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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 47

Ryan Wierzba

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,810
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Peterson Hatch Staff
Base pay
$68,612
Overtime
$198
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,810
Hire date
2019-12-16
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
Fillmore

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

Ryan Wierzba works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Peterson Hatch Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $68,810 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Weflen

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$68,768
Sub-department
PAT R2C Two Harbors Staff2
Base pay
$67,524
Overtime
$1,079
Other pay
$165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,768
Hire date
2006-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Weflen is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2C Two Harbors Staff2. Hired in 2006, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $68,768. Union affiliation: Technical.

Wyatt Naill

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,709
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 2
Base pay
$68,709
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,709
Hire date
2017-04-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Wyatt Naill is a Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 2. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,709. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kimberly Balfe

Customer Services Specialist Princ/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,685
Sub-department
OSD OCO Info Ctr One Call
Base pay
$66,585
Overtime
$273
Other pay
$1,827
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,685
Hire date
1993-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kimberly Balfe holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Princ at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Information Center One Call. Their tenure dates to 1993, about 32 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,685. They are represented by Clerical.

Emelia Hauck Jacobs

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,623
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Northern Staff
Base pay
$68,623
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,623
Hire date
2013-05-15
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
Benton

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

Emelia Hauck Jacobs works as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Northern Staff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a full-time employee. Emelia earned $68,623 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Julia Geschke

Planner Principal State/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$68,594
Sub-department
ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay
$68,594
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,594
Hire date
2023-03-20
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Julia Geschke serves as a Planner Principal State within Eco Waters Co Nongame. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $68,594. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Berens

State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$68,573
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew Supervisors
Base pay
$67,142
Overtime
$96
Other pay
$1,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,573
Hire date
2014-10-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Kevin Berens is a State Program Administrative Supervisor Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew Supervisors. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $68,573. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Allen Parochka

Heavy Equipment Operator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,554
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Conts Crew
Base pay
$68,554
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,554
Hire date
2013-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

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

Allen Parochka holds the role of Heavy Equipment Operator at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Conts Crew. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,554. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jaime Edwards

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,545
Sub-department
WL-R3 Whitwater/Winona
Base pay
$53,974
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$14,570
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,545
Hire date
2000-03-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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

Jaime Edwards works as a Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Whitwater/Winona. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. Jaime earned $68,545 in 2025. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Heath Wilson

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,471
Sub-department
WL-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$57,572
Overtime
$8,937
Other pay
$1,963
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,471
Hire date
1989-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Heath Wilson works as a Nr Technician Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service as a full-time employee. Heath earned $68,471 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Evalina Semmler

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,448
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Staff
Base pay
$65,805
Overtime
$2,406
Other pay
$237
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,448
Hire date
2012-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Evalina Semmler serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat-R3 Whitewater Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,448. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Jeffrey Wilson

Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,385
Sub-department
PAT-Central Reg-LeadershipTeam
Base pay
$68,385
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,385
Hire date
2009-05-04
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

Jeffrey Wilson holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Central Reg-Leadershipteam. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,385. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wayne Summerland

Carpenter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,356
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix Staff
Base pay
$68,356
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,356
Hire date
2014-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
90
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Wayne Summerland works as a Carpenter for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Wayne earned $68,356 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nicholis Statz

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,317
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Cuyuna Country Staff
Base pay
$64,917
Overtime
$3,400
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,317
Hire date
2001-02-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Nicholis Statz holds the role of Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Cuyuna Country Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,317. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Sonja Davidson

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$68,311
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Afton Asst
Base pay
$66,984
Overtime
$1,019
Other pay
$308
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,311
Hire date
2014-09-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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

Sonja Davidson is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Afton Assistant. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $68,311. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Timothy Johnson

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,280
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Scenic Asst
Base pay
$67,214
Overtime
$765
Other pay
$301
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,280
Hire date
2022-03-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Timothy Johnson holds the role of Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Scenic Assistant. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,280. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Paul Smith

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,277
Sub-department
WL-R1 Thief River Staff
Base pay
$68,119
Overtime
$123
Other pay
$36
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,277
Hire date
2011-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pennington

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

Paul Smith holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Thief River Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,277. They are represented by Technical.

