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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 54

Liberty Weiss

Nr Specialist Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,843
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Security/Camping
Base pay
$57,863
Overtime
$2,864
Other pay
$116
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,843
Hire date
2019-06-02
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
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

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

Liberty Weiss works as a Nr Specialist Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Security/Camping. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Liberty earned $60,843 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeff Sirjord

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,835
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Asst Staff
Base pay
$16,098
Overtime
$3,677
Other pay
$41,061
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,835
Hire date
1987-09-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Jeff Sirjord serves as a Nr Technician Forestry within For R2 Hibbing Assistant Staff. They have served since 1987 (about 38 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,835. Union affiliation: Technical.

Katie Immel

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,767
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Acq & Development
Base pay
$60,767
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,767
Hire date
2012-07-30
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

Katie Immel is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Acq & Development. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,767. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Bogale Abebe

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,711
Sub-department
ECO Waters Dam Safety &Permits
Base pay
$60,711
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,711
Hire date
2023-01-11
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Bogale Abebe serves as a Hydrologist 1 within Eco Waters Dam Safety &Permits. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,711. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Anderson

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,632
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$53,401
Overtime
$6,602
Other pay
$629
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,632
Hire date
2022-06-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
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

Peter Anderson works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Peter earned $60,632 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Matthew Klar

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,608
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Banning Staff
Base pay
$58,144
Overtime
$2,464
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,608
Hire date
2012-06-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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, Matthew Klar serves as a Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails within Pat-R2 Banning Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,608. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Mortensen

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$60,587
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3
Base pay
$56,274
Overtime
$3,041
Other pay
$1,271
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,587
Hire date
2007-04-18
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Mortensen holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 3. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,587. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Karen Frey

Retail Operations Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,527
Sub-department
PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 1
Base pay
$40,185
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20,342
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,527
Hire date
1998-05-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Karen Frey works as a Retail Operations Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Gooseberryfalls Staff 1. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. Karen earned $60,527 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Jenna Johnson

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,525
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Northern Staff
Base pay
$50,695
Overtime
$7,550
Other pay
$2,279
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,525
Hire date
2016-03-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Jenna Johnson is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Northern Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,525. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Lucas Rosen

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,481
Sub-department
FOR CFM
Base pay
$60,481
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,481
Hire date
2017-09-07
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, Lucas Rosen serves as a Research Analysis Specialist within For Cfm. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,481. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erin Haws

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,481
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Walker Staff
Base pay
$60,481
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,481
Hire date
2015-06-03
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

Erin Haws holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Walker Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,481. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sally Dybdal

State Program Administrative Director/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,467
Sub-department
OSD OMB Procurement Sups
Base pay
$23,681
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$36,785
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,467
Hire date
1990-04-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sally Dybdal works as a State Program Administrative Director for Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Procurement Sups. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service as a full-time employee. Sally earned $60,467 in 2025. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Casey Reep

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$60,445
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4
Base pay
$54,997
Overtime
$4,811
Other pay
$638
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,445
Hire date
2017-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

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

Casey Reep works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4. They have served since 2017 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Casey earned $60,445 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Courtney Collison

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,423
Sub-department
Enforcement-Reg 1
Base pay
$60,423
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,423
Hire date
2014-09-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

Courtney Collison holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Reg 1. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,423. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Tina Brandenburg-Cermak

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,394
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Camping
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$3,912
Other pay
$148
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,394
Hire date
2003-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Tina Brandenburg-Cermak is a Customer Services Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Camping. Their tenure dates to 2003, about 22 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,394. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Jacques Duquette

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,375
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew - NE
Base pay
$59,013
Overtime
$1,081
Other pay
$282
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,375
Hire date
2022-10-31
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

Jacques Duquette is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew - NE. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,375. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kyle Johnson

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,339
Sub-department
ECO Waters County Bio Animals
Base pay
$60,339
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,339
Hire date
2007-05-02
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

Kyle Johnson holds the role of Nr Specialist Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters County Bio Animals. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,339. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shawn Myers

General Repair Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$60,307
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sibley Asst
Base pay
$60,307
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,307
Hire date
1997-09-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
87
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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

Shawn Myers holds the role of General Repair Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sibley Assistant. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 27 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,307. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Claudia Marquez-Aguirre

Human Resources Technician 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,285
Sub-department
OSD HR Transactions
Base pay
$60,040
Overtime
$245
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,285
Hire date
2022-02-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Claudia Marquez-Aguirre works as a Human Resources Technician 2 for Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Transactions. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Claudia earned $60,285 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Shon Thelen

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,268
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$58,388
Overtime
$749
Other pay
$1,131
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,268
Hire date
2014-04-07
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
Nobles

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

Shon Thelen works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. Shon earned $60,268 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Todd Boettcher

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,253
Sub-department
ECO Waters Co Nongame
Base pay
$60,253
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,253
Hire date
2018-06-13
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
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

Todd Boettcher works as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Co Nongame. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. Todd earned $60,253 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Hodges

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,220
Sub-department
FOR R3 Cambridge Asst Staff
Base pay
$40,524
Overtime
$16,075
Other pay
$3,620
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,220
Hire date
2017-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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

Brian Hodges holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Cambridge Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $60,220. They are represented by Service.

