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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 73

Aimee Mandah

Finance Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$30,468
Sub-department
OSD Internal Audit Staff
Base pay
$30,262
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$207
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,468
Hire date
2010-05-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Aimee Mandah serves as a Finance Specialist 3 within Osd Internal Audit Staff. They have served since 2010 (about 14 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,468. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Rothstein

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,384
Sub-department
F&W Contract Specialists
Base pay
$30,384
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,384
Hire date
2025-01-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pope

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, Ryan Rothstein serves as a Nr Program Coordinator within F&W Contract Specialists. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,384. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carly Hawkinson-Sohm

Interpret Naturalist 2/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$30,383
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 1
Base pay
$30,277
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$105
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,383
Hire date
2001-05-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Carlton

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

Carly Hawkinson-Sohm works as a Interpret Naturalist 2 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Jay Cooke Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Carly earned $30,383 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nancy Dietz

Nr Specialist Int Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$30,337
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Northern Staff
Base pay
$13,061
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$17,276
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,337
Hire date
2001-04-25
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
8
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, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Nancy Dietz serves as a Nr Specialist Int Eco Services within Eco Waters R3 Northern Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 23 years of service, working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $30,337. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Daniel Sikawa

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,228
Sub-department
PAT R1B Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$28,925
Overtime
$1,303
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,228
Hire date
2023-05-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Daniel Sikawa serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat R1B Fergus Falls Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,228. They are represented by Service.

Matthew Dwelly

Law Compliance Representative 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,219
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Watercraft Insp
Base pay
$27,261
Overtime
$1,150
Other pay
$1,808
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,219
Hire date
2014-05-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
59
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

Matthew Dwelly is a Law Compliance Representative 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R3 Watercraft Inspector. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,219. Union affiliation: Technical.

Gary Gehrke

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,218
Sub-department
PAT R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff
Base pay
$30,218
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,218
Hire date
2011-03-07
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
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Gary Gehrke works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat R1A Bemidji/Nevis Staff. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Gary earned $30,218 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Crystal Hotzler

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,201
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Minneopa Staff 1
Base pay
$28,986
Overtime
$992
Other pay
$223
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,201
Hire date
2019-05-16
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

Crystal Hotzler holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Minneopa Staff 1. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $30,201. They are represented by Service.

Drew Hardenburgh

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,162
Sub-department
Fish-R4 Spicer Staff
Base pay
$29,590
Overtime
$571
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,162
Hire date
2024-11-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Drew Hardenburgh is a Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R4 Spicer Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $30,162. Union affiliation: Technical.

Michael Marboe

Cook Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$30,156
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Food
Base pay
$28,870
Overtime
$1,286
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$30,156
Hire date
2019-05-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
64
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

Michael Marboe works as a Cook Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Food. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Michael earned $30,156 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Brady Smith

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,716
Sub-department
PAT R3C Sauk Rapids Staff
Base pay
$27,486
Overtime
$2,230
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,716
Hire date
2022-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Brady Smith serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat R3C Sauk Rapids Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,716. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Richard Stern

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$29,679
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Finland Staff
Base pay
$14,957
Overtime
$4,707
Other pay
$10,015
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,679
Hire date
1985-04-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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

Richard Stern works as a Nr Technician Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Finland Staff. They have served since 1985 (about 39 years) as a full-time employee. Richard earned $29,679 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

John Butala

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,616
Sub-department
PAT R4C Hutchinson Staff
Base pay
$29,616
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,616
Hire date
2021-05-22
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Le Sueur

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

John Butala holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within Pat R4C Hutchinson Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,616. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Dale Bellefy

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,610
Sub-department
FOR R1 Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$24,649
Overtime
$921
Other pay
$4,040
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,610
Hire date
2001-03-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clearwater

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, Dale Bellefy serves as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead within For R1 Bemidji Assistant Staff. Hired in 2001, they have about 24 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,610. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Brent Anderson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,523
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Great River BluffsStaff
Base pay
$29,523
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,523
Hire date
1994-08-02
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

Brent Anderson holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Great River Bluffsstaff. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,523. Union affiliation: Service.

Josephine Homeier

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,447
Sub-department
Enforcement Trainee Program
Base pay
$26,032
Overtime
$2,136
Other pay
$1,279
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,447
Hire date
2022-08-03
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

Josephine Homeier holds the role of Nr Specialist 2 Co at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Trainee Program. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,447. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Alex Jorgensen

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,369
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Big Bog Rec AreaStaff
Base pay
$28,920
Overtime
$286
Other pay
$162
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,369
Hire date
2014-05-30
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Alex Jorgensen holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Big Bog Recreation Areastaff. They have served since 2014 (about 11 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,369. They are represented by Service.

Jamie Mosel

Nr Program Consultant/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,368
Sub-department
ECO Waters Rare Resources
Base pay
$29,368
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,368
Hire date
2025-01-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
17
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Jamie Mosel holds the role of Nr Program Consultant at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Rare Resources. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $29,368. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Salvatore Milazzo

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$29,363
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Lake City Staff
Base pay
$28,229
Overtime
$888
Other pay
$246
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,363
Hire date
2023-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wabasha

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

Salvatore Milazzo works as a Nr Fisheries Census Clerk for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Lake City Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. Salvatore earned $29,363 in 2024. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Travis Carlson

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,338
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wm O'Brien Staff 2
Base pay
$27,977
Overtime
$806
Other pay
$555
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,338
Hire date
2022-05-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Washington

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

Travis Carlson works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Wm O'brien Staff 2. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.88 FTE employee. Travis earned $29,338 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Thomas Mauer

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,332
Sub-department
Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff
Base pay
$29,028
Overtime
$304
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,332
Hire date
2019-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

