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Working Title: Ground Water Protection Hydrologist

Job Class: Hydrologist 2

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job ID : 77462

• Location : Hutchinson

• Telework Eligible : Yes, Hybrid

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/26/2024

• Closing Date : 07/16/2024

• 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; Some overnight travel in state

• 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 Groundwater Protection Hydrologist located in Hutchinson. This position exists to ensure the sustainability of Minnesota’s ground and surface water resources through Department water appropriation management activities within the Region. The position will work primarily with Groundwater and Public Waters resources protection and their connectivity as guided by MN Statutes and Rules and ensure compliance with these State Laws, Rules, and permits. The position will also provide technical assistance to Local Units of Government on water appropriation-related land use matters.

Responsibilities Include:

• Ensure water resources are permitted and sustained in accordance with applicable State statutes and rules.

• Promote compliance in the State’s water use and implement water resource conservation and sustainability.

• Assist with technical analysis and to 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.

• Develop and expand partnerships with the general public and governmental agencies to improve collaboration and better integrate responsibilities among resource managers.

• Lead in the coordination of DNR resources with local, regional and state land and water protection organizations and partnerships.

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 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 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.

• 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).

• Fundamental knowledge and 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.

• Fundamental knowledge of Land Use Management principles.

• Considerable knowledge of coordinated resource management, ecosystem management, economics, law enforcement, and budget process.

• Ability to communicate effectively through writing, and public presentation and experience developing, reviewing, and evaluating technical reports.

• Ability to convey technical information to teams and individuals with diverse technical, social, cultural, and educational backgrounds in ways that helps them understand the information and apply it to the situation at hand.

• Working knowledge to collaborate with internal staff and partners using coordinated resource management to identify issues and formulate solutions to water resource management problems.

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

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.

• Experience/coursework with GIS-based software applications (i.e. ArcMap/ArcGIS Pro).

• Experience with use of survey equipment.

• Experience with conflict resolution and communication of information in contentious or difficult situations.

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.