Regional Hydrologist 2 - Hydrologist 2

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Working Title:
Regional Hydrologist 2
Job Class:
Hydrologist 2
Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

• Job : 96108
• Location
  :
  Bemidji
• Telework Eligible
  :
  Yes, up to 40% after successful completion of probationary period
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 08/18/2026
• Closing Date
  : 09/08/2026
• 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, as needed for field work and meetings
• Salary Range: $30.76 - $45.26 / hourly; $64,226 - $94,502 / annually
• Classified Status
  :
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union
  : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE

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 fill one (1) permanent full-time Regional Hydrologist 2 position located in Bemidji, Minnesota.

This position exists to ensure sustainability of Northwest Minnesota’s water and natural resources through water use regulation and water supply management, technical analysis, project impact assessment, waters of the state protection, and collaborative engagement with citizens, businesses, local governments, and other stakeholders. The position also completes District and Region-wide projects and supports Division-wide initiatives.

Responsibilities include:

• Ensure projects affecting water use appropriation and associated public waters comply with applicable statutes and rules.
• Support enforcement, restoration, and monitoring activities, including Calc Fen protection.
• Provide technical guidance to DNR staff, local governments, and stakeholders to support informed decision-making regarding groundwater use and management.
• Promote and implement sustainable water resource conservation and management programs.

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.

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 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:

• Two (2) years of professional experience in surface water or groundwater hydrology, soil and water resource management, hydrogeology, hydrologic modeling, geochemistry or regulatory work.
• A Master's degree in the appropriate major (see the above education requirements) may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Experience collecting surface water or groundwater data.
• Experience with technical writing and ability to draft documents that are clear,…