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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 88

Hailey Bliss

Food Service Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$10,708
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Food
Base pay
$10,223
Overtime
$452
Other pay
$33
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,708
Hire date
2023-08-23
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

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

Hailey Bliss is a Food Service Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Food. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $10,708. They are represented by Service.

Nathan Larsen

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$10,647
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Mille Lacs Staff
Base pay
$10,403
Overtime
$123
Other pay
$121
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,647
Hire date
2023-05-31
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
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
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Nathan Larsen works as a Nr Fisheries Census Clerk for Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Mille Lacs Staff. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Nathan earned $10,647 in 2024. They are represented by Clerical.

Jeremy Murray

Nr Technician/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,604
Sub-department
WL-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$10,604
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,604
Hire date
2025-03-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Technical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clay

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

Jeremy Murray holds the role of Nr Technician at Natural Resources Department within Wl-R2 Res Grand Rapids Staff. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,604. They are represented by Technical.

Catherine Rosado

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$10,594
Sub-department
PAT-R2 St Croix Staff 2
Base pay
$10,428
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$166
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,594
Hire date
2021-04-29
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Pine

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

Catherine Rosado holds the role of Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 St Croix Staff 2. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $10,594. Union affiliation: Service.

Katie Skersick

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,589
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Maint Staff
Base pay
$10,589
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,589
Hire date
2011-06-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
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

Katie Skersick works as a Laborer General for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Maintenance Staff. They have served since 2011 (about 14 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Katie earned $10,589 in 2025. Union affiliation: Service.

Deborah Lempola

Customer Services Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,586
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Gift Shops
Base pay
$10,324
Overtime
$263
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,586
Hire date
2019-05-22
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

Deborah Lempola works as a Customer Services Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Gift Shops. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Deborah earned $10,586 in 2025. They are represented by Clerical.

Branch Fjellanger

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,584
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$10,584
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,584
Hire date
2019-06-04
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

At Natural Resources Department, Branch Fjellanger serves as a Customer Services Specialist Int within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,584. They are represented by Clerical.

Emma Niebuhr

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,488
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Mille Lacs Staff
Base pay
$9,978
Overtime
$240
Other pay
$270
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,488
Hire date
2024-05-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

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

Emma Niebuhr holds the role of Nr Fisheries Census Clerk at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Mille Lacs Staff. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,488. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Caleb Anderson

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,464
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff
Base pay
$10,464
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,464
Hire date
2023-05-10
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
Pine

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

Caleb Anderson is a Nr Specialist Fisheries at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R3 Hinckley Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $10,464. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alexia Davis

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,448
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Bear Head Lake Staff
Base pay
$9,993
Overtime
$456
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,448
Hire date
2024-05-08
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
St Louis

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

Alexia Davis is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Bear Head Lake Staff. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $10,448. They are represented by Service.

Margaretta Farnham

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,364
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Afton Staff 2
Base pay
$10,364
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,364
Hire date
2013-06-01
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
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

Margaretta Farnham holds the role of Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Afton Staff 2. They have served since 2013 (about 12 years) as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,364. They are represented by Service.

Matia Erickson

Food Service Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$10,311
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca MG Food
Base pay
$8,900
Overtime
$513
Other pay
$897
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,311
Hire date
2022-05-11
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

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

Matia Erickson is a Food Service Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Mg Food. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $10,311. Union affiliation: Service.

Rick Snider

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,254
Sub-department
PAT-R3 Whitewater Seasonal
Base pay
$9,953
Overtime
$248
Other pay
$53
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,254
Hire date
2024-07-31
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
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
203
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rick Snider works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R3 Whitewater Seasonal. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Rick earned $10,254 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Debra Fisher

Nr Douglas Lodge Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,249
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Rest
Base pay
$9,457
Overtime
$766
Other pay
$26
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,249
Hire date
1984-07-12
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.85
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

Debra Fisher is a Nr Douglas Lodge Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Rest. Hired in 1984, they have about 41 years of service, working part-time, 0.85 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $10,249. Union affiliation: Service.