Nicole Gerjets

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,269
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay
$68,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,269
Hire date
2017-04-24
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nicole Gerjets works as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Nicole earned $68,269 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Samantha Jarvis

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,236
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$3,504
Other pay
$3,142
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,236
Hire date
2023-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

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

At Natural Resources Department, Samantha Jarvis serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within For R3 Little Falls Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,236. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Wade Foy I

Building Maintenance Lead Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,197
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$67,958
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$239
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,197
Hire date
2007-05-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
93
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

Wade Foy I works as a Building Maintenance Lead Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Wade earned $68,197 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Chris Palvere

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,162
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$49
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,162
Hire date
2003-05-19
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

Chris Palvere holds the role of Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. They have served since 2003 (about 22 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,162. Union affiliation: Technical.

Peter Muggli

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,140
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Waterville Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,140
Hire date
1999-08-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

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

Peter Muggli is a Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Waterville Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,140. Union affiliation: Technical.

Luke Rossow

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,113
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Windom Staff
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,113
Hire date
2001-09-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Luke Rossow holds the role of Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Windom Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,113. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Terri Roesler

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,113
Sub-department
Enforcement - BLA
Base pay
$68,113
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,113
Hire date
1987-08-07
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

Terri Roesler holds the role of State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Bla. Hired in 1987, they have about 38 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,113. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jordan Griffing

Nr Forestry Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,064
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Asst Staff
Base pay
$63,411
Overtime
$1,387
Other pay
$3,266
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,064
Hire date
2019-05-29
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
Wadena

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

Jordan Griffing holds the role of Nr Forestry Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Assistant Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $68,064. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kyle Little

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,058
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$68,044
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$15
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,058
Hire date
2005-04-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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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, Kyle Little serves as a Nr Technician Fisheries within Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $68,058. Union affiliation: Technical.

Kevin Prodzinski

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,057
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18
Base pay
$5,547
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$62,510
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,057
Hire date
1998-04-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

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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

Kevin Prodzinski is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 3-Dist 18. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,057. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Kayla Nelson

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$68,021
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$68,021
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$68,021
Hire date
2020-02-05
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

Kayla Nelson is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $68,021. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Taylor Ford

Management Analyst 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,932
Sub-department
OAI Staff
Base pay
$67,932
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,932
Hire date
2022-09-26
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

Taylor Ford is a Management Analyst 3 at Natural Resources Department within Oai Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,932. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kari Torkelson

Management Analyst 1/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$67,927
Sub-department
OSD OP Bldgs & Sustainability
Base pay
$67,927
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,927
Hire date
2021-05-03
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

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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

Kari Torkelson holds the role of Management Analyst 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Bldgs & Sustainability. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $67,927. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Molly Codding

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$67,924
Sub-department
FOR CFM Asst
Base pay
$67,924
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,924
Hire date
2022-06-22
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Molly Codding serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within For Cfm Assistant. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,924. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ian Veihman

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,909
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Tettegouche Staff
Base pay
$65,450
Overtime
$1,937
Other pay
$523
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,909
Hire date
2019-06-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ian Veihman is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Tettegouche Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,909. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Jerry Hemphill

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,887
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$50,046
Overtime
$15,634
Other pay
$2,208
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,887
Hire date
1992-04-04
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

Jerry Hemphill holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Ops Staff. Their tenure dates to 1992, about 33 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,887. Union affiliation: Technical.

Lisa Sica

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,879
Sub-department
OSD Operations Section
Base pay
$66,596
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,879
Hire date
2019-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
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 Sica is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Osd Operations Section. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,879. They are represented by Confidential.

Kristi Henderson

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,851
Sub-department
FOR R1 Asst Reg Supv
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$6,049
Other pay
$212
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,851
Hire date
2016-03-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kristi Henderson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Assistant Reg Supervisor. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,851. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Cody Erickson

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,783
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Staff
Base pay
$64,898
Overtime
$2,865
Other pay
$20
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,783
Hire date
2021-07-28
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
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

Cody Erickson is a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,783. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mindy Wallace

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,714
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Staff
Base pay
$60,532
Overtime
$5,161
Other pay
$2,021
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,714
Hire date
2019-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Koochiching

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

Mindy Wallace is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $67,714. They are represented by Clerical.

Scott Dowzak

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,657
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$67,657
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,657
Hire date
2000-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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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

Scott Dowzak works as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a full-time employee. Scott earned $67,657 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Jody Derks

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,590
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Walker Staff
Base pay
$67,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,590
Hire date
2012-05-04
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
Cass

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, Jody Derks serves as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries within Fish-R1 Walker Staff. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $67,590. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rosa Garner

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$67,588
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Asst Reg Supv
Base pay
$49,733
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,856
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$67,588
Hire date
1981-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rosa Garner holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Assistant Reg Supervisor. Hired in 1981, they have about 44 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $67,588. Union affiliation: Clerical.