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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 55

Charles Niska

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,660
Sub-department
Enforcement - BLA
Base pay
$35,809
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$23,851
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,660
Hire date
1990-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Charles Niska holds the role of State Program Administrative Senior at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement - Bla. They have served since 1990 (about 35 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,660. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rhonda Mittlefehldt

Human Resources Technician 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,612
Sub-department
OSD HR Transactions
Base pay
$59,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,612
Hire date
2004-11-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
63
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

Rhonda Mittlefehldt is a Human Resources Technician 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Transactions. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,612. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Jaimie Opsahl

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,607
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sakatah Lake Staff
Base pay
$58,600
Overtime
$1,000
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,607
Hire date
2019-05-08
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
Le Sueur

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

Jaimie Opsahl is a Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sakatah Lake Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,607. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ethan Lucas

Research Analysis Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,555
Sub-department
FOR Mgt Geospatial Staff
Base pay
$59,555
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,555
Hire date
2023-08-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Ethan Lucas is a Research Analysis Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Mgt Geospatial Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,555. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mark Spoden

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,537
Sub-department
WL-R2 Grand Rapids
Base pay
$4,926
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$54,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,537
Hire date
1986-09-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mark Spoden holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Grand Rapids. They have served since 1986 (about 39 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,537. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Annamarie Eckwright

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,468
Sub-department
FOR R1 Blackduck
Base pay
$54,125
Overtime
$5,291
Other pay
$52
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,468
Hire date
2020-06-15
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
Clearwater

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, Annamarie Eckwright serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist within For R1 Blackduck. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,468. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Isabella Johnson

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,465
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 2
Base pay
$59,465
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,465
Hire date
2021-05-19
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

Isabella Johnson holds the role of Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,465. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Caitlin Noseworthy

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,463
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water & LandSurveys
Base pay
$59,463
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,463
Hire date
2022-08-29
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

Caitlin Noseworthy is a Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water & Landsurveys. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,463. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Virginia Schwartz

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,459
Sub-department
F&W Purchasing
Base pay
$59,459
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,459
Hire date
2024-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

At Natural Resources Department, Virginia Schwartz serves as a Accounting Technician within F&W Purchasing. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,459. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Austin Fischer

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,456
Sub-department
WL-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$57,830
Overtime
$1,489
Other pay
$136
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,456
Hire date
2022-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Austin Fischer holds the role of Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $59,456. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Hegland

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,452
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 North APP Staff
Base pay
$59,452
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,452
Hire date
2024-08-05
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
Benton

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

Matthew Hegland is a Hydrologist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 North App Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,452. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Susan Larson

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,388
Sub-department
Enforcement-Business Office
Base pay
$59,388
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,388
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

At Natural Resources Department, Susan Larson serves as a Accounting Technician within Enforcement-Business Office. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,388. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Ladonne Edelman

Building Maintenance Lead Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,375
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$30,710
Overtime
$8,237
Other pay
$20,427
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,375
Hire date
1980-08-04
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ladonne Edelman holds the role of Building Maintenance Lead Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. They have served since 1980 (about 44 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,375. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Timothy Plude

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,277
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Western Staff
Base pay
$55,116
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,161
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,277
Hire date
2016-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Timothy Plude is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Western Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $59,277. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Talisha Zimmerman

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,224
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water & LandSurveys
Base pay
$59,224
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,224
Hire date
2015-07-24
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

Talisha Zimmerman works as a Hydrologist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water & Landsurveys. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Talisha earned $59,224 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brandon Kaiser

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,191
Sub-department
F&W Wildlife Animal Damage
Base pay
$58,222
Overtime
$947
Other pay
$22
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,191
Hire date
2022-04-04
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
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

Brandon Kaiser works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wildlife Animal Damage. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Brandon earned $59,191 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kristin Carlson

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,172
Sub-department
ECO Waters Lakes & Rivers
Base pay
$59,172
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,172
Hire date
2007-10-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Kristin Carlson serves as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services within Eco Waters Lakes & Rivers. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years), working part-time, 0.75 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $59,172. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Vaske

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,150
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Int'l Falls Staff
Base pay
$58,010
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,140
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,150
Hire date
2013-05-28
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
Koochiching

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Michael Vaske serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R2 Int'l Falls Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $59,150. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Logan Neu

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$59,146
Sub-department
WL-R3 Carlos Avery Staff
Base pay
$59,146
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,146
Hire date
2021-12-01
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
Anoka

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

Logan Neu is a Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Carlos Avery Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $59,146. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Peter Bettencourt

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,121
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2
Base pay
$58,604
Overtime
$517
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,121
Hire date
1990-08-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

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

Peter Bettencourt holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2. They have served since 1990 (about 34 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $59,121. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kayla Zankle

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$59,103
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$59,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$59,103
Hire date
2013-05-06
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kayla Zankle works as a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 11 years as a full-time employee. Kayla earned $59,103 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Timothy Reiter

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$58,969
Sub-department
PAT R4B Windom Supv
Base pay
$58,281
Overtime
$673
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,969
Hire date
2007-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Timothy Reiter is a Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4B Windom Supervisor. They have served since 2007 (about 17 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $58,969. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Zachary Dieterman

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,930
Sub-department
WL-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff
Base pay
$58,824
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,930
Hire date
2007-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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, Zachary Dieterman serves as a Nr Technician Wildlife within Wl-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,930. They are represented by Technical.

