South Metro Area Hydrologist - Area Hydrologist

At the DNR, we are committed to the conservation and management of the state's natural resources for outdoor recreation, economic development, and a sustainable quality of life.

• Job : 94737
• Location
  :
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible
  :
  Yes, up to 50%
• Full/Part Time
  :
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary
  :
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply
  :
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted
  : 06/09/2026
• Closing Date
  : 06/29/2026
• 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 within assigned work area
• Salary Range
  : $32.40 - $47.76 / hourly; $67,651 - $99,722 / 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 hire one (1) full‑time permanent Natural Resources Area Hydrologist located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This position exists to ensure sustainability of the state's water resources through management of the activities of the public within a geographic work area comprised of Scott, Carver, and Dakota counties. This position also completes work assignments that involve statewide projects and policy.

Responsibilities include:

• Provide expertise in a variety of areas to help local government units, interest groups, and landowners restore and manage landscapes resulting in cleaner water and long‑term ecosystem health. Utilize natural landscape options to create healthy watersheds including normalizing the hydrograph.
• Promote and implement water resource conservation and sustainability.
• Conduct technical analysis and provide assistance to the general public, local units of government, and other resource professionals so that data, information, and regulations may be correctly interpreted to guide sustainable management of our water resources.
• Develop and expand partnerships with the general public and other governmental agencies to improve collaboration and better integrate responsibilities among resource managers.
• Provide early coordination on proposed ideas and projects which will affect natural resources and review formal environmental review documents so that environmental impacts and documents are completed consistent with the legal parameters prescribed in state water laws and rules.
• Ensure water resource projects conducted within public waters are completed and sustained in accordance with applicable state statutes and rules.
• Administer the operation and functions of the area office including budgetary and lead worker responsibilities.

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 requirement(s):

• 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,…