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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 60

Rolando Noyes

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,475
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$29,759
Overtime
$20,773
Other pay
$3,942
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,475
Hire date
2000-03-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rolando Noyes holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,475. Union affiliation: Service.

Lisa Wiley

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,450
Sub-department
FOR Protection Fire Mgt
Base pay
$54,165
Overtime
$285
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,450
Hire date
2023-02-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Lisa Wiley is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Fire Mgt. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,450. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Eric Iszler

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,390
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Lac Qui Parle Staff
Base pay
$51,200
Overtime
$2,964
Other pay
$226
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,390
Hire date
2001-06-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Chippewa

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

Eric Iszler holds the role of Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Lac Qui Parle Staff. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,390. They are represented by Technical.

Jonathon Head

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,341
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Staff
Base pay
$35,941
Overtime
$16,055
Other pay
$2,345
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,341
Hire date
2016-03-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jonathon Head serves as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead within For R1 Warroad Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,341. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Salai Zaw

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,302
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 ARm Staff
Base pay
$53,840
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$462
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,302
Hire date
2024-09-06
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
Blue Earth

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

Salai Zaw is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Arm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,302. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katherine Reisinger

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,292
Sub-department
ECO Waters MBS Plant Eco&Bot
Base pay
$54,292
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,292
Hire date
2022-05-09
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Katherine Reisinger holds the role of Nr Specialist Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Mbs Plant Eco&Bot. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,292. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Naomi Keeling

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,232
Sub-department
ECO Waters Admin Unit
Base pay
$54,232
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,232
Hire date
2022-03-23
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

Naomi Keeling works as a Accounting Technician for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Administrative Unit. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Naomi earned $54,232 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Michael Brolin

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,219
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$53,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$338
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,219
Hire date
1983-04-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Brolin holds the role of Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Brainerd Staff. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 42 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,219. Union affiliation: Technical.

Barbara Reicks

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,207
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville Admin Staff
Base pay
$54,207
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,207
Hire date
2016-06-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Barbara Reicks serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Pat-R3 Forestville Administrative Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,207. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Stephanie Hummel

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,200
Sub-department
ECO Waters SNA Ops
Base pay
$53,842
Overtime
$357
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,200
Hire date
2024-08-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, Stephanie Hummel serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Eco Waters Sna Ops. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,200. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Talicia Chalmers

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,170
Sub-department
F&W License Agent Mgt
Base pay
$53,406
Overtime
$753
Other pay
$11
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,170
Hire date
2024-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Talicia Chalmers works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Agent Mgt. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Talicia earned $54,170 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Jacob Boyd

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,163
Sub-department
WL-R1 Red Lake Staff
Base pay
$52,455
Overtime
$1,033
Other pay
$675
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,163
Hire date
2023-08-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
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

Jacob Boyd is a Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Red Lake Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $54,163. Union affiliation: Technical.

Alexandra Yaeger

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,148
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wm O'Brien Asst
Base pay
$53,583
Overtime
$565
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,148
Hire date
2016-09-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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, Alexandra Yaeger serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int within Pat-R3 Wm O'brien Assistant. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,148. They are represented by Clerical.

Linda Corbo

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,099
Sub-department
OSD OCO Information Center
Base pay
$52,161
Overtime
$1,934
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,099
Hire date
2023-05-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Linda Corbo works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Information Center. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Linda earned $54,099 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Suzanne Mulville

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,033
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Glenwood Staff
Base pay
$54,033
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,033
Hire date
2004-10-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pope

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

Suzanne Mulville holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Glenwood Staff. Hired in 2004, they have about 21 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $54,033. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Sophie Halvorson

Bacteriologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$54,032
Sub-department
F&W Pathology Lab Staff
Base pay
$54,032
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$54,032
Hire date
2023-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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, Sophie Halvorson serves as a Bacteriologist 1 within F&W Pathology Lab Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $54,032. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brilyn Nicholson

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,957
Sub-department
WL-R1 Red Lake Staff
Base pay
$53,251
Overtime
$632
Other pay
$73
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,957
Hire date
2024-01-08
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
Roseau

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

Brilyn Nicholson works as a Nr Specialist Wl for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Red Lake Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Brilyn earned $53,957 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donald Wallen

Hydrologist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,818
Sub-department
ECOWaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater
Base pay
$53,818
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,818
Hire date
1998-01-05
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Donald Wallen works as a Hydrologist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. Donald earned $53,818 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Massa

Nr Forestry Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,817
Sub-department
FOR R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$49,231
Overtime
$3,969
Other pay
$617
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,817
Hire date
2024-07-01
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

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, James Massa serves as a Nr Forestry Specialist within For R3 Lake City Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,817. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Evan Wilkins

General Maintenance Worker Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,782
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Tettegouche Staff
Base pay
$51,999
Overtime
$1,783
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,782
Hire date
2018-05-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Evan Wilkins is a General Maintenance Worker Lead at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Tettegouche Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,782. Union affiliation: Service.

