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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 83

Cal Thompson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,861
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Beaver Crk Vlly Staff
Base pay
$14,788
Overtime
$15
Other pay
$1,058
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,861
Hire date
2021-06-23
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cal Thompson works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Beaver Crk Vlly Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Cal earned $15,861 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Ryan Schaefer

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,749
Sub-department
Enforcement Trainee Program
Base pay
$13,881
Overtime
$1,869
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,749
Hire date
2025-04-28
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

Ryan Schaefer works as a Nr Specialist 2 Co for Natural Resources Department within Enforcement Trainee Program. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Ryan earned $15,749 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Jacob Peterson

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,749
Sub-department
Enforcement Trainee Program
Base pay
$13,881
Overtime
$1,869
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,749
Hire date
2025-04-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Jacob Peterson serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement Trainee Program. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,749. Their bargaining unit is MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Diane Doda

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,698
Sub-department
PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 2
Base pay
$14,634
Overtime
$986
Other pay
$78
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,698
Hire date
2022-05-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Diane Doda works as a Parks & Trails Associate for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Gooseberryfalls Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Diane earned $15,698 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Mackenzie Martinez

Customer Services Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,678
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Gift Shops
Base pay
$15,427
Overtime
$251
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,678
Hire date
2024-05-22
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

Mackenzie Martinez holds the role of Customer Services Specialist at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Gift Shops. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,678. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Stevie Content

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,647
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Camden Staff 2
Base pay
$15,015
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$632
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,647
Hire date
2024-05-08
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

Stevie Content holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Camden Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,647. Union affiliation: Service.

Alan Johnston

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,474
Sub-department
FOR R1 Warroad Staff
Base pay
$12,784
Overtime
$1,566
Other pay
$1,125
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,474
Hire date
2013-03-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Roseau

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

Alan Johnston works as a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead for Natural Resources Department within For R1 Warroad Staff. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Alan earned $15,474 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Maiya Fair

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,467
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1
Base pay
$14,608
Overtime
$859
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,467
Hire date
2022-05-11
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

Maiya Fair is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $15,467. Union affiliation: Service.

Jeremy Ciffra

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$15,414
Sub-department
FOR Protection Air Ops Staff
Base pay
$11,172
Overtime
$4,242
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,414
Hire date
2021-03-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jeremy Ciffra is a Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For Protection Air Ops Staff. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $15,414. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Brynne Halverson

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$15,265
Sub-department
F&W License Agent Mgt
Base pay
$15,265
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,265
Hire date
2023-08-09
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Brynne Halverson is a Customer Services Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Agent Mgt. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $15,265. They are represented by Clerical.

Cindy Oldenkamp

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,230
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Father Hennepin Staff
Base pay
$14,301
Overtime
$738
Other pay
$191
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,230
Hire date
2023-05-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cindy Oldenkamp holds the role of Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Father Hennepin Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,230. They are represented by Service.

Lora Plessinger

Nr Douglas Lodge Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,173
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Rest
Base pay
$14,677
Overtime
$496
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,173
Hire date
2018-05-23
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

Lora Plessinger holds the role of Nr Douglas Lodge Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Rest. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,173. They are represented by Service.

Taylor Sawa

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,171
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$14,774
Overtime
$212
Other pay
$184
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,171
Hire date
2023-05-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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

Taylor Sawa is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Bemidji Assistant Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $15,171. They are represented by Service.

Danielle Reuss

Nr Specialist 2 Co/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,130
Sub-department
Enforcement Trainee Program
Base pay
$13,335
Overtime
$1,795
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,130
Hire date
2021-07-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Law Enforcement Assn
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Morrison

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Danielle Reuss serves as a Nr Specialist 2 Co within Enforcement Trainee Program. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,130. They are represented by MN Law Enforcement Assn.

Gracie Mertes

Nr Technician Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,062
Sub-department
ECO Waters Stream Habitat
Base pay
$12,612
Overtime
$2,450
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,062
Hire date
2024-06-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
65
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
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
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Gracie Mertes serves as a Nr Technician Fisheries within Eco Waters Stream Habitat. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $15,062. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Amber Finken

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$15,026
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Flandrau Staff 1
Base pay
$12,863
Overtime
$60
Other pay
$2,103
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,026
Hire date
2016-05-24
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
Work county
Brown

Source-specific fields

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

Amber Finken is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Flandrau Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 8 years, working part-time, 0.75 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $15,026. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Karen Schmidt

Central Services Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$15,016
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville Staff 2
Base pay
$15,016
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$15,016
Hire date
2023-06-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Fillmore

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

Karen Schmidt works as a Central Services Administrative Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a part-time, 0.6 FTE employee. Karen earned $15,016 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Rich Palmquist

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$14,965
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Crow Wing Asst
Base pay
$14,965
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,965
Hire date
2021-07-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Crow Wing

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

Rich Palmquist is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Crow Wing Assistant. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $14,965. They are represented by Service.

Rodney Gronseth

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,945
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Sibley Staff 2
Base pay
$14,652
Overtime
$293
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,945
Hire date
2005-05-24
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

Rodney Gronseth holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Sibley Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 20 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,945. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Jeremy Joo

Laborer Trades & Equipment/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,936
Sub-department
F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4
Base pay
$13,565
Overtime
$1,068
Other pay
$302
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,936
Hire date
2025-03-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
86
Union / bargaining unit
Craft, Maintenance, Labor
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chippewa

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

Jeremy Joo holds the role of Laborer Trades & Equipment at Natural Resources Department within F&W Roving Crew-Reg 4. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,936. Union affiliation: Craft, Maintenance, Labor.

