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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 66

Daniel Deschampe

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,811
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Grand Portage Staff
Base pay
$43,943
Overtime
$867
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,811
Hire date
2017-05-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Cook

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

Daniel Deschampe is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Grand Portage Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 8 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $44,811. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Timothy Gieseke

State Program Administrative Manager/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,805
Sub-department
EcoWaters R4 RM Staff
Base pay
$34,120
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,685
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,805
Hire date
2016-11-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
Manager
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
220
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Timothy Gieseke serves as a State Program Administrative Manager within Ecowaters R4 Rm Staff. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,805. Their bargaining unit is Manager.

Shana Payton

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,768
Sub-department
OSD OCO Strategic Comms
Base pay
$44,768
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,768
Hire date
2025-01-02
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

Shana Payton works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Strategic Comms. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Shana earned $44,768 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anna Ness

Planner/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,750
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Watercraft Insp
Base pay
$44,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,750
Hire date
2000-03-27
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
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

At Natural Resources Department, Anna Ness serves as a Planner within Eco Waters R1 Watercraft Inspector. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,750. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robby Rathbun

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,598
Sub-department
FOR R3 Rochester Staff
Base pay
$37,499
Overtime
$2,342
Other pay
$4,756
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,598
Hire date
2008-01-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Robby Rathbun serves as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead within For R3 Rochester Staff. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,598. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Allyson Greden

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$44,590
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Cryst SprngHatch Staff
Base pay
$42,896
Overtime
$327
Other pay
$1,367
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,590
Hire date
2022-04-06
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
Winona

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

Allyson Greden holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Cryst Sprnghatch Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $44,590. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brian Pisarek

Nr Forestry Regional Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$44,542
Sub-department
FOR Fire Protecton
Base pay
$4,221
Overtime
$5,032
Other pay
$35,290
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,542
Hire date
1980-03-18
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
Pine

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

Brian Pisarek is a Nr Forestry Regional Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For Fire Protecton. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 44 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $44,542. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Petzenhauser

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,534
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 1 Staff
Base pay
$44,534
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,534
Hire date
2024-09-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

Amanda Petzenhauser holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 1 Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,534. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Brian Benson

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,521
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Asst Staff
Base pay
$35,458
Overtime
$5,341
Other pay
$3,721
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,521
Hire date
1989-01-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Mille Lacs

Source-specific fields

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

Brian Benson is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Assistant Staff. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,521. Union affiliation: Service.

Maria Cruz

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,515
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$44,351
Overtime
$164
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,515
Hire date
2023-10-16
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

Maria Cruz holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,515. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Jennifer Hiltner

Human Resources Technician 1/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$44,500
Sub-department
OSD HR Transactions
Base pay
$44,448
Overtime
$51
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,500
Hire date
2022-10-25
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, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jennifer Hiltner serves as a Human Resources Technician 1 within Osd HR Transactions. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $44,500. Their bargaining unit is Confidential.

Thomas Noerenberg

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,455
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$43,536
Overtime
$209
Other pay
$710
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,455
Hire date
2010-04-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thomas Noerenberg is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 15 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,455. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mark Magnuson

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,416
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Resource Staff
Base pay
$41,429
Overtime
$2,987
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,416
Hire date
1989-10-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Mark Magnuson is a Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Resource Staff. Their tenure dates to 1989, about 36 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,416. Union affiliation: Service.

Thor Nelson

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,381
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$43,821
Overtime
$388
Other pay
$172
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,381
Hire date
2018-09-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Thor Nelson works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Thor earned $44,381 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Michael Schleif

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$44,377
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Resource Staff
Base pay
$39,008
Overtime
$3,758
Other pay
$1,611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,377
Hire date
2015-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Michael Schleif works as a Laborer General for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Resource Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $44,377 in 2024. They are represented by Service.

Matthew Kleven

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,337
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$43,821
Overtime
$388
Other pay
$128
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,337
Hire date
2015-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Kleven works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $44,337 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Debora Anderson

Central Services Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,337
Sub-department
PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 3
Base pay
$41,741
Overtime
$2,581
Other pay
$15
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,337
Hire date
2001-05-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

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

Debora Anderson holds the role of Central Services Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Gooseberryfalls Staff 3. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $44,337. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Her Lee

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,280
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$44,272
Overtime
$8
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,280
Hire date
2023-10-25
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

Her Lee works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Her earned $44,280 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Nathan Nietfeld

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,193
Sub-department
WL-R3 St Cloud Staff
Base pay
$43,522
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$671
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,193
Hire date
2011-05-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nathan Nietfeld is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R3 St Cloud Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,193. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Nicholas Partington

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,106
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$43,814
Overtime
$292
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,106
Hire date
2017-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Nicholas Partington is a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,106. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cal Stenso-Velo

