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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 35

Grace Hill

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,271
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Tettegouche Asst
Base pay
$81,036
Overtime
$935
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,271
Hire date
2012-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Grace Hill is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Tettegouche Assistant. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,271. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Edwin Koepp

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,234
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Asst Staff
Base pay
$69,576
Overtime
$7,758
Other pay
$4,901
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,234
Hire date
2016-08-01
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
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

Edwin Koepp is a Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Assistant Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $82,234. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brad Dekkers

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,222
Sub-department
PAT R2B Tower Staff
Base pay
$81,396
Overtime
$826
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,222
Hire date
2001-06-05
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

Brad Dekkers works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat R2B Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Brad earned $82,222 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jan Ouren

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,203
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$5,947
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,203
Hire date
2000-01-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Jan Ouren holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,203. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Rice

Mine Hoist & Maintenance Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,172
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$77,006
Overtime
$5,031
Other pay
$135
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,172
Hire date
2022-05-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
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

Kevin Rice holds the role of Mine Hoist & Maintenance Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,172. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Alaina Berger

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,118
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Surveys
Base pay
$82,118
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,118
Hire date
2001-10-16
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alaina Berger holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Surveys. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,118. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

William Mckibbin

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$82,039
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Glenwood Staff
Base pay
$79,197
Overtime
$1,291
Other pay
$1,550
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$82,039
Hire date
2002-01-09
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
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

William Mckibbin holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Glenwood Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,039. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Noah Parrish

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$81,896
Sub-department
F&W Outreach
Base pay
$79,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,780
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,896
Hire date
2023-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Noah Parrish is a State Program Administrative Director at Natural Resources Department within F&W Outreach. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $81,896. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Arielle Courtney

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,877
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Outreach Program
Base pay
$81,877
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,877
Hire date
2013-02-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
17
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

At Natural Resources Department, Arielle Courtney serves as a Nr Program Consultant within Pat-Co-Outreach Program. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,877. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeramy Pinkerton

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,858
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 RM Staff
Base pay
$81,858
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,858
Hire date
2006-06-12
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
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

Jeramy Pinkerton holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Rm Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,858. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Margaret Snyder

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,853
Sub-department
OSD OCO Media Unit
Base pay
$81,853
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,853
Hire date
2019-03-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Margaret Snyder serves as a Communications Specialist 3 within Osd Oco Media Unit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,853. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alan Gleisner

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,837
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Northern Staff
Base pay
$81,837
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,837
Hire date
2023-05-30
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

Alan Gleisner is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Northern Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,837. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Yapel

Mine Hoist & Maintenance Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,795
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1
Base pay
$74,488
Overtime
$7,000
Other pay
$306
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,795
Hire date
2023-03-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
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

Steven Yapel works as a Mine Hoist & Maintenance Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 1. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Steven earned $81,795 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nettie Cole

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,771
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Asst
Base pay
$73,793
Overtime
$1,504
Other pay
$6,475
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,771
Hire date
2011-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nettie Cole works as a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Assistant. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a full-time employee. Nettie earned $81,771 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jeffry Karels

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,747
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Asst
Base pay
$50,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$31,721
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,747
Hire date
1973-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
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, Jeffry Karels serves as a Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails within Pat-R1 Itasca Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1973, about 52 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,747. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Gregory Anderson

Interpret Naturalist Supervisor 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,744
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville CaveStaff
Base pay
$80,916
Overtime
$623
Other pay
$205
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,744
Hire date
2006-04-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

At Natural Resources Department, Gregory Anderson serves as a Interpret Naturalist Supervisor 1 within Pat-R3 Forestville Cavestaff. Hired in 2006, they have about 19 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,744. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jeremy Gehrke

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,741
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sibley
Base pay
$80,172
Overtime
$1,164
Other pay
$405
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,741
Hire date
2022-08-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeremy Gehrke holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sibley. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,741. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Constance Smith Cox

Interpret Naturalist Itasca Pk/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,723
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Staff
Base pay
$81,707
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,723
Hire date
1995-06-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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

At Natural Resources Department, Constance Smith Cox serves as a Interpret Naturalist Itasca Pk within Pat-R1 Itasca Staff. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,723. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bryan Kramer

Landscape Design Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,719
Sub-department
OSD MR Landscape Architects
Base pay
$81,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,719
Hire date
2022-06-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
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

Bryan Kramer holds the role of Landscape Design Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Landscape Architects. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,719. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexandra Lodge

Nr Forestry Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,719
Sub-department
FOR Mgt State Land Staff
Base pay
$81,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,719
Hire date
2019-06-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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, Alexandra Lodge serves as a Nr Forestry Program Coordinator within For Mgt State Land Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,719. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Schueller

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,719
Sub-department
F&W Public Relations
Base pay
$81,719
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,719
Hire date
2014-04-02
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
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 Schueller works as a Communications Specialist 2 for Natural Resources Department within F&W Public Relations. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. David earned $81,719 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeannine Johannsen

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,688
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title
Base pay
$80,929
Overtime
$740
Other pay
$18
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,688
Hire date
2016-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Jeannine Johannsen works as a State Program Administrative Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Reg/Title. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Jeannine earned $81,688 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Ricky Serfling

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,648
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Equipment
Base pay
$79,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,882
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,648
Hire date
2016-11-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ricky Serfling works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Equipment. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Ricky earned $81,648 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Richard Hoffman

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,640
Sub-department
ECO Waters Land Use
Base pay
$81,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,640
Hire date
2024-07-03
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

Richard Hoffman holds the role of Planner Principal State at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Land Use. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,640. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Kolke

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,583
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 1
Base pay
$80,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,519
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,583
Hire date
2014-09-24
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

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

At Natural Resources Department, Jacob Kolke serves as a Hydrologist 2 within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 1. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,583. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Kelly

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,404
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Northern Staff
Base pay
$81,404
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,404
Hire date
2003-05-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Hubbard

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

At Natural Resources Department, Michael Kelly serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Eco Waters R1 Northern Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,404. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nasra Mohamoud

Grants Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,396
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$81,396
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,396
Hire date
2021-08-04
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

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

Nasra Mohamoud works as a Grants Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Admin Services. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Nasra earned $81,396 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexandra Schmitz

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,387
Sub-department
WL-R3 Carlos Avery
Base pay
$80,982
Overtime
$298
Other pay
$107
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,387
Hire date
2017-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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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

Alexandra Schmitz works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Carlos Avery. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Alexandra earned $81,387 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Anthony Djonne

Land Surveyor in Training/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$81,383
Sub-department
L&M Survey 2 - Bemidji
Base pay
$81,383
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,383
Hire date
2007-12-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Anthony Djonne serves as a Land Surveyor in Training within L&M Survey 2 - Bemidji. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,383. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Courtney Dowell

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,376
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Asst
Base pay
$78,431
Overtime
$2,367
Other pay
$579
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,376
Hire date
2020-08-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Courtney Dowell is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Assistant. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,376. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sonja Davidson

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,363
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Interstate
Base pay
$77,699
Overtime
$2,965
Other pay
$700
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,363
Hire date
2014-09-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chisago

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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

Sonja Davidson works as a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Interstate. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Sonja earned $81,363 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Carolin Humpal

Nr Specialist Int Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,332
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$77,653
Overtime
$2,212
Other pay
$1,466
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,332
Hire date
1999-04-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Carolin Humpal works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl Research for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. Carolin earned $81,332 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Reed

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$81,331
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Interstate
Base pay
$79,226
Overtime
$1,705
Other pay
$400
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,331
Hire date
2010-04-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chisago

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Active on June 30, 2024
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, Eric Reed serves as a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails within Pat-R3 Interstate. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $81,331. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Whitney Delong

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,287
Sub-department
L&M Transactions
Base pay
$81,287
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,287
Hire date
2019-02-28
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

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

Whitney Delong holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within L&M Transactions. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,287. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelsie Lasharr

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,251
Sub-department
F&W Big Game Program Staff
Base pay
$77,337
Overtime
$1,707
Other pay
$2,207
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,251
Hire date
2017-08-28
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
Anoka

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

At Natural Resources Department, Kelsie Lasharr serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within F&W Big Game Program Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $81,251. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Schermerhorn

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,229
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$79,655
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,574
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,229
Hire date
2006-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

Daniel Schermerhorn is a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $81,229. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edward Lauer

State Program Administrative Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,192
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Supv
Base pay
$80,929
Overtime
$263
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,192
Hire date
1989-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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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

Edward Lauer holds the role of State Program Administrative Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Inv Supervisor. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $81,192. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Katherine Freehill

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,170
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3
Base pay
$60,034
Overtime
$18,908
Other pay
$2,228
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,170
Hire date
2012-11-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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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

Katherine Freehill works as a Nr Technician Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Katherine earned $81,170 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Derek Frost

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$81,148
Sub-department
WL-R2 Aitkin
Base pay
$78,438
Overtime
$1,025
Other pay
$1,684
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,148
Hire date
2012-04-23
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
Aitkin

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

Derek Frost works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Aitkin. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Derek earned $81,148 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dion Turgeon

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$81,114
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$81,114
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$81,114
Hire date
2004-05-01
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

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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

Dion Turgeon is a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $81,114. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.