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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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Karla Ihns

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,813
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops - Bemidji
Base pay
$86,813
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,813
Hire date
1989-11-13
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
Brown

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

Karla Ihns is a Realty Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Operations - Bemidji. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,813. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Borash

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,751
Sub-department
WL-R3 St Cloud
Base pay
$85,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,704
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,751
Hire date
2011-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

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

Peter Borash holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 St Cloud. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,751. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Charles Tucker

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,720
Sub-department
WL-R1 Red Lake
Base pay
$86,703
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,720
Hire date
2013-10-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

Source-specific fields

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

Charles Tucker is a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Red Lake. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,720. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jacob Wermerskirchen

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,710
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$60,810
Overtime
$25,452
Other pay
$449
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,710
Hire date
2011-04-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Sherburne

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

Jacob Wermerskirchen is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,710. They are represented by Technical.

Amanda Ubongen

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,676
Sub-department
OSD OP Data & Performance Mgmt
Base pay
$86,676
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,676
Hire date
2020-02-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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 Ubongen works as a Management Analyst 4 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Data & Performance Management. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $86,676 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad August

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,646
Sub-department
WL-R4 Windom Staff
Base pay
$78,895
Overtime
$4,406
Other pay
$3,346
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,646
Hire date
2014-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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 August holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Windom Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,646. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Mecklenburg

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$86,618
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew Supervisors
Base pay
$86,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,618
Hire date
1997-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Grant

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Mecklenburg is a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew Supervisors. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $86,618. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Tristan Michealson

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,565
Sub-department
FOR R1 Blackduck
Base pay
$66,735
Overtime
$16,085
Other pay
$3,745
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,565
Hire date
2014-06-02
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

Tristan Michealson is a Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Blackduck. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,565. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Peterson

Mine Hoist & Maintenance Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,550
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$80,029
Overtime
$6,107
Other pay
$414
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,550
Hire date
2014-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Peterson works as a Mine Hoist & Maintenance Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $86,550 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Vanessa Perry

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$86,527
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$86,527
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,527
Hire date
2019-03-25
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Vanessa Perry holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $86,527. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Ekstein

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,493
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew Supervisors
Base pay
$74,506
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,987
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,493
Hire date
2011-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

Source-specific fields

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

Jason Ekstein holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew Supervisors. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,493. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Rebecca Thompson

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,469
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Resource Staff
Base pay
$86,469
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,469
Hire date
2004-03-11
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
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

Rebecca Thompson works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Resource Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $86,469 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samuel Martin

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,462
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Eastern Staff
Base pay
$86,462
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,462
Hire date
2014-12-08
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
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Samuel Martin works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Eastern Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Samuel earned $86,462 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Beaulieu

Interpret Naturalist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,426
Sub-department
PAT-NW Region-Leadership Team
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,633
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,426
Hire date
1994-10-03
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
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

Katherine Beaulieu holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Nw Region-Leadership Team. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,426. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Weise

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,406
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 ARM Staff
Base pay
$86,202
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$204
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,406
Hire date
2022-11-30
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

Amanda Weise holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Arm Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,406. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Janet Kiley

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,343
Sub-department
L&M SLAM Unit
Base pay
$86,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,343
Hire date
1999-03-08
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

Janet Kiley holds the role of Realty Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Slam Unit. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,343. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Hughes

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,127
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$86,127
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,127
Hire date
2005-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Hughes is a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $86,127. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Genna Souffle

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,073
Sub-department
FOR Leg Affairs & Outreach
Base pay
$85,747
Overtime
$163
Other pay
$163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,073
Hire date
2023-02-01
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

Genna Souffle holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within For Leg Affairs & Outreach. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,073. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Schumacher

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,936
Sub-department
OSD MR Safety & Health
Base pay
$85,017
Overtime
$918
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,936
Hire date
2010-09-08
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
Isanti

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, Sarah Schumacher serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Osd Mr Safety & Health. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,936. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rodney Salo

Electrician Master Record/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,927
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$84,744
Overtime
$918
Other pay
$265
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,927
Hire date
2016-12-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
97
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Rodney Salo serves as a Electrician Master Record within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,927. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Tracy Mowan-Beckman

