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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 46

Daniel Abramson

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,956
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Staff
Base pay
$69,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,956
Hire date
2019-11-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Daniel Abramson works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For Mgt Fia Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $69,956 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Eric Sanft

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,938
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$68,947
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$991
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,938
Hire date
2015-09-18
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
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

Eric Sanft is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,938. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Palvere

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,938
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Duluth Staff
Base pay
$68,015
Overtime
$1,924
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,938
Hire date
2006-04-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

At Natural Resources Department, Rebecca Palvere serves as a Nr Technician Fisheries within Fish-R2 Duluth Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,938. Union affiliation: Technical.

Cody Martin

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,908
Sub-department
FOR R1 Baudette Staff
Base pay
$56,855
Overtime
$12,635
Other pay
$418
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,908
Hire date
2020-06-15
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
Lake Of Woods

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

Cody Martin is a Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Baudette Staff. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,908. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hannah Hinrichs

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,899
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Paper
Base pay
$54,488
Overtime
$11,908
Other pay
$3,504
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,899
Hire date
2020-02-03
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hannah Hinrichs works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad Paper. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Hannah earned $69,899 in 2024. They are represented by Technical.

Chelsea Crawford

Realty Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,861
Sub-department
L&M SLAM Unit
Base pay
$69,861
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,861
Hire date
2023-11-29
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

At Natural Resources Department, Chelsea Crawford serves as a Realty Specialist within L&M Slam Unit. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,861. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Jensen

Office Services Supervisor 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,816
Sub-department
FOR Section Heads
Base pay
$69,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,816
Hire date
2008-10-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Shannon Jensen holds the role of Office Services Supervisor 1 at Natural Resources Department within For Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,816. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Lynda Zoet Harrison

Office Services Supervisor 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,816
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Asst
Base pay
$69,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,816
Hire date
1987-08-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Lynda Zoet Harrison serves as a Office Services Supervisor 1 within Pat-Co-Admin Assistant. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,816. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Molly Willing

Realty Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,766
Sub-department
L&M SLAM Unit
Base pay
$69,766
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,766
Hire date
2019-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Molly Willing holds the role of Realty Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Slam Unit. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,766. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Mortensen

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,731
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 SNA Staff
Base pay
$61,437
Overtime
$6,094
Other pay
$2,200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,731
Hire date
2007-04-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Mortensen is a Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Sna Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,731. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Masami Evans

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,709
Sub-department
OSD OP R2 Bus Office Staff
Base pay
$69,385
Overtime
$324
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,709
Hire date
1999-02-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Masami Evans is a State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R2 Bus Office Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,709. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Randy Prachar

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,705
Sub-department
WL-R1 Roseau
Base pay
$4,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$64,781
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,705
Hire date
1988-11-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Randy Prachar holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Roseau. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,705. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Taylor Mattison

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,608
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3
Base pay
$60,377
Overtime
$7,020
Other pay
$2,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,608
Hire date
2018-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Taylor Mattison holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,608. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Natalie Brinson

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,590
Sub-department
PAT R4B Windom Supv
Base pay
$69,285
Overtime
$305
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,590
Hire date
2024-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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

Natalie Brinson is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4B Windom Supervisor. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,590. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Hannah Swenson

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,576
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$69,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,576
Hire date
2013-05-13
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
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

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

Hannah Swenson holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Assistant Reg Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,576. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rachelle Roeckeman

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,576
Sub-department
OSD MR Leasing & Space Plng
Base pay
$69,576
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,576
Hire date
2024-01-11
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

Rachelle Roeckeman holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Leasing & Space Plng. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,576. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kimberly Wentland

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,575
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Asst
Base pay
$68,285
Overtime
$990
Other pay
$300
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,575
Hire date
2022-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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

Kimberly Wentland is a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Assistant. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $69,575. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Amy Jay

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,529
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Frontenac Asst
Base pay
$68,370
Overtime
$967
Other pay
$192
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,529
Hire date
2019-05-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Amy Jay works as a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Frontenac Assistant. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Amy earned $69,529 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Sarah Gordee

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,488
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing
Base pay
$69,488
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,488
Hire date
2023-07-17
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Gordee works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $69,488 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Stai

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,412
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$62,812
Overtime
$3,679
Other pay
$2,921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,412
Hire date
2015-06-01
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
Morrison

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

Timothy Stai works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Timothy earned $69,412 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Anttila

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,304
Sub-department
FOR R2 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$52,155
Overtime
$14,756
Other pay
$2,394
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,304
Hire date
2018-08-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shannon Anttila is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Assistant Reg Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,304. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Jeannine Howland