Daniel Mccann

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,721
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Aitkin Staff
Base pay
$53,013
Overtime
$629
Other pay
$79
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,721
Hire date
2019-05-13
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
Aitkin

Source-specific fields

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

Daniel Mccann is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Aitkin Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,721. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Maria Erceg

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,613
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Sauk Rapids Staff
Base pay
$53,613
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,613
Hire date
2019-05-20
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
Benton

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Maria Erceg serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R3 Sauk Rapids Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,613. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Habib

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$53,433
Sub-department
FOR R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$50,081
Overtime
$2,431
Other pay
$921
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,433
Hire date
2023-02-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Houston

Source-specific fields

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

John Habib is a Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Lake City Staff. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $53,433. They are represented by Technical.

Sarah Kvidt

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,378
Sub-department
F&W WL Wetland Complex Staff
Base pay
$53,378
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,378
Hire date
2016-05-31
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
Otter Tail

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

Sarah Kvidt works as a Nr Specialist Wl for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wl Wetland Complex Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Sarah earned $53,378 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Andrew Gehn

Chemist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,369
Sub-department
L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio
Base pay
$53,369
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,369
Hire date
2021-12-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, Andrew Gehn serves as a Chemist 1 within L&M Mine Waste Characterizatio. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,369. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Erek Akre

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,345
Sub-department
FOR Mgt FIA Staff
Base pay
$53,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,345
Hire date
2023-06-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Erek Akre holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For Mgt Fia Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $53,345. Union affiliation: Technical.

Crystal Prestidge

Customer Services Specialist Princ/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,342
Sub-department
F&W License Agent Mgt
Base pay
$53,331
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,342
Hire date
2016-01-05
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

At Natural Resources Department, Crystal Prestidge serves as a Customer Services Specialist Princ within F&W License Agent Mgt. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,342. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Haley Kriehn

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,316
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$53,316
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,316
Hire date
2023-11-06
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
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

Haley Kriehn works as a Nr Specialist Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Haley earned $53,316 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Catherine Plank

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,249
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 ARM Staff
Base pay
$53,249
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,249
Hire date
2024-01-03
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
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

Catherine Plank is a Nr Specialist Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Arm Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,249. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Glasow

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,214
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$52,953
Overtime
$260
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,214
Hire date
2016-05-09
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Brian Glasow serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,214. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Stansberry

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,177
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Asst Staff
Base pay
$46,559
Overtime
$5,349
Other pay
$1,268
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,177
Hire date
2022-06-06
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

Michael Stansberry works as a Nr Technician Forestry for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $53,177 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Brendan Dunagan

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,154
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Banning Staff
Base pay
$50,140
Overtime
$2,908
Other pay
$106
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,154
Hire date
2000-06-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Pine

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

Brendan Dunagan works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Banning Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Brendan earned $53,154 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Zachary Witzel

Nr Specialist Int Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,098
Sub-department
F&W IBI Staff
Base pay
$52,986
Overtime
$111
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,098
Hire date
2013-05-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
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

Zachary Witzel is a Nr Specialist Int Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within F&W Ibi Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,098. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lauren Dagen

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,079
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff
Base pay
$49,893
Overtime
$3,172
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,079
Hire date
2023-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

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

Lauren Dagen is a Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Lk Superior Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,079. Union affiliation: Technical.

Krista Johnson

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,075
Sub-department
PAT R4C Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$51,679
Overtime
$1,340
Other pay
$55
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,075
Hire date
2017-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Krista Johnson is a Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4C Hutchinson Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $53,075. They are represented by Technical.

Kristopher Lambert

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,016
Sub-department
PAT R3B Watertown Staff
Base pay
$47,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$5,028
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,016
Hire date
2021-04-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Kristopher Lambert serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat R3B Watertown Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,016. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Erik Wiste

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$53,013
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$53,013
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$53,013
Hire date
2007-05-10
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
Hubbard

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, Erik Wiste serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R1 Park Rapids Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $53,013. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sophia Musiak

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,955
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay
$52,955
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,955
Hire date
2023-05-16
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
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, Sophia Musiak serves as a Nr Specialist Eco Services within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,955. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mary Gustafson

Interpret Naturalist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,947
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville CaveStaff
Base pay
$51,818
Overtime
$964
Other pay
$165
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,947
Hire date
2011-06-10
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Fillmore

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

Mary Gustafson is a Interpret Naturalist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Cavestaff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years), working intermittent, 0.1 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $52,947. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Mcgarthwaite

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$52,945
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$52,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$52,945
Hire date
1984-03-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

At Natural Resources Department, John Mcgarthwaite serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. They have served since 1984 (about 41 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,945. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.