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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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Ward Wallin

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,959
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Split Rock Light
Base pay
$93,959
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,959
Hire date
2004-11-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ward Wallin is a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Split Rock Light. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,959. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Shawn Haase

Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,943
Sub-department
F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs
Base pay
$91,787
Overtime
$2,156
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,943
Hire date
2011-10-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

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

Shawn Haase is a Nr Supervisor Fish Hatchery at Natural Resources Department within F&W Coldwater Hatchery Supvs. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,943. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Toni Burt

Accounting Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,840
Sub-department
EcoWaters Strategic Info Serv
Base pay
$93,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,840
Hire date
2016-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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

Toni Burt works as a Accounting Director for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Strategic Information Service. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Toni earned $93,840 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Katharine Zlonis

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,797
Sub-department
For Sfrmp
Base pay
$93,797
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,797
Hire date
2014-12-22
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Katharine Zlonis serves as a Nr Program Consultant within For Sfrmp. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,797. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dean Gray

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,717
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Equipment
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$10,068
Other pay
$3,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,717
Hire date
2011-08-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Dean Gray serves as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic within Osd Mr Region 1 Equipment. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,717. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mary Presnail

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,665
Sub-department
ECO Waters Floodplain Modeling
Base pay
$93,665
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,665
Hire date
2012-04-02
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Presnail holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Floodplain Modeling. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,665. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Ladzinski

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,639
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$81,525
Overtime
$12,115
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,639
Hire date
2021-12-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Ladzinski works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $93,639 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jessica Ruthenberg

Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,583
Sub-department
ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay
$93,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,583
Hire date
2023-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Jessica Ruthenberg is a Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Co Nongame. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,583. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Vicki Dunnell

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,583
Sub-department
OSD OP R4 Bus Office Staff
Base pay
$93,583
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,583
Hire date
2011-02-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Vicki Dunnell works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R4 Bus Office Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Vicki earned $93,583 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sarah Sinderbrand

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,547
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants Staff
Base pay
$93,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,547
Hire date
2010-01-11
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 Sinderbrand holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Grants Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,547. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Norma Tapia Vazquez

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,525
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounting Sups
Base pay
$90,817
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,708
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,525
Hire date
2019-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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

Norma Tapia Vazquez is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Accounting Sups. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,525. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Mark Hauck

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 North APP Staff
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2006-10-09
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
Benton

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

Mark Hauck works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 North App Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Mark earned $93,491 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Hillman Roberts

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$93,485
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$93,485
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,485
Hire date
2011-08-24
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
Otter Tail

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

Amanda Hillman Roberts is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $93,485. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carrie Robertson

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$93,451
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 3
Base pay
$92,776
Overtime
$675
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,451
Hire date
2005-05-31
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Carrie Robertson is a Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Operations 3. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $93,451. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Thomas Heinrich

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$93,404
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Mille Lacs
Base pay
$28,917
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$64,486
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,404
Hire date
1990-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
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, Thomas Heinrich serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries within Fish-R3 Mille Lacs. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 34 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,404. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

James Bedell

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,401
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 North APP Staff
Base pay
$93,401
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,401
Hire date
2013-08-08
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
Benton

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

James Bedell works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 North App Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. James earned $93,401 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Louise Spiczka

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,351
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew Supervisors
Base pay
$90,555
Overtime
$1,918
Other pay
$879
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,351
Hire date
2004-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

Source-specific fields

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

Louise Spiczka holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew Supervisors. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,351. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Dion Turgeon

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,197
Sub-department
F&W Contract Specialists
Base pay
$93,197
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,197
Hire date
2004-05-01
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
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

Dion Turgeon is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within F&W Contract Specialists. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,197. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anne Toftegaard

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,141
Sub-department
OSD MR Bridge Engineers
Base pay
$93,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,141
Hire date
2008-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anne Toftegaard is a Engineer Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Bridge Engineers. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,141. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

John Serfling

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,137
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$93,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,137
Hire date
2019-11-04
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
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

