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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 40

Karen Updegraff

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,292
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay
$74,378
Overtime
$1,488
Other pay
$425
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,292
Hire date
2014-01-29
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

Karen Updegraff holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,292. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Wendt

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,267
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Nerstrand Big WoodStaff
Base pay
$75,722
Overtime
$441
Other pay
$104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,267
Hire date
2011-05-09
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
Rice

Source-specific fields

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

Andrew Wendt holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Nerstrand Big Woodstaff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,267. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Linda Radimecky

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,266
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Afton Asst
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,266
Hire date
1991-06-20
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
Washington

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

Linda Radimecky is a Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Afton Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 34 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,266. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sandra Lichter

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,264
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Staff
Base pay
$76,230
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,264
Hire date
2001-04-19
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
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, Sandra Lichter serves as a Interpret Naturalist 2 within Pat-R1 Itasca Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,264. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erika Wood

Management Analyst 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,259
Sub-department
OSD HR Operations
Base pay
$76,259
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,259
Hire date
2011-09-26
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

At Natural Resources Department, Erika Wood serves as a Management Analyst 2 within Osd HR Operations. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,259. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Debra Lohmeyer

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,256
Sub-department
OSD OMB PT Contracting
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,256
Hire date
1988-01-11
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

Debra Lohmeyer is a State Program Administrative Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Pt Contracting. Hired in 1988, they have about 37 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kao Thao

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,256
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2
Base pay
$76,256
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,256
Hire date
1993-06-18
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
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, Kao Thao serves as a Interpret Naturalist 2 within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $76,256. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jennifer Webster

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,243
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Interstate Asst
Base pay
$75,362
Overtime
$881
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,243
Hire date
2010-06-09
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
Chisago

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

Jennifer Webster is a Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Interstate Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $76,243. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Hutchison

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,164
Sub-department
FOR Resources Council Staff
Base pay
$76,109
Overtime
$55
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,164
Hire date
2024-01-08
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

Elizabeth Hutchison holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within For Resources Council Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,164. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Luecken

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,155
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$76,155
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,155
Hire date
2002-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ashley Luecken holds the role of Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,155. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Jacob Mickelson

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,044
Sub-department
L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay
$76,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,044
Hire date
2015-04-14
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
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

Jacob Mickelson holds the role of Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,044. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Kurth

Training & Development Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$76,042
Sub-department
OSD HR OD & Training
Base pay
$74,580
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,463
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$76,042
Hire date
2008-09-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
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

Samantha Kurth holds the role of Training & Development Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Od & Training. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $76,042. They are represented by Confidential.

Joseph Kuhlmann

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,936
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$63,267
Overtime
$9,033
Other pay
$3,635
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,936
Hire date
2016-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joseph Kuhlmann holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,936. Union affiliation: Technical.

Nathan Springer

Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,934
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Gooseberry Falls
Base pay
$73,974
Overtime
$1,626
Other pay
$334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,934
Hire date
2005-05-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
20
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

Nathan Springer holds the role of Nr Supervisor 4 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Gooseberry Falls. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,934. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Jeeneng Vang

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,932
Sub-department
OSD OMB Procurement Staff
Base pay
$75,849
Overtime
$83
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,932
Hire date
2010-03-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jeeneng Vang is a State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Procurement Staff. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,932. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Hiebert

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$75,841
Sub-department
F&W Lakes Mgt Coord
Base pay
$56,135
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$19,706
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,841
Hire date
1992-01-13
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Hiebert works as a Nr Program Consultant for Natural Resources Department within F&W Lakes Mgt Coordinator. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 32 years as a full-time employee. John earned $75,841 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jarrod Amundson

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,814
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Staff
Base pay
$68,814
Overtime
$5,759
Other pay
$1,241
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,814
Hire date
2018-12-19
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

Jarrod Amundson works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Jarrod earned $75,814 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Braidey Johnson

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,698
Sub-department
WL-R4 Nicollet Staff
Base pay
$63,695
Overtime
$8,809
Other pay
$3,194
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,698
Hire date
2008-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

At Natural Resources Department, Braidey Johnson serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within Wl-R4 Nicollet Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,698. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeremy Jensen

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,689
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Camden Staff 1
Base pay
$75,249
Overtime
$441
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,689
Hire date
2000-05-21
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
Lyon

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

Jeremy Jensen works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Camden Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Jeremy earned $75,689 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brittany Nosbush

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,651
Sub-department
L&M SLAM Unit
Base pay
$75,651
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,651
Hire date
2010-05-10
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
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

