Minnesota / Pollution Control Agency / Planning Director State

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Planning Director State

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

15 employees hold this title in Pollution Control Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $106,191, above the department median of $83,887.

Employees: 15
Total payroll: $1.2M
Role median: $106,191
Agency median: $83,887
Comparison: Above

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$8,110$113,421+

Hover a bar for its range; click to filter the list below.

How total compensation varies among the 15 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

Planning Director State is held in 23 Minnesota departments. In Pollution Control Agency, the median of $106,191 ranks #12 of 23.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Iron Range Resources & Rehab

$202,106 · 1

Labor & Industry Department

$113,420 · 4

Minnesota IT Services

$113,418 · 1

MN St Colleges & Universities

$113,418 · 1

Direct Care and Treatment Department

$113,418 · 5

Mnsure

$113,418 · 10

Employ & Econ Development Department

$113,418 · 3

Public Safety Department

$113,418 · 17

Health Department

$108,919 · 28

Administration Department

$108,728 · 4

Natural Resources Department

$107,935 · 12

Human Services Department

$105,717 · 38

Median total compensation for the Planning Director State role in other Minnesotadepartments (highest first). Each bar links to that department’s page for this role.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Barbara Huberty

Planning Director State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$113,422

Sub-department: REM Superfund Unit 3
Base pay: $113,422
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,422
Hire date: 2015-01-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Barbara Huberty holds the role of Planning Director State at Pollution Control Agency within Rem Superfund Unit 3. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,422. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeffrey Thuma

Planning Director State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: Rem Superfund Remedial Section
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 2020-04-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Jeffrey Thuma works as a Planning Director State for Pollution Control Agency within Rem Superfund Remedial Section. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Jeffrey earned $113,418 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ned Brooks

Planning Director State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$113,418

Sub-department: Osd Office of Equity&Env Justi
Base pay: $113,418
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,418
Hire date: 1987-02-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Ned Brooks works as a Planning Director State for Pollution Control Agency within Osd Office of Equity&Env Justi. Their tenure dates to 1987, about 38 years as a full-time employee. Ned earned $113,418 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rebecca Place

Planning Director State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$113,258

Sub-department: Rem East Metro Unit
Base pay: $113,258
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,258
Hire date: 2002-10-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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, Rebecca Place serves as a Planning Director State within Rem East Metro Unit. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $113,258. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Colleen Hetzel Nelson

Planning Director State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$111,436

Sub-department: Environmental Quality Brd Unit
Base pay: $111,436
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $111,436
Hire date: 1999-07-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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

Colleen Hetzel Nelson is a Planning Director State at Pollution Control Agency within Environmental Quality Brd Unit. They have served since 1999 (about 26 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $111,436. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Paul Gardner

Planning Director State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$109,050

Sub-department: CO Business Support Unit
Base pay: $109,050
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $109,050
Hire date: 1998-07-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
Union / bargaining unit: MN Assoc of Professional Empl
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Paul Gardner is a Planning Director State at Pollution Control Agency within Co Business Support Unit. Their tenure dates to 1998, about 27 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $109,050. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jeff Risberg

Planning Director State/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$108,511

Sub-department: Central Watershed Unit
Base pay: $108,511
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $108,511
Hire date: 1995-06-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 18
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: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 214
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jeff Risberg works as a Planning Director State for Pollution Control Agency within Central Watershed Unit. They have served since 1995 (about 29 years) as a full-time employee. Jeff earned $108,511 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.