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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 64

Janice Haverkamp

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$48,859
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff
Base pay
$48,859
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,859
Hire date
2023-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Janice Haverkamp is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $48,859. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Courtney Baker

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$48,684
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$48,684
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,684
Hire date
2024-05-22
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
Goodhue

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

Courtney Baker holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Lake City Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,684. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nicholas Kangas

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$48,644
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Staff
Base pay
$30,722
Overtime
$14,952
Other pay
$2,970
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,644
Hire date
2022-05-16
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, Nicholas Kangas serves as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead within For R1 Warroad Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,644. They are represented by Service.

Joseph Frenz

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$48,338
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Asst Staff
Base pay
$36,683
Overtime
$6,885
Other pay
$4,770
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,338
Hire date
2000-02-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

Joseph Frenz works as a Nr Technician for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Assistant Staff. They have served since 2000 (about 24 years) as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $48,338 in 2024. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jennifer Lust

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$48,304
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Cuyuna Country Staff
Base pay
$47,887
Overtime
$417
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,304
Hire date
2000-05-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jennifer Lust is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Cuyuna Country Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $48,304. They are represented by Service.

Anne Sinotte

Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$48,294
Sub-department
FOR R1 Backus Asst Staff
Base pay
$32,803
Overtime
$11,452
Other pay
$4,039
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,294
Hire date
2021-03-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Anne Sinotte serves as a Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher within For R1 Backus Assistant Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,294. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Whitney Honstead

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$48,217
Sub-department
Fish-Reg 1 Staff
Base pay
$48,217
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,217
Hire date
2022-06-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Whitney Honstead works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within Fish-Reg 1 Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Whitney earned $48,217 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

David Dahl

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$48,208
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$46,632
Overtime
$1,407
Other pay
$169
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,208
Hire date
2000-01-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Dahl works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. David earned $48,208 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Jenna Nelson

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$48,164
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Southern Staff
Base pay
$47,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,020
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,164
Hire date
2013-05-20
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
No
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, Jenna Nelson serves as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services within Eco Waters R3 Southern Staff. Hired in 2013, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $48,164. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Trevor Braget

Interpret Naturalist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$48,142
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville CaveStaff
Base pay
$47,668
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$474
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,142
Hire date
2022-12-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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, Trevor Braget serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Pat-R3 Forestville Cavestaff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,142. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Bryanna Anstine

Central Services Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$48,100
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Gift Shops
Base pay
$48,100
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,100
Hire date
2011-12-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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

Bryanna Anstine works as a Central Services Administrative Specialist Principal for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Gift Shops. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Bryanna earned $48,100 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Jessica Xiong

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$48,061
Sub-department
OSD OMB Section Heads
Base pay
$48,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,061
Hire date
2024-04-08
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

Jessica Xiong holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Osd Omb Section Heads. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,061. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Elizabeth Johnson-Knapp

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$48,027
Sub-department
OSD OCO Outreach & Education
Base pay
$48,027
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$48,027
Hire date
2024-12-09
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

Elizabeth Johnson-Knapp holds the role of Communications Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Outreach & Education. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $48,027. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Riley Finnegan

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$47,999
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Flandrau Staff 1
Base pay
$47,176
Overtime
$647
Other pay
$175
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,999
Hire date
2018-05-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Riley Finnegan works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Flandrau Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. Riley earned $47,999 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Diane Wilson

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$47,965
Sub-department
ECO Waters Admin Unit
Base pay
$31,151
Overtime
$914
Other pay
$15,901
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,965
Hire date
2014-07-28
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Diane Wilson is a Accounting Technician at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Administrative Unit. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $47,965. Union affiliation: Technical.

Rosalyn Krog

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,933
Sub-department
Eco Waters Technical Analysis
Base pay
$47,933
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,933
Hire date
2016-06-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
12
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Beltrami

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

Rosalyn Krog works as a Hydrologist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Technical Analysis. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Rosalyn earned $47,933 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Palmer

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$47,919
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Big Stone Lake
Base pay
$46,373
Overtime
$1,346
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,919
Hire date
2023-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Big Stone

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

John Palmer is a Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Big Stone Lake. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $47,919. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Micah Degutis Alm

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,880
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Lake Maria Staff
Base pay
$45,536
Overtime
$2,240
Other pay
$104
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,880
Hire date
2011-06-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85
Work county
Wright

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

Micah Degutis Alm is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Lake Maria Staff. Their tenure dates to 2011, about 14 years, working part-time, 0.85 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $47,880. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Emily Kunesh

Customer Services Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,751
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2
Base pay
$47,150
Overtime
$601
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,751
Hire date
2017-08-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Emily Kunesh works as a Customer Services Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Emily earned $47,751 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Isabella Oscarson

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,728
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$24,356
Overtime
$19,547
Other pay
$3,825
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,728
Hire date
2022-03-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Isabella Oscarson is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Deer River Assistant Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,728. They are represented by Service.