Kean Raygor

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,890
Sub-department
PAT-R2 GooseberryFalls Staff 3
Base pay
$13,996
Overtime
$828
Other pay
$65
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,890
Hire date
2022-05-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

Kean Raygor is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Gooseberryfalls Staff 3. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $14,890. They are represented by Service.

April Wingert

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,881
Sub-department
PAT R3D Rochester Staff
Base pay
$14,881
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,881
Hire date
2023-05-01
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

April Wingert holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat R3D Rochester Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,881. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Madison Brogren

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$14,876
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Bemidji Asst Staff
Base pay
$14,222
Overtime
$643
Other pay
$10
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,876
Hire date
2023-06-02
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Beltrami

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Madison Brogren serves as a Parks & Trails Associate within Pat-R1 Lake Bemidji Assistant Staff. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,876. Union affiliation: Service.

Marshall Wheeler

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,862
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Lake Bronson Asst Staff
Base pay
$12,758
Overtime
$506
Other pay
$1,598
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,862
Hire date
2022-04-27
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Kittson

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

Marshall Wheeler works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Lake Bronson Assistant Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Marshall earned $14,862 in 2025. They are represented by Service.

Cameron Farley

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,848
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Minneopa Asst
Base pay
$14,485
Overtime
$140
Other pay
$223
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,848
Hire date
2024-07-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Blue Earth

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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

Cameron Farley is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Minneopa Assistant. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $14,848. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Patrick Carver

Interpret Naturalist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,847
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville CaveStaff 2
Base pay
$14,847
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,847
Hire date
2022-05-09
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
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

Patrick Carver works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Cavestaff 2. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. Patrick earned $14,847 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Chelsea Anderson

Nr Mine Interpreter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,833
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 2
Base pay
$13,838
Overtime
$995
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,833
Hire date
2017-04-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
St Louis

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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, Chelsea Anderson serves as a Nr Mine Interpreter within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 2. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,833. Union affiliation: Technical.

Jacob Walsh

Nr Program Coordinator/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$14,827
Sub-department
ECO Waters Invasive Species
Base pay
$14,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$611
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,827
Hire date
2020-05-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
14
Union / bargaining unit
MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Ramsey

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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

Jacob Walsh works as a Nr Program Coordinator for Natural Resources Department within Eco Waters Invasive Species. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Jacob earned $14,827 in 2024. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Christopher Shea

Hydrologist 2/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,780
Sub-department
L&M Mine Permit & Coord Staff
Base pay
$14,780
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,780
Hire date
2024-12-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

At Natural Resources Department, Christopher Shea serves as a Hydrologist 2 within L&M Mine Permit & Coordinator Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,780. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Stacken

Interpret Naturalist 1/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,772
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Forestville CaveStaff 2
Base pay
$14,772
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,772
Hire date
2013-04-26
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
5
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
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
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Jacob Stacken works as a Interpret Naturalist 1 for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Forestville Cavestaff 2. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a intermittent, 0.05 FTE employee. Jacob earned $14,772 in 2025. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Michelle Kultala

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,751
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wild River Staff 2
Base pay
$14,077
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$674
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,751
Hire date
2022-05-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.7
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

Michelle Kultala is a Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Wild River Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working part-time, 0.7 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $14,751. Union affiliation: Service.

Peter Parker

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,735
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1
Base pay
$14,387
Overtime
$348
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,735
Hire date
2024-06-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
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
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Peter Parker serves as a Parks & Trails Associate within Pat-R3 Ft Snelling Staff 1. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,735. Union affiliation: Service.

Garrett Loper

Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$14,704
Sub-department
FOR R1 Park Rapids Staff
Base pay
$11,751
Overtime
$853
Other pay
$2,099
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,704
Hire date
2019-02-28
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Wadena

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Garrett Loper holds the role of Nr Forest Fire Resp Lead at Natural Resources Department within For R1 Park Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $14,704. Union affiliation: Service.

Ryan Viney

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$14,695
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Split Rock Light Staff2
Base pay
$13,823
Overtime
$398
Other pay
$474
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,695
Hire date
2015-07-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Ryan Viney serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within Pat-R2 Split Rock Light Staff2. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,695. Union affiliation: Service.

Ian Wildeman

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,665
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Seasonal
Base pay
$14,082
Overtime
$583
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,665
Hire date
2019-09-25
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Winona

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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

Ian Wildeman is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Seasonal. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $14,665. Union affiliation: Service.

Claraline Collum

General Maintenance Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,662
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$12,272
Overtime
$707
Other pay
$1,683
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,662
Hire date
2018-05-23
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

Claraline Collum holds the role of General Maintenance Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,662. They are represented by Service.

Lisa Demuth

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,660
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Camden Staff 2
Base pay
$14,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$199
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,660
Hire date
2019-08-22
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
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

At Natural Resources Department, Lisa Demuth serves as a Parks & Trails Associate within Pat-R4 Camden Staff 2. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $14,660. They are represented by Service.

Anne Johnson

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$14,654
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Wm O'Brien Staff 2
Base pay
$13,858
Overtime
$222
Other pay
$574
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,654
Hire date
2023-05-04
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.88
Work county
Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Natural Resources Department, Anne Johnson serves as a Parks & Trails Associate within Pat-R3 Wm O'brien Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working part-time, 0.88 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $14,654. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Jacob Hendrickson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$14,628
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$12,986
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,642
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,628
Hire date
2022-04-28
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

Jacob Hendrickson is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $14,628. They are represented by Service.

Maxwell Benning

Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$14,626
Sub-department
F&W Policy Planning Prog Staff
Base pay
$14,524
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$102
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$14,626
Hire date
2022-05-23
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Ramsey

Source-specific fields

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

Maxwell Benning is a Student Worker Paraprofessional Professional Senior at Natural Resources Department within F&W Policy Planning Program Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $14,626. They are represented by Technical.