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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 68

Sarah Zacharias

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,173
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Asst Staff
Base pay
$39,876
Overtime
$385
Other pay
$911
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,173
Hire date
2024-07-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
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

Sarah Zacharias holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Assistant Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,173. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Jennifer Opsal

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,090
Sub-department
FOR Fire Protecton
Base pay
$34,580
Overtime
$4,997
Other pay
$1,513
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,090
Hire date
2024-09-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
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

At Natural Resources Department, Jennifer Opsal serves as a Nr Technician within For Fire Protecton. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $41,090. They are represented by Technical.

Lacey Hagen

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$41,081
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Banning Staff
Base pay
$39,429
Overtime
$1,651
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,081
Hire date
1995-06-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Pine

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

At Natural Resources Department, Lacey Hagen serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R2 Banning Staff. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $41,081. They are represented by Service.

Scott Cortus

Hydrologist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$41,016
Sub-department
ECO Waters Field Mon Ops 2
Base pay
$41,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$41,016
Hire date
2022-03-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
9
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Scott Cortus holds the role of Hydrologist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Field Mon Ops 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $41,016. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dorothy O'Brien

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,985
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Supv
Base pay
$40,560
Overtime
$404
Other pay
$21
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,985
Hire date
2024-09-25
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
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

Dorothy O'Brien works as a Interpret Naturalist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Supervisor. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Dorothy earned $40,985 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elisa Moss

Nr Douglas Lodge Custodial Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,956
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Housekeeping
Base pay
$36,416
Overtime
$3,378
Other pay
$1,163
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,956
Hire date
1998-04-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

At Natural Resources Department, Elisa Moss serves as a Nr Douglas Lodge Custodial Worker within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Housekeeping. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,956. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Alexander Gehrig

Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,869
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville Asst
Base pay
$36,692
Overtime
$691
Other pay
$3,486
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,869
Hire date
1996-05-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

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

Alexander Gehrig holds the role of Nr Supervisor 3 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Assistant. They have served since 1996 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,869. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Debra Beckel

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,841
Sub-department
WL-R1 Red Lake Staff
Base pay
$38,705
Overtime
$2,093
Other pay
$42
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,841
Hire date
2002-07-24
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Roseau

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

Debra Beckel holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Red Lake Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,841. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Cheyanne Dusek

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,639
Sub-department
L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing
Base pay
$40,639
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,639
Hire date
2015-05-20
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
St Louis

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, Cheyanne Dusek serves as a Nr Program Consultant within L&M Mineral Potential Hibbing. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,639. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mitchell Sommers

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,611
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Spicer Staff
Base pay
$38,066
Overtime
$1,211
Other pay
$1,334
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,611
Hire date
2019-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mitchell Sommers holds the role of Nr Fisheries Census Clerk at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Spicer Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $40,611. They are represented by Clerical.

Michaela Sanford

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,603
Sub-department
F&W WLD CWD Group
Base pay
$36,513
Overtime
$2,704
Other pay
$1,385
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,603
Hire date
2021-10-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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

Michaela Sanford works as a Nr Technician for Natural Resources Department within F&W Wld Cwd Group. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Michaela earned $40,603 in 2024. They are represented by Technical.

Allissa Reynolds

Nr Forestry Program Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,552
Sub-department
FOR Protection Inv Supv
Base pay
$29,688
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$10,864
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,552
Hire date
2012-07-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Allissa Reynolds works as a Nr Forestry Program Supervisor for Natural Resources Department within For Protection Inv Supervisor. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. Allissa earned $40,552 in 2024. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Evangelin Von Boeckman

Nr Specialist Int Wl/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,485
Sub-department
WL-R1 Roseau Staff
Base pay
$39,656
Overtime
$829
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,485
Hire date
2024-10-21
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
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

Evangelin Von Boeckman is a Nr Specialist Int Wl at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Roseau Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $40,485. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Douglas Wilson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,444
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2
Base pay
$39,588
Overtime
$856
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,444
Hire date
1989-01-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Carlton

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

Douglas Wilson works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2. Hired in 1989, they have about 35 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Douglas earned $40,444 in 2024. Union affiliation: Service.

Dwayne Johnson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,419
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$39,817
Overtime
$537
Other pay
$65
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,419
Hire date
2007-06-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Dwayne Johnson holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,419. Union affiliation: Service.

Cody Mandelke

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,370
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$39,806
Overtime
$247
Other pay
$317
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,370
Hire date
2022-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Cody Mandelke serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $40,370. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Daniel Altman

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,328
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$40,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$92
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,328
Hire date
2022-04-28
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, 2024
No
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, Daniel Altman serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $40,328. They are represented by Clerical.

Paul Putzier

Hydrologist Supervisor/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,231
Sub-department
ECOWaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater
Base pay
$22,632
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,599
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,231
Hire date
2011-08-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
21
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Paul Putzier is a Hydrologist Supervisor at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Hydrogeo-Groundwater. They have served since 2011 (about 13 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $40,231. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Coy Blair

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,177
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$40,177
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,177
Hire date
2024-04-03
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
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

Coy Blair holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Lake City Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $40,177. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Hansen

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,087
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wild River Staff 2
Base pay
$38,802
Overtime
$1,215
Other pay
$70
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,087
Hire date
2020-08-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Chisago

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 Hansen is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Wild River Staff 2. They have served since 2020 (about 5 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $40,087. Union affiliation: Service.