Richard Patton

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$10,245
Sub-department
OSD OCO Info Ctr One Call
Base pay
$10,186
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$58
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,245
Hire date
2017-05-30
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

Richard Patton works as a Customer Services Specialist Int for Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Information Center One Call. Their tenure dates to 2017, about 7 years as a full-time employee. Richard earned $10,245 in 2024. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Mark Holen

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,184
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Old Mill Asst
Base pay
$9,962
Overtime
$222
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,184
Hire date
2024-06-03
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Marshall

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

Mark Holen works as a Buildings & Grounds Worker for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Old Mill Assistant. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Mark earned $10,184 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Lindy Johnson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,170
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Cuyuna Country Staff
Base pay
$9,452
Overtime
$719
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,170
Hire date
2002-11-06
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Crow Wing

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

Lindy Johnson holds the role of Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Cuyuna Country Staff. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $10,170. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Bradley Franks

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,074
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Scenic Staff 2
Base pay
$4,116
Overtime
$293
Other pay
$5,665
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,074
Hire date
1997-03-23
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Itasca

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

Bradley Franks is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Scenic Staff 2. Their tenure dates to 1997, about 28 years, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $10,074. Union affiliation: Service.

Adam Klar

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,069
Sub-department
FOR Protection Excess Property
Base pay
$9,963
Overtime
$73
Other pay
$32
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,069
Hire date
2025-04-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Pine

Source-specific fields

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

At Natural Resources Department, Adam Klar serves as a Buildings & Grounds Worker within For Protection Excess Property. They have served since 2025 (under a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,069. Union affiliation: Service.

Brent Hemly

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$10,051
Sub-department
WL-R1 Thief River Staff
Base pay
$10,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,051
Hire date
2023-05-31
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.6
Work county
Polk

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
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, Brent Hemly serves as a Laborer General within Wl-R1 Thief River Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $10,051. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Sydney Zayethri

Communications Specialist 3/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$10,034
Sub-department
OSD OCO Outreach & Education
Base pay
$10,034
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,034
Hire date
2024-04-29
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
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

Sydney Zayethri is a Communications Specialist 3 at Natural Resources Department within Osd Oco Outreach & Education. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $10,034. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lori Peterson

Legal Secretary Senior/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$10,026
Sub-department
DNR General Counsel
Base pay
$10,026
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,026
Hire date
2015-07-16
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
70
Union / bargaining unit
Confidential
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
217
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Lori Peterson works as a Legal Secretary Senior for Natural Resources Department within Dnr General Counsel. Hired in 2015, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. Lori earned $10,026 in 2024. Union affiliation: Confidential.

Bryce Mehling Smith

Nr Specialist Fisheries/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$10,018
Sub-department
Fish-R3 Metro East Staff
Base pay
$10,018
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$10,018
Hire date
2022-04-19
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
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, Bryce Mehling Smith serves as a Nr Specialist Fisheries within Fish-R3 Metro East Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $10,018. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gregory Viehauser

General Maintenance Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$9,999
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Resources
Base pay
$9,333
Overtime
$82
Other pay
$584
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,999
Hire date
2023-04-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

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

Gregory Viehauser is a General Maintenance Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Resources. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working part-time, 0.9 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $9,999. They are represented by Service.

Robyn Kovacovich

Office & Administrative Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$9,991
Sub-department
PAT R2C Two Harbors Staff2
Base pay
$9,991
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,991
Hire date
1979-08-05
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.4
Work county
Lake

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Robyn Kovacovich is a Office & Administrative Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within Pat R2C Two Harbors Staff2. Their tenure dates to 1979, about 45 years, working part-time, 0.4 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $9,991. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Jordan Reich

Cook/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,953
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Food
Base pay
$9,328
Overtime
$570
Other pay
$55
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,953
Hire date
2023-05-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
62
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

Jordan Reich works as a Cook for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Food. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Jordan earned $9,953 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Collette Pilon

Office & Administrative Specialist Senior/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,933
Sub-department
FOR R2 Cloquet Staff
Base pay
$9,488
Overtime
$445
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,933
Hire date
2025-04-23
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Carlton

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

Collette Pilon is a Office & Administrative Specialist Senior at Natural Resources Department within For R2 Cloquet Staff. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $9,933. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Danielle Johnson

Customer Services Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,916
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Gift Shops
Base pay
$9,418
Overtime
$496
Other pay
$2
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,916
Hire date
2023-07-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

Source-specific fields

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

Danielle Johnson works as a Customer Services Specialist for Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Gift Shops. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. Danielle earned $9,916 in 2025. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Karen Zierden

Security Guard/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$9,910
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca Security/Camping
Base pay
$8,706
Overtime
$666
Other pay
$538
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,910
Hire date
2001-04-30
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
57
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.9
Work county
Hubbard

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

Karen Zierden holds the role of Security Guard at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Security/Camping. They have served since 2001 (about 23 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $9,910. Their bargaining unit is Service.

