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Working Title: Staff Hydrologist

Job Class: Hydrologist 1 or 2

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

+ **Job ID** : 87914

+ **Location** : Sauk Rapids

+ **Telework Eligible** : Yes - Up to 50% per month.

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

+ **Regular/Temporary** : Unlimited

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

+ **Date Posted** : 07/31/2025

+ **Closing Date** : 08/20/2025

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

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

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

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

+ **Travel Required** : No

+ **Salary Range:**

+ Hydrologist 1: $26.95 - $36.71 / hourly; $56,271 - $76,650 / annually

+ Hydrologist 2: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,181 - $91,496 / annually

+ **Classified Status** : Classified

+ **Bargaining Unit/Union** : 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.

This position has been posted at both the Hydrologist 1 and Hydrologist 2 levels and will be filled according to the qualifications of the applicant hired. The Division of Ecological and Water Resources is seeking to fill one (1) full-time permanent Staff Hydrologist, located in Sauk Rapids. This position exists to ensure the sustainability of central Minnesota’s water and natural resources through public waters protection, water supply management, providing information and technical analysis for decision-making, project impact assessment and review, and working collaboratively with citizens, businesses, local units of government, and other stakeholders on natural resource issues. This position also completes work assignments that involve district, regional, and state-wide projects and policy.

Responsibilities:

+ Assist in promoting and implementing water resource conservation and sustainability.

+ Conduct technical analysis and provide quality assistance to the general public, local units of government and other resource professionals so that data, information, and regulations may be correctly interpreted in a useful manner. This includes quantitative, as well as qualitative information.

+ Assist in the development and expansion of partnerships with the general public and governmental agencies to improve collaboration and better integrate responsibilities among resource managers.

+ Administration and the operation and functions of the area office.

+ Assist in reviewing formal environmental review documents and steer project proposers to appropriate agencies and staff so that environmental impacts and documents are completed consistent with the legal parameters prescribed in state water laws and rule.

+ Ensure water resource projects affecting public waters are completed and sustained in accordance with applicable State statutes and rules.

This position has a flexible work arrangement and 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 believe they meet minimum qualifications will be sent instructions for transcript review after the posting close date.

Transcript Requirements:

+ Three hydrology qualifying courses in the areas of: Hydrology, Hydraulics, Hydrogeology/Groundwater Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Hydrologic Modeling, Watershed Management, Groundwater, Fluid Mechanics, Fluvial Geomorphology; OR

+ Two hydrology qualifying courses and two courses (or equivalent experience) in: Geology, Geomorphology, Geochemistry, Geography, Limnology, Erosion and Sediment Control, Environmental Engineering, Soils.

Additional Minimum Qualifications:

+ 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

+ Understanding of Hydrology, Geology, Hydraulics, Engineering Methods and Modeling, Watershed Management, and Natural Resource Management.

+ Ability to resolve conflicts that arise between competing users of available water resource supplies.

+ Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships and provide training to all levels of government officials, the public, and other DNR employees.

+ Ability to evaluate and write technical reports, provide critical reviews, make decisions, and render solutions to water resource management problems.

+ Knowledge of or ability to learn about zoning principals and waste management systems, including feedlots and individual sewage treatment systems.

+ Understanding of erosion and storm water control systems.

+ Knowledge or awareness of coordinated resource management, ecosystem management, economics, computer systems, law enforcement, and budget processes.

Additional Experience Required for Hydrologist 2:

+ At least 2 years of professional experience in surface water or groundwater hydrology, soil and water resource management, water planning or regulation, or related technical or regulatory work. An advanced degree (Master's or Ph.D.) in the appropriate major (see education requirements) may substitute for 1 year of experience.

Preferred Qualifications

+ Advanced degree in 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.

+ Experience installing and maintaining hydrologic monitoring equipment.

+ Experience with stream flow monitoring equipment and groundwater level monitoring equipment.

+ Experience in utilizing the WISKI database (or similar hydrologic database) for groundwater, surface water and climate data workup.

+ Experience in computer modeling, database management, geographic information systems, global positioning systems, or other mapping information systems and computerized analytical tools.

+ Experience with local government units and/or implementing regulatory programs.

Additional Requirements

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record; per DNR Fleet Policy, only those 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license may operate equipment and vehicles on behalf of the Agency.

This position requires an unrestricted Class D Driver’s license with a clear driving record; per DNR Fleet Policy, only those 18 years of age or older with a valid driver’s license may operate equipment and vehicles on behalf of the Agency.

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. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship for employment visa status (e.g. H1B status).

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.