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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 53

Elizabeth Porter

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,679
Sub-department
WL-R3 Staff
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$89
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,679
Hire date
2018-01-10
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elizabeth Porter works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Elizabeth earned $61,679 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Alysha Decker

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,669
Sub-department
PAT R1C TR Falls Staff
Base pay
$61,669
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,669
Hire date
2021-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Marshall

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, Alysha Decker serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat R1C Tr Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,669. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Matthew Tomoson

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,667
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew - Habitat
Base pay
$60,017
Overtime
$1,346
Other pay
$304
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,667
Hire date
2017-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Grant

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

Matthew Tomoson holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew - Habitat. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,667. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Rachel Morice

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,633
Sub-department
FOR CFM Asst
Base pay
$61,633
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,633
Hire date
2023-07-25
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

At Natural Resources Department, Rachel Morice serves as a State Program Administrative Senior within For Cfm Assistant. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,633. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keirstin Lisell

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,597
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Paper
Base pay
$53,198
Overtime
$6,217
Other pay
$2,182
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,597
Hire date
2022-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

Source-specific fields

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

Keirstin Lisell works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad Paper. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Keirstin earned $61,597 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Dorothy Peters

Central Services Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,590
Sub-department
PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 3
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,590
Hire date
1966-06-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Dorothy Peters serves as a Central Services Administrative Specialist Senior within Pat-R2 Gooseberryfalls Staff 3. Their tenure dates to 1966, about 59 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,590. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Wendy Hine

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,590
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nurs Staff
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,590
Hire date
2010-07-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Wendy Hine holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nurs Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,590. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Catherine Rajtar

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,590
Sub-department
F&W Fisheries Mgt
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,590
Hire date
1996-02-12
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Catherine Rajtar holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Fisheries Mgt. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 29 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,590. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Catherine Mix

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,590
Sub-department
OSD MR Fleet Management
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,590
Hire date
1980-04-07
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Catherine Mix works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Fleet Management. Hired in 1980, they have about 45 years of service as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $61,590 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Alexia Janecek

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,590
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Equipment
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,590
Hire date
2019-07-24
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

At Natural Resources Department, Alexia Janecek serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Osd Mr Region 2 Equipment. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,590. They are represented by Clerical.

Kristin Hanks

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,590
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Equipment
Base pay
$61,590
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,590
Hire date
2019-03-20
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

Kristin Hanks holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Equipment. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,590. They are represented by Clerical.

Denise Ozanich

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,588
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 2
Base pay
$61,588
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,588
Hire date
2004-05-26
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

Denise Ozanich is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 2. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,588. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Ghnia Yang

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,566
Sub-department
FOR Admin Bus Purchasing
Base pay
$61,237
Overtime
$329
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,566
Hire date
2023-03-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

Ghnia Yang works as a Accounting Technician for Natural Resources Department within For Administrative Bus Purchasing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Ghnia earned $61,566 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Cody Coyle

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,564
Sub-department
Fish-R1 SpireVly HatcheryStaff
Base pay
$55,216
Overtime
$40
Other pay
$6,307
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,564
Hire date
2014-03-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Cody Coyle serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R1 Spirevly Hatcherystaff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,564. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Meri Karl

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,524
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 1 Admin Supp
Base pay
$61,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,524
Hire date
2005-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Meri Karl is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 1 Administrative Supp. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,524. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Kelsey Wohl

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$61,517
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew - Habitat
Base pay
$55,161
Overtime
$6,227
Other pay
$129
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,517
Hire date
2011-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Grant

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kelsey Wohl serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within F&W Roving Crew - Habitat. Hired in 2011, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,517. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Ross Borman

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,499
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nursery Staff2
Base pay
$61,263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$236
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,499
Hire date
2007-09-05
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

At Natural Resources Department, Ross Borman serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within For Badoura Nursery Staff2. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,499. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Gregg Gallagher

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,466
Sub-department
WL-R1 Thief Lake Staff
Base pay
$60,554
Overtime
$431
Other pay
$482
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,466
Hire date
2022-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Marshall

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

Gregg Gallagher works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Thief Lake Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Gregg earned $61,466 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

April Hoffman

Central Services Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,455
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Outreach Program
Base pay
$61,455
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,455
Hire date
2015-05-07
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

April Hoffman works as a Central Services Administrative Specialist Principal for Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Outreach Program. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. April earned $61,455 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Daniel Maki

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,451
Sub-department
PAT R2C Two Harbors Staff2
Base pay
$61,263
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$188
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,451
Hire date
1988-06-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
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

Daniel Maki is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2C Two Harbors Staff2. Their tenure dates to 1988, about 37 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,451. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Samuel Wilcox

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,436
Sub-department
PAT R2A Staff
Base pay
$60,454
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$982
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,436
Hire date
2019-05-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Samuel Wilcox is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2A Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,436. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Olivia Smith