Steven Burgess

Nr Mine Interpreter/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,860
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 2
Base pay
$9,860
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,860
Hire date
2007-12-01
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
64
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.15
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Burgess holds the role of Nr Mine Interpreter at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Soudan Mine Staff 2. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a intermittent, 0.15 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,860. They are represented by Insufficient Work Time.

Bryce Groves

Nr Fisheries Census Clerk/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$9,813
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff
Base pay
$9,213
Overtime
$316
Other pay
$284
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,813
Hire date
2022-06-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
58
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Bryce Groves is a Nr Fisheries Census Clerk at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Brainerd Staff. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $9,813. They are represented by Clerical.

Pamela Berens

Office & Administrative Specialist/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,792
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Bear Head Lake Staff
Base pay
$9,408
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$383
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,792
Hire date
2023-04-19
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Clerical
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
St Louis

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

At Natural Resources Department, Pamela Berens serves as a Office & Administrative Specialist within Pat-R2 Bear Head Lake Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.8 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,792. Union affiliation: Clerical.

Jayden Jech

Nr Specialist Eco Services/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,786
Sub-department
EcoWaters R2 ARM Staff
Base pay
$8,334
Overtime
$749
Other pay
$703
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,786
Hire date
2023-07-17
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
Crow Wing

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

Jayden Jech is a Nr Specialist Eco Services at Natural Resources Department within Ecowaters R2 Arm Staff. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $9,786. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Amanda Hakala

Parks & Trails Associate/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,766
Sub-department
PAT-R2 Moose Lake Staff
Base pay
$9,501
Overtime
$265
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,766
Hire date
2017-05-15
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
60
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Carlton

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

Amanda Hakala holds the role of Parks & Trails Associate at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R2 Moose Lake Staff. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years) as a part-time, 0.8 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,766. Union affiliation: Service.

Jacob Anderson

Cook/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,753
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Food
Base pay
$9,492
Overtime
$261
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,753
Hire date
2023-06-10
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
62
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, Jacob Anderson serves as a Cook within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Food. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working part-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,753. Union affiliation: Service.

Dylan Swanson

Buildings & Grounds Worker/Natural Resources Department

2024 total comp
$9,741
Sub-department
PAT-R4 Camden Staff 2
Base pay
$9,643
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$98
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,741
Hire date
2021-05-07
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
56
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.8
Work county
Lyon

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

Dylan Swanson is a Buildings & Grounds Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R4 Camden Staff 2. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working part-time, 0.8 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $9,741. Union affiliation: Service.

David Parrish

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,709
Sub-department
Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff
Base pay
$9,675
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$34
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,709
Hire date
2022-05-12
Employment type
Intermittent
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Insufficient Work Time
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
218
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

David Parrish holds the role of Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within Fish-R2 Grand Rapids Staff. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a intermittent, 0.1 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,709. Their bargaining unit is Insufficient Work Time.

Andy Knutson

Customer Services Specialist Int/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,695
Sub-department
F&W License Reg/Title Staff
Base pay
$9,695
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,695
Hire date
2025-04-09
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R29
Bargaining Unit Number
206
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Andy Knutson holds the role of Customer Services Specialist Int at Natural Resources Department within F&W License Reg/Title Staff. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,695. Their bargaining unit is Clerical.

Carly Scherzer

Nr Douglas Lodge Worker/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,673
Sub-department
PAT-R1 Itasca DL Rest
Base pay
$9,155
Overtime
$496
Other pay
$22
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,673
Hire date
2023-05-25
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

Carly Scherzer holds the role of Nr Douglas Lodge Worker at Natural Resources Department within Pat-R1 Itasca Dl Rest. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a part-time, 0.9 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,673. Union affiliation: Service.

Kristina Dickson

Laborer General/Natural Resources Department

2025 total comp
$9,671
Sub-department
FOR Badoura Nursery Staff2
Base pay
$9,635
Overtime
$36
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$9,671
Hire date
2025-03-26
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
61
Union / bargaining unit
Service
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.75
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

Kristina Dickson holds the role of Laborer General at Natural Resources Department within For Badoura Nursery Staff2. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a part-time, 0.75 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $9,671. Their bargaining unit is Service.