Minnesota / Pollution Control Agency / Environmental Res Scientist

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Environmental Res Scientist

Carry out the duties of this position in support of the agency's public mission.

20 employees hold this title in Pollution Control Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $95,888, above the department median of $83,887.

Employees: 20
Total payroll: $1.8M
Role median: $95,888
Agency median: $83,887
Comparison: Above

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$55,076$108,252+

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How total compensation varies among the 20 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Environmental Res Scientist is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Pollution Control Agency, the median of $95,888 ranks #2 of 2.

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Health Department

$99,876 · 4

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Employees with this title

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John Sandberg

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$108,819

Sub-department: EAO WM North Bio Monitor Unit
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $1,495
Other pay: $2,028
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,819
Hire date: 1998-06-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

John Sandberg works as a Environmental Res Scientist for Pollution Control Agency within Eao Waste Management North Bio Monitor Unit. They have served since 1998 (about 27 years) as a full-time employee. John earned $108,819 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Feist

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$107,328

Sub-department: EAO WM South Bio Monitor Unit
Base pay: $105,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,028
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $107,328
Hire date: 1994-06-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Michael Feist is a Environmental Res Scientist at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Waste Management South Bio Monitor Unit. Hired in 1994, they have about 31 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $107,328. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Joel Chirhart

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$106,296

Sub-department: EAO WM South Bio Monitor Unit
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $106,296
Hire date: 1995-05-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Joel Chirhart serves as a Environmental Res Scientist within Eao Waste Management South Bio Monitor Unit. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $106,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jesse Anderson

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$105,300

Sub-department: Eao Waste Management Waterqualitymonitorunit
Base pay: $105,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,300
Hire date: 1998-03-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jesse Anderson holds the role of Environmental Res Scientist at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Waste Management Waterqualitymonitorunit. Hired in 1998, they have about 27 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $105,300. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Azra Kovacevic

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$105,300

Sub-department: EAO AAS Air Data Analysis Unit
Base pay: $105,300
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,300
Hire date: 2007-04-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Azra Kovacevic works as a Environmental Res Scientist for Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Air Data Analysis Unit. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Azra earned $105,300 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Brown

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: EAO AAS RiskEval&AirModelUnit
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 2015-12-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

David Brown works as a Environmental Res Scientist for Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Riskeval&Airmodelunit. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years as a full-time employee. David earned $105,296 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Bourdaghs

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: EAO WM South Bio Monitor Unit
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 1995-06-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Michael Bourdaghs serves as a Environmental Res Scientist within Eao Waste Management South Bio Monitor Unit. They have served since 1995 (about 30 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Schneider

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: EAO AAS RiskEval&AirModelUnit
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 2015-10-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, James Schneider serves as a Environmental Res Scientist within Eao Aas Riskeval&Airmodelunit. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $105,296. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carol Sinden

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$105,296

Sub-department: EAO WAEI Effluent Limits Unit
Base pay: $105,296
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $105,296
Hire date: 1980-12-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carol Sinden is a Environmental Res Scientist at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Waei Effluent Limits Unit. Hired in 1980, they have about 45 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $105,296. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sagor Biswas

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$97,110

Sub-department: Watershed Analysis&Model Unit
Base pay: $97,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $97,110
Hire date: 2019-07-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sagor Biswas is a Environmental Res Scientist at Pollution Control Agency within Watershed Analysis&Model Unit. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $97,110. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carl Stenoien

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$94,665

Sub-department: Climate Policy Unit
Base pay: $93,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,665
Hire date: 2020-04-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carl Stenoien is a Environmental Res Scientist at Pollution Control Agency within Climate Policy Unit. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,665. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Carrie Freeman

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$92,352

Sub-department: Watershed Analysis&Model Unit
Base pay: $92,352
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,352
Hire date: 2010-06-17
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Carrie Freeman works as a Environmental Res Scientist for Pollution Control Agency within Watershed Analysis&Model Unit. Their tenure dates to 2010, about 15 years as a full-time employee. Carrie earned $92,352 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Annastasia Sienko

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$83,666

Sub-department: EAO AAS RiskEval&AirModelUnit
Base pay: $82,666
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,000
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $83,666
Hire date: 2019-09-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Annastasia Sienko is a Environmental Res Scientist at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Riskeval&Airmodelunit. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $83,666. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Meghan Hemken

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$82,883

Sub-department: EAO WAEI WQ Standards Unit
Base pay: $82,883
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $82,883
Hire date: 2020-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Meghan Hemken holds the role of Environmental Res Scientist at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Waei Wq Standards Unit. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $82,883. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ian Ackman

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$78,389

Sub-department: Watershed Analysis&Model Unit
Base pay: $78,389
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $78,389
Hire date: 2019-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ian Ackman holds the role of Environmental Res Scientist at Pollution Control Agency within Watershed Analysis&Model Unit. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $78,389. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Klopp

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$74,008

Sub-department: EAO Wastewater Services Unit
Base pay: $74,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $74,008
Hire date: 2017-11-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Emily Klopp holds the role of Environmental Res Scientist at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Wastewater Services Unit. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $74,008. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sona Jedinak

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$67,704

Sub-department: EAO WAEI WQ Standards Unit
Base pay: $67,432
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $272
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $67,704
Hire date: 2021-03-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Sona Jedinak serves as a Environmental Res Scientist within Eao Waei Wq Standards Unit. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $67,704. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sebastian Cantarero

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$66,545

Sub-department: Climate Policy Unit
Base pay: $66,545
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $66,545
Hire date: 2024-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sebastian Cantarero holds the role of Environmental Res Scientist at Pollution Control Agency within Climate Policy Unit. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $66,545. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Douglas Hansen

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$60,653

Sub-department: EAO Env Analysis & GW ServUnit
Base pay: $23,123
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $37,530
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,653
Hire date: 1998-06-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Douglas Hansen serves as a Environmental Res Scientist within Eao Environmental Analysis & Gw Servunit. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 26 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $60,653. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

En-Hsuan Lu

Environmental Res Scientist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$55,076

Sub-department: EAO WAEI WQ Standards Unit
Base pay: $55,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $55,076
Hire date: 2024-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 16
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

En-Hsuan Lu holds the role of Environmental Res Scientist at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Waei Wq Standards Unit. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $55,076. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.