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Pollution Control Agency

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Pollution Control Agency is a government agency that delivers public services and programs within its jurisdiction.

In 2025, this agency had 1,191 employees with median total compensation of $83,887; the highest distinct record was $181,337.

Year
2025
Employees
1,191
Median total
$83,887
Highest record
$181,337

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$180$143,084+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 1,191 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($83,887) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$77,061 (99%)
  • Overtime$188 (0%)
  • Other$875 (1%)
  • 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
$19,408
$56,487
$83,887
$103,307
$120,209

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $120,209 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $19,408. 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 13

Brian Hetchler

Engineer Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$94,366
Sub-department
WTR FS East Feedlot Unit
Base pay
$94,366
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,366
Hire date
2021-07-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Brian Hetchler is a Engineer Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Wtr Fs East Feedlot Unit. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,366. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Cary Hernandez

State Program Administrative Principal/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp
$94,167
Sub-department
WTR Northwest Watershed Unit
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$675
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,167
Hire date
1990-09-05
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
Becker

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

Cary Hernandez is a State Program Administrative Principal at Pollution Control Agency within Wtr Northwest Watershed Unit. Hired in 1990, they have about 34 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $94,167. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cole Landgraf

Environmental Specialist 4/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$94,064
Sub-department
MUN Stormwater Unit
Base pay
$94,064
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,064
Hire date
2012-09-04
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

Cole Landgraf is a Environmental Specialist 4 at Pollution Control Agency within Mun Stormwater Unit. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,064. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Stephanie Lyons

Environmental Specialist 4/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$94,008
Sub-department
MUN Technical Services Unit
Base pay
$93,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,008
Hire date
2009-09-30
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

At Pollution Control Agency, Stephanie Lyons serves as a Environmental Specialist 4 within Mun Technical Services Unit. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,008. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Evelyn Ashiamah

Hydrologist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$94,004
Sub-department
WTR Northwest Watershed Unit
Base pay
$91,025
Overtime
$2,980
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$94,004
Hire date
2002-04-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
12
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

Evelyn Ashiamah is a Hydrologist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Wtr Northwest Watershed Unit. Their tenure dates to 2002, about 23 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,004. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Jenny Jasperson

Environmental Specialist 4/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,976
Sub-department
WTR NORTHEAST WATERSHED UNIT
Base pay
$93,976
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,976
Hire date
2005-12-28
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

At Pollution Control Agency, Jenny Jasperson serves as a Environmental Specialist 4 within Wtr Northeast Watershed Unit. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,976. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Shawn Nelson

Research Analysis Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,972
Sub-department
EAO LT Surface Water Data Unit
Base pay
$93,972
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,972
Hire date
2008-03-05
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, 2025
No
Agency Number
R32
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Shawn Nelson holds the role of Research Analysis Specialist Senior at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Lieutenant Surface Water Data Unit. Hired in 2008, they have about 17 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,972. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Tanja Michels

Communications Specialist 3/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,929
Sub-department
OD Creative Services
Base pay
$93,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,929
Hire date
2013-05-29
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R32
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Tanja Michels works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Pollution Control Agency within Od Creative Services. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years as a full-time employee. Tanja earned $93,929 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Ryan Lueck

Research Scientist 2/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,929
Sub-department
EAO AAS RiskEval&AirModelUnit
Base pay
$93,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,929
Hire date
2023-08-16
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R32
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Ryan Lueck holds the role of Research Scientist 2 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Aas Riskeval&Airmodelunit. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,929. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kevin Gaffney

Communications Specialist 3/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,929
Sub-department
OD EXTERNAL COMM AND CONTENT
Base pay
$93,929
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,929
Hire date
2021-10-06
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R32
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kevin Gaffney works as a Communications Specialist 3 for Pollution Control Agency within Od External Community and Content. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Kevin earned $93,929 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Craig Weingart

Environmental Specialist 4/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,612
Sub-department
IND WS Water Compliance Unit
Base pay
$92,612
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,612
Hire date
2009-06-03
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

Craig Weingart works as a Environmental Specialist 4 for Pollution Control Agency within Ind Ws Water Compliance Unit. They have served since 2009 (about 16 years) as a full-time employee. Craig earned $93,612 in 2025. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kory Wiech

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp
$93,496
Sub-department
Emergency Preparedness Unit
Base pay
$93,496
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,496
Hire date
1998-04-01
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
R32
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kory Wiech holds the role of Planner Principal State at Pollution Control Agency within Emergency Preparedness Unit. Hired in 1998, they have about 26 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $93,496. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kelly O'Hara

State Program Administrative Principal/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
EAO WM WATERQUALITYMONITORUNIT
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2001-05-09
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
-

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

Kelly O'Hara is a State Program Administrative Principal at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Wm Waterqualitymonitorunit. Their tenure dates to 2001, about 23 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $93,491. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Phillip Votruba

