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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 32

Genna Souffle

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$86,073
Sub-department
FOR Leg Affairs & Outreach
Base pay
$85,747
Overtime
$163
Other pay
$163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$86,073
Hire date
2023-02-01
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Genna Souffle holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within For Leg Affairs & Outreach. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $86,073. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Schumacher

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,936
Sub-department
OSD MR Safety & Health
Base pay
$85,017
Overtime
$918
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,936
Hire date
2010-09-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Isanti

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, Sarah Schumacher serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Osd Mr Safety & Health. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,936. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rodney Salo

Electrician Master Record/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,927
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$84,744
Overtime
$918
Other pay
$265
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,927
Hire date
2016-12-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
97
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Rodney Salo serves as a Electrician Master Record within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,927. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Tracy Mowan-Beckman

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,866
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Staff
Base pay
$85,866
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,866
Hire date
2000-04-27
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
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

Tracy Mowan-Beckman is a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 4 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,866. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Boos

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,773
Sub-department
ECOWaters Comm & Planning Svcs
Base pay
$85,773
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,773
Hire date
2015-07-20
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
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, Robert Boos serves as a Communications Specialist 2 within Ecowaters Community & Planning Services. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,773. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ross Hoffmann

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,742
Sub-department
FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$949
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,742
Hire date
2004-12-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Ross Hoffmann holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Mgt Geospatial Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,742. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Hade

Management Analyst 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,721
Sub-department
OSD OMB Grants & Budget
Base pay
$85,721
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,721
Hire date
2019-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Daniel Hade is a Management Analyst 4 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Grants & Budget. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,721. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kenneth Giannini

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,675
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Lake Maria
Base pay
$84,815
Overtime
$660
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,675
Hire date
2016-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wright

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

Kenneth Giannini works as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Lake Maria. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Kenneth earned $85,675 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Karen Tamminen

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,599
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$85,599
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,599
Hire date
1988-05-25
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
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

Karen Tamminen is a Realty Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,599. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Waldorf

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,549
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Moose Lake Asst
Base pay
$84,701
Overtime
$648
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,549
Hire date
2002-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Waldorf holds the role of Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Moose Lake Assistant. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,549. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Patrick Dolensek

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,528
Sub-department
OSD R4 Reg Services Staff
Base pay
$84,752
Overtime
$776
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,528
Hire date
2011-01-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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, Patrick Dolensek serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Osd R4 Reg Services Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,528. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dean Mcmillin

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,518
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Paper
Base pay
$68,630
Overtime
$14,937
Other pay
$1,951
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,518
Hire date
1998-04-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Dean Mcmillin serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R1 Warroad Paper. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,518. They are represented by Technical.

Ryan Newman

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,389
Sub-department
FOR R2 Staff
Base pay
$85,389
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,389
Hire date
2023-04-05
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

Ryan Newman holds the role of Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,389. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dustin Graham

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,378
Sub-department
ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay
$85,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,378
Hire date
2014-06-04
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

At Natural Resources Department, Dustin Graham serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,378. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Marrier

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$85,357
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$84,081
Overtime
$1,275
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,357
Hire date
2005-02-03
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
Itasca

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

Amy Marrier is a Realty Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $85,357. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Haugan

Electrician Master Record/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,314
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$84,772
Overtime
$230
Other pay
$312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,314
Hire date
2021-12-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
97
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Chad Haugan holds the role of Electrician Master Record at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,314. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Ellen Pribyl

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,287
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land Staff
Base pay
$85,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,287
Hire date
2024-05-28
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
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

Ellen Pribyl holds the role of Nr Forestry Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within For Mgt State Land Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,287. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Frederick Bowen

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,270
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 2
Base pay
$85,270
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,270
Hire date
2013-07-17
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

Frederick Bowen is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 2. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,270. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Larson

Nr Supervisor Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,257
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 ARM Staff
Base pay
$82,202
Overtime
$931
Other pay
$2,124
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,257
Hire date
2019-12-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Tyler Larson serves as a Nr Supervisor Eco Services within Eco Waters R1 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,257. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sarah Wennerberg

Grants Specialist Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,153
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$85,153
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,153
Hire date
2022-12-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Sarah Wennerberg holds the role of Grants Specialist Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Admin Services. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,153. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Ellison

