Minnesota / Pollution Control Agency / Environmental Specialist 1

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Environmental Specialist 1

Coordinate and deliver a specific program area, supporting planning, outreach, and daily operations.

52 employees hold this title in Pollution Control Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $41,612, below the department median of $83,887.

Employees: 52
Role median: $41,612
Agency median: $83,887
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$3,136$74,901+

How total compensation varies among the 52 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.

Record list

Employees with this title

Highest-paid first / page 2

Mycal Raleigh

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$15,447

Sub-department: EAO WM WATERQUALITYMONITORUNIT
Base pay: $15,447
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $15,447
Hire date: 2025-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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

Mycal Raleigh holds the role of Environmental Specialist 1 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Wm Waterqualitymonitorunit. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $15,447. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Nyumah

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$14,162

Sub-department: IND WS Water Compliance Unit
Base pay: $14,162
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $14,162
Hire date: 2025-03-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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 Nyumah holds the role of Environmental Specialist 1 at Pollution Control Agency within Ind Ws Water Compliance Unit. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $14,162. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Emily Carlson

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$13,103

Sub-department: MUN WW North Central Reg Unit
Base pay: $13,103
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $13,103
Hire date: 2025-04-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

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, Emily Carlson serves as a Environmental Specialist 1 within Mun Ww North Central Reg Unit. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $13,103. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jamie Finke

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$11,912

Sub-department: MUN WW North Central Reg Unit
Base pay: $11,912
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $11,912
Hire date: 2007-03-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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

Jamie Finke works as a Environmental Specialist 1 for Pollution Control Agency within Mun Ww North Central Reg Unit. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. Jamie earned $11,912 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Brooke Sonnek

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$10,116

Sub-department: IND Air Compliance Unit 3
Base pay: $10,116
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $10,116
Hire date: 2024-05-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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

Brooke Sonnek is a Environmental Specialist 1 at Pollution Control Agency within Ind Air Compliance Unit 3. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $10,116. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Blake Raymer

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$9,756

Sub-department: EAO WM North Bio Monitor Unit
Base pay: $7,935
Overtime: $1,821
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $9,756
Hire date: 2023-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Blake Raymer serves as a Environmental Specialist 1 within Eao Wm North Bio Monitor Unit. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $9,756. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sara Garza

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$8,093

Sub-department: IND Air Compliance Unit 3
Base pay: $8,093
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,093
Hire date: 2025-04-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
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

Sara Garza holds the role of Environmental Specialist 1 at Pollution Control Agency within Ind Air Compliance Unit 3. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $8,093. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jacob Nyiri

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$6,767

Sub-department: EAO WM WATERQUALITYMONITORUNIT
Base pay: $5,786
Overtime: $980
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,767
Hire date: 2023-04-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jacob Nyiri holds the role of Environmental Specialist 1 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Wm Waterqualitymonitorunit. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,767. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Addison Fraze

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$6,070

Sub-department: MUN Construction Strm Unit
Base pay: $6,070
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,070
Hire date: 2025-05-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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

Addison Fraze is a Environmental Specialist 1 at Pollution Control Agency within Mun Construction Strm Unit. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $6,070. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Cortus

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$5,760

Sub-department: EAO AAS Air Monitoring Unit
Base pay: $5,760
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,760
Hire date: 2022-03-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Scott Cortus holds the role of Environmental Specialist 1 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Air Monitoring Unit. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,760. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Freya Linnett

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$4,563

Sub-department: MUN SSTS POLICY & PLANNING
Base pay: $3,721
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $842
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,563
Hire date: 2022-08-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
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

Freya Linnett holds the role of Environmental Specialist 1 at Pollution Control Agency within Mun Ssts Policy & Planning. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,563. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Leah Hoffmann

Environmental Specialist 1/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$3,136

Sub-department: MUN Construction Strm Unit
Base pay: $3,136
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $3,136
Hire date: 2025-05-28
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Becker

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

Leah Hoffmann holds the role of Environmental Specialist 1 at Pollution Control Agency within Mun Construction Strm Unit. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $3,136. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.