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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 26

Louise Spiczka

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

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

Source-specific fields

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

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

Dion Turgeon

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,197
Sub-department
F&W Contract Specialists
Base pay
$93,197
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,197
Hire date
2004-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

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

Anne Toftegaard

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,141
Sub-department
OSD MR Bridge Engineers
Base pay
$93,141
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,141
Hire date
2008-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

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

John Serfling

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,137
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$93,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,137
Hire date
2019-11-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

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

Andrew Carlson

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,095
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Asst Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$6,088
Other pay
$8,113
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,095
Hire date
2004-02-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

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

Brian Strock

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,079
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Asst Staff
Base pay
$67,612
Overtime
$23,468
Other pay
$1,999
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,079
Hire date
2001-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

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

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

Alison Cariveau

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,005
Sub-department
ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay
$93,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,005
Hire date
2019-11-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Shelby Kok

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$93,005
Sub-department
PAT-CO Development Program
Base pay
$93,005
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,005
Hire date
2013-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

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

Rodger Hemphill

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,873
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay
$92,873
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,873
Hire date
1995-04-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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

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

Taralee Latozke

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,821
Sub-department
F&W Lakes Mgt Coord
Base pay
$92,821
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,821
Hire date
2013-10-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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

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

Daniel Wiley

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$92,819
Sub-department
FOR R1 Blackduck
Base pay
$77,639
Overtime
$12,305
Other pay
$2,874
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,819
Hire date
2007-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cass

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

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

Joseph Meyer

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

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

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

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

Marie Petersen

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

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

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

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

Erick Nelson

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

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

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

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

Thomas Heffernan

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,685
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$63,686
Overtime
$25,206
Other pay
$3,792
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,685
Hire date
2018-03-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

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

Molly Macgregor

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

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

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

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

Kit Elstad-Haveles

Nr Supervisor Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,620
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 ARM Staff
Base pay
$90,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,180
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,620
Hire date
2014-07-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

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

Christopher Collison

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,592
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$57,070
Overtime
$29,909
Other pay
$5,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,592
Hire date
2005-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

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

Chad Mcdonald

Realty Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,477
Sub-department
L&M Acquisitions
Base pay
$92,477
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,477
Hire date
2012-07-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Chad Mcdonald serves as a Realty Program Coordinator within L&M Acquisitions. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $92,477. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Calub Shavlik

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

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

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

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

Sarah Jahn

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

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

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

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

Karen Cibuzar Mueller

Grants Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,407
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants Staff
Base pay
$92,407
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,407
Hire date
2011-08-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

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

John Fierst

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,317
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing
Base pay
$92,317
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,317
Hire date
2021-11-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Dawn Ryan

Interpret Naturalist Supervisor 2/Natural Resources Department

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

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

Kristin Loobeek

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,213
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Public Relations
Base pay
$92,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,213
Hire date
2016-07-13
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

Kristin Loobeek is a Communications Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Public Relations. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,213. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Bruesewitz

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,210
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1
Base pay
$82,616
Overtime
$9,594
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,210
Hire date
2021-05-12
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

Nicholas Bruesewitz is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 1. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,210. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nicole Sabo

Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,083
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$92,083
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,083
Hire date
2006-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicole Sabo is a Nr Program Supervisor Int-Eco Resources at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,083. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Brady Manteufel

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$92,078
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2
Base pay
$82,599
Overtime
$9,479
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,078
Hire date
2022-11-23
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

Brady Manteufel holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1-District 2. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,078. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Clarissa Payne

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,963
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Banning
Base pay
$90,590
Overtime
$1,373
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,963
Hire date
2008-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Clarissa Payne is a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Banning. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,963. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jared Walhowe

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,949
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Research Plan & Eval
Base pay
$91,949
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,949
Hire date
2022-03-08
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
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

Jared Walhowe is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Research Plan & Eval. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,949. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Laura Blanks

Architect 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,765
Sub-department
OSD MR Leasing & Space Plng
Base pay
$91,765
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,765
Hire date
2012-02-27
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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 Blanks works as a Architect 2 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Leasing & Space Plng. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Laura earned $91,765 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keri Hull

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,731
Sub-department
PAT-NE Region-District 5
Base pay
$91,731
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,731
Hire date
1998-08-17
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

Keri Hull is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Ne Region-District 5. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,731. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Janine Kohn

Education Consultant 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,703
Sub-department
ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay
$91,002
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$701
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,703
Hire date
2013-06-19
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
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

Janine Kohn holds the role of Education Consultant 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Land Use. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,703. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Crystal Payment

Engineer 2 Graduate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,627
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Engineers
Base pay
$91,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,627
Hire date
2012-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Crystal Payment holds the role of Engineer 2 Graduate at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Engineers. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,627. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

James Pogorelc

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,590
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 3
Base pay
$91,020
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$570
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,590
Hire date
2007-03-21
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

At Natural Resources Department, James Pogorelc serves as a Hydrologist 2 within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 3. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,590. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Mecklenburg

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,547
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$90,240
Overtime
$1,308
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,547
Hire date
1997-06-02
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
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

Matthew Mecklenburg works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $91,547 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Arola

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,507
Sub-department
WL-R1 Thief Lake
Base pay
$89,578
Overtime
$1,919
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,507
Hire date
2010-05-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Marshall

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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

Kyle Arola holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Thief Lake. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,507. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Corey Skerjance

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,474
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Asst Staff
Base pay
$78,893
Overtime
$9,519
Other pay
$3,061
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,474
Hire date
2007-01-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Corey Skerjance serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Hibbing Assistant Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,474. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathan Mullendore

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,464
Sub-department
F&W Contract Specialists
Base pay
$91,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,464
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
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

Nathan Mullendore works as a Nr Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within F&W Contract Specialists. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Nathan earned $91,464 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brittney King

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$91,424
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Staff
Base pay
$81,505
Overtime
$4,491
Other pay
$5,429
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,424
Hire date
2009-05-18
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
Koochiching

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

Brittney King works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Staff. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Brittney earned $91,424 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.