Minnesota / Pollution Control Agency / State Program Administrative Director

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State Program Administrative Director

Lead staff and operations — set priorities, allocate resources, and oversee program delivery.

4 employees hold this title in Pollution Control Agency. Median total compensation for the role is $113,569, above the department median of $83,887.

Employees: 4
Total payroll: $425.3K
Role median: $113,569
Agency median: $83,887
Comparison: Above

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State Program Administrative Director is held in 32 Minnesota departments. In Pollution Control Agency, the median of $113,569 ranks #5 of 32.

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Employees with this title

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Daniel Morales Jr

State Program Administrative Director/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$114,104

Sub-department: OSD Facilities Mgmt Section
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,600
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $114,104
Hire date: 2019-04-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Daniel Morales Jr serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Osd Facilities Management Section. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $114,104. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.

Bruce Clausen

State Program Administrative Director/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$113,587

Sub-department: OD Financial Operations
Base pay: $112,504
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,083
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,587
Hire date: 2012-09-26
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Bruce Clausen is a State Program Administrative Director at Pollution Control Agency within Od Financial Operations. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $113,587. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Sandra Bowes

State Program Administrative Director/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp

$113,551

Sub-department: OD Financial Operations
Base pay: $112,197
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,354
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $113,551
Hire date: 2007-08-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
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: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Classified
Classified Status: Classified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sandra Bowes holds the role of State Program Administrative Director at Pollution Control Agency within Od Financial Operations. Hired in 2007, they have about 18 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $113,551. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Christina Sundgaard

State Program Administrative Director/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp

$84,090

Sub-department: OD Financial Operations
Base pay: $84,090
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $84,090
Hire date: 2009-06-10
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Middle Management Association
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Crow Wing

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: R32
Bargaining Unit Number: 216
Branch: Executive
Branch Code: Executive
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Christina Sundgaard serves as a State Program Administrative Director within Od Financial Operations. Hired in 2009, they have about 15 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $84,090. Union affiliation: Middle Management Association.