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Working Title: Mapping Hydrogeologist

Job Class: Hydrologist 3

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

+ **Job ID** : 85954

+ **Location** : St. Paul

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes, hybrid up to 50%

+ **Full/Part Time** : Full-Time

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

+ **Who May Apply** : Open to all qualified job seekers

+ **Date Posted** : 5/3/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 5/27/2025

+ **Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** : Department of Natural Resources

+ **Division/Unit** : Ecological & Water Resources

+ **Work Shift/Work Hours** : Day Shift

+ **Days of Work** : Monday - Friday

+ **Travel Required** : Yes

+ **Salary Range:** $34.18 - $50.69 / hourly; $71,367 - $105,840 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE

+ **FLSA Status** : Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

The DNR is currently seeking to hire a Mapping Hydrogeologist in St. Paul, MN.

This position exists to perform professional hydrogeological investigations and to produce complex maps and reports for DNR’s County Groundwater Atlas (CGA) program. Using advanced GIS software, the position will produce groundwater flow maps, groundwater sensitivity maps, and hydrogeologic cross sections for assigned counties in the CGA program. This position will also author detailed reports and develop and provide materials and presentations to local government units on CGA maps and reports. This position will design, plan, and lead field work in the following areas: water chemistry sampling, surveying, and groundwater level monitoring. The position will process and evaluate the data collected in the field, enter data in appropriate electronic formats, and create reports as directed. The position will provide data management support to the atlas team, the Mapping and Modeling Unit (MMU) and/or the Groundwater Technical Unit (GTA) as needed. Data management includes preparing, inputting, and exporting data in the EQuiS database, and working with Microsoft Access and SQL to manage and reformat data. The position may also assist other units or work groups to carry out hydrogeological investigations and other specialty projects. Responsibilities include:

1. Groundwater Atlas Report Production. Working in an advanced GIS environment, research, compile, plot, and analyze data. Maintain files and records for each project area so that data can be collected and efficiently accessed. Design, develop, and create hydrogeologic and groundwater sensitivity maps and detailed, accurate reports for the CGA program which meet state, county, and local governmental unit needs. Author County Groundwater Atlases as assigned by the Supervisor. Prepare and deliver presentations to the public related to CGA maps and products. Review and edit reports and data as assigned.

2. Data Management. The position will process and evaluate the data collected in the field for the Groundwater Atlas Team and the Mapping and Modeling Unit (MMU) and/or the Groundwater Technical Unit (GTA), perform QA/QC on collected data; enter, manage, and distribute data in appropriate databases and electronic formats, and create reports as directed.

3. Field work and data collection. Design, plan, and carry out field data collection activities so that adequate data are gathered to characterize the hydrogeology, geochemistry, and geologic sensitivity of a project area.

4. Duties as Assigned & Special Projects. Complete duties as assigned by the supervisor. Propose, develop, design, initiate, and manage approved special projects to enhance a broader understanding of the statewide, regional and local water resource issues. Additional duties include improving the technical content of atlas products and to support division/department water resource management information needs. This position will evaluate and initiate new approaches to analyze and interpret geological and hydrological data for application to technical analysis of county atlas data for improved groundwater resource understanding and management.

5. Administrative tasks and communication. Understands, uses, and follows internal DNR communications systems, administrative procedures, and policies.

This work will require overnight travel 2-3 days per week up to several times per month and 4-5 days per week up to several times during field season.

This position may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete an annual telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Transcripts are required for this position. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will be sent instructions for transcript review after the posting close date.

+ Bachelor's degree in civil engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering, geological engineering, hydrology, forest hydrology, geography, geology, geophysics, hydrogeology, natural resources, environmental studies, soil science, water resources management, hydraulics, environmental science, earth science, or related major.

+ Transcript requirement:

+ Three hydrogeology qualifying courses in the areas of: hydrogeology, groundwater hydraulics, contaminant transport, groundwater modeling, or equivalent.

+ OR Two hydrogeology qualifying courses and two geology qualifying courses in the areas of: geomorphology, geochemistry, glacial geology, structural geology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, geologic mapping, geophysics, or equivalent.

Additional qualifications:

+ 4 years of professional experience in surface water or groundwater hydrology, soil and water resource management, hydrogeology, hydrologic modeling, geochemistry or regulatory work. An advanced degree in an appropriate major (see education requirements above) may substitute for 1 year of experience.

+ Meet the education requirements for licensure as a Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer in Minnesota.

+ Knowledge of geology, geologic mapping, groundwater, aquifer characteristics, hydrology and hydraulics, groundwater geochemistry, and groundwater monitoring and sampling field methods sufficient to develop large technical reports that describe the movement and pollution sensitivity of groundwater resources in an assigned area.

+ Ability to analyze complex geologic and hydrogeologic conditions and prepare technical reports.

+ Experience collecting and analyzing surface water or groundwater data.

+ Advanced skills with geographic information systems (GIS) software (ArcMAP/ Arc Pro) sufficient to compile and analyze hydrologic and/or geologic data (i.e. identify trends, prepare geologic cross sections, and develop groundwater flow maps).

+ Proficiency in software use including spreadsheets (Microsoft Access and Excel), SQL, and EQuiS or another relational database to compile, analyze, and present hydrologic and hydraulic data.

+ Skills with Microsoft Office Suite sufficient to draft technical reports, create presentations, and compile, analyze, and manage data.

+ Experience with technical writing and drafting documents that are clear, organized, and grammatically sound.

+ Ability to prioritize and coordinate multiple complex projects; plan and allocate time and resources as necessary; establish and meet deadlines.

+ Ability to work independently and lead a team on complex technical projects.

+ Communication skills sufficient to effectively communicate technical information to a variety of audiences and to maintain effective working relationships with managers, public, and team members.

+ Peer review skills sufficient to provide and receive feedback on large technical documents from other staff, the public, and other collaborators.

Preferred Qualifications

+ An advanced degree in a related field of study (see above).

+ At least one additional course in hydrogeology/groundwater hydrology.

+ Experience collecting groundwater samples for water chemistry analysis utilizing pH, dissolved oxygen, temperature, and conductivity meters.

+ Experience collecting groundwater level data using steel tape and/or electronic tape methods.

+ Experience using GPS equipment to collect engineering and/or mapping grade survey data.

+ Possess a Geologist in Training (GIT) or licensure as a Professional Geologist or Professional Engineer in Minnesota.

+ Knowledge of aquifer test data analysis methods and experience analyzing data from aquifer tests.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record.

Applicants must have the ability to meet the physical requirements and work in the environmental conditions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources that all candidates submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

+ Conflict of Interest Review

+ Criminal History Check

+ Education Verification

+ Employment Reference / Records Check

+ License / Certification Verification

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.