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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 72

Ronald Wieland

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,235
Sub-department
ECO Waters EnvironmentalReview
Base pay
$18,838
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$13,397
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,235
Hire date
2007-02-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
11
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Ronald Wieland holds the role of Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Environmentalreview. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,235. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Delton Sauer

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,190
Sub-department
PAT R3D Rochester Staff
Base pay
$32,190
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,190
Hire date
2019-05-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Fillmore

Source-specific fields

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

Delton Sauer is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat R3D Rochester Staff. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $32,190. Union affiliation: Service.

Julie Duehring

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,143
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Flandrau Staff 1
Base pay
$31,666
Overtime
$425
Other pay
$52
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,143
Hire date
2015-05-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.7
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

Julie Duehring works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Flandrau Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a part-time, 0.7 FTE employee. Julie earned $32,143 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Scott Slezak

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$32,098
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Rice Lake Staff
Base pay
$30,947
Overtime
$862
Other pay
$288
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,098
Hire date
2015-07-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Steele

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

Scott Slezak is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Rice Lake Staff. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $32,098. Union affiliation: Service.

Bernice Cramblit

Office & Administrative Specialist Principal/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$32,041
Sub-department
EcoWaters Section Heads
Base pay
$29,841
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$32,041
Hire date
1983-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
67
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Bernice Cramblit is a Office & Administrative Specialist Principal at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Section Heads. Hired in 1983, they have about 41 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $32,041. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Amy Neilsen

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,820
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Cascade River Asst
Base pay
$30,653
Overtime
$1,167
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,820
Hire date
2015-06-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Amy Neilsen holds the role of Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Cascade River Assistant. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,820. Union affiliation: Service.

Alexander Arnold

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,776
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro West Staff
Base pay
$30,755
Overtime
$1,021
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,776
Hire date
2024-07-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Alexander Arnold works as a Nr Fisheries Census Clerk for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro West Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Alexander earned $31,776 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Joseph Moser

Engineering Aide Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,601
Sub-department
L&M Survey 1 - Brainerd
Base pay
$24,792
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$6,809
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,601
Hire date
2020-05-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
69
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Joseph Moser serves as a Engineering Aide Senior within L&M Survey 1 - Brainerd. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,601. They are represented by Technical.

Matthew Viergutz

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,587
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Judge CR Magney Staff
Base pay
$30,750
Overtime
$837
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,587
Hire date
2024-07-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Cook

Source-specific fields

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

Matthew Viergutz works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Judge Cr Magney Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Matthew earned $31,587 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Rebekah Freeman

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,548
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 4 Staff
Base pay
$31,548
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,548
Hire date
2024-12-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
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

Rebekah Freeman holds the role of Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 4 Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,548. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Bradley Frazier

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,525
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Nerstrand Big WoodStaff
Base pay
$31,278
Overtime
$237
Other pay
$9
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,525
Hire date
2013-06-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Rice

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, Bradley Frazier serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R4 Nerstrand Big Woodstaff. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,525. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Natalie Holmes

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,509
Sub-department
F&W License Agent Mgt
Base pay
$31,489
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$20
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,509
Hire date
2024-03-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Natalie Holmes is a Customer Services Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Agent Mgt. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $31,509. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Haley Whitehouse

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$31,460
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$31,460
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,460
Hire date
2023-11-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Haley Whitehouse works as a Nr Specialist Eco Services for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Haley earned $31,460 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Dominic Ruis

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,452
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 SNA Staff
Base pay
$31,252
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$200
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,452
Hire date
2011-04-13
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dominic Ruis is a Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Sna Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $31,452. They are represented by Technical.

Ron Hamilton

Proj Analyst/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,430
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nursery Staff2
Base pay
$31,430
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,430
Hire date
1984-03-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.25
Work county
Hubbard

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

At Natural Resources Department, Ron Hamilton serves as a Proj Analyst within For Badoura Nursery Staff2. Their tenure dates to 1984, about 41 years, working part-time, 0.25 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,430. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Nelson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,398
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Lake Shetek Staff
Base pay
$30,078
Overtime
$918
Other pay
$403
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,398
Hire date
2018-05-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Murray

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

Christopher Nelson is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Lake Shetek Staff. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $31,398. Union affiliation: Service.

Dan Oehmigen

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,346
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Beaver Crk Vlly Staff
Base pay
$30,857
Overtime
$484
Other pay
$5
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,346
Hire date
2000-05-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Houston

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

Dan Oehmigen holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Beaver Crk Vlly Staff. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,346. They are represented by Service.

Connor Fadness

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,303
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$23,850
Overtime
$6,137
Other pay
$1,317
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,303
Hire date
2018-03-05
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

Connor Fadness is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $31,303. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Quentin Lindstrand

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,280
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sibley Staff 2
Base pay
$30,745
Overtime
$310
Other pay
$225
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,280
Hire date
2021-05-05
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Quentin Lindstrand works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sibley Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Quentin earned $31,280 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Jackie Bizuwork

Engineer Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,243
Sub-department
ECO Waters Floodplain Modeling
Base pay
$31,243
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,243
Hire date
2025-02-10
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

Jackie Bizuwork is a Engineer Senior at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Floodplain Modeling. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $31,243. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Ryan Angell

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,212
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$30,835
Overtime
$378
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,212
Hire date
2022-06-02
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Angell is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Little Falls Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $31,212. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Elizabeth Carlson

