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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 34

Skyler Wigen

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,732
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Southern Staff
Base pay
$83,732
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,732
Hire date
2008-06-02
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Skyler Wigen serves as a Hydrologist 2 within Eco Waters R4 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,732. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Janke

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,720
Sub-department
ECO Waters SNA Ops
Base pay
$83,720
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,720
Hire date
2014-03-12
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
Pennington

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

Tyler Janke is a Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Sna Ops. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,720. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brent Beste

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$83,517
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Southern Staff
Base pay
$83,517
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,517
Hire date
2015-02-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Blue Earth

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

Brent Beste holds the role of Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $83,517. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chad Crotty

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,479
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential
Base pay
$83,479
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,479
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

At Natural Resources Department, Chad Crotty serves as a Research Scientist 2 within L&M Mineral Potential. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,479. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Kobberdahl

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,470
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Staff
Base pay
$78,855
Overtime
$3,446
Other pay
$1,168
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,470
Hire date
2007-05-02
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
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

Michael Kobberdahl works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $83,470 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Becker

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,468
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Staff
Base pay
$75,553
Overtime
$5,948
Other pay
$1,967
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,468
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
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

Benjamin Becker works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $83,468 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Louis Peterson

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,383
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Resource Staff
Base pay
$83,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,383
Hire date
2010-05-12
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

Louis Peterson works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Resource Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. Louis earned $83,383 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Mccarthy

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,373
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Resource Staff
Base pay
$83,373
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,373
Hire date
2008-06-16
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

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

Elizabeth Mccarthy works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Resource Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. Elizabeth earned $83,373 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bradley Krause

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,353
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$69,483
Overtime
$12,323
Other pay
$1,546
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,353
Hire date
2019-06-10
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

Bradley Krause is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,353. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keith Riedel

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$83,288
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$56,212
Overtime
$26,980
Other pay
$96
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,288
Hire date
1997-09-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Keith Riedel is a Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Ops Staff. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $83,288. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Nicholas Niemi

Engineering Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,196
Sub-department
L&M Engineering & Development
Base pay
$83,196
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,196
Hire date
2014-06-04
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

Nicholas Niemi is a Engineering Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Engineering & Development. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,196. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Benjamin Kohn

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,187
Sub-department
F&W Recruitment/Retention
Base pay
$81,220
Overtime
$393
Other pay
$1,574
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,187
Hire date
2019-05-03
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
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

Benjamin Kohn holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within F&W Recruitment/Retention. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,187. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Elliott

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,153
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$65,220
Overtime
$16,654
Other pay
$1,279
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,153
Hire date
2017-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Sarah Elliott holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Operations. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,153. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Anthony Sindt

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,150
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$83,150
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,150
Hire date
2006-04-20
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
Mcleod

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, Anthony Sindt serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-R4 Assistant Reg Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,150. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lance Meyen

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,140
Sub-department
FOR Protection Staff
Base pay
$83,140
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,140
Hire date
2008-11-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Natural Resources Department, Lance Meyen serves as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator within For Protection Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,140. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David De Paz

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,050
Sub-department
ECO WatersR3 South APP Staff
Base pay
$83,050
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,050
Hire date
2006-05-15
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

David De Paz holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Watersr3 South App Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $83,050. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Bergquist

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$83,037
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Staff
Base pay
$71,186
Overtime
$3,731
Other pay
$8,120
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,037
Hire date
2010-04-30
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
Aitkin

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

Christopher Bergquist is a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $83,037. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jessica Parson

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$83,021
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay
$83,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$83,021
Hire date
2012-09-26
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, Jessica Parson serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $83,021. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sheng Xiong

Finance Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,985
Sub-department
OSD Internal Audit Staff
Base pay
$82,985
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,985
Hire date
2024-08-26
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

Sheng Xiong works as a Finance Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Internal Audit Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Sheng earned $82,985 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Koppelman

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,915
Sub-department
WL-R4 Nicollet Staff
Base pay
$78,714
Overtime
$2,298
Other pay
$1,903
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,915
Hire date
2004-06-02
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
Nicollet

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 Koppelman is a Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Nicollet Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,915. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Dunlap

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,903
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay
$82,903
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,903
Hire date
2009-05-26
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

Robert Dunlap holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,903. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Troy Lejeune

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,897
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lanesboro Hatch Staff
Base pay
$73,597
Overtime
$3,490
Other pay
$5,811
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,897
Hire date
2005-03-28
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
Fillmore

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

Troy Lejeune is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Lanesboro Hatch Staff. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,897. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Krista Roth

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,746
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$77,069
Overtime
$5,604
Other pay
$73
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,746
Hire date
2008-05-27
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
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, Krista Roth serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior within For R2 Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,746. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karl Gaalaas

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,735
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$60,243
Overtime
$18,982
Other pay
$3,510
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,735
Hire date
2010-03-09
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

At Natural Resources Department, Karl Gaalaas serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R2 Deer River Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,735. Union affiliation: Technical.

Robert Rabasco

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$82,710
Sub-department
F&W Administrative Services
Base pay
$82,710
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,710
Hire date
2002-10-23
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Rabasco works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Natural Resources Department within F&W Administrative Services. Hired in 2002, they have about 22 years of service as a full-time employee. Robert earned $82,710 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Devries

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,699
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Asst
Base pay
$81,384
Overtime
$990
Other pay
$325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,699
Hire date
2006-04-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

At Natural Resources Department, James Devries serves as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Assistant. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,699. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Amanda Yourd

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,683
Sub-department
Eco Waters Technical Analysis
Base pay
$82,683
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,683
Hire date
2011-09-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Amanda Yourd holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Technical Analysis. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,683. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Kiefer

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,670
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water & LandSurveys
Base pay
$82,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,670
Hire date
2014-06-04
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

Benjamin Kiefer is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water & Landsurveys. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,670. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julie Weitzel

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,666
Sub-department
FOR R2 Asst Reg Supv
Base pay
$82,666
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,666
Hire date
2020-02-26
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

Julie Weitzel works as a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Assistant Reg Supervisor. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Julie earned $82,666 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Nordby

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,660
Sub-department
F&W License ELS
Base pay
$47,565
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,095
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,660
Hire date
1985-04-03
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Nordby is a State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Els. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,660. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Wolf

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,656
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Northern Staff
Base pay
$82,656
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,656
Hire date
1999-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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, Emily Wolf serves as a Nr Area Hydrologist within Eco Waters R4 Northern Staff. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,656. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Graham Parson

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,596
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Resource Staff
Base pay
$77,678
Overtime
$4,918
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,596
Hire date
2011-05-18
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
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

Graham Parson works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Resource Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Graham earned $82,596 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Melissa Koelsch

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,567
Sub-department
WL-R2 Cloquet/Duluth Staff
Base pay
$82,090
Overtime
$452
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,567
Hire date
2013-08-19
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
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

Melissa Koelsch holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Cloquet/Duluth Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,567. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Biemiller

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,548
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Eastern Staff
Base pay
$82,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,548
Hire date
2019-10-02
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
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

Richard Biemiller holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Eastern Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,548. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christina Locke

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,548
Sub-department
ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay
$82,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,548
Hire date
2022-03-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Christina Locke is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Rare Resources. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,548. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Carlson

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,499
Sub-department
FOR CFM
Base pay
$82,287
Overtime
$212
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,499
Hire date
1999-03-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
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

John Carlson works as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within For Cfm. Hired in 1999, they have about 26 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. John earned $82,499 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Westmark

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,429
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 ARM Staff
Base pay
$82,429
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,429
Hire date
2012-03-19
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

At Natural Resources Department, Amy Westmark serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services within Eco Waters R1 Arm Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $82,429. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jason Strege

Nr Specialist Senior Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,322
Sub-department
WL-R1 Glenwood Staff
Base pay
$81,719
Overtime
$492
Other pay
$111
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,322
Hire date
1997-12-22
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
Pope

Source-specific fields

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

Jason Strege is a Nr Specialist Senior Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Glenwood Staff. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,322. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Lindlof

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,314
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water & LandSurveys
Base pay
$82,314
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,314
Hire date
2014-09-29
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

Andrew Lindlof works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water & Landsurveys. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $82,314 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edmund Zlonis

Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,305
Sub-department
WL-R1 Res Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$82,305
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,305
Hire date
2008-07-01
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
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

Edmund Zlonis holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Res Bemidji Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,305. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.