Surface Water Hydrologist - Hydrologist 2

Overview

Working Title : Surface Water Hydrologist

Job Class : Hydrologist 2

Agency : MN Department of Natural Resources

Location : St. Paul

• Telework eligible : Yes, hybrid up to 50%
• Full-Time
• Regular / Temporary : Unlimited
• Travel Required : Yes
• Job ID : 88462
• Date Posted : 9 / 30 / 2025
• Closing Date : 10 / 20 / 2025
• Division / Unit : Ecological and Water Resources
• Work Shift / Hours : Day Shift; Monday - Friday
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities : 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 improving the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State is committed to equity and inclusion and offers benefits, support resources, and development opportunities. This posting is intended to advertise for two vacancies.

Responsibilities

Note : This position may telework part-time (subject to annual telework agreement). Overnight travel (one or two nights, four to six times per year) is needed for long-drive dam inspections near Saint Paul.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Transcript required. Applicants who meet minimum qualifications will receive transcript review instructions after the posting close date.

Transcript requirements : Three hydrology qualifying courses (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 in geology / geomorphology / geochemistry / geography / limnology / erosion and sediment control / environmental engineering / soils.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Requirements

How To Apply

Select "Apply for Job" at the top of the page. For questions, contact the Careers Help Desk at 651-259-3637 or careers@state.mn.us. More information : http : / / www.mn.gov / careers.

Contact

For position questions : Jason Boyle at jason.boyle@state.mn.us or 651-259-5715. For accessibility accommodations, see ADA Coordinator at ADA.DNR@state.mn.us.

Equal Opportunity and Benefits

Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity / expression, marital status, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or other protected characteristics.

Benefits may include : paid vacation / sick leave, holidays, health / dental / vision / prescription plans, life insurance, disability coverage, retirement / pension, tax-advantaged accounts, professional development, and EAP services. Eligibility varies by employment type and other factors.

It is policy of the Department of Natural Resources to conduct a background check prior to employment.

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