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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 24

Thomas Reich

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,753
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Engineers
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$241
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,753
Hire date
1982-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Thomas Reich works as a Engineering Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Engineers. Hired in 1982, they have about 43 years of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $95,753 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Kirby Budrow

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,728
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Staff
Base pay
$80,961
Overtime
$8,228
Other pay
$6,539
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,728
Hire date
2006-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Kirby Budrow serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R2 Hibbing Staff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,728. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Verdegan

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,704
Sub-department
FOR Protection Fire Mgt
Base pay
$95,704
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,704
Hire date
2019-12-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Travis Verdegan is a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Fire Mgt. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,704. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Franzen

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,704
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$16,145
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,704
Hire date
2023-11-22
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, Megan Franzen serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 6. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,704. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Joanne Svendsen

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,667
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Ft Ridgely Asst
Base pay
$92,449
Overtime
$2,580
Other pay
$638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,667
Hire date
1996-05-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Renville

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

Joanne Svendsen is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Ft Ridgely Assistant. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,667. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

John Segari

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,632
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$74,494
Overtime
$15,479
Other pay
$5,658
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,632
Hire date
2009-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

John Segari is a Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,632. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mandy Uhrich

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,590
Sub-department
F&W Contract Specialists
Base pay
$95,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,590
Hire date
2001-05-08
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
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

Mandy Uhrich works as a Nr Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within F&W Contract Specialists. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. Mandy earned $95,590 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Becky Lein

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,546
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$87,888
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,658
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,546
Hire date
1993-04-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake Of Woods

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

Becky Lein works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette Staff. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years as a full-time employee. Becky earned $95,546 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Irina Woldeab

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,531
Sub-department
L&M Mine Permit & Coord Supv
Base pay
$95,531
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,531
Hire date
2013-12-18
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
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Irina Woldeab works as a Planner Principal State for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Supervisor. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Irina earned $95,531 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leon Wander

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
L&M Survey 2 - Bemidji
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
2024-03-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Leon Wander works as a Engineering Specialist for Natural Resources Department within L&M Survey 2 - Bemidji. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Leon earned $95,512 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Jared Schmitz

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
OSD MR Northern Reg Engineers
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
2013-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Jared Schmitz holds the role of Engineering Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Northern Reg Engineers. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $95,512. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Shayne Johnson

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Engineers
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
2014-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shayne Johnson works as a Engineering Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Engineers. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Shayne earned $95,512 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Scott Smilanich

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,512
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Engineers
Base pay
$95,512
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,512
Hire date
2001-11-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Scott Smilanich is a Engineering Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Engineers. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,512. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Vanessa Baratta-Person

Hydrologist Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,490
Sub-department
ECOWaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater
Base pay
$95,490
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,490
Hire date
2013-09-23
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

Vanessa Baratta-Person works as a Hydrologist Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Vanessa earned $95,490 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

David Dragon

Nr Forestry Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,485
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette
Base pay
$91,735
Overtime
$2,850
Other pay
$900
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,485
Hire date
2016-01-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Dragon is a Nr Forestry Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,485. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Holly Bernardo

Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,445
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay
$95,445
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,445
Hire date
2019-10-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Holly Bernardo is a Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,445. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Trevon Pietz

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,369
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$15,810
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,369
Hire date
2024-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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

Trevon Pietz works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 10. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Trevon earned $95,369 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Bill Alleman

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,367
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Asst Staff
Base pay
$60,810
Overtime
$31,902
Other pay
$2,654
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,367
Hire date
2018-12-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Koochiching

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

Bill Alleman is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Assistant Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,367. Union affiliation: Technical.

