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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 69

Shenue Yang

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$39,052
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2
Base pay
$37,339
Overtime
$1,714
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,052
Hire date
2023-05-15
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, Shenue Yang serves as a Parks & Trails Associate within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 2. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $39,052. Union affiliation: Service.

Sara Holger

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$39,042
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Staff
Base pay
$27,994
Overtime
$703
Other pay
$10,346
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$39,042
Hire date
1996-05-01
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
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

Sara Holger is a Interpret Naturalist 2 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Staff. Hired in 1996, they have about 28 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $39,042. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Kloiber

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,995
Sub-department
ECO Waters Inv Mont & Analysis
Base pay
$5,680
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,315
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,995
Hire date
2008-10-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Steven Kloiber serves as a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services within Eco Waters Inv Mont & Analysis. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,995. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Larissa Ward

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$38,978
Sub-department
OSD OP R4 Bus Office
Base pay
$37,876
Overtime
$360
Other pay
$742
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,978
Hire date
2023-06-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Brown

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

Larissa Ward works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R4 Bus Office. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Larissa earned $38,978 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Ashley Pugh

Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$38,945
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$38,945
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,945
Hire date
2023-10-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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

Ashley Pugh holds the role of Nr Supervisor 1 Parks & Trails at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,945. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Amanda Craft

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,902
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$38,659
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$243
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,902
Hire date
2018-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

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

Amanda Craft holds the role of Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Little Falls Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,902. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Hunter Huber

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,808
Sub-department
OSD OP R2 Bus Office Staff
Base pay
$38,808
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,808
Hire date
2024-10-09
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
Brown

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

Hunter Huber holds the role of State Program Administrative Intermediate at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R2 Bus Office Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,808. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Douglas Veeder

Nr Technician Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,733
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Chas Lindberg Staff
Base pay
$36,909
Overtime
$1,525
Other pay
$299
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,733
Hire date
2004-06-25
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Morrison

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

Douglas Veeder works as a Nr Technician Parks & Trails for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Chas Lindberg Staff. They have served since 2004 (about 21 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Douglas earned $38,733 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Anthony Standera

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$38,704
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$32,431
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,273
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,704
Hire date
2002-11-18
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
Beltrami

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

Anthony Standera is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Bemidji Staff. They have served since 2002 (about 22 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $38,704. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Mitchell Sommers

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,591
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Spicer Staff
Base pay
$36,339
Overtime
$1,935
Other pay
$318
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,591
Hire date
2019-05-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Kandiyohi

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

Mitchell Sommers holds the role of Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Spicer Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,591. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Juliette Garza

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,580
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$38,335
Overtime
$231
Other pay
$14
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,580
Hire date
2024-09-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Juliette Garza holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,580. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Christina Huschle

General Maintenance Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,504
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$37,014
Overtime
$1,490
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,504
Hire date
2007-05-26
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

Christina Huschle is a General Maintenance Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $38,504. They are represented by Service.

Lewis Brostrom

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$38,495
Sub-department
FOR R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$25,750
Overtime
$12,709
Other pay
$36
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,495
Hire date
2004-03-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Sherburne

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

Lewis Brostrom works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R3 Little Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 20 years as a full-time employee. Lewis earned $38,495 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Lacey Hagen

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,472
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Resource Staff
Base pay
$36,308
Overtime
$1,950
Other pay
$214
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,472
Hire date
1995-06-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

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

Lacey Hagen is a Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Resource Staff. Their tenure dates to 1995, about 30 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $38,472. They are represented by Service.

Michael Crellin

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,428
Sub-department
ECO Waters Dam Safety &Permits
Base pay
$38,428
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,428
Hire date
2025-02-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Michael Crellin serves as a Engineer Senior within Eco Waters Dam Safety &Permits. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,428. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Angela Meyer

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,389
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Minneopa Staff 1
Base pay
$37,597
Overtime
$618
Other pay
$173
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,389
Hire date
2001-05-05
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Blue Earth

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, Angela Meyer serves as a Parks & Trails Associate within Pat-R4 Minneopa Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $38,389. They are represented by Service.

Cal Stenso-Velo

Law Compliance Representative 1/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$38,347
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Watercraft Insp
Base pay
$35,166
Overtime
$1,126
Other pay
$2,054
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,347
Hire date
2012-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Washington

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

Cal Stenso-Velo holds the role of Law Compliance Representative 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Watercraft Inspector. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,347. Union affiliation: Technical.

Marissa Klimmek

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,254
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Flandrau Staff 1
Base pay
$31,298
Overtime
$6,678
Other pay
$278
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,254
Hire date
2022-05-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Brown

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

Marissa Klimmek holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Flandrau Staff 1. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,254. They are represented by Service.

Daniel Ess

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,170
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Bemidji Staff
Base pay
$37,011
Overtime
$1,160
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,170
Hire date
2007-06-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
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

Daniel Ess holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Bemidji Staff. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,170. Union affiliation: Service.