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,866
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Staff
Base pay
$85,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,866
Hire date
2000-04-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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

Tracy Mowan-Beckman is a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 4 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,866. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Boos

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,773
Sub-department
ECOWaters Comm & Planning Svcs
Base pay
$85,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,773
Hire date
2015-07-20
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 Boos serves as a Communications Specialist 2 within Ecowaters Community & Planning Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,773. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ross Hoffmann

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,742
Sub-department
FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$949
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,742
Hire date
2004-12-15
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
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

Ross Hoffmann holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Management Geospatial Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,742. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Hade

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,721
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants & Budget
Base pay
$85,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,721
Hire date
2019-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Daniel Hade is a Management Analyst 4 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Grants & Budget. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,721. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kenneth Giannini

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,675
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Lake Maria
Base pay
$84,815
Overtime
$660
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,675
Hire date
2016-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wright

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

Kenneth Giannini works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Lake Maria. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Kenneth earned $85,675 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Karen Tamminen

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,599
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$85,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,599
Hire date
1988-05-25
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

Karen Tamminen is a Realty Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Operations -Gr Rapids. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,599. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Waldorf

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,549
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Moose Lake Asst
Base pay
$84,701
Overtime
$648
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,549
Hire date
2002-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

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

Scott Waldorf holds the role of Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Moose Lake Assistant. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,549. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Patrick Dolensek

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,528
Sub-department
OSD R4 Reg Services Staff
Base pay
$84,752
Overtime
$776
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,528
Hire date
2011-01-10
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
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, Patrick Dolensek serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Osd R4 Reg Services Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,528. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dean Mcmillin

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,518
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Paper
Base pay
$68,630
Overtime
$14,937
Other pay
$1,951
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,518
Hire date
1998-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

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

At Natural Resources Department, Dean Mcmillin serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R1 Warroad Paper. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,518. They are represented by Technical.

Ryan Newman

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,389
Sub-department
FOR R2 Staff
Base pay
$85,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,389
Hire date
2023-04-05
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
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

Ryan Newman holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,389. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dustin Graham

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,378
Sub-department
ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay
$85,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,378
Hire date
2014-06-04
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
Brown

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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, Dustin Graham serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,378. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Marrier

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$85,357
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$84,081
Overtime
$1,275
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,357
Hire date
2005-02-03
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
Itasca

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

Amy Marrier is a Realty Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Operations -Gr Rapids. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $85,357. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Haugan

Electrician Master Record/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,314
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$84,772
Overtime
$230
Other pay
$312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,314
Hire date
2021-12-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
97
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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

Chad Haugan holds the role of Electrician Master Record at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,314. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Ellen Pribyl

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,287
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land Staff
Base pay
$85,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,287
Hire date
2024-05-28
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

Ellen Pribyl holds the role of Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Management State Land Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,287. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Frederick Bowen

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,270
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 2
Base pay
$85,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,270
Hire date
2013-07-17
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

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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

Frederick Bowen is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 2. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,270. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Larson

Nr Supervisor Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,257
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 ARM Staff
Base pay
$82,202
Overtime
$931
Other pay
$2,124
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,257
Hire date
2019-12-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Tyler Larson serves as a Nr Supervisor Eco Services within Eco Waters R1 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,257. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sarah Wennerberg

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,153
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$85,153
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,153
Hire date
2022-12-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Sarah Wennerberg holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Admin Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,153. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Ellison

Information Officer 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,150
Sub-department
PAT Interp/Visitor Svcs Prog
Base pay
$84,691
Overtime
$459
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,150
Hire date
1998-07-26
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, Amy Ellison serves as a Information Officer 3 within Pat Interp/Visitor Services Program. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,150. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Kendig

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,150
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay
$85,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,150
Hire date
2022-05-02
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
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, Amy Kendig serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,150. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brady Swanson

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,142
Sub-department
F&W Stream Habitat Staff
Base pay
$85,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,142
Hire date
2013-07-11
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

Brady Swanson is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within F&W Stream Habitat Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,142. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.