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State of Minnesota Public Water Protection Hydrologist - Hydrologist 2 in St. Paul, Minnesota
Working Title: Public Water Protection Hydrologist
Job Class: Hydrologist 2
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources
Job ID : 76571
Location : St. Paul
Telework Eligible : Yes
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary : Unlimited
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 05/10/2024
Closing Date : 05/30/2024
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 : Yes - Day travel within county and occasional overnight.
Salary Range: $28.50 - $41.93 / hourly; $59,508 - $87,549 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/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 Division of Ecological and Water Resources is seeking to hire a permanent full-time Public Water Protection Hydrologist in Saint Paul. This position ensures the sustainability of Minnesota’s watersheds in the Twin Cities metropolitan area and southeast Minnesota through the Department’s water management activities in the 13-county South District of the Central Region. The position will work with Public Water and Groundwater Protection as guided by MN Rules and ensure compliance with State Laws, Rules, and permits. The position will also provide technical assistance to Local Units of Government on water-related land use matters.
Responsibilities:
This position ensures water resource projects conducted within public waters or appropriating water are completed and sustained following applicable state statutes and rules.
This position exists to promote and implement water resource conservation and sustainability.
This position exists to conduct technical analysis and provide quality assistance to the public, local government units, and other resource professionals so that data, information, and regulations can be correctly interpreted. This includes quantitative as well as qualitative information.
This position exists to develop and expand partnerships with the general public and governmental agencies to improve collaboration and better integrate responsibilities among resource managers.
This position exists to lead in coordinating DNR resources with local, regional, and state land and water protection organizations and partnerships.
This position is responsible for reviewing formal environmental review documents and for steering project proposers to appropriate agencies and staff so that environmental impacts and documents are completed consistently with the legal parameters prescribed in state water laws and rules.
This position is required to do field work and attend occasional in-person meetings. The assigned work location is St. Paul. This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a full or part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a 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 qualifying hydrology 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 qualifications :
Two 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 the appropriate major may substitute for one year of experience).
Understanding of hydrology, ecology, 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, and 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 technical reports, provide critical reviews, make decisions, and render solutions to water resource management problems.
Knowledge of land use zoning principles.
Considerable knowledge of coordinated resource management, ecosystem management, economics, law enforcement, and budget process.
Ability to interact respectfully with coworkers and DNR cooperators.
Preferred Qualifications
Advanced degree in Environmental or Agricultural Engineering; Forest Hydrology; Geography; Geology; Geophysics; Hydrogeology; Hydrology; Ecology; Natural Resources and Environmental Studies; Soil Science, Natural Resource Management, Environmental Studies, or related major.
Experience in the underlying laws, rules, and policies that guide the Department’s water and related land use management programs and political processes.
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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.