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,421
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew - Habitat
Base pay
$59,954
Overtime
$1,325
Other pay
$142
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,421
Hire date
2016-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Grant

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

Olivia Smith works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew - Habitat. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Olivia earned $61,421 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nathan Johnshoy

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,420
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Equipment
Base pay
$61,376
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$44
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,420
Hire date
2021-09-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

Nathan Johnshoy holds the role of State Program Administrative Technician Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Equipment. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,420. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Levi Thesing

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,402
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Great River BluffsStaff
Base pay
$59,771
Overtime
$1,625
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,402
Hire date
2017-05-17
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
Houston

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

Levi Thesing holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Great River Bluffsstaff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,402. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Clay Novotny

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,397
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew - NE
Base pay
$60,454
Overtime
$719
Other pay
$224
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,397
Hire date
2012-08-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Clay Novotny works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew - NE. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Clay earned $61,397 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Matthew Eiler

Engineering Aide Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,384
Sub-department
L&M Survey 1 - Brainerd
Base pay
$61,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,384
Hire date
2013-03-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

At Natural Resources Department, Matthew Eiler serves as a Engineering Aide Inter within L&M Survey 1 - Brainerd. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,384. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jacob Arvidson

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,330
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$60,121
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,209
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,330
Hire date
2014-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

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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

Jacob Arvidson holds the role of Nr Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,330. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jody Schmiesing

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,309
Sub-department
PAT - CO - Admin-Purchasing
Base pay
$60,952
Overtime
$357
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,309
Hire date
2023-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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

Jody Schmiesing works as a Accounting Technician for Natural Resources Department within Pat - Co - Admin-Purchasing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Jody earned $61,309 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Quinton Jensen

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,267
Sub-department
PAT R2 Gilbert Staff
Base pay
$59,642
Overtime
$583
Other pay
$1,042
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,267
Hire date
2022-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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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

Quinton Jensen is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2 Gilbert Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,267. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jeremiah Lahr

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,250
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nursery Staff2
Base pay
$61,250
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,250
Hire date
2019-07-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeremiah Lahr works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nursery Staff2. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Jeremiah earned $61,250 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Elizabeth Baker

Nr Specialist Int Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,194
Sub-department
F&W WLD CWD Group
Base pay
$59,195
Overtime
$821
Other pay
$1,177
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,194
Hire date
2015-09-29
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
Anoka

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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

Elizabeth Baker holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl Research at Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Cwd Group. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,194. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Casey Reep

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,142
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Resource Staff
Base pay
$60,793
Overtime
$226
Other pay
$124
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,142
Hire date
2017-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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

Casey Reep works as a Nr Technician Wildlife for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Resource Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Casey earned $61,142 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Sivpheng Lim

Planner Senior State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,095
Sub-department
OSD MR Safety & Health
Base pay
$61,095
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,095
Hire date
2023-11-09
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
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

Sivpheng Lim is a Planner Senior State at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Safety & Health. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $61,095. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jared Clausen

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,066
Sub-department
WL R3 Vermillion River Staff
Base pay
$60,481
Overtime
$562
Other pay
$23
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,066
Hire date
2023-04-10
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
Dakota

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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

Jared Clausen works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl R3 Vermillion River Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Jared earned $61,066 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hannah Leeper

Nr Specialist Int Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$61,062
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$59,132
Overtime
$793
Other pay
$1,137
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$61,062
Hire date
2014-04-11
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

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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

Hannah Leeper works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl Research for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Hannah earned $61,062 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Saarela

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,928
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$54,200
Overtime
$5,999
Other pay
$729
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,928
Hire date
2018-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Andrew Saarela is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,928. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Lora Swanson

Accounting Officer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,926
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Serv-Operations
Base pay
$60,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,926
Hire date
2024-10-09
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

At Natural Resources Department, Lora Swanson serves as a Accounting Officer Senior within Pat-Co-Admin Serv-Operations. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,926. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Terri Mjolsness

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,923
Sub-department
WL-R2 Staff
Base pay
$59,621
Overtime
$1,296
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,923
Hire date
1997-03-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

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

At Natural Resources Department, Terri Mjolsness serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Wl-R2 Staff. They have served since 1997 (about 28 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,923. They are represented by Clerical.

Dawn Keegan Anderson

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,879
Sub-department
ECO Waters Admin Unit
Base pay
$59,673
Overtime
$1,206
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,879
Hire date
2012-10-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

Dawn Keegan Anderson works as a Accounting Technician for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Administrative Unit. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. Dawn earned $60,879 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Thomas Devine

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,865
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lanesboro Hatch Staff
Base pay
$60,865
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,865
Hire date
2019-12-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

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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, Thomas Devine serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R3 Lanesboro Hatch Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,865. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.