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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 43

Kathryn Hofschulte

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,786
Sub-department
Zippel Bay Asst
Base pay
$69,608
Overtime
$1,366
Other pay
$1,812
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,786
Hire date
2010-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake Of Woods

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

Kathryn Hofschulte is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Zippel Bay Assistant. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,786. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jacob Corty

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,751
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$66,563
Overtime
$4,391
Other pay
$1,797
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,751
Hire date
2014-07-01
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
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 Corty works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $72,751 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Marjamaa

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,748
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Resource Staff
Base pay
$69,816
Overtime
$2,932
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,748
Hire date
2012-05-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Jeffrey Marjamaa is a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Resource Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,748. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emma Young - Birkholz

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,700
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$72,700
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,700
Hire date
2018-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Emma Young - Birkholz holds the role of Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,700. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Humphrey

Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,624
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2
Base pay
$13,909
Overtime
$15,070
Other pay
$43,646
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,624
Hire date
1997-12-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Humphrey holds the role of Nr Specialist 3 Co Water Res Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,624. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Ashley Lemay

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,610
Sub-department
OSD OCO Media Unit
Base pay
$72,610
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,610
Hire date
2024-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Ashley Lemay holds the role of Communications Specialist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Media Unit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,610. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Isaiah Johnson

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,583
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Asst Staff
Base pay
$54,784
Overtime
$15,113
Other pay
$2,687
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,583
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
Aitkin

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

Isaiah Johnson works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Assistant Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Isaiah earned $72,583 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Steven Kippola

Automotive Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,577
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Equipment
Base pay
$68,685
Overtime
$742
Other pay
$3,150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,577
Hire date
2019-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Kippola works as a Automotive Mechanic for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Equipment. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Steven earned $72,577 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Joel Hendricks

Engineering Aide Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,565
Sub-department
L&M Survey Support
Base pay
$72,565
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,565
Hire date
2012-02-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Joel Hendricks serves as a Engineering Aide Senior within L&M Survey Support. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,565. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Edward Todate

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$72,521
Sub-department
OSD MR Leasing & Space Plng
Base pay
$72,521
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,521
Hire date
2016-03-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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
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, Edward Todate serves as a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior within Osd Mr Leasing & Space Plng. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $72,521. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Angela Means

Realty Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,513
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$71,500
Overtime
$991
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,513
Hire date
2021-04-14
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

Angela Means holds the role of Realty Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,513. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amy Archer

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,512
Sub-department
OSD OP R2 Bus Office Staff
Base pay
$70,991
Overtime
$1,521
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,512
Hire date
2005-04-13
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
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

Amy Archer works as a State Program Administrative Intermediate for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R2 Bus Office Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years) as a full-time employee. Amy earned $72,512 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Deserae Hendrickson

Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$72,463
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Duluth
Base pay
$51,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,476
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,463
Hire date
1991-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Deserae Hendrickson holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Duluth. Their tenure dates to 1991, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $72,463. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Lawrence Serfling

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,422
Sub-department
FOR MIFC Intel/Info Staff
Base pay
$44,974
Overtime
$17,245
Other pay
$10,202
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,422
Hire date
2021-04-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lawrence Serfling works as a Nr Technician for Natural Resources Department within For Mifc Intel/Info Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Lawrence earned $72,422 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Neil Slifka

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,400
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Resource Staff
Base pay
$72,400
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,400
Hire date
2016-07-06
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
Steele

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, Neil Slifka serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails within Pat-R4 Resource Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,400. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Muelken

Graphic Arts Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,366
Sub-department
OSD OCO Creative Services
Base pay
$71,977
Overtime
$390
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,366
Hire date
2021-11-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Muelken is a Graphic Arts Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Creative Services. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,366. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Robin Budd

State Program Administrative/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,363
Sub-department
F&W License-Licensing
Base pay
$69,195
Overtime
$1,769
Other pay
$1,399
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,363
Hire date
2004-04-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
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

Robin Budd is a State Program Administrative at Natural Resources Department within F&W License-Licensing. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,363. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Weflen

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,329
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Big Stone Lake
Base pay
$70,359
Overtime
$1,527
Other pay
$443
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,329
Hire date
2006-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Big Stone

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, Andrew Weflen serves as a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails within Pat-R4 Big Stone Lake. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,329. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Steven Kittelson

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,324
Sub-department
WL-R2BrainerdShallowLakesStaff
Base pay
$37,267
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$35,058
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,324
Hire date
1972-06-17
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
Watonwan

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

Steven Kittelson works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2Brainerdshallowlakesstaff. Their tenure dates to 1972, about 53 years as a full-time employee. Steven earned $72,324 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Heather Lofstuen

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,300
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$72,300
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,300
Hire date
2014-11-12
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
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