Sarah Anderson

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$40,080
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2
Base pay
$37,320
Overtime
$26
Other pay
$2,734
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,080
Hire date
2022-10-18
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

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

Sarah Anderson is a Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $40,080. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dale Logsdon

Research Scientist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$40,074
Sub-department
Fish - HD & Implementation
Base pay
$12,291
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$27,783
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$40,074
Hire date
1990-01-08
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
Le Sueur

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

Dale Logsdon works as a Research Scientist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Fish - Hd & Implementation. Hired in 1990, they have about 35 years of service as a full-time employee. Dale earned $40,074 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ashley Laplante

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,843
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$28,321
Overtime
$7,688
Other pay
$3,834
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,843
Hire date
2013-02-28
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

Ashley Laplante is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $39,843. They are represented by Service.

Benjamin White

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,769
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville Admin Staff
Base pay
$38,850
Overtime
$618
Other pay
$302
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,769
Hire date
2022-09-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Benjamin White holds the role of Nr Technician Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Administrative Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,769. They are represented by Technical.

Colin Nicklay

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$39,692
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Bear Head Lake Staff
Base pay
$35,827
Overtime
$691
Other pay
$3,173
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,692
Hire date
2017-04-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

At Natural Resources Department, Colin Nicklay serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R2 Bear Head Lake Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,692. Union affiliation: Service.

Benjamin Matykiewicz

Nr Specialist Wl/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$39,663
Sub-department
WL-R2 Aitkin
Base pay
$37,072
Overtime
$462
Other pay
$2,130
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,663
Hire date
2021-06-01
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
Aitkin

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, Benjamin Matykiewicz serves as a Nr Specialist Wl within Wl-R2 Aitkin. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $39,663. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Beito

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,639
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Asst
Base pay
$34,105
Overtime
$3,410
Other pay
$2,124
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,639
Hire date
2016-03-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Marshall

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

Ryan Beito works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad Assistant. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $39,639 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Shawn Preston

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,517
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$39,078
Overtime
$137
Other pay
$301
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,517
Hire date
2021-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Shawn Preston serves as a Laborer Trades & Equipment within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,517. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Travis Lubrant

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,471
Sub-department
Fish-R1 SpireVly HatcheryStaff
Base pay
$37,122
Overtime
$251
Other pay
$2,098
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,471
Hire date
2024-06-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cass

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

Travis Lubrant is a Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Spirevly Hatcherystaff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $39,471. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Tanner Koetter

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$39,430
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Resource Staff
Base pay
$39,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$423
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,430
Hire date
2012-05-14
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

Tanner Koetter holds the role of Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Resource Staff. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 12 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $39,430. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Regina Gorter

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$39,341
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Blue Mounds Staff 1
Base pay
$38,579
Overtime
$755
Other pay
$8
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,341
Hire date
2010-04-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Rock

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

Regina Gorter is a Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Blue Mounds Staff 1. Hired in 2010, they have about 14 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $39,341. They are represented by Clerical.

Lance Larson

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,323
Sub-department
WL-R4 TalcotLake/Slayton Staff
Base pay
$39,046
Overtime
$215
Other pay
$62
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,323
Hire date
2024-07-29
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

Lance Larson is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Talcotlake/Slayton Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $39,323. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Robert Schmidt

Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,293
Sub-department
WL-R1 Baudette
Base pay
$39,293
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,293
Hire date
2025-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
18
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake Of Woods

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robert Schmidt holds the role of Nr Area Supervisor Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Baudette. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,293. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Cally Morgan

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,266
Sub-department
PAT R4A Spicer Staff
Base pay
$39,266
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,266
Hire date
2024-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

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

Cally Morgan holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4A Spicer Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,266. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Rhonda Klostermeier

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$39,248
Sub-department
WL-R1 Asst Reg Staff
Base pay
$31,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$7,569
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,248
Hire date
2002-06-13
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rhonda Klostermeier works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R1 Assistant Reg Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 22 years as a full-time employee. Rhonda earned $39,248 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Brett Vilven

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,201
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$39,119
Overtime
$77
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,201
Hire date
2021-04-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Brett Vilven works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Brett earned $39,201 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Janice Haverkamp

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$39,194
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff
Base pay
$39,194
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,194
Hire date
2023-01-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Becker

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

Janice Haverkamp works as a Office & Administrative Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Detroit Lakes Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Janice earned $39,194 in 2024. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Marnie Franze

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,131
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$39,131
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,131
Hire date
2016-09-14
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Marnie Franze is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $39,131. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Daniel Herbert

State Program Administrative Technician Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,065
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Equipment
Base pay
$39,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,065
Hire date
2024-10-28
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

Daniel Herbert works as a State Program Administrative Technician Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Equipment. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Daniel earned $39,065 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Mike Oehler

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,063
Sub-department
F&W Populations Program
Base pay
$12,291
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$26,771
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,063
Hire date
2014-04-28
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
Otter Tail

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

Mike Oehler holds the role of Nr Program Coordinator at Natural Resources Department within F&W Populations Program. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 11 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $39,063. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.