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Working Title: Wellhead Protection Hydrologist

Job Class: Hydrologist 2 or 3

Agency: Health Department

• Job ID : 77942

• Location : St. Paul or Duluth

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers - bidders will be considered until 7/15/2024.

• Date Posted : 07/08/2024

• Closing Date : 07/22/2024

• Hiring Agency: Minnesota Department of Health

• Division/Unit : Environmental Health/ Source Water Protection

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes, up to 25% of the time

• Salary Range:

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

• Hydrologist 3: $34.18 - $50.69/hourly; $71,368 - $105,841/annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 – MN Association of Professional Employees (MAPE)

• FLSA Status :

• Hydrologist 2: Non-exempt

• Hydrologist 3: 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.

Join a mission-driven team at The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and contribute to protecting, maintaining, and improving the health of all Minnesotans. Our Source Water Protection (SWP) Unit in Environmental Health is seeking a Wellhead Protection Hydrologist to support the development and implementation of wellhead protection plans for public water suppliers. The position has responsibility for ensuring that public water supply systems have wellhead protection areas and vulnerability assessments for their public water supply wells and drinking water supply management areas, as specified under the state wellhead protection rules.

In the Wellhead Protection Hydrologist role, you will primarily support the development of wellhead protection plans for public water systems in northeastern Minnesota, ensuring that systems have wellhead protection areas and vulnerability assessments for their wells and management areas, as required by state regulations. Additionally, you'll provide support to Department staff and water suppliers on inquiries related to drinking water supply issues, such as alternate source evaluations, environmental reviews, and potential contaminant source inventories. This support also extends to technical studies and the implementation of wellhead protection plans and grants.

This vacancy is being announced at two different job classification levels: Hydrologist 2 and 3. Only one position will be filled, and the final job classification of the position will be determined based on the selected candidate’s qualifications.

This position may have the option of teleworking based on the business needs and manager discretion. Commuting to the St. Paul office and other MDH office locations across the state may be required. Reimbursement for authorized business travel expenses is provided according to bargaining unit guidelines.

Minimum Qualifications

Hydrologist 2:

(2) years of working experience in groundwater hydrology, this experience must include two or more of the following:

• Hydrogeologic site characterization and assessment

• Interpreting well records & groundwater chemistry data

• Preparation of technical reports

• Groundwater modeling

AND

• Possess the education requirements for licensure as a Professional Geologist in Minnesota

*You must list the specific coursework on your resume or in your cover letter that meets this transcript requirement to be considered further:

*Transcript Requirements:

Three hydrology qualifying courses in the areas of: Hydrology, Hydraulics, Hydrogeology/Groundwater Hydrology, Water Resources Engineering, Hydraulic 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.

Hydrologist 3:

(3) years of working experience in groundwater hydrology, this experience must include two or more of the following:

• Hydrogeologic site characterization and assessment

• Interpreting well records & groundwater chemistry data

• Preparation of technical reports

• Groundwater modeling

AND

• Registered Professional Geologist in Minnesota, or ability to obtain licensure within 12-18 months.

*A bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, geophysics, geological engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field will substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.

*A master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, geophysics, geological engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field will substitute for eighteen (18) months of experience.

*A doctoral degree in geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, geophysics, geological engineering, or engineering will substitute for two (2) years of experience.

Additional minimum qualifications to be assessed during the interview process:

• Ability to communicate clearly, orally and in writing, to convey complex hydrogeological concepts and data to diverse stakeholders.

• Human relations skills to achieve effective working relationships within the agency and externally.

• Ability to work independently and to organize work to address numerous competing priorities.

• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• An advanced degree in geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, geophysics, geological engineering, civil engineering, or a closely related field.

• A Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel to worksites.

• Familiarity with northeastern Minnesota’s geologic formations and hydrologic systems.

• Strong familiarity with hydrogeologic principles, development and testing of conceptual hydrogeologic models, evaluation of hydraulic properties of aquifers and confining units, groundwater-surface water interactions, and hydrogeochemistry and contaminant transport.

• Experience conducting fieldwork in hydrogeologic investigations, including groundwater sampling, monitoring well installation, aquifer testing, and geological mapping.

• Ability to interpret geological maps, cross-sections, and drill core data to assess groundwater flow paths and identify potential aquifer vulnerabilities, particularly in fracture flow settings.

• Ability to plan, execute, and analyze data from an aquifer pumping test.

• Ability to assess the hydrogeologic impacts of mining operations, such as changes in groundwater levels, flow directions, water quantity, and water quality.

• Knowledge of, and experience with, various well drilling methods.

• Strong familiarity with Microsoft Windows operating system, and geographical information system (GIS) software, such as ArcGIS or QGIS.

• Knowledge of Minnesota statutes governing groundwater protection and the Safe Drinking Water Act.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to work outdoors during all seasons.

• Able to lift as much as 20 pounds for short time periods.

• Able to frequently lift from ground to waist height, and from waist to shoulder height.

• Able to walk on even/uneven or sloping ground, including snow covered ground, for up to a mile.

• Perform gross and fine motor tasks, sometimes with unprotected fingers and hands, in varying indoor/outdoor temperature extremes.

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of a background check and employment reference check.

This position does not require a driver's license, however it does demand travel which the candidate is responsible for meeting.

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.