Minnesota / Natural Resources Department

Agency file

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

Buildings & Grounds Worker

260 · $17,987

Parks & Trails Associate

198 · $14,362

Nr Specialist 2 Co

150 · $116,115

Laborer Trades & Equipment

90 · $46,497

Office & Administrative Specialist Int

82 · $51,468

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 21

Scott Burns

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: FOR Timber Section
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2007-10-29
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: 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

Scott Burns works as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within For Timber Section. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Scott earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alex Brothen

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: FOR SFRMP
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2002-05-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

Alex Brothen holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within For Sfrmp. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stacy Saari

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2019-11-13
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

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

Stacy Saari works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Stacy earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Beth Knudsen

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1988-06-08
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: Wabasha

Source-specific fields

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

Beth Knudsen is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Kelly

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2012-06-11
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

Megan Kelly is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brooke Hacker

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OSD OP R4 Planners
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2009-07-23
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: Brown

Source-specific fields

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

Brooke Hacker works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R4 Planners. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Brooke earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Childers

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2007-05-21
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: 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

Amy Childers works as a Nr Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. Amy earned $97,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Cieminski

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1997-10-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Karen Cieminski serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. Hired in 1997, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gina Quiram

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECOWaters Comm & Planning Svcs
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2017-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Gina Quiram serves as a Planner Principal State within Ecowaters Community & Planning Services. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Diane Anderson

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: PAT-CO-Research Plan & Eval
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1995-07-20
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

Diane Anderson works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Research Plan & Eval. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years) as a full-time employee. Diane earned $97,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Shroyer

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2001-01-02
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: Le Sueur

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

Steven Shroyer is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keith Goetzman

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OSD OCO Volunteer Magazine
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2012-06-05
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

Keith Goetzman is a Communications Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Volunteer Magazine. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Krista Larson

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2007-06-11
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

Krista Larson is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steve Delain

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1992-05-20
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: Wabasha

Source-specific fields

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

Steve Delain is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Felicia Barnes

Accounting Officer Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Admin Unit
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1986-03-19
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

Felicia Barnes is a Accounting Officer Principal at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Administrative Unit. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Horton

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2016-03-09
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: 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

Rebecca Horton holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keylor Andrews

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECOWaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2010-05-03
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, 2025: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Keylor Andrews holds the role of Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kerry Ross

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OSD OP R1 Planner
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2002-02-19
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: 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

Kerry Ross is a Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R1 Planner. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Engel

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: L&M Reclam Research & Support
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2000-12-05
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

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, Daniel Engel serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within L&M Reclam Research & Support. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Casey Schoenebeck

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2016-05-16
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: Pope

Source-specific fields

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

Casey Schoenebeck works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Casey earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Guthrie

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R1 Northern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2014-11-19
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: Hubbard

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

Robert Guthrie works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Northern Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Siira

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2001-02-05
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: Pope

Source-specific fields

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

Emily Siira is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joni Brekke

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2002-06-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Joni Brekke holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Jennelle

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2015-04-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: R29
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christopher Jennelle holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Co Nongame. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caroline Greeson

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OSD OP Section Heads
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2014-01-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Caroline Greeson serves as a Planner Principal State within Osd Op Section Heads. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wade Johnson

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2012-03-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Wade Johnson works as a Nr Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Wade earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heidi Lindgren

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2006-01-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

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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

Heidi Lindgren works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Heidi earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Boulay

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Water Monitoring
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1998-11-23
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: 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

Peter Boulay holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water Monitoring. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donald Eaton

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2023-07-10
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

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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

Donald Eaton works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Donald earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joseph Albert

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Enforcement - Asst Director
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2018-01-24
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: 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, Joseph Albert serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Enforcement - Assistant Director. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Dugan

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Enforcement - BLA
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2016-09-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Lisa Dugan works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Bla. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Bjerke

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2014-05-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: 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

Ryan Bjerke holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catherine Miron

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: OSD MR Equipment & Operations
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2009-03-04
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

Catherine Miron works as a State Program Administrative Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Equipment & Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tom Kresko

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R4 Southern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2001-09-26
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: Cottonwood

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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

Tom Kresko works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Southern Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Tom earned $97,734 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jade Templin

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: PAT-CO-Research Plan & Eval
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2000-11-27
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: 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

Jade Templin works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Research Plan & Eval. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Jade earned $97,734 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Johnson

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1997-09-15
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

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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, Jason Johnson serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Craig Wills

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 Northern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1996-06-10
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: 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

Craig Wills is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Northern Staff. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kimberly Boland

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R2 Eastern Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 2010-08-23
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: 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, Kimberly Boland serves as a Nr Area Hydrologist within Eco Waters R2 Eastern Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $97,734. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Reed

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1990-09-04
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 14
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pope

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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

Jeffrey Reed works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Burdis

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp

$97,734

Sub-department: ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay: $97,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,734
Hire date: 1990-01-03
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: Wabasha

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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

Robert Burdis works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. Robert earned $97,734 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.