Training & Development Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,297
Sub-department
Inv Spec Watercraft Insp State
Base pay
$68,997
Overtime
$300
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,297
Hire date
2006-06-01
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

Jeannine Howland holds the role of Training & Development Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Inv Specialist Watercraft Inspector State. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,297. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Blake Wecker

Management Analyst 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,268
Sub-department
Enforcement-Administration
Base pay
$69,004
Overtime
$264
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,268
Hire date
2022-04-11
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

Blake Wecker is a Management Analyst 3 at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Administration. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,268. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Troy Wright

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,247
Sub-department
PAT R4A Spicer Staff
Base pay
$69,247
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,247
Hire date
1992-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

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

Troy Wright holds the role of Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4A Spicer Staff. They have served since 1992 (about 33 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,247. Union affiliation: Technical.

Todd Froberg

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,225
Sub-department
F&W Big Game Program Staff
Base pay
$68,879
Overtime
$229
Other pay
$117
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,225
Hire date
2016-01-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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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

Todd Froberg holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within F&W Big Game Program Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,225. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dale Donoho

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,214
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Asst Staff
Base pay
$67,761
Overtime
$1,077
Other pay
$375
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,214
Hire date
2018-02-26
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, 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, Dale Donoho serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist within For R2 Sandstone Assistant Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $69,214. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Larson

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,188
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 ARM Staff
Base pay
$66,752
Overtime
$651
Other pay
$1,785
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,188
Hire date
2019-12-17
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
Otter Tail

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Larson holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R1 Arm Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,188. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Ware

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,188
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$57,881
Overtime
$9,274
Other pay
$2,032
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,188
Hire date
2004-03-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clearwater

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

Michael Ware is a Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $69,188. Union affiliation: Technical.

Sara Mielke

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,161
Sub-department
ECO WatersR3 South APP Staff
Base pay
$69,161
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,161
Hire date
2017-12-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Sara Mielke works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Watersr3 South App Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Sara earned $69,161 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Karen Updegraff

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$69,126
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$67,927
Overtime
$1,133
Other pay
$65
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,126
Hire date
2014-01-29
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
Lake

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

Karen Updegraff holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Two Harbors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $69,126. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Woodley

Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,112
Sub-department
WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay
$69,112
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,112
Hire date
2023-02-15
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
Watonwan

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

Steven Woodley is a Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,112. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Youa Yang

Human Resources Technician 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,068
Sub-department
OSD HR Transactions
Base pay
$67,535
Overtime
$221
Other pay
$1,312
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,068
Hire date
2022-10-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

Youa Yang is a Human Resources Technician 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Transactions. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,068. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Richard Bender

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,049
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$59,460
Overtime
$6,500
Other pay
$3,089
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,049
Hire date
2016-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Richard Bender holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Assistant Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $69,049. Union affiliation: Technical.

Duane King

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,027
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Asst Staff
Base pay
$38,157
Overtime
$24,660
Other pay
$6,211
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,027
Hire date
1994-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Duane King works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Assistant Staff. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years) as a full-time employee. Duane earned $69,027 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Steve Jungclaus

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,023
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Marais Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$910
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,023
Hire date
1985-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steve Jungclaus works as a Nr Technician Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Marais Staff. They have served since 1985 (about 40 years) as a full-time employee. Steve earned $69,023 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Malory Sauter

Mineland Reclamation Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$69,023
Sub-department
L&M Reclam Research & Support
Base pay
$67,761
Overtime
$1,237
Other pay
$24
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$69,023
Hire date
2022-06-09
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
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

Malory Sauter is a Mineland Reclamation Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within L&M Reclam Research & Support. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $69,023. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Franke

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,972
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$68,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,972
Hire date
1999-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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

Nicole Franke holds the role of Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1999, about 26 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,972. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Travis Viker

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,921
Sub-department
PAT R3D Rochester Staff
Base pay
$68,806
Overtime
$87
Other pay
$28
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,921
Hire date
2012-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Travis Viker works as a Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat R3D Rochester Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Travis earned $68,921 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tyler Kallinen

Nr Parks & Trails Equipment Oper/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,868
Sub-department
PAT R2C Two Harbors Staff2
Base pay
$68,695
Overtime
$174
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,868
Hire date
2019-01-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tyler Kallinen holds the role of Nr Parks & Trails Equipment Oper at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2C Two Harbors Staff2. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,868. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Amanda West

Nr Forestry Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,813
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Asst Staff
Base pay
$68,615
Overtime
$198
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,813
Hire date
2016-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Amanda West works as a Nr Forestry Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Assistant Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $68,813 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.