Edward Schoon

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$38,157
Sub-department
FOR R2 Little Fork Staff
Base pay
$27,653
Overtime
$2,406
Other pay
$8,098
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,157
Hire date
2015-11-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Koochiching

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

Edward Schoon holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Little Fork Staff. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $38,157. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Cydnee Van Zeeland

Nr Technician Wildlife/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$38,150
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$37,325
Overtime
$825
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,150
Hire date
2024-09-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Cydnee Van Zeeland holds the role of Nr Technician Wildlife at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $38,150. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jon Roemhildt

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$38,144
Sub-department
WL-R4 Nicollet Staff
Base pay
$38,071
Overtime
$45
Other pay
$27
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$38,144
Hire date
2022-08-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Nicollet

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jon Roemhildt is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Nicollet Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $38,144. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Elizabeth Crawford-Myers

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,967
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Banning Staff
Base pay
$33,310
Overtime
$2,035
Other pay
$2,621
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,967
Hire date
2002-06-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

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

Elizabeth Crawford-Myers works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Banning Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Elizabeth earned $37,967 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Raymond Barrett

Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,754
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 3 Staff
Base pay
$4,603
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$33,150
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,754
Hire date
1997-12-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Raymond Barrett is a Facilities Building & Maintenance Adv at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 3 Staff. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,754. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sarah Mattson

Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,671
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$24,674
Overtime
$9,795
Other pay
$3,202
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,671
Hire date
2018-05-07
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sarah Mattson is a Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,671. They are represented by Service.

Joshua Christian

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,658
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$37,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$577
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,658
Hire date
2017-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joshua Christian holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Brainerd Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,658. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Emmy Wagner

Central Services Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$37,634
Sub-department
OSD MR Mailroom
Base pay
$37,634
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,634
Hire date
2022-11-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
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

Emmy Wagner works as a Central Services Administrative Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Mailroom. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Emmy earned $37,634 in 2024. They are represented by Clerical.

Robert Dammann

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,541
Sub-department
PAT R3C Sauk Rapids Staff
Base pay
$36,262
Overtime
$670
Other pay
$609
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,541
Hire date
2023-05-10
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

Robert Dammann works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Pat R3C Sauk Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Robert earned $37,541 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Herman Hakala

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,534
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2
Base pay
$36,659
Overtime
$874
Other pay
$1
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,534
Hire date
2023-09-13
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.15
Work county
Carlton

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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

Herman Hakala is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working intermittent, 0.15 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $37,534. They are represented by Service.

Alice Gruber

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,441
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Afton Staff 1
Base pay
$36,149
Overtime
$1,288
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,441
Hire date
2014-09-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Washington

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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

Alice Gruber holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Afton Staff 1. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,441. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Paige Stanius

Human Resources Specialist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,328
Sub-department
OSD HR ES Staffing
Base pay
$37,328
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,328
Hire date
2024-11-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Paige Stanius is a Human Resources Specialist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Es Staffing. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,328. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Annemarie Selness

Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$37,316
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Great River Bluffs
Base pay
$26,952
Overtime
$576
Other pay
$9,789
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,316
Hire date
1987-08-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
16
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Annemarie Selness serves as a Nr Supervisor 2 Parks & Trails within Pat-R3 Great River Bluffs. They have served since 1987 (about 37 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $37,316. They are represented by Middle Management Association.

Sandre Strausser

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,277
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$37,081
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$196
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,277
Hire date
1990-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sandre Strausser holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Brainerd Staff. Their tenure dates to 1990, about 35 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,277. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Ronald Erdmann

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,275
Sub-department
WL R3 Vermillion River Staff
Base pay
$36,832
Overtime
$443
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,275
Hire date
1992-04-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Dakota

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

Ronald Erdmann holds the role of Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Wl R3 Vermillion River Staff. Hired in 1992, they have about 33 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,275. They are represented by Service.

Jeffrey Moss

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,170
Sub-department
PAT R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff
Base pay
$35,932
Overtime
$1,239
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,170
Hire date
2000-06-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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

Jeffrey Moss holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff. Their tenure dates to 2000, about 25 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,170. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Jill Westberry

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$37,168
Sub-department
OSD HR Section Heads
Base pay
$34,132
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$3,035
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,168
Hire date
2020-10-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jill Westberry is a State Program Administrative Principal at Natural Resources Department within Osd HR Section Heads. Hired in 2020, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $37,168. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Kaitlyn Istvanovich

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,130
Sub-department
Enforcement Trainee Program
Base pay
$35,531
Overtime
$1,599
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,130
Hire date
2022-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kaitlyn Istvanovich is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Trainee Program. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,130. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Benjamin Xiong

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,130
Sub-department
Enforcement Trainee Program
Base pay
$35,531
Overtime
$1,599
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,130
Hire date
2024-11-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Benjamin Xiong holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Trainee Program. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $37,130. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Nathan Garza

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,130
Sub-department
Enforcement Trainee Program
Base pay
$35,531
Overtime
$1,599
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,130
Hire date
2024-11-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Nathan Garza serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement Trainee Program. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $37,130. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jayden Frank

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$37,130
Sub-department
Enforcement Trainee Program
Base pay
$35,531
Overtime
$1,599
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$37,130
Hire date
2024-11-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jayden Frank is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Trainee Program. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $37,130. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.