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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 71

Marnie Franze

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$34,685
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$34,685
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,685
Hire date
2016-09-14
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Otter Tail

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

Marnie Franze is a Office & Administrative Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $34,685. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Rachael Wiedmeier

Nr Specialist Int Wl Research/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$34,598
Sub-department
WL-R4 Res Madelia Staff
Base pay
$34,339
Overtime
$259
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,598
Hire date
2024-11-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Watonwan

Source-specific fields

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

Rachael Wiedmeier works as a Nr Specialist Int Wl Research for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Res Madelia Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Rachael earned $34,598 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

John Sipe

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$34,466
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Savanna Portage Staff
Base pay
$32,755
Overtime
$1,712
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,466
Hire date
2015-06-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Aitkin

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, John Sipe serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R2 Savanna Portage Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,466. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Joseph Hebert

State Program Administrative Intermediate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$34,443
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Facility Ops
Base pay
$33,498
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$945
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,443
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
Itasca

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

At Natural Resources Department, Joseph Hebert serves as a State Program Administrative Intermediate within Osd Mr Region 2 Facility Ops. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,443. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Flora Mcknight-Voytek

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$34,329
Sub-department
PAT-R3 MilleLacsKathioStaff 1
Base pay
$32,418
Overtime
$1,736
Other pay
$176
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,329
Hire date
2024-02-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Mille Lacs

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

Flora Mcknight-Voytek is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Millelacskathiostaff 1. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $34,329. They are represented by Clerical.

Jennifer Schreiber

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$34,264
Sub-department
OSD OMB Accounts Payable
Base pay
$32,415
Overtime
$321
Other pay
$1,528
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,264
Hire date
2023-09-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Jennifer Schreiber serves as a Accounting Technician within Osd Omb Accounts Payable. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $34,264. They are represented by Technical.

Benjamin Smith

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$34,185
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Glendalough Staff
Base pay
$32,936
Overtime
$1,014
Other pay
$235
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,185
Hire date
2019-07-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Otter Tail

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

At Natural Resources Department, Benjamin Smith serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R1 Glendalough Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,185. Union affiliation: Service.

Parker Kienitz

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$34,180
Sub-department
PAT R3B Watertown Staff
Base pay
$33,226
Overtime
$717
Other pay
$236
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,180
Hire date
2022-07-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carver

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, Parker Kienitz serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat R3B Watertown Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,180. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Matthew Kearns

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$34,177
Sub-department
FOR Protection Helicopter Ops
Base pay
$21,843
Overtime
$5,059
Other pay
$7,275
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,177
Hire date
2008-08-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Matthew Kearns holds the role of Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Helicopter Ops. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $34,177. They are represented by Technical.

Elizabeth Ring

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$34,168
Sub-department
FOR R2 Sandstone Staff
Base pay
$29,878
Overtime
$3,522
Other pay
$768
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,168
Hire date
2023-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Elizabeth Ring serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior within For R2 Sandstone Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $34,168. They are represented by Clerical.

Grace Bryngelson

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$34,117
Sub-department
Reg Ops-Region 2 Staff
Base pay
$34,117
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,117
Hire date
2022-05-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Grace Bryngelson works as a Office & Administrative Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Reg Ops-Region 2 Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Grace earned $34,117 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Jade Lent

Graphic Arts Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$34,065
Sub-department
OSD OCO Creative Services
Base pay
$34,065
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,065
Hire date
2024-10-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
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

Jade Lent works as a Graphic Arts Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Creative Services. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Jade earned $34,065 in 2025. They are represented by Technical.

Hugh Jindra

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$34,044
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$24,149
Overtime
$867
Other pay
$9,029
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$34,044
Hire date
2013-07-10
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hugh Jindra is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $34,044. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Nick Wiltfang

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,922
Sub-department
PAT R3D Rochester Staff
Base pay
$33,542
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$379
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,922
Hire date
2021-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nick Wiltfang works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Pat R3D Rochester Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Nick earned $33,922 in 2025. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Matthew Fredricksen Jr

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,897
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Savanna Portage Staff
Base pay
$33,543
Overtime
$354
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,897
Hire date
2009-03-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Aitkin

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

Matthew Fredricksen Jr works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Savanna Portage Staff. Hired in 2009, they have about 16 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Matthew earned $33,897 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Scott Lewis

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,747
Sub-department
PAT R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff
Base pay
$33,424
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$323
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,747
Hire date
2015-06-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Lewis holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,747. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Mary Corty

Nr Technician Forestry/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$33,727
Sub-department
FOR R2 Orr Staff
Base pay
$33,146
Overtime
$243
Other pay
$338
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,727
Hire date
2017-04-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
66
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Mary Corty holds the role of Nr Technician Forestry at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Orr Staff. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,727. Union affiliation: Technical.

Danielle Mortensen

Customer Services Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,725
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Gift Shops
Base pay
$33,137
Overtime
$588
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,725
Hire date
2007-06-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Danielle Mortensen works as a Customer Services Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Gift Shops. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Danielle earned $33,725 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Rebecca Erdmann

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,691
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Great River BluffsStaff
Base pay
$32,141
Overtime
$1,378
Other pay
$171
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,691
Hire date
1980-05-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Winona

Source-specific fields

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

Rebecca Erdmann works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Great River Bluffsstaff. Their tenure dates to 1980, about 45 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Rebecca earned $33,691 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Trev Schroyer

Interpret Naturalist 1/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$33,421
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville CaveStaff
Base pay
$31,605
Overtime
$1,816
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,421
Hire date
2022-04-23
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.05
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Trev Schroyer holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Cavestaff. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a intermittent, 0.05 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $33,421. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Gretchen Kappes