Brittany Nosbush is a Realty Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Slam Unit. Hired in 2010, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,651. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Pennington

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,645
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd FieldOp Staff
Base pay
$75,645
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,645
Hire date
2014-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Sarah Pennington is a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd Fieldop Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,645. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Levi Eskuri

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,606
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$53,442
Overtime
$17,892
Other pay
$4,272
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,606
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Levi Eskuri is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,606. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Molly Codding

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,599
Sub-department
FOR CFM Asst
Base pay
$75,457
Overtime
$142
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,599
Hire date
2022-06-22
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

Molly Codding holds the role of State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within For Cfm Assistant. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,599. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Garrett Painovich

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,575
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Mille Lacs Staff
Base pay
$75,575
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,575
Hire date
1997-06-23
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
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

Garrett Painovich is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Mille Lacs Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,575. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathan Thom

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,569
Sub-department
WL-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$73,384
Overtime
$779
Other pay
$1,406
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,569
Hire date
2003-09-08
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

Nathan Thom is a Nr Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Brainerd Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,569. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Handrick

Executive 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,564
Sub-department
Asst Comm Exec Staff 1
Base pay
$74,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,428
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,564
Hire date
2020-01-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
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

Lisa Handrick works as a Executive 2 for Natural Resources Department within Assistant Community Executive Staff 1. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Lisa earned $75,564 in 2025. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Yengmy Thao

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,542
Sub-department
OSD OP Mgmt & Planning
Base pay
$75,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,542
Hire date
2013-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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, Yengmy Thao serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within Osd Op Management & Planning. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,542. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joe Johnson

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,538
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$59,887
Overtime
$14,296
Other pay
$1,355
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,538
Hire date
2018-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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

At Natural Resources Department, Joe Johnson serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R2 Two Harbors Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,538. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Danielle Lewis

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,535
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Interstate Asst
Base pay
$73,677
Overtime
$1,432
Other pay
$427
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,535
Hire date
2008-05-30
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Danielle Lewis is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Interstate Assistant. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,535. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Deborah Vermeersch

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$75,466
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff
Base pay
$75,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,466
Hire date
1989-05-30
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

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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

Deborah Vermeersch works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 35 years of service as a full-time employee. Deborah earned $75,466 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Angelique Dahlberg

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,440
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$75,330
Overtime
$110
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,440
Hire date
2023-10-11
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
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

Angelique Dahlberg works as a Nr Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Angelique earned $75,440 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Stai

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,315
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$70,449
Overtime
$2,923
Other pay
$1,942
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,315
Hire date
2015-06-01
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
Benton

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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

Timothy Stai works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $75,315 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Madeline Turnquist Olson

Safety Administrator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,292
Sub-department
OSD OP R1 Planner
Base pay
$75,287
Overtime
$4
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,292
Hire date
2018-10-03
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
Beltrami

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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, Madeline Turnquist Olson serves as a Safety Administrator within Osd Op R1 Planner. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,292. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Erickson

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,268
Sub-department
FOR R2 Orr Staff
Base pay
$73,904
Overtime
$569
Other pay
$795
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,268
Hire date
2013-10-23
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
St Louis

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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, Andrew Erickson serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int within For R2 Orr Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,268. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexandra Schmitz

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$75,230
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Asst
Base pay
$74,444
Overtime
$586
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,230
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
Ramsey

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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

Alexandra Schmitz is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Assistant. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $75,230. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Terrance Shields

Nr Forestry Grnd Support Ldwkr/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,225
Sub-department
FOR Protection Excess Property
Base pay
$63,903
Overtime
$10,657
Other pay
$665
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,225
Hire date
2014-04-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
68
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Terrance Shields serves as a Nr Forestry Grnd Support Ldwkr within For Protection Excess Property. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $75,225. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Garrett Painovich

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$75,217
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff
Base pay
$75,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,217
Hire date
1997-06-23
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
Pine

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

Garrett Painovich works as a Nr Specialist Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Garrett earned $75,217 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Juenemann

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,030
Sub-department
F&W Stream Habitat Staff
Base pay
$75,030
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,030
Hire date
2009-03-31
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

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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

Jamie Juenemann is a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within F&W Stream Habitat Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $75,030. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Mero

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,014
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$73,597
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,014
Hire date
1993-02-04
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
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

Steven Mero holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $75,014. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Lockwood

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$75,014
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$73,325
Overtime
$271
Other pay
$1,417
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$75,014
Hire date
1999-05-10
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

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 Lockwood works as a Nr Specialist Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years) as a full-time employee. David earned $75,014 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.