Training & Development Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,096
Sub-department
Inv Spec Watercraft Insp State
Base pay
$43,130
Overtime
$966
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,096
Hire date
2012-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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, Cal Stenso-Velo serves as a Training & Development Specialist 2 within Inv Specialist Watercraft Inspector State. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,096. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Mcgraw

Research Scientist 3/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,086
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$44,086
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,086
Hire date
2012-09-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
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

At Natural Resources Department, Amanda Mcgraw serves as a Research Scientist 3 within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,086. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Robert Eggers

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,080
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$44,080
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,080
Hire date
1994-10-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 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, Robert Eggers serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. They have served since 1994 (about 31 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $44,080. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Elliot Wagner

Central Services Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,075
Sub-department
OSD MR Mailroom
Base pay
$44,075
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,075
Hire date
2022-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
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

Elliot Wagner is a Central Services Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Mailroom. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $44,075. They are represented by Clerical.

Joseph Groebner

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$44,048
Sub-department
F&W License Agent Mgt
Base pay
$43,880
Overtime
$157
Other pay
$11
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$44,048
Hire date
2024-01-08
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

Joseph Groebner works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within F&W License Agent Mgt. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $44,048 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Gary Zins

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,880
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$43,633
Overtime
$43
Other pay
$204
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,880
Hire date
2001-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

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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, Gary Zins serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. They have served since 2001 (about 24 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,880. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Martin Donovan

Planner Senior State/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,876
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$43,876
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,876
Hire date
2024-09-16
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

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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, Martin Donovan serves as a Planner Senior State within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,876. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stacey Elmore

Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,772
Sub-department
F&W WLD Health Program
Base pay
$39,016
Overtime
$1,709
Other pay
$3,046
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,772
Hire date
2024-09-11
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
Anoka

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Stacey Elmore serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Wl Research within F&W Wld Health Program. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,772. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Marqueta Garcia

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,771
Sub-department
ECO Waters Water&AqPlantPermit
Base pay
$43,771
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,771
Hire date
2005-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
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

Marqueta Garcia holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Water&Aqplantpermit. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,771. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Ingrid Johnson

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,750
Sub-department
OSD OCO R2 Officer
Base pay
$43,750
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,750
Hire date
2024-11-06
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
Itasca

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

At Natural Resources Department, Ingrid Johnson serves as a Communications Specialist 2 within Osd Oco R2 Officer. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,750. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Donald Dunker

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,626
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$43,525
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$101
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,626
Hire date
2019-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nobles

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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, Donald Dunker serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,626. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Anja Parenteau

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$43,618
Sub-department
L&M Engin/Minrl Potential/Sur
Base pay
$43,618
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,618
Hire date
2022-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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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

Anja Parenteau holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within L&M Engin/Minrl Potential/Sur. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,618. They are represented by Clerical.

Debra Guither

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,610
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$18,894
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$24,716
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,610
Hire date
1988-04-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Debra Guither works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Staff. They have served since 1988 (about 37 years) as a full-time employee. Debra earned $43,610 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Emma Schultz

State Program Administrative Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$43,483
Sub-department
FOR CFM
Base pay
$40,568
Overtime
$390
Other pay
$2,526
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,483
Hire date
2019-11-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Emma Schultz works as a State Program Administrative Senior for Natural Resources Department within For Cfm. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years) as a full-time employee. Emma earned $43,483 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rafael Contreras-Rangel

Planner Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$43,466
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$43,466
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,466
Hire date
2023-09-18
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

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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

Rafael Contreras-Rangel is a Planner Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $43,466. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Edward Tourdot

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,398
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nursery Staff2
Base pay
$43,398
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,398
Hire date
2018-03-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Edward Tourdot works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nursery Staff2. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Edward earned $43,398 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Desiree Walton

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$43,361
Sub-department
OSD OP Policy & Planning
Base pay
$40,822
Overtime
$2,539
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,361
Hire date
2023-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Desiree Walton holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Policy & Planning. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $43,361. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Ryan Denny

General Maintenance Worker Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,307
Sub-department
PAT-R2 McCarthy Beach Asst
Base pay
$40,248
Overtime
$2,881
Other pay
$178
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,307
Hire date
2020-02-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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

Ryan Denny holds the role of General Maintenance Worker Lead at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Mccarthy Beach Assistant. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $43,307. They are represented by Service.

Julianna Krueger

Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,294
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$32,719
Overtime
$4,348
Other pay
$6,227
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,294
Hire date
2000-05-12
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

Julianna Krueger is a Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $43,294. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Brandon Blomquist

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$43,282
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$42,393
Overtime
$889
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$43,282
Hire date
2024-04-29
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

At Natural Resources Department, Brandon Blomquist serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $43,282. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.