Kelsey Holden

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,648
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Frontenac Asst
Base pay
$46,718
Overtime
$921
Other pay
$9
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,648
Hire date
2019-06-07
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.05
Work county
Goodhue

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

Kelsey Holden holds the role of Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Frontenac Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a intermittent, 0.05 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,648. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Rebecca Palmer Ferrier

Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,607
Sub-department
FOR R3 Cambridge Asst Staff
Base pay
$34,489
Overtime
$11,554
Other pay
$1,564
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,607
Hire date
2020-09-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Isanti

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

Rebecca Palmer Ferrier holds the role of Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Cambridge Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,607. Union affiliation: Service.

Patrick Schneider

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,510
Sub-department
PAT-Rg 3 MN Valley Trail Staff
Base pay
$47,103
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$408
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,510
Hire date
2001-06-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Scott

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, Patrick Schneider serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat-Rg 3 MN Valley Trail Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,510. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Madison Deile

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,478
Sub-department
WL-R4 SE Ops Staff
Base pay
$47,478
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,478
Hire date
2023-05-22
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
Steele

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

Madison Deile holds the role of Nr Specialist Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Se Ops Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,478. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Randy Schoeneck

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,437
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$21,500
Overtime
$98
Other pay
$25,840
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,437
Hire date
1978-04-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

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, Randy Schoeneck serves as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. They have served since 1978 (about 47 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,437. They are represented by Technical.

Zackery Pouti

General Maintenance Worker Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,407
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Scenic Asst
Base pay
$46,071
Overtime
$1,158
Other pay
$178
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,407
Hire date
2021-07-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Itasca

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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

Zackery Pouti holds the role of General Maintenance Worker Lead at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Scenic Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,407. They are represented by Service.

Mary Kovacovich

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$47,365
Sub-department
FOR R2 Two Harbors Staff
Base pay
$47,365
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,365
Hire date
2021-07-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Kovacovich works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Two Harbors Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Mary earned $47,365 in 2024. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Elena Lozano

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,342
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$47,185
Overtime
$157
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,342
Hire date
2024-07-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

At Natural Resources Department, Elena Lozano serves as a Nr Technician Wildlife within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $47,342. Union affiliation: Technical.

Dee Crist

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,334
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$43,445
Overtime
$2,935
Other pay
$954
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,334
Hire date
2022-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Dee Crist works as a Nr Technician Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Dee earned $47,334 in 2025. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jeffrey Linn

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,277
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$46,370
Overtime
$700
Other pay
$208
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,277
Hire date
1996-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeffrey Linn is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,277. They are represented by Service.

Bradley White

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,268
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$39,009
Overtime
$4,848
Other pay
$3,411
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,268
Hire date
1991-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bradley White works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. Bradley earned $47,268 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Martha Vickery

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$47,233
Sub-department
L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids
Base pay
$40,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,685
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,233
Hire date
1990-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
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, Martha Vickery serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within L&M Regional Ops -Gr Rapids. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $47,233. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Regina Gorter

Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,150
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Split Rock Creek Staff
Base pay
$44,880
Overtime
$2,248
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,150
Hire date
2010-04-22
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
Pipestone

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

Regina Gorter is a Nr Specialist Int Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Split Rock Creek Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $47,150. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Megan Kirkpatrick

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,104
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$47,104
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,104
Hire date
2017-05-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Megan Kirkpatrick works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Megan earned $47,104 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Jorden Thatcher

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$47,054
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$34,136
Overtime
$12,702
Other pay
$217
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$47,054
Hire date
2018-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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

Jorden Thatcher holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Ops Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $47,054. They are represented by Service.

Dawn Jensen

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$46,962
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Big Bog Rec AreaStaff
Base pay
$46,962
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,962
Hire date
2007-07-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Dawn Jensen holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Big Bog Recreation Areastaff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $46,962. They are represented by Clerical.

Naomi Keeling

Account Clerk Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$46,961
Sub-department
Enforcement-Business Office
Base pay
$46,383
Overtime
$566
Other pay
$11
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,961
Hire date
2022-03-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Naomi Keeling holds the role of Account Clerk Senior at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Business Office. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $46,961. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Dawn Bahajak

Education Consultant 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$46,880
Sub-department
OSD OCO Outreach & Education
Base pay
$31,106
Overtime
$804
Other pay
$14,970
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,880
Hire date
1997-04-21
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
Ramsey

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

Dawn Bahajak is a Education Consultant 3 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Outreach & Education. They have served since 1997 (about 27 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $46,880. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Collison

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$46,824
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$29,474
Overtime
$12,273
Other pay
$5,077
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,824
Hire date
2005-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Christopher Collison works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Hired in 2005, they have about 19 years of service as a full-time employee. Christopher earned $46,824 in 2024. They are represented by Service.

Andrew Tucker

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$46,794
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1
Base pay
$45,452
Overtime
$1,343
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$46,794
Hire date
2007-05-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Ramsey

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, Andrew Tucker serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $46,794. They are represented by Service.