Paula Erickson

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,904
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Staff
Base pay
$58,820
Overtime
$84
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,904
Hire date
2023-01-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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

Paula Erickson holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,904. They are represented by Clerical.

Hunter Welinski

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,892
Sub-department
WL-R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$56,499
Overtime
$917
Other pay
$1,476
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,892
Hire date
2015-06-29
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
Morrison

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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

Hunter Welinski is a Nr Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 Little Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,892. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Violette

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,865
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$36,784
Overtime
$19,385
Other pay
$2,696
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,865
Hire date
2014-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Violette holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Ops Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,865. They are represented by Service.

Kevin Habeck

Central Services Administrative Specialist Inter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,772
Sub-department
F&W License Counter
Base pay
$56,335
Overtime
$2,431
Other pay
$7
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,772
Hire date
2001-12-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Habeck is a Central Services Administrative Specialist Inter at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Counter. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,772. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Madeline Jensen Christen

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,771
Sub-department
ECO Waters Groundwater Atlas
Base pay
$58,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,771
Hire date
2024-01-03
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

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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, Madeline Jensen Christen serves as a Hydrologist 1 within Eco Waters Groundwater Atlas. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,771. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Bullers

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,724
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$58,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$346
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,724
Hire date
2024-03-13
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

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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

Rebecca Bullers holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,724. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Wade Krueger

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,694
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Asst Staff
Base pay
$56,172
Overtime
$1,369
Other pay
$1,153
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,694
Hire date
2020-06-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

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

Wade Krueger is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Sandstone Assistant Staff. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,694. They are represented by Technical.

Isaiah Silvis

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$58,689
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew - Habitat
Base pay
$55,321
Overtime
$3,258
Other pay
$110
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,689
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Isaiah Silvis works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew - Habitat. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years) as a full-time employee. Isaiah earned $58,689 in 2024. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nathan Beckman

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,670
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$58,670
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,670
Hire date
2022-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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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

Nathan Beckman is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,670. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shannon Lambert

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,656
Sub-department
WL-R2 Aitkin
Base pay
$57,114
Overtime
$1,355
Other pay
$188
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,656
Hire date
2022-09-06
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
Aitkin

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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

Shannon Lambert is a Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Aitkin. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $58,656. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicole Petersen

Nr Specialist Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,655
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix Staff
Base pay
$56,727
Overtime
$1,848
Other pay
$80
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,655
Hire date
2000-06-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Pine

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

Nicole Petersen works as a Nr Specialist Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Nicole earned $58,655 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dana Dostert

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,606
Sub-department
ECO Waters Dam Safety &Permits
Base pay
$58,606
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,606
Hire date
1989-10-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Dana Dostert serves as a Engineer Senior within Eco Waters Dam Safety &Permits. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,606. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Malachi Walters

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,544
Sub-department
WL-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff
Base pay
$54,483
Overtime
$4,059
Other pay
$2
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,544
Hire date
2024-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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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, Malachi Walters serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R3 Whitewater/Winona Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,544. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jodi Perkio

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,530
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 RM Staff
Base pay
$55,598
Overtime
$2,932
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,530
Hire date
2014-05-24
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, Jodi Perkio serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within Ecowaters R2 Rm Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,530. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Bethany Chaplin

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,477
Sub-department
PAT R2C Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$56,694
Overtime
$1,783
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,477
Hire date
2020-09-16
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
Lake

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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, Bethany Chaplin serves as a Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails within Pat R2C Two Harbors Staff. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $58,477. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alec Stewart

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,476
Sub-department
WL-R3 St Cloud Staff
Base pay
$58,066
Overtime
$390
Other pay
$20
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,476
Hire date
2023-05-03
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

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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

Alec Stewart works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 St Cloud Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Alec earned $58,476 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alden Riemer

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$58,430
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 SNA Staff
Base pay
$56,644
Overtime
$1,785
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$58,430
Hire date
2023-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cottonwood

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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

Alden Riemer holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Sna Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $58,430. Their bargaining unit is Technical.