Groundwater Hydrologist - Hydrologist

Position: Groundwater Hydrologist - Hydrologist 1
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* Working Title:

Groundