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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 39

Rachel Lindgren

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,743
Sub-department
ECO Waters Dam Safety &Permits
Base pay
$77,743
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,743
Hire date
2015-06-22
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rachel Lindgren works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Dam Safety &Permits. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Rachel earned $77,743 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gerald Lipinski

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,725
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Glendalough Staff
Base pay
$76,588
Overtime
$996
Other pay
$141
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,725
Hire date
2005-05-25
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
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

Gerald Lipinski works as a Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Glendalough Staff. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Gerald earned $77,725 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alisha Hallam

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,679
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Duluth Staff
Base pay
$77,679
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,679
Hire date
2012-05-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Alisha Hallam works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Duluth Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Alisha earned $77,679 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jonathan Poppema

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,650
Sub-department
PAT R2B Tower Staff
Base pay
$60,732
Overtime
$15,366
Other pay
$1,552
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,650
Hire date
2016-10-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
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

Jonathan Poppema is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2B Tower Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,650. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Vanessa Zachman

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,612
Sub-department
FOR R3 New Ulm Staff
Base pay
$63,003
Overtime
$12,064
Other pay
$2,544
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,612
Hire date
2019-11-27
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
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

Vanessa Zachman holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R3 New Ulm Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,612. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sheri Karpenko

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$77,569
Sub-department
OSD OMB Procurement Staff
Base pay
$77,364
Overtime
$205
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,569
Hire date
1993-10-12
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

Sheri Karpenko is a State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Procurement Staff. They have served since 1993 (about 31 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $77,569. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joshua Prososki

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$77,562
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay
$77,562
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,562
Hire date
2013-07-24
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
Otter Tail

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

Joshua Prososki works as a Nr Area Hydrologist for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Joshua earned $77,562 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Kieffer

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,543
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Mille Lacs KathioAsst
Base pay
$74,101
Overtime
$3,420
Other pay
$23
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,543
Hire date
2008-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mille Lacs

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

Andrew Kieffer is a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Mille Lacs Kathioasst. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,543. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Josiah Emerson

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$77,428
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Staff
Base pay
$64,911
Overtime
$6,047
Other pay
$6,470
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,428
Hire date
2013-05-20
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

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

Josiah Emerson works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Josiah earned $77,428 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ross Meyer

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,411
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Asst Staff
Base pay
$71,583
Overtime
$2,183
Other pay
$3,646
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,411
Hire date
2011-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Sherburne

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 Meyer is a Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Assistant Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,411. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Devon Wenthe

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,351
Sub-department
FOR CFM
Base pay
$65,753
Overtime
$10,750
Other pay
$848
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,351
Hire date
2018-12-10
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
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

Devon Wenthe holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For Cfm. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $77,351. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Shearen

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,313
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Staff
Base pay
$70,242
Overtime
$4,745
Other pay
$2,325
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,313
Hire date
2012-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Michael Shearen works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Michael earned $77,313 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brianna Speldrich

Nr Area Hydrologist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,272
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Eastern Staff
Base pay
$77,272
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,272
Hire date
2023-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Brianna Speldrich is a Nr Area Hydrologist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Eastern Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $77,272. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Landon Goble

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,226
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Staff
Base pay
$53,401
Overtime
$20,090
Other pay
$3,736
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,226
Hire date
2021-03-31
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, Landon Goble serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R1 Warroad Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,226. They are represented by Technical.

Jeffrey Malzahn

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$77,173
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Ortonville Staff
Base pay
$45,082
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$32,091
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,173
Hire date
1980-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Big Stone

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Malzahn works as a Nr Technician Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Ortonville Staff. They have served since 1980 (about 44 years) as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $77,173 in 2024. They are represented by Technical.

Justin Olson

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$77,160
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Equipment
Base pay
$75,611
Overtime
$854
Other pay
$695
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,160
Hire date
2016-09-26
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Justin Olson works as a Heavy Equipment Mechanic for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Equipment. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Justin earned $77,160 in 2024. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Fredric Schmitz

Building Utilities Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,135
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Duluth Staff
Base pay
$70,647
Overtime
$5,739
Other pay
$748
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,135
Hire date
1989-10-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
91
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, Fredric Schmitz serves as a Building Utilities Mechanic within Fish-R2 Duluth Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $77,135. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mario Travaline

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$77,068
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro West Staff
Base pay
$77,068
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$77,068
Hire date
2014-08-01
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
Scott

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

Mario Travaline works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro West Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Mario earned $77,068 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Thaemert

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,967
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay
$76,967
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,967
Hire date
2013-07-15
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
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

Paul Thaemert works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Paul earned $76,967 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Darla Leyden

Accounting Officer Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,825
Sub-department
F&W License Acct
Base pay
$76,825
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,825
Hire date
1997-03-03
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
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

Darla Leyden holds the role of Accounting Officer Inter at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Accountant. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,825. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Suihkonen

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,803
Sub-department
PAT R2B Tower Staff
Base pay
$69,599
Overtime
$5,625
Other pay
$1,578
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,803
Hire date
2012-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Suihkonen works as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat R2B Tower Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $76,803 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Anne Folz

Accounting Officer Inter/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$76,772
Sub-department
OSD OP Business Office Staff
Base pay
$75,470
Overtime
$1,302
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,772
Hire date
2002-05-28
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
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

Anne Folz works as a Accounting Officer Inter for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Business Office Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. Anne earned $76,772 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sacia Matheson

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,697
Sub-department
F&W Budget Administration
Base pay
$76,146
Overtime
$551
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,697
Hire date
2014-12-10
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

Sacia Matheson works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Natural Resources Department within F&W Budget Administration. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Sacia earned $76,697 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Berens

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,683
Sub-department
ECO Waters SNA Ops
Base pay
$75,823
Overtime
$860
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,683
Hire date
2014-10-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Kevin Berens holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Sna Ops. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,683. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jade Rylander

Grants Specialist Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,662
Sub-department
ECO Waters Admin Unit
Base pay
$76,662
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,662
Hire date
2018-10-22
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

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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

Jade Rylander holds the role of Grants Specialist Inter at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Administrative Unit. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,662. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deanna Leigh

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,637
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Resource Staff
Base pay
$76,637
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,637
Hire date
2010-05-19
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
Benton

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Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Deanna Leigh is a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Resource Staff. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,637. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Johnson

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,629
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounts Payable
Base pay
$66,244
Overtime
$10,386
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,629
Hire date
1989-11-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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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

Mary Johnson is a Accounting Technician at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Accounts Payable. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,629. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Melinda Main

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,565
Sub-department
OSD HR Transactions
Base pay
$76,262
Overtime
$303
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,565
Hire date
2014-02-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melinda Main is a Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Transactions. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,565. They are represented by Confidential.

Rochelle Gorham

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,555
Sub-department
WL-R4 SE Ops Staff
Base pay
$76,244
Overtime
$304
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,555
Hire date
1998-02-12
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
Steele

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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, Rochelle Gorham serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within Wl-R4 Se Ops Staff. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,555. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Riley

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,527
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Staff
Base pay
$72,500
Overtime
$2,771
Other pay
$1,256
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,527
Hire date
2016-06-01
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
Koochiching

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Nicholas Riley serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Little Fork Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,527. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Bruley

Nr Forestry Grnd Support Ldwkr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,505
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Staff
Base pay
$74,137
Overtime
$2,368
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,505
Hire date
2024-01-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Bruley is a Nr Forestry Grnd Support Ldwkr at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Inv Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,505. Union affiliation: Technical.

Carl Mills

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,502
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$73,325
Overtime
$271
Other pay
$2,905
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,502
Hire date
2001-04-02
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
Crow Wing

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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

Carl Mills is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,502. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Richard Bohr

Building Maintenance Lead Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,490
Sub-department
WL-R3 Carlos Avery Staff
Base pay
$74,696
Overtime
$759
Other pay
$1,036
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,490
Hire date
2010-03-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
93
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Richard Bohr holds the role of Building Maintenance Lead Worker at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Carlos Avery Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,490. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kathryn Alfred

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,485
Sub-department
OSD R4 Reg Services Staff
Base pay
$74,720
Overtime
$1,765
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,485
Hire date
2012-01-03
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
Brown

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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

Kathryn Alfred holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd R4 Reg Services Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,485. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Connelly

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,443
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$54,070
Overtime
$19,155
Other pay
$3,217
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,443
Hire date
2018-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Koochiching

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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

John Connelly holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Assistant Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,443. They are represented by Technical.

Kevin Krause

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,357
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$76,357
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,357
Hire date
2022-05-31
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

Kevin Krause is a Research Scientist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,357. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristine Hiller

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,349
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 1
Base pay
$75,937
Overtime
$294
Other pay
$119
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,349
Hire date
1994-05-18
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
Carlton

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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

Kristine Hiller works as a Interpret Naturalist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 1. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a full-time employee. Kristine earned $76,349 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremy Darst

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,339
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Staff
Base pay
$76,096
Overtime
$147
Other pay
$96
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,339
Hire date
2000-05-25
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
Winona

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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

Jeremy Darst is a Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Staff. They have served since 2000 (about 25 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,339. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Benjamin Eckhoff

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,321
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Carlos Staff
Base pay
$75,668
Overtime
$575
Other pay
$78
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,321
Hire date
2012-07-18
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
Douglas

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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

Benjamin Eckhoff works as a Interpret Naturalist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Carlos Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Benjamin earned $76,321 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Fallon

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,296
Sub-department
PAT-R3 MilleLacsKathioStaff 1
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$14
Other pay
$27
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,296
Hire date
2008-05-20
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
Mille Lacs

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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, Erin Fallon serves as a Interpret Naturalist 2 within Pat-R3 Millelacskathiostaff 1. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,296. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.