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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
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

$13$144,593+

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.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 15

Michael Reinikainen

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,240
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land Staff
Base pay
$108,240
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,240
Hire date
2016-07-25
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, 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, Michael Reinikainen serves as a Nr Program Consultant within For Mgt State Land Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,240. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Zachary Larson

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,165
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16
Base pay
$92,832
Overtime
$14,982
Other pay
$351
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,165
Hire date
2019-12-02
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

Zachary Larson is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 16. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,165. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joseph Majerus

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,144
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-District 3
Base pay
$108,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,144
Hire date
2012-10-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Joseph Majerus works as a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Ne Region-District 3. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $108,144 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Anna Grannes

Training & Development Specialist 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,127
Sub-department
OSD HR OD & Training
Base pay
$105,142
Overtime
$958
Other pay
$2,028
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,127
Hire date
2012-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Anna Grannes works as a Training & Development Specialist 4 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Od & Training. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Anna earned $108,127 in 2025. They are represented by Confidential.

Timothy Williamson

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,110
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Bronson
Base pay
$101,455
Overtime
$5,831
Other pay
$824
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,110
Hire date
2014-01-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kittson

Source-specific fields

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

Timothy Williamson is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Bronson. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,110. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Scott Pearson

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,091
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$82,992
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,099
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,091
Hire date
2007-09-19
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
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 Pearson serves as a Hydrologist 3 within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $108,091. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Wolters

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$108,033
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Fergus Falls
Base pay
$55,533
Overtime
$1,898
Other pay
$50,603
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$108,033
Hire date
1989-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Wolters is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Fergus Falls. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $108,033. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Colin Wright

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$107,746
Sub-department
PAT R4A Spicer Supv
Base pay
$105,220
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,746
Hire date
2008-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Colin Wright serves as a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails within Pat R4A Spicer Supervisor. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,746. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Steven Day

Nr Pilot/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$107,718
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$94,452
Overtime
$12,447
Other pay
$818
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,718
Hire date
2019-07-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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, Steven Day serves as a Nr Pilot within For Protection Air Ops Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $107,718. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Sjolund

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$107,494
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 RM Staff
Base pay
$107,494
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,494
Hire date
2016-12-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melissa Sjolund is a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Rm Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $107,494. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Carrie Robertson

Hydrologist Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$107,348
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay
$104,093
Overtime
$1,089
Other pay
$2,166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,348
Hire date
2005-05-31
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

Carrie Robertson holds the role of Hydrologist Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,348. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Alex Wirth

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$107,332
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Staff
Base pay
$64,584
Overtime
$37,158
Other pay
$5,591
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,332
Hire date
2019-05-29
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
Aitkin

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

Alex Wirth is a Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,332. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Nyborg

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$107,270
Sub-department
WL-R4 Windom
Base pay
$100,789
Overtime
$1,551
Other pay
$4,930
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,270
Hire date
2014-03-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Nyborg works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Windom. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Brian earned $107,270 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Kelly Randall

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$107,209
Sub-department
ECO Waters SNA Ops
Base pay
$107,209
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,209
Hire date
1990-05-27
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

Kelly Randall holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Sna Ops. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,209. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kathrine Gray

Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$107,182
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land
Base pay
$107,182
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,182
Hire date
2005-09-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

Kathrine Gray is a Nr Forestry Administrative Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For Mgt State Land. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,182. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Lars Erdahl

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$107,122
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Strategic Rec Mgmt
Base pay
$107,122
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,122
Hire date
1989-03-21
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

Lars Erdahl holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Strategic Recreation Management. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $107,122. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keb Guralski

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$107,015
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Image Analys Staff
Base pay
$107,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$107,015
Hire date
2021-11-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Keb Guralski is a Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within For Mgt Fia Image Analys Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,015. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Pastika

Engineering Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$106,978
Sub-department
L&M Engineering & Development
Base pay
$106,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,978
Hire date
1984-03-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

At Natural Resources Department, Joseph Pastika serves as a Engineering Specialist Senior within L&M Engineering & Development. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,978. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kevin Dorow

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$106,910
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Asst Staff
Base pay
$69,599
Overtime
$32,907
Other pay
$4,403
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,910
Hire date
2001-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake Of Woods

Source-specific fields

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

Kevin Dorow works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette Assistant Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $106,910 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Randy Bradt

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$106,802
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$75,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,133
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,802
Hire date
1992-10-07
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Randy Bradt is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $106,802. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lori Arndt

Training & Development Specialist 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$106,668
Sub-department
OSD HR OD & Training
Base pay
$104,641
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,028
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,668
Hire date
2016-12-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Lori Arndt serves as a Training & Development Specialist 4 within Osd HR Od & Training. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,668. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Todd Kanieski

Nr Assistant Director - Enforcement/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$106,568
Sub-department
Enforcement - Asst Director
Base pay
$102,623
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,945
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,568
Hire date
2001-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Todd Kanieski works as a Nr Assistant Director - Enforcement for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Assistant Director. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. Todd earned $106,568 in 2024. Union affiliation: Manager.