Information Officer 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,150
Sub-department
PAT Interp/Visitor Svcs Prog
Base pay
$84,691
Overtime
$459
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,150
Hire date
1998-07-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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, Amy Ellison serves as a Information Officer 3 within Pat Interp/Visitor Services Program. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,150. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Kendig

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,150
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay
$85,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,150
Hire date
2022-05-02
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, Amy Kendig serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $85,150. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brady Swanson

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,142
Sub-department
F&W Stream Habitat Staff
Base pay
$85,142
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,142
Hire date
2013-07-11
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
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

Brady Swanson is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within F&W Stream Habitat Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $85,142. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dawn Plattner

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$85,110
Sub-department
WL-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$82,941
Overtime
$1,562
Other pay
$607
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,110
Hire date
1998-06-08
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
Itasca

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, Dawn Plattner serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Wl within Wl-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 1998 (about 26 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $85,110. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nichole Henger

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,110
Sub-department
FOR Leg Affairs & Outreach
Base pay
$85,110
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,110
Hire date
2023-05-08
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
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

Nichole Henger works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within For Leg Affairs & Outreach. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Nichole earned $85,110 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brody Geiselman

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,074
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Staff
Base pay
$71,900
Overtime
$8,834
Other pay
$4,339
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,074
Hire date
2007-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brody Geiselman holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Backus Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,074. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cherri Neuschwander

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,069
Sub-department
OSD OMB Procurement Staff
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$276
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,069
Hire date
2024-04-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Cherri Neuschwander holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Procurement Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,069. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Jensen

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,023
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 ARM Staff
Base pay
$85,023
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,023
Hire date
2013-03-04
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
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

Nicholas Jensen holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $85,023. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cassandra Demillo

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$85,020
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$17,067
Other pay
$6,364
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$85,020
Hire date
2017-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cassandra Demillo works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Cassandra earned $85,020 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Scott Haugen

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,930
Sub-department
PAT R4D Rochester Staff
Base pay
$84,930
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,930
Hire date
2001-02-28
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
Rice

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 Haugen works as a Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat R4D Rochester Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Scott earned $84,930 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michelle Barringer

Training & Development Specialist 4/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,887
Sub-department
OSD HR OD & Training
Base pay
$84,887
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,887
Hire date
2019-03-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michelle Barringer holds the role of Training & Development Specialist 4 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Od & Training. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,887. They are represented by Confidential.

Fred Bengtson

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$84,843
Sub-department
WL-R3 St Cloud
Base pay
$22,193
Overtime
$512
Other pay
$62,137
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,843
Hire date
1984-08-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Benton

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Fred Bengtson serves as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife within Wl-R3 St Cloud. Hired in 1984, they have about 40 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,843. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Douglas Jensen

Planner Senior State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,830
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$84,463
Overtime
$367
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,830
Hire date
2022-06-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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, Douglas Jensen serves as a Planner Senior State within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,830. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jill Anderson

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
OSD OCO Volunteer Magazine
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2017-02-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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, Jill Anderson serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Osd Oco Volunteer Magazine. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Yoshiji Katagiri

Information Officer 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
OSD OCO Media Unit
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2019-01-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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, Yoshiji Katagiri serves as a Information Officer 3 within Osd Oco Media Unit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,793. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Clinton Little

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Coastal Zone
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
1997-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Clinton Little holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Coastal Zone. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Ballantyne

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
OSD OMB Procurement Staff
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2008-10-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Kyle Ballantyne holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Procurement Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Monahan

Bacteriology Laboratory Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
F&W Pathology Lab Staff
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2008-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Timothy Monahan works as a Bacteriology Laboratory Specialist for Natural Resources Department within F&W Pathology Lab Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $84,793 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexander Watson

Interpret Naturalist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
PAT-Parks Reg 4-Interp Mgmt
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2007-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

At Natural Resources Department, Alexander Watson serves as a Interpret Naturalist 3 within Pat-Parks Reg 4-Interp Management. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $84,793. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gentry Carlson

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$84,793
Sub-department
FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay
$84,793
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$84,793
Hire date
2004-06-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Gentry Carlson holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Mgt Geospatial Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $84,793. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.