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

Thomas Mauer works as a Laborer General for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R1 Fergus Falls Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $29,332 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Lori Reich

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,326
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Staff
Base pay
$24,560
Overtime
$150
Other pay
$4,615
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,326
Hire date
2008-05-21
Employment type
Full-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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lori Reich works as a Office & Administrative Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Staff. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Lori earned $29,326 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Nancy Gustafson

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,300
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Split Rock Light Staff2
Base pay
$28,362
Overtime
$683
Other pay
$255
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,300
Hire date
2013-05-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85
Work county
Lake

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

Nancy Gustafson is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Split Rock Light Staff2. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working part-time, 0.85 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $29,300. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Hannah Buysse

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$29,179
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Camden Staff 1
Base pay
$28,619
Overtime
$501
Other pay
$60
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,179
Hire date
2019-07-17
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Lyon

Source-specific fields

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

Hannah Buysse is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Camden Staff 1. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $29,179. They are represented by Service.

Colton King

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,130
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$17,136
Overtime
$11,769
Other pay
$226
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,130
Hire date
2023-03-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Colton King is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Ops Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $29,130. Union affiliation: Service.

Dawn Bahajak

State Program Administrative Principal/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,124
Sub-department
F&W Recruitment/Retention
Base pay
$29,124
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,124
Hire date
1997-04-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
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
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Dawn Bahajak works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Natural Resources Department within F&W Recruitment/Retention. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. Dawn earned $29,124 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Janna Nelson

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,042
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Buffalo River Staff
Base pay
$27,136
Overtime
$1,823
Other pay
$84
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,042
Hire date
2006-05-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Clay

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

Janna Nelson works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Buffalo River Staff. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Janna earned $29,042 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Michael Hill

Law Compliance Representative 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$29,029
Sub-department
ECO Waters R3 Watercraft Insp
Base pay
$27,821
Overtime
$1,208
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$29,029
Hire date
2012-12-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
59
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
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
207
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Michael Hill serves as a Law Compliance Representative 1 within Eco Waters R3 Watercraft Inspector. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,029. Union affiliation: Technical.

Nathaniel Peach

Accounting Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$28,987
Sub-department
Enforcement-Business Office
Base pay
$28,987
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,987
Hire date
2024-12-11
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

Nathaniel Peach holds the role of Accounting Technician at Natural Resources Department within Enforcement-Business Office. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,987. They are represented by Technical.

Steven Schouviller

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$28,944
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Camden Staff 2
Base pay
$28,944
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,944
Hire date
2017-06-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lyon

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

Steven Schouviller works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Camden Staff 2. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. Steven earned $28,944 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Travis Nason-Long

Law Compliance Representative 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$28,930
Sub-department
ECO Waters R2 Watercraft Insp
Base pay
$26,003
Overtime
$1,059
Other pay
$1,868
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,930
Hire date
2016-03-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
59
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

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

Travis Nason-Long is a Law Compliance Representative 1 at Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters R2 Watercraft Inspector. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $28,930. Their bargaining unit is Technical.

Rebecca Lofgren

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$28,889
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Seasonal
Base pay
$28,306
Overtime
$480
Other pay
$102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,889
Hire date
2006-04-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
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 Lofgren works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Seasonal. They have served since 2006 (about 19 years) as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $28,889 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Colton Jorgenson

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$28,885
Sub-department
FOR R2 Aitkin Asst Staff
Base pay
$14,774
Overtime
$11,989
Other pay
$2,122
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,885
Hire date
2021-03-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Aitkin

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

Colton Jorgenson is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Aitkin Assistant Staff. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $28,885. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Karl Kendall

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$28,860
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Interstate Staff 2
Base pay
$25,743
Overtime
$798
Other pay
$2,319
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,860
Hire date
1977-05-10
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Chisago

Source-specific fields

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

Karl Kendall is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Interstate Staff 2. Hired in 1977, they have about 48 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $28,860. They are represented by Service.

Billy Vue

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$28,791
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$28,742
Overtime
$49
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,791
Hire date
2021-05-17
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, 2025
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Billy Vue works as a Nr Specialist Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Billy earned $28,791 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Keith Dalen

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$28,728
Sub-department
WL-R4 LQP Staff
Base pay
$17,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$11,319
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,728
Hire date
1978-06-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Keith Dalen works as a Laborer Trades & Equipment for Natural Resources Department within Wl-R4 Lqp Staff. Their tenure dates to 1978, about 46 years as a full-time employee. Keith earned $28,728 in 2024. They are represented by Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Amanda Huschle

Nr Douglas Lodge Custodial Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$28,582
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Housekeeping
Base pay
$26,339
Overtime
$2,243
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,582
Hire date
2021-04-21
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Amanda Huschle serves as a Nr Douglas Lodge Custodial Worker within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Housekeeping. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $28,582. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Dylan Hakes

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$28,574
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Finland Staff
Base pay
$25,972
Overtime
$2,602
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,574
Hire date
2023-04-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Lake

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

Dylan Hakes holds the role of Nr Technician Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Finland Staff. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $28,574. They are represented by Technical.

Brandon Schmid

Heavy Equipment Mechanic/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$28,565
Sub-department
OSD MR Region 2 Equipment
Base pay
$27,494
Overtime
$355
Other pay
$715
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,565
Hire date
2025-02-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
95
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
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
202
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brandon Schmid is a Heavy Equipment Mechanic at Natural Resources Department within Osd Mr Region 2 Equipment. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $28,565. Their bargaining unit is Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Steven Marod

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$28,558
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Little Falls Staff
Base pay
$2,736
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$25,822
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$28,558
Hire date
1991-10-07
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

Steven Marod works as a Nr Specialist Fisheries for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Little Falls Staff. Hired in 1991, they have about 34 years of service as a full-time employee. Steven earned $28,558 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.