Robert Gajewski

Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$106,504
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Asst
Base pay
$91,865
Overtime
$11,759
Other pay
$2,880
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,504
Hire date
2007-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

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

Robert Gajewski holds the role of Nr Forestry Assistant Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Assistant. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,504. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Rebecca Keller

Human Resources Consultant 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$106,473
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$106,473
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,473
Hire date
2015-10-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Rebecca Keller serves as a Human Resources Consultant 1 within Osd HR Es Staffing. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,473. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Nayere Ghazanfarpour

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$106,198
Sub-department
EcoWaters R4 RM Staff
Base pay
$103,974
Overtime
$2,223
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,198
Hire date
2023-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nayere Ghazanfarpour holds the role of Engineer Senior at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R4 Rm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $106,198. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Erik Stoddard

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$106,186
Sub-department
FOR R2 Asst Reg Supv
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$1,983
Other pay
$13,179
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$106,186
Hire date
2006-09-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Erik Stoddard works as a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Assistant Reg Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Erik earned $106,186 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Olubunmi Obazeluwa

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$105,978
Sub-department
DNR Diversity Equity Inclusion
Base pay
$105,978
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,978
Hire date
2017-11-30
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

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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

Olubunmi Obazeluwa works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Dnr Diversity Equity Inclusion. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Olubunmi earned $105,978 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Hansen

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,811
Sub-department
ECO Waters Inv Mont & Analysis
Base pay
$105,445
Overtime
$366
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,811
Hire date
2016-02-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jonathan Hansen serves as a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services within Eco Waters Inv Mont & Analysis. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,811. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Christian Ingebretsen

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,761
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Blue Mounds
Base pay
$99,504
Overtime
$1,540
Other pay
$4,717
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,761
Hire date
1997-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Rock

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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

Christian Ingebretsen holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Blue Mounds. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,761. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Peter Harrison

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,644
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Bemidji
Base pay
$99,894
Overtime
$1,168
Other pay
$4,582
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,644
Hire date
2007-06-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Peter Harrison holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Bemidji. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,644. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Salam Murtada

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
2008-08-11
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

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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

Salam Murtada is a Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,296. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Patricia Fowler

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
1993-05-29
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

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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, Patricia Fowler serves as a Hydrologist 3 within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Barry

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
2011-09-14
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

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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

John Barry works as a Hydrologist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. John earned $105,296 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Garry Bennett

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
2007-06-13
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

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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

Garry Bennett works as a Hydrologist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Land Use. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Garry earned $105,296 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Trevor Mcmartin

Safety Administrator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
OSD OP R4 Bus Office
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
2017-07-05
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
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, Trevor Mcmartin serves as a Safety Administrator within Osd Op R4 Bus Office. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Glen Champion

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,296
Sub-department
ECOWaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater
Base pay
$105,296
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,296
Hire date
1999-05-05
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

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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

Glen Champion holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Rose

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,292
Sub-department
Eco Waters Technical Analysis
Base pay
$105,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,292
Hire date
2013-10-21
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
Otter Tail

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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

Jennifer Rose works as a Hydrologist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Technical Analysis. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $105,292 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michele Walker

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,270
Sub-department
Eco Waters Technical Analysis
Base pay
$105,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,270
Hire date
1991-09-25
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
Beltrami

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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

Michele Walker holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Technical Analysis. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,270. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hanna Wood

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,201
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3
Base pay
$96,425
Overtime
$7,963
Other pay
$812
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,201
Hire date
2017-05-14
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

At Natural Resources Department, Hanna Wood serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 3. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,201. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Karl Sieve

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$105,190
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix Asst
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$560
Other pay
$3,552
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$105,190
Hire date
2004-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Karl Sieve holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Assistant. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,190. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.