John Serfling holds the role of Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Facility Operations. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,137. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Carlson

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,095
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Asst Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$6,088
Other pay
$8,113
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,095
Hire date
2004-02-19
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
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

Andrew Carlson holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Hibbing Assistant Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,095. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Strock

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,079
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Asst Staff
Base pay
$67,612
Overtime
$23,468
Other pay
$1,999
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,079
Hire date
2001-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Strock is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,079. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Alison Cariveau

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,005
Sub-department
ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay
$93,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,005
Hire date
2019-11-20
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

Alison Cariveau is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Co Nongame. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $93,005. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shelby Kok

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,005
Sub-department
PAT-CO Development Program
Base pay
$93,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,005
Hire date
2013-05-20
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

Shelby Kok works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co Development Program. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Shelby earned $93,005 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rodger Hemphill

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,873
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay
$92,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,873
Hire date
1995-04-27
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
Becker

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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

Rodger Hemphill is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,873. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Taralee Latozke

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,821
Sub-department
F&W Lakes Mgt Coord
Base pay
$92,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,821
Hire date
2013-10-23
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
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

Taralee Latozke is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within F&W Lakes Management Coordinator. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,821. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Wiley

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$92,819
Sub-department
FOR R1 Blackduck
Base pay
$77,639
Overtime
$12,305
Other pay
$2,874
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,819
Hire date
2007-01-08
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
Cass

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

At Natural Resources Department, Daniel Wiley serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R1 Blackduck. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,819. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Meyer

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,759
Sub-department
FOR Fire Protecton
Base pay
$71,200
Overtime
$21,164
Other pay
$395
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,759
Hire date
2001-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

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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

Joseph Meyer is a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Fire Protecton. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,759. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marie Petersen

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,743
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$13,184
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,743
Hire date
2024-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Marie Petersen works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Marie earned $92,743 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Erick Nelson

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,726
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Staff
Base pay
$90,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,726
Hire date
2000-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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

Erick Nelson holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,726. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Thomas Heffernan

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,685
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$63,686
Overtime
$25,206
Other pay
$3,792
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,685
Hire date
2018-03-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Heffernan holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Assistant Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,685. They are represented by Technical.

Molly Macgregor

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$92,658
Sub-department
OSD OP R2 Planner
Base pay
$75,483
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,175
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,658
Hire date
2000-02-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Molly Macgregor works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R2 Planner. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Molly earned $92,658 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kit Elstad-Haveles

Nr Supervisor Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,620
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 ARM Staff
Base pay
$90,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,620
Hire date
2014-07-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kit Elstad-Haveles works as a Nr Supervisor Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Kit earned $92,620 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Christopher Collison

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,592
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$57,070
Overtime
$29,909
Other pay
$5,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,592
Hire date
2005-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Collison works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $92,592 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Chad Mcdonald

Realty Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,477
Sub-department
L&M Acquisitions
Base pay
$92,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,477
Hire date
2012-07-23
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
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, Chad Mcdonald serves as a Realty Program Coordinator within L&M Acquisitions. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,477. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Calub Shavlik

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,431
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$91,671
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$760
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,431
Hire date
1994-06-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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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

Calub Shavlik holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,431. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Jahn

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,413
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$82,619
Overtime
$9,794
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,413
Hire date
2021-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Jahn works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $92,413 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Karen Cibuzar Mueller

Grants Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,407
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants Staff
Base pay
$92,407
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,407
Hire date
2011-08-17
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

Karen Cibuzar Mueller holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Grants Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,407. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Fierst

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,317
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing
Base pay
$92,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,317
Hire date
2021-11-29
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
St Louis

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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, John Fierst serves as a Research Scientist 2 within L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,317. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dawn Ryan

Interpret Naturalist Supervisor 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,312
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville Asst
Base pay
$90,517
Overtime
$1,380
Other pay
$416
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,312
Hire date
2016-08-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

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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

Dawn Ryan works as a Interpret Naturalist Supervisor 2 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Assistant. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Dawn earned $92,312 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.