Margaret Edwards

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,337
Sub-department
Wildlife Engagement Department
Base pay
$95,337
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,337
Hire date
2009-06-10
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
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

Margaret Edwards works as a Nr Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Wildlife Engagement Department. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. Margaret earned $95,337 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gabriel Soriano

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,333
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$15,773
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,333
Hire date
2023-11-22
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

Gabriel Soriano works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2-District 8. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Gabriel earned $95,333 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Calli Weber

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,242
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$15,683
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,242
Hire date
2023-11-22
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

Calli Weber works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Calli earned $95,242 in 2025. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Todd Piepho

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,215
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Southern Staff
Base pay
$95,215
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,215
Hire date
2015-03-25
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
Freeborn

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

Todd Piepho is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Southern Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,215. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katie Wigen

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,167
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Southern Staff
Base pay
$95,167
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,167
Hire date
2007-05-17
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
Blue Earth

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

Katie Wigen is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Southern Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,167. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Olson

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,155
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$88,667
Overtime
$5,616
Other pay
$872
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,155
Hire date
2016-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Justin Olson works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Facility Ops. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Justin earned $95,155 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Kevin O'Brien

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,147
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester Staff
Base pay
$47,948
Overtime
$14,089
Other pay
$33,110
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,147
Hire date
1991-11-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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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, Kevin O'Brien serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R3 Rochester Staff. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,147. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Walker Wearne

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$95,125
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester
Base pay
$85,340
Overtime
$4,956
Other pay
$4,828
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,125
Hire date
2003-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

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

Walker Wearne works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Rochester. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 21 years as a full-time employee. Walker earned $95,125 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mitchell Nowak

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,100
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$15,541
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,100
Hire date
2023-11-22
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, Mitchell Nowak serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 4-District 17. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,100. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ginger Humphrey

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,046
Sub-department
FOR Fire Protecton
Base pay
$56,946
Overtime
$20,187
Other pay
$17,913
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,046
Hire date
1995-03-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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, Ginger Humphrey serves as a Nr Technician within For Fire Protecton. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $95,046. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jacob Sivertson

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$95,025
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Asst Staff
Base pay
$70,066
Overtime
$23,214
Other pay
$1,745
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$95,025
Hire date
2010-03-05
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

Jacob Sivertson is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Assistant Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $95,025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Eric Otto

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,974
Sub-department
FOR R2 Staff
Base pay
$79,612
Overtime
$2,518
Other pay
$12,844
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,974
Hire date
2009-05-18
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

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

Eric Otto is a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,974. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Knapp

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,918
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd
Base pay
$89,715
Overtime
$321
Other pay
$4,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,918
Hire date
1996-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Knapp is a Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,918. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Brent Mason

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,904
Sub-department
Eco Waters Technical Analysis
Base pay
$94,449
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$455
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,904
Hire date
2017-03-22
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

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

Brent Mason is a Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Technical Analysis. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,904. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allen Larsen

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,883
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Hayes Lake
Base pay
$93,959
Overtime
$724
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,883
Hire date
1998-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

Source-specific fields

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

Allen Larsen works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Hayes Lake. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Allen earned $94,883 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Linse Lahti

State Program Administrative Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,831
Sub-department
OSD OP Data & Performance Mgmt
Base pay
$94,831
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,831
Hire date
2013-02-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Linse Lahti serves as a State Program Administrative Coordinator within Osd Op Data & Performance Management. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,831. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Muchow

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,829
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Staff
Base pay
$78,590
Overtime
$6,693
Other pay
$9,546
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,829
Hire date
2004-05-17
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
Carlton

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, Joshua Muchow serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Cloquet Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,829. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dawn Plattner

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,706
Sub-department
WL-R2 Grand Rapids
Base pay
$93,512
Overtime
$1,180
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,706
Hire date
1998-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Dawn Plattner holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Grand Rapids. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,706. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Tshungtsim Thao

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,703
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12
Base pay
$79,559
Overtime
$15,144
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,703
Hire date
2024-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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, Tshungtsim Thao serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement-Reg 3-District 12. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,703. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Justin Rexrode

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,676
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Asst Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$14,648
Other pay
$1,134
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,676
Hire date
2017-06-14
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
Cook

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

Justin Rexrode works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Two Harbors Assistant Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Justin earned $94,676 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jody Wills

State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,642
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounting Sups
Base pay
$94,642
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,642
Hire date
2022-01-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

Jody Wills works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Principal for Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Accounting Sups. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Jody earned $94,642 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Amy Marrier

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$94,559
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$93,311
Overtime
$1,227
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,559
Hire date
2005-02-03
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
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

Amy Marrier is a State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,559. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.