State Program Administrative Principal/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp
$93,491
Sub-department
WTR North Central Watershed Un
Base pay
$93,491
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,491
Hire date
2007-09-05
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
Crow Wing

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

At Pollution Control Agency, Phillip Votruba serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Wtr North Central Watershed Un. Hired in 2007, they have about 17 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $93,491. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Anthony Dingmann

Environmental Specialist 3/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,484
Sub-department
EAO LT Surface Water Data Unit
Base pay
$88,988
Overtime
$4,496
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,484
Hire date
2005-05-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

At Pollution Control Agency, Anthony Dingmann serves as a Environmental Specialist 3 within Eao Lieutenant Surface Water Data Unit. Hired in 2005, they have about 20 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,484. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kaitlyn Taylor

Agency Policy Specialist/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,269
Sub-department
EAO Wastewater Services Unit
Base pay
$93,269
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,269
Hire date
2021-11-24
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

Kaitlyn Taylor works as a Agency Policy Specialist for Pollution Control Agency within Eao Wastewater Services Unit. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Kaitlyn earned $93,269 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Kenneth Beamer

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,137
Sub-department
EAO Climate Assistance Unit
Base pay
$93,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,137
Hire date
2023-11-08
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R32
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kenneth Beamer holds the role of Planner Principal State at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Climate Assistance Unit. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,137. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

James Lipps

State Program Administrative Principal/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,137
Sub-department
MUN Certification & Training
Base pay
$93,137
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,137
Hire date
2022-11-09
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R32
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

James Lipps works as a State Program Administrative Principal for Pollution Control Agency within Mun Certification & Training. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. James earned $93,137 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Alfredo Rincon-Gonzalez

Engineer 2 Graduate/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,062
Sub-department
IND AQ Permits Unit 5
Base pay
$89,383
Overtime
$3,179
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,062
Hire date
2022-01-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, Alfredo Rincon-Gonzalez serves as a Engineer 2 Graduate within Ind Aq Permits Unit 5. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,062. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Rebeca Gutierrez Moreno

State Program Administrative Principal/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$93,008
Sub-department
Environmental Quality Brd Unit
Base pay
$93,008
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$93,008
Hire date
2020-01-22
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, 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, Rebeca Gutierrez Moreno serves as a State Program Administrative Principal within Environmental Quality Brd Unit. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,008. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Steven Speltz

Environmental Specialist 4/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$92,741
Sub-department
IND WS Water Compliance Unit
Base pay
$92,741
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,741
Hire date
2012-05-07
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

Steven Speltz holds the role of Environmental Specialist 4 at Pollution Control Agency within Ind Ws Water Compliance Unit. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,741. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Rose Schmaedeke

Hydrologist 3/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$92,609
Sub-department
REM PR Petro Remediation Unit2
Base pay
$92,609
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,609
Hire date
2012-08-13
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

Rose Schmaedeke holds the role of Hydrologist 3 at Pollution Control Agency within Rem Pr Petro Remediation Unit2. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,609. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Scott Andre

Communications Specialist 3/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$92,580
Sub-department
OD Creative Services
Base pay
$91,663
Overtime
$917
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,580
Hire date
1993-11-29
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R32
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Andre is a Communications Specialist 3 at Pollution Control Agency within Od Creative Services. They have served since 1993 (about 32 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,580. 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.

Zachrie Gutknecht

Environmental Specialist 4/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$92,345
Sub-department
WTR Northwest Watershed Unit
Base pay
$92,345
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,345
Hire date
2012-08-23
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
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

Zachrie Gutknecht works as a Environmental Specialist 4 for Pollution Control Agency within Wtr Northwest Watershed Unit. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service as a full-time employee. Zachrie earned $92,345 in 2025. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Lisa Weidemann

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$92,256
Sub-department
IND Community Affairs Unit
Base pay
$91,756
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,256
Hire date
2024-02-21
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
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

Lisa Weidemann holds the role of Planner Principal State at Pollution Control Agency within Ind Community Affairs Unit. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $92,256. Union affiliation: MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Gerald Field

Environmental Specialist 4/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$92,216
Sub-department
REM PR Petro Remediation Unit1
Base pay
$92,216
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,216
Hire date
2013-09-03
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

Gerald Field is a Environmental Specialist 4 at Pollution Control Agency within Rem Pr Petro Remediation Unit1. Their tenure dates to 2013, about 12 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,216. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Cristina Villella

Planner Principal State/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$92,213
Sub-department
RMAD SustainMaterial MgmtUnit
Base pay
$92,213
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,213
Hire date
2011-10-12
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, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
R32
Bargaining Unit Number
214
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Cristina Villella is a Planner Principal State at Pollution Control Agency within Rmad Sustainmaterial Mgmtunit. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $92,213. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Sara Gernes

