holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,879. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Marty

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,879
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 ARM Staff
Base pay
$87,879
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,879
Hire date
1994-06-01
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
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Rebecca Marty is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Arm Staff. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,879. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Olynden Ekola

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,878
Sub-department
F&W Lakes Mgt Coord
Base pay
$87,878
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,878
Hire date
1998-04-06
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
Pope

Source-specific fields

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

Olynden Ekola works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within F&W Lakes Management Coordinator. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. Olynden earned $87,878 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristy Rice

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,874
Sub-department
PAT R4A Spicer Staff
Base pay
$87,874
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,874
Hire date
1999-11-05
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Kristy Rice serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails within Pat R4A Spicer Staff. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,874. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Katzenmeyer

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,773
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Northern Staff
Base pay
$87,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,773
Hire date
2011-09-21
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Eric Katzenmeyer serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services within Eco Waters R4 Northern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,773. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Muhm

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,720
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$59,289
Overtime
$136
Other pay
$28,295
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,720
Hire date
1990-10-24
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
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, Scott Muhm serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,720. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Tran

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,719
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Public Relations
Base pay
$87,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,719
Hire date
2023-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Amy Tran works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Public Relations. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Amy earned $87,719 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bethanne Hondlik

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,705
Sub-department
PAT R2 Gilbert Supv
Base pay
$87,200
Overtime
$405
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,705
Hire date
2024-06-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bethanne Hondlik works as a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat R2 Gilbert Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Bethanne earned $87,705 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Claudia Hochstein

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,638
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$87,638
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,638
Hire date
2012-09-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
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

Claudia Hochstein is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,638. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dean Krause

Nr Air Tactical Group Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,626
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$54,383
Overtime
$28,440
Other pay
$4,803
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,626
Hire date
1989-05-31
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.25
Work county
Lake Of Woods

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

Dean Krause is a Nr Air Tactical Group Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Operations Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working intermittent, 0.25 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $87,626. Union affiliation: Technical.

Maureen Morgan

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,560
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Flandrau Staff 1
Base pay
$87,560
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,560
Hire date
2007-04-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Brown

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

Maureen Morgan is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Flandrau Staff 1. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $87,560. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Amanda Dirnberger

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,535
Sub-department
OSD OP R3 Planner
Base pay
$87,535
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,535
Hire date
2012-01-04
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

Amanda Dirnberger holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R3 Planner. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,535. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Haroldson

Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,392
Sub-department
WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay
$84,426
Overtime
$1,490
Other pay
$1,477
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,392
Hire date
1988-11-21
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
Watonwan

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

Brian Haroldson holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,392. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Vanderwaal

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$87,345
Sub-department
ECOWaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater
Base pay
$68,856
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$18,489
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,345
Hire date
2012-09-17
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

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

At Natural Resources Department, James Vanderwaal serves as a Hydrologist 3 within Ecowaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater. They have served since 2012 (about 12 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,345. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Taylor Huinker

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,296
Sub-department
ECO WatersR3 South APP Staff
Base pay
$87,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,296
Hire date
2014-05-29
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

Taylor Huinker holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Watersr3 South App Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mitchell Wilson

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,226
Sub-department
FOR R1 Blackduck
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$5,450
Other pay
$2,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,226
Hire date
2001-05-29
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
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Mitchell Wilson works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Blackduck. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Mitchell earned $87,226 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lori Barrow

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,203
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$67,413
Overtime
$16,548
Other pay
$3,242
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,203
Hire date
2017-08-14
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
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Lori Barrow is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $87,203. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Blomquist

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,177
Sub-department
OAI Staff
Base pay
$87,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,177
Hire date
2012-08-01
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

At Natural Resources Department, Rebecca Blomquist serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Oai Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,177. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Zaudtke

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,174
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix Staff
Base pay
$87,174
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,174
Hire date
2007-05-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joshua Zaudtke works as a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $87,174 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Mark Ellefson

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,141
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$85,508
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,633
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,141
Hire date
2006-05-22
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

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

Mark Ellefson holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,141. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

May Yang-Lee

Dei Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,082
Sub-department
OAI Staff
Base pay
$87,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,082
Hire date
2023-08-02
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

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

May Yang-Lee holds the role of Dei Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Oai Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $87,082. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eva Kelly

Landscape Architect Registered/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$87,074
Sub-department
OSD MR Landscape Architects
Base pay
$87,074
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,074
Hire date
2010-12-06
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, 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, Eva Kelly serves as a Landscape Architect Registered within Osd Mr Landscape Architects. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $87,074. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Martin

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$87,071
Sub-department
FOR R3 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$87,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,071
Hire date
2008-01-23
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
Ramsey

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

Michelle Martin holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Assistant Reg Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $87,071. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Vinje

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$87,058
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Northern Staff
Base pay
$87,058
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$87,058
Hire date
1999-09-01
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
Becker

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, Jason Vinje serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services within Eco Waters R1 Northern Staff. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $87,058. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Gelner

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,955
Sub-department
FOR R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$1,206
Other pay
$6,855
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,955
Hire date
2002-05-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Chad Gelner works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Lake City Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. Chad earned $86,955 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Novitsky

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,947
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Grand Portage
Base pay
$86,537
Overtime
$310
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,947
Hire date
2005-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Travis Novitsky works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Grand Portage. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Travis earned $86,947 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Reid Northwick

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,939
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Southern Staff
Base pay
$86,939
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,939
Hire date
2013-10-07
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

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 Northwick works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Southern Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Reid earned $86,939 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shelley Hedtke

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$86,918
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 ARM Staff
Base pay
$67,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,249
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,918
Hire date
1999-04-12
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
Otter Tail

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

Shelley Hedtke holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Arm Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,918. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Holger

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,903
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Great River Bluffs
Base pay
$85,767
Overtime
$862
Other pay
$274
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,903
Hire date
2000-04-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jonathan Holger holds the role of Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Great River Bluffs. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,903. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.