Heather Lofstuen is a Realty Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,300. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lindsay Ohlman

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,300
Sub-department
ECO Waters Mussel Program
Base pay
$71,989
Overtime
$311
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,300
Hire date
2019-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Goodhue

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

Lindsay Ohlman is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mussel Program. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,300. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Blackmore

Investigator Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,269
Sub-department
OSD HR Investigators
Base pay
$72,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,269
Hire date
2024-09-23
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

Robert Blackmore works as a Investigator Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Investigators. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Robert earned $72,269 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Melissa Quinn

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,234
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Staff
Base pay
$62,892
Overtime
$9,069
Other pay
$273
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,234
Hire date
2013-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Melissa Quinn holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,234. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Sandra Gatlin

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,221
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Rice Lake Staff
Base pay
$70,042
Overtime
$2,065
Other pay
$114
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,221
Hire date
2001-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Steele

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, Sandra Gatlin serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat-R4 Rice Lake Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $72,221. They are represented by Technical.

Melissa Collins

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,189
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 ARM Staff
Base pay
$72,189
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,189
Hire date
2019-05-29
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
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

Melissa Collins works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Arm Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Melissa earned $72,189 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Wolf

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,178
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$71,257
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,178
Hire date
2012-04-27
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
Lake Of Woods

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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

Michael Wolf is a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Baudette Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,178. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mathew Klesser

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,109
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Cascade River Asst
Base pay
$71,752
Overtime
$257
Other pay
$100
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,109
Hire date
2005-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

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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

Mathew Klesser is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Cascade River Assistant. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,109. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Neil Normandin

Heavy Equipment Operator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,105
Sub-department
WL-R1 Roseau Staff
Base pay
$68,695
Overtime
$3,410
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,105
Hire date
1995-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

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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

Neil Normandin holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Roseau Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $72,105. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Michael Arnold

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,060
Sub-department
PAT R3D Rochester Staff
Base pay
$70,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,988
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,060
Hire date
1985-08-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

Michael Arnold is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R3D Rochester Staff. Their tenure dates to 1985, about 40 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,060. Union affiliation: Technical.

Morgan Michels

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,016
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$65,300
Overtime
$3,305
Other pay
$3,411
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,016
Hire date
2015-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Morgan Michels is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $72,016. They are represented by Technical.

Justin Bellefeuille

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$72,013
Sub-department
WL-R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$56,579
Overtime
$11,687
Other pay
$3,747
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$72,013
Hire date
2023-08-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Justin Bellefeuille works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Park Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Justin earned $72,013 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Amy Beyer

Graphic Arts Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,977
Sub-department
OSD OCO Creative Services
Base pay
$71,977
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,977
Hire date
1986-12-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amy Beyer is a Graphic Arts Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Creative Services. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,977. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Barbara Johns

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,944
Sub-department
OSD MR Leasing & Space Plng
Base pay
$66,245
Overtime
$87
Other pay
$5,613
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,944
Hire date
2016-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Barbara Johns works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Leasing & Space Plng. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Barbara earned $71,944 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Kludt

Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,931
Sub-department
Fish-Reg 1 Staff
Base pay
$70,718
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,213
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,931
Hire date
2019-08-07
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
Becker

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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, Nicholas Kludt serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Fisheries within Fish-Reg 1 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,931. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Oflanagan

Building Utilities Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,860
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix Staff
Base pay
$69,137
Overtime
$2,722
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,860
Hire date
2017-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
91
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Oflanagan is a Building Utilities Mechanic at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $71,860. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mark Pelkey

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,855
Sub-department
PAT R2 Gilbert Staff
Base pay
$70,071
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,784
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,855
Hire date
2008-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Pelkey holds the role of Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2 Gilbert Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,855. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Teresa Humeniuk

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,845
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$3,902
Other pay
$6,353
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,845
Hire date
2006-07-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake Of Woods

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Teresa Humeniuk works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette Staff. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years as a full-time employee. Teresa earned $71,845 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Paul Burr

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,831
Sub-department
F&W Big Game Program Staff
Base pay
$71,384
Overtime
$410
Other pay
$36
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,831
Hire date
2023-05-01
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
Olmsted

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, Paul Burr serves as a Nr Specialist Int Wl within F&W Big Game Program Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $71,831. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Stone

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$71,786
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$2,361
Other pay
$1,312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,786
Hire date
2000-02-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Stone holds the role of Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $71,786. Union affiliation: Technical.

Norma Tapia Vazquez

Accounting Officer Inter/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$71,776
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounts Receivable
Base pay
$71,776
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$71,776
Hire date
2019-08-05
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
Ramsey

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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

Norma Tapia Vazquez works as a Accounting Officer Inter for Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Accounts Receivable. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Norma earned $71,776 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.