Environmental Specialist 4/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp
$92,047
Sub-department
WTR FS East Feedlot Unit
Base pay
$92,047
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$92,047
Hire date
2012-05-09
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
Blue Earth

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

At Pollution Control Agency, Sara Gernes serves as a Environmental Specialist 4 within Wtr Fs East Feedlot Unit. Hired in 2012, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $92,047. They are represented by MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Katie Christensen

Management Analyst 4/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$91,820
Sub-department
Outgoing Grants Unit
Base pay
$91,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,820
Hire date
2018-05-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
15
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, Katie Christensen serves as a Management Analyst 4 within Outgoing Grants Unit. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,820. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Michael Weckwerth

Environmental Specialist 4/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$91,820
Sub-department
WTR SW Watershed Unit
Base pay
$91,820
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,820
Hire date
2014-07-02
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
Lyon

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 Weckwerth works as a Environmental Specialist 4 for Pollution Control Agency within Wtr Sw Watershed Unit. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $91,820 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

Nathan Mielke

Environmental Specialist 3/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$91,688
Sub-department
EAO WM North Bio Monitor Unit
Base pay
$85,989
Overtime
$4,700
Other pay
$1,000
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,688
Hire date
2008-05-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
13
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

Nathan Mielke holds the role of Environmental Specialist 3 at Pollution Control Agency within Eao Wm North Bio Monitor Unit. Their tenure dates to 2008, about 17 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,688. Their bargaining unit is MN Assoc of Professional Empl.

David Malakowsky

Pollution Cont Specialist Principal/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$91,667
Sub-department
WTR FEEDLOT SECTION
Base pay
$91,667
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,667
Hire date
2015-01-01
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
22
Union / bargaining unit
Middle Management Association
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
216
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Pollution Control Agency, David Malakowsky serves as a Pollution Cont Specialist Principal within Wtr Feedlot Section. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 10 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $91,667. Their bargaining unit is Middle Management Association.

Derek Nelson

Engineering Specialist Senior/Pollution Control Agency

2024 total comp
$91,640
Sub-department
Air Quality Permits Unit 3
Base pay
$91,640
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,640
Hire date
2017-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Derek Nelson works as a Engineering Specialist Senior for Pollution Control Agency within Air Quality Permits Unit 3. Hired in 2017, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Derek earned $91,640 in 2024. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Armon Turpin

Engineer 2 Graduate/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$91,631
Sub-department
Land Permits & Permitting Dev.
Base pay
$91,631
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,631
Hire date
2019-08-07
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Armon Turpin is a Engineer 2 Graduate at Pollution Control Agency within Land Permits & Permitting Development. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,631. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Joy Wiecks

Engineer 2 Graduate/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$91,627
Sub-department
IND Air Quality Permits Unit 4
Base pay
$91,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,627
Hire date
2021-11-10
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Joy Wiecks is a Engineer 2 Graduate at Pollution Control Agency within Ind Air Quality Permits Unit 4. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,627. Union affiliation: MN Govt Engineers Council.

Steven Roste

Engineer 2 Graduate/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$91,627
Sub-department
Air Quality Permits Unit 3
Base pay
$91,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,627
Hire date
2024-06-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Steven Roste is a Engineer 2 Graduate at Pollution Control Agency within Air Quality Permits Unit 3. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $91,627. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Roderick Manuzon

Engineer 2 Graduate/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$91,627
Sub-department
IND Air Quality Permits Unit 4
Base pay
$91,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,627
Hire date
2022-01-19
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Roderick Manuzon holds the role of Engineer 2 Graduate at Pollution Control Agency within Ind Air Quality Permits Unit 4. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $91,627. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.

Hortensia Salcedo Abad

Engineer 2 Graduate/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$91,627
Sub-department
RMAD PSM SolidWastePermitUnit
Base pay
$91,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,627
Hire date
2012-07-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Hortensia Salcedo Abad works as a Engineer 2 Graduate for Pollution Control Agency within Rmad Psm Solidwastepermitunit. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years as a full-time employee. Hortensia earned $91,627 in 2025. They are represented by MN Govt Engineers Council.

Scott Dunn

Engineer 2 Graduate/Pollution Control Agency

2025 total comp
$91,627
Sub-department
IND AP Air Permits Unit 2
Base pay
$91,627
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$91,627
Hire date
2024-01-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
4
Union / bargaining unit
MN Govt Engineers Council
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
212
Branch
Executive
Branch Code
Executive
Classified Code
Classified
Classified Status
Classified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Scott Dunn works as a Engineer 2 Graduate for Pollution Control Agency within Ind Ap Air Permits Unit 2. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Scott earned $91,627 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is MN Govt Engineers Council.