Robert Geving

Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,178
Sub-department
Enforcement-Air Support
Base pay
$5,816
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,362
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,178
Hire date
2005-02-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
-

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Robert Geving serves as a Nr Specialist 4 Co Pilot within Enforcement-Air Support. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,178. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Erin Arntson

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,089
Sub-department
PAT Interp/Visitor Svcs Prog
Base pay
$60,089
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,089
Hire date
2024-08-26
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

Erin Arntson is a Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within Pat Interp/Visitor Services Program. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $60,089. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chatava Cayo

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$60,065
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$60,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,065
Hire date
2023-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

At Natural Resources Department, Chatava Cayo serves as a Human Resources Specialist 1 within Osd HR Es Staffing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,065. They are represented by Confidential.

Sarah Wennerberg

Grants Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$60,054
Sub-department
PAT-CO-Admin Services
Base pay
$60,054
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$60,054
Hire date
2022-12-07
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Wennerberg holds the role of Grants Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Pat-Co-Admin Services. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $60,054. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katie Steffl

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,990
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 4 Staff
Base pay
$59,990
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,990
Hire date
2012-09-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katie Steffl holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 4 Staff. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,990. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Teresa Solberg

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,975
Sub-department
WL-R1 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$59,975
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,975
Hire date
2021-07-06
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

Teresa Solberg is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Assistant Reg Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,975. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Christopher Dawald

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,961
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 LTRM Staff
Base pay
$59,961
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,961
Hire date
2016-06-06
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
Wabasha

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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

Christopher Dawald works as a Nr Specialist Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Ltrm Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $59,961 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kasey Klassen

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,952
Sub-department
Enforcement-Safety Training
Base pay
$57,351
Overtime
$2,601
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,952
Hire date
2019-03-06
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

Kasey Klassen holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Safety Training. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,952. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Nicole Schafer

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,946
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nurs Staff
Base pay
$59,595
Overtime
$351
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,946
Hire date
2024-10-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Nicole Schafer holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nurs Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,946. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Allen Brandt

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,938
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Duluth Staff
Base pay
$59,928
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,938
Hire date
2009-05-20
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
St Louis

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

At Natural Resources Department, Allen Brandt serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R2 Duluth Staff. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,938. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Thompson

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,918
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4
Base pay
$58,111
Overtime
$546
Other pay
$1,262
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,918
Hire date
2014-06-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

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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

Christopher Thompson is a Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4. Hired in 2014, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $59,918. Union affiliation: Technical.

Andrew Benusa

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,904
Sub-department
PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 2
Base pay
$59,554
Overtime
$345
Other pay
$6
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,904
Hire date
2023-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andrew Benusa works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Gooseberryfalls Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Andrew earned $59,904 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Katelin Goebel

Nr Specialist Int Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,871
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$59,543
Overtime
$231
Other pay
$98
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,871
Hire date
2016-06-01
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
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

Katelin Goebel works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl Research for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Katelin earned $59,871 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Culhane

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,836
Sub-department
PAT R4C Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$58,760
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,076
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,836
Hire date
2021-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Matthew Culhane serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat R4C Hutchinson Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,836. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Tyler Tollefson

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,807
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Const Crew Staff
Base pay
$59,582
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$226
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,807
Hire date
2021-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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, Tyler Tollefson serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Fish-R1 Const Crew Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,807. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

John Hanrahan

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,790
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 1
Base pay
$58,891
Overtime
$495
Other pay
$404
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,790
Hire date
2019-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Polk

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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

John Hanrahan works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 1. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. John earned $59,790 in 2025. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jennifer Scholl

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,774
Sub-department
WL-R4 Staff
Base pay
$59,774
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,774
Hire date
2024-07-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jennifer Scholl serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Wl-R4 Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,774. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Mason Verhaagh

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,754
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew - Habitat
Base pay
$57,221
Overtime
$2,241
Other pay
$292
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,754
Hire date
2018-08-08
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

Mason Verhaagh holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew - Habitat. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,754. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.