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,309
Sub-department
FOR Admin Bus Purchasing
Base pay
$33,309
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,309
Hire date
2024-12-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Gretchen Kappes holds the role of Accounting Technician at Natural Resources Department within For Administrative Bus Purchasing. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $33,309. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Darrin Rain

Planner/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,291
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Watercraft Insp
Base pay
$33,291
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,291
Hire date
2023-05-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Scott

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

Darrin Rain is a Planner at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Watercraft Inspector. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $33,291. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kiersten Hansen

Communications Specialist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,258
Sub-department
OSD OP R4 Bus Office
Base pay
$32,998
Overtime
$260
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,258
Hire date
2024-08-05
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
Brown

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

Kiersten Hansen works as a Communications Specialist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Osd Op R4 Bus Office. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Kiersten earned $33,258 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Justin Freyholtz

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,216
Sub-department
FOR R2 Deer River Asst Staff
Base pay
$20,421
Overtime
$9,038
Other pay
$3,756
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,216
Hire date
2023-01-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
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, Justin Freyholtz serves as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead within For R2 Deer River Assistant Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,216. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Cassondra Boland

Interpret Naturalist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,142
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville CaveStaff
Base pay
$32,644
Overtime
$493
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,142
Hire date
2015-05-20
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
Fillmore

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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, Cassondra Boland serves as a Interpret Naturalist 1 within Pat-R3 Forestville Cavestaff. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $33,142. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Wood

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$33,131
Sub-department
FOR R2 Hibbing Asst Staff
Base pay
$29,502
Overtime
$2,164
Other pay
$1,465
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,131
Hire date
2017-05-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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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

Jeffrey Wood works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Hibbing Assistant Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $33,131 in 2024. They are represented by Service.

Katherine Thompson

General Maintenance Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$33,071
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Tettegouche Staff
Base pay
$31,966
Overtime
$1,071
Other pay
$34
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$33,071
Hire date
2023-12-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Lake

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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

Katherine Thompson works as a General Maintenance Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Tettegouche Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Katherine earned $33,071 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Sarah Friesen

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$32,965
Sub-department
ECO Waters R4 Southern Staff
Base pay
$21,351
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,614
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,965
Hire date
2014-10-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Cottonwood

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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

Sarah Friesen works as a Office & Administrative Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R4 Southern Staff. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Sarah earned $32,965 in 2024. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Kim Erickson

Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,927
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Paper
Base pay
$23,260
Overtime
$4,951
Other pay
$4,716
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,927
Hire date
1989-09-25
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

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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

Kim Erickson holds the role of Nr Forestry Support Dispatcher at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad Paper. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,927. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Mason Deming

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,837
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Mille LacsKathioStaff 2
Base pay
$32,460
Overtime
$341
Other pay
$36
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,837
Hire date
2023-10-14
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Mille Lacs

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Mason Deming serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R3 Mille Lacskathiostaff 2. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,837. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Cynthia Schmidt

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$32,823
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Myre Big Island Staff
Base pay
$15,963
Overtime
$444
Other pay
$16,415
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,823
Hire date
1990-05-24
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Freeborn

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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

Cynthia Schmidt is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Myre Big Island Staff. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $32,823. They are represented by Service.

Venkata Krovvidi

Management Analyst 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,782
Sub-department
OSD OP Bldgs & Sustainability
Base pay
$32,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$487
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,782
Hire date
2024-10-14
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, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Venkata Krovvidi is a Management Analyst 2 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Op Bldgs & Sustainability. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $32,782. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jordan Phillips

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$32,780
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4
Base pay
$31,106
Overtime
$1,130
Other pay
$544
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,780
Hire date
2018-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

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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

Jordan Phillips is a Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4. Hired in 2018, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $32,780. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Calli Oberg

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$32,721
Sub-department
Enforcement Trainee Program
Base pay
$30,700
Overtime
$2,021
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,721
Hire date
2023-11-22
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

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Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Calli Oberg holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Trainee Program. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $32,721. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Travis Peters

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,705
Sub-department
PAT R3D Rochester Staff
Base pay
$32,397
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$309
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,705
Hire date
2023-05-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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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

Travis Peters works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat R3D Rochester Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Travis earned $32,705 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Judith Ellison

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,696
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2
Base pay
$29,895
Overtime
$570
Other pay
$2,231
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,696
Hire date
2009-06-01
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
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, Judith Ellison serves as a Parks & Trails Associate within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2009, about 16 years, working intermittent, 0.15 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,696. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Andrea Holthusen

Realty Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,340
Sub-department
L&M Acquisitions
Base pay
$32,286
Overtime
$54
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,340
Hire date
2024-11-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Andrea Holthusen holds the role of Realty Specialist at Natural Resources Department within L&M Acquisitions. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,340. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Matthew Mutchler

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,309
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Split Rock Light Staff2
Base pay
$29,788
Overtime
$2,038
Other pay
$483
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,309
Hire date
2022-07-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85
Work county
Lake

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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

Matthew Mutchler is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Split Rock Light Staff2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working part-time, 0.85 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $32,309. They are represented by Service.

Mary Wood

Veterinarian/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,294
Sub-department
F&W WLD Health Program
Base pay
$32,294
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,294
Hire date
2001-07-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
Health Treatment Professional
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Anoka

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Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
213
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Mary Wood serves as a Veterinarian within F&W Wld Health Program. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,294. Their bargaining unit is Health Treatment Professional.

William Ellis

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,237
Sub-department
PAT R3B Watertown Staff
Base pay
$32,237
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,237
Hire date
2017-04-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, William Ellis serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat R3B Watertown Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,237. Union affiliation: Service.