Utah / Department of Natural Resources
Agency file
The Department of Natural Resources protects natural resources and the environment — conservation, parks and wildlife, and environmental regulation.
In 2019, this agency had 2,717 employees with median total compensation of $12,045; the highest distinct record was $209,496.
What the records show
These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.
How 2019 total compensation is spread across the 2,717 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($12,045) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.
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.
The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $105,372 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $1,454. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).
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.
Trend
How this department's total payroll, headcount, and median pay changed across the 3 published years.
| Year | Total payroll | Employees | Median pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | $96.4M — | 2,541 — | $12,362 — |
| 2018 | $101.9M ▲ 5.8% | 2,685 ▲ 5.7% | $12,981 ▲ 5.0% |
| 2019 | $103.2M ▲ 1.2% | 2,717 ▲ 1.2% | $12,045 ▼ 7.2% |
Record list
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Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Joshua Hansen holds the role of Assistant Park Manager, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $67,243.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Kyle Stone works as a Wildlife Biologist II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Kyle earned $67,209 in 2019.
Environmental Scientist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Katherine Potter works as a Environmental Scientist II for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Oil, Gas & Mining. Katherine earned $67,153 in 2019.
Fire Technician II/Department of Natural Resources
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Jesse Trembly works as a Fire Technician II for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Jesse earned $67,104 in 2017.
Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Exempt/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, John Swasey serves as a Water Commissioners & Deputies, Flsa Exempt within Restricted Special Revenue. Their 2018 pay totaled $67,073.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Jason Murphy works as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Parks & Recreation. Jason earned $67,023 in 2018.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Gary Howes holds the role of Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $66,917.
Accounting Technician III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Della Higham serves as a Accounting Technician III within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2019 pay totaled $66,908.
Technical Writer/Department of Natural Resources
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Jennifer Miller works as a Technical Writer for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. Jennifer earned $66,824 in 2019.
Wildlife Biologist II/Department of Natural Resources
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Robert Edgel is a Wildlife Biologist II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $66,823.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Cody Edwards holds the role of Wildlife Biologist III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Wildlife Resources. In 2019, their total compensation was $66,725.
Assistant Park Manager, Post/Department of Natural Resources
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Eric Bradshaw holds the role of Assistant Park Manager, Post at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2018, their total compensation was $66,678.
Information Specialist II/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Shayne Ward serves as a Information Specialist II within Dnr Forestry, Fire & State Lands. Their 2018 pay totaled $66,654.
Wildlife Program Chief/Department of Natural Resources
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Christopher Keleher works as a Wildlife Program Chief for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Species Protection. Christopher earned $66,579 in 2018.
Office Specialist I/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Debra Robinson serves as a Office Specialist I within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $66,562.
Web Content Editor I/Department of Natural Resources
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Jenny Erickson holds the role of Web Content Editor I at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. In 2019, their total compensation was $66,473.
Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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Rufaro Kaseke works as a Senior GIS Analyst for Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Natural Resources Administration. Rufaro earned $66,389 in 2019.
Journey Heavy Equipment Operator/Department of Natural Resources
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Gordon Anderson is a Journey Heavy Equipment Operator at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2019 total compensation came to $66,343.
Senior GIS Analyst/Department of Natural Resources
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Nathan Payne is a Senior GIS Analyst at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Utah Geological Survey. 2019 total compensation came to $66,288.
Administrative Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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Stephanie Matkin works as a Administrative Secretary for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Stephanie earned $66,268 in 2019.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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Steven Hunt works as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Steven earned $66,265 in 2019.
Executive Secretary/Department of Natural Resources
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Kayla Bulloch is a Executive Secretary at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. 2019 total compensation came to $66,208.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Christopher Penne serves as a Wildlife Biologist III within Dnr Wildlife Resources. Their 2018 pay totaled $66,162.
Wildlife Program Manager/Department of Natural Resources
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Mark Hadley holds the role of Wildlife Program Manager at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. In 2019, their total compensation was $66,160.
Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist/Department of Natural Resources
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At Department of Natural Resources, Gary Bergesen serves as a Journey Maintenance/Construction Specialist within Comp & Excess Pool. Their 2019 pay totaled $66,121.
Wildlife Biologist III/Department of Natural Resources
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Randall Thacker works as a Wildlife Biologist III for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Randall earned $66,087 in 2019.
Conservation Officer II/Department of Natural Resources
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Brent Kasza is a Conservation Officer II at Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. 2018 total compensation came to $66,071.
Museum/Historical Collections Curator/Department of Natural Resources
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Amy Ramsland works as a Museum/Historical Collections Curator for Department of Natural Resources within Comp & Excess Pool. Amy earned $65,871 in 2019.
Engineer III/Department of Natural Resources
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Michael Drake holds the role of Engineer III at Department of Natural Resources within Dnr Water Rights. In 2017, their total compensation was $65,850.