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$31,188
Sub-department
Enforcement Trainee Program
Base pay
$24,157
Overtime
$5,283
Other pay
$1,748
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,188
Hire date
2008-05-14
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
201
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Elizabeth Carlson is a Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Trainee Program. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $31,188. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Damon Fletcher Jr

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,180
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1
Base pay
$30,420
Overtime
$760
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,180
Hire date
2022-05-25
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
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

Damon Fletcher Jr holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,180. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Gina Kemper

Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,178
Sub-department
ECO Waters R1 Southern Staff
Base pay
$31,178
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,178
Hire date
2019-03-19
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
Hubbard

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, Gina Kemper serves as a Nr Specialist Senior Eco Services within Eco Waters R1 Southern Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,178. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexa Smith

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$31,160
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Bear Head Lake Staff
Base pay
$30,936
Overtime
$170
Other pay
$54
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,160
Hire date
2023-05-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
St Louis

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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

Alexa Smith is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Bear Head Lake Staff. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $31,160. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Cynthia Osmundson

Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$31,048
Sub-department
EcoWaters Ecosystem Mgt & Prot
Base pay
$5,528
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,520
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,048
Hire date
1996-10-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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

Cynthia Osmundson is a Nr Program Supervisor Senior Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters Ecosystem Mgt & Prot. Their tenure dates to 1996, about 28 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $31,048. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Douglas Wilson

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,007
Sub-department
PAT T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff
Base pay
$18,056
Overtime
$78
Other pay
$12,873
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,007
Hire date
1989-01-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
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

Douglas Wilson holds the role of Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Pat T&W R2D Moose Lake Staff. They have served since 1989 (about 36 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,007. Union affiliation: Service.

Jennifer Dehn

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,005
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville Staff 2
Base pay
$28,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$2,422
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,005
Hire date
2005-05-13
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Fillmore

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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

Jennifer Dehn works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Staff 2. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Jennifer earned $31,005 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Marissa Caldwell

Nr Specialist Parks & Trails/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$31,002
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Father Hennepin Asst
Base pay
$30,495
Overtime
$507
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$31,002
Hire date
2021-05-27
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
Mille Lacs

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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, Marissa Caldwell serves as a Nr Specialist Parks & Trails within Pat-R3 Father Hennepin Assistant. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $31,002. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kindred Maki

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,959
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wild River Staff 2
Base pay
$28,799
Overtime
$915
Other pay
$1,245
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,959
Hire date
2021-08-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Chisago

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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

Kindred Maki is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Wild River Staff 2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $30,959. They are represented by Service.

Jason Dunham

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,950
Sub-department
PAT R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff
Base pay
$30,218
Overtime
$733
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,950
Hire date
1989-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Hubbard

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

At Natural Resources Department, Jason Dunham serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff. Hired in 1989, they have about 36 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,950. They are represented by Service.

Brian Nordby

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,947
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Ft Ridgely Staff
Base pay
$23,519
Overtime
$903
Other pay
$6,525
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,947
Hire date
2007-06-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Renville

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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

Brian Nordby holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Ft Ridgely Staff. They have served since 2007 (about 18 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,947. Union affiliation: Service.

Brian Davis

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,891
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2
Base pay
$30,244
Overtime
$248
Other pay
$399
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,891
Hire date
2021-04-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
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

Brian Davis is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 2. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,891. Union affiliation: Service.

Calvin Larson Jr

Cook Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,785
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca MG Food
Base pay
$29,428
Overtime
$1,330
Other pay
$28
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,785
Hire date
2012-06-16
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

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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

Calvin Larson Jr works as a Cook Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Mg Food. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Calvin earned $30,785 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Stacy Abbe

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,783
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sakatah Lake Staff
Base pay
$29,410
Overtime
$638
Other pay
$735
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,783
Hire date
2007-04-20
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Le Sueur

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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

Stacy Abbe works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sakatah Lake Staff. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Stacy earned $30,783 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Daniel Cocchiarella

Interpret Naturalist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,751
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville CaveStaff
Base pay
$29,863
Overtime
$872
Other pay
$16
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,751
Hire date
2022-04-23
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.05
Work county
Fillmore

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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

Daniel Cocchiarella holds the role of Interpret Naturalist 1 at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Cavestaff. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a intermittent, 0.05 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,751. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Miller

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,638
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Cascade River Asst
Base pay
$29,408
Overtime
$1,230
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,638
Hire date
2022-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Cook

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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

Jamie Miller is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Cascade River Assistant. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,638. They are represented by Service.

Ronald Alarcon

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$30,585
Sub-department
FOR R2 Tower Staff
Base pay
$15,069
Overtime
$12,171
Other pay
$3,345
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,585
Hire date
1990-04-06
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

Ronald Alarcon works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R2 Tower Staff. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. Ronald earned $30,585 in 2024. Union affiliation: Service.

Michael Weitzel

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,580
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix Staff 2
Base pay
$30,214
Overtime
$366
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,580
Hire date
2001-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

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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

Michael Weitzel works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 24 years as a full-time employee. Michael earned $30,580 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Blaine Lafriniere

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,568
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$25,852
Overtime
$2,947
Other pay
$1,770
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,568
Hire date
2006-03-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clearwater

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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

At Natural Resources Department, Blaine Lafriniere serves as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,568. They are represented by Service.