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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 17

Jennifer Reichensperger

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,028
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Engineers
Base pay
$95,071
Overtime
$6,119
Other pay
$1,839
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,028
Hire date
2004-06-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Reichensperger works as a Engineering Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Engineers. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a full-time employee. Jennifer earned $103,028 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

David Schotzko

Nr Area Supervisor T & W/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,025
Sub-department
PAT-NW Region-Distict 2
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,946
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,025
Hire date
1999-02-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Schotzko works as a Nr Area Supervisor T & W for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Nw Region-Distict 2. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. David earned $103,025 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Tyler Hansen

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$103,021
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Asst Staff
Base pay
$67,435
Overtime
$32,534
Other pay
$3,052
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$103,021
Hire date
2014-05-07
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

Tyler Hansen holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Assistant Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $103,021. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Adam Landon

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,961
Sub-department
F&W Wild Research Program
Base pay
$102,766
Overtime
$196
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,961
Hire date
2018-11-07
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

Adam Landon is a Research Scientist 3 at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wild Research Program. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,961. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Bartels

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,922
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Afton
Base pay
$100,594
Overtime
$1,771
Other pay
$557
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,922
Hire date
2008-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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

Nicholas Bartels is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Afton. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,922. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Matthew Paavola

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,903
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14
Base pay
$85,478
Overtime
$17,426
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,903
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

At Natural Resources Department, Matthew Paavola serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,903. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Timothy Pharis

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,842
Sub-department
WL-R3 Vermillion River
Base pay
$101,466
Overtime
$1,362
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,842
Hire date
1999-07-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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 Pharis holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Vermillion River. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,842. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Benjamin Ulrich

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,835
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 13
Base pay
$85,502
Overtime
$17,333
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,835
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

Benjamin Ulrich holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 13. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,835. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Adam Doll

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,835
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$102,683
Overtime
$152
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,835
Hire date
2009-05-18
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Adam Doll is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,835. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Xee Xiong

Training & Development Specialist 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,773
Sub-department
OSD HR OD & Training
Base pay
$102,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,773
Hire date
2023-09-11
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

Xee Xiong is a Training & Development Specialist 4 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Od & Training. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,773. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Jeremy Schmid

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,719
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Engineers
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$7,207
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,719
Hire date
2000-04-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jeremy Schmid serves as a Engineering Specialist within Osd Mr Region 4 Engineers. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,719. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Trent Anderson

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,708
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6
Base pay
$85,506
Overtime
$17,202
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,708
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

Trent Anderson holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,708. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Blair Olson

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,512
Sub-department
FOR R1 Staff
Base pay
$82,418
Overtime
$10,819
Other pay
$9,276
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,512
Hire date
2012-11-19
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
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, Blair Olson serves as a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist within For R1 Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,512. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenifer Sorensen

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,484
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$102,484
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,484
Hire date
2014-06-02
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

Jenifer Sorensen works as a Hydrologist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Jenifer earned $102,484 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bridget Henning-Randa

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,484
Sub-department
ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay
$102,484
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,484
Hire date
2020-04-01
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

Bridget Henning-Randa is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Rare Resources. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,484. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mason Bulthuis

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,457
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15
Base pay
$85,492
Overtime
$16,321
Other pay
$645
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,457
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

Mason Bulthuis holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 15. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,457. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kate Fairman

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,452
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$102,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,452
Hire date
2007-06-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
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

Kate Fairman holds the role of Planning Director State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,452. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Miller

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,343
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$102,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,343
Hire date
2006-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Daniel Miller is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $102,343. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Neil Haugerud

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,343
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$102,343
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,343
Hire date
2006-04-25
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Neil Haugerud serves as a Nr Program Consultant within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,343. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Theisen

Radio Technician 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,215
Sub-department
FOR Protection Fire Mgt
Base pay
$77,991
Overtime
$14,834
Other pay
$9,390
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,215
Hire date
2015-10-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
73
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Joseph Theisen serves as a Radio Technician 3 within For Protection Fire Mgt. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,215. They are represented by Technical.

Taylor Scott

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,196
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wm O'Brien Asst
Base pay
$93,513
Overtime
$2,544
Other pay
$6,140
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,196
Hire date
1991-06-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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

Taylor Scott works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Wm O'brien Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years as a full-time employee. Taylor earned $102,196 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Craig Soupir

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$102,133
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Waterville
Base pay
$96,689
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,443
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,133
Hire date
2001-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

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

Craig Soupir holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Waterville. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $102,133. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Ashley Whiteoak

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,084
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10
Base pay
$99,825
Overtime
$2,259
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,084
Hire date
2012-04-10
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

Ashley Whiteoak holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $102,084. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicholas Hoffmann

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,056
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Gooseberry Falls Asst
Base pay
$99,594
Overtime
$1,962
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,056
Hire date
2004-06-08
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

At Natural Resources Department, Nicholas Hoffmann serves as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Gooseberry Falls Assistant. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $102,056. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Brett Fox

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$102,038
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11
Base pay
$85,501
Overtime
$16,350
Other pay
$187
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$102,038
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
-

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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

Brett Fox works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 11. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Brett earned $102,038 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Garrett Owens

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,957
Sub-department
OSD MR Bridge Engineers
Base pay
$101,957
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,957
Hire date
2017-09-06
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

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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

Garrett Owens works as a Engineer Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Bridge Engineers. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Garrett earned $101,957 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Eric Nelson

Nr Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,954
Sub-department
F&W Populations Program
Base pay
$101,078
Overtime
$876
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,954
Hire date
2007-01-29
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

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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

Eric Nelson is a Nr Program Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,954. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Christopher Tetrault

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,925
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14
Base pay
$93,364
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$8,561
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,925
Hire date
2001-06-11
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Tetrault is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 14. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,925. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Liam Mcclannahan

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,923
Sub-department
FOR R3 Cambridge Asst Staff
Base pay
$76,357
Overtime
$25,335
Other pay
$231
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,923
Hire date
2023-04-13
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
Isanti

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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

Liam Mcclannahan works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Cambridge Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Liam earned $101,923 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregory Rottach

Nr Section Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,808
Sub-department
OSD MR Section Heads
Base pay
$101,808
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,808
Hire date
2021-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
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
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gregory Rottach holds the role of Nr Section Manager at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Section Heads. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,808. Union affiliation: Manager.

Brian Schwingle

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,781
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land
Base pay
$101,781
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,781
Hire date
2014-06-02
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

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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

Brian Schwingle is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within For Mgt State Land. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,781. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancy Hansen

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,771
Sub-department
WL-R2 Two Harbors/GM
Base pay
$101,077
Overtime
$681
Other pay
$12
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,771
Hire date
2000-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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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, Nancy Hansen serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife within Wl-R2 Two Harbors/Gm. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,771. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Nora Bateman

Planning Director State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,654
Sub-department
OSD OP Mgmt & Planning
Base pay
$101,183
Overtime
$453
Other pay
$18
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,654
Hire date
2018-08-01
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, 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, Nora Bateman serves as a Planning Director State within Osd Op Management & Planning. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,654. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Martin Vanoort

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,640
Sub-department
L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay
$101,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,640
Hire date
2022-06-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Martin Vanoort holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,640. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Meller

Architect 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
OSD MR Architects
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2024-01-08
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

Amy Meller is a Architect 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Architects. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Carroll

Architect 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
OSD MR Architects
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2024-01-31
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

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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, Amy Carroll serves as a Architect 1 within Osd Mr Architects. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ellen Esch

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
FOR SFRMP
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2023-06-13
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

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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

Ellen Esch is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within For Sfrmp. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Grunloh

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
OSD OP Mgmt & Planning
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2011-05-24
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

Laura Grunloh holds the role of Management Analyst 4 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Management & Planning. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $101,639. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Johansen

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
OSD OMB PT Contracting
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2000-09-21
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

Julie Johansen is a State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Pt Contracting. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $101,639. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Mitchell

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$101,639
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants & Budget
Base pay
$101,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$101,639
Hire date
2012-07-23
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

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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, Michelle Mitchell serves as a Management Analyst 4 within Osd Omb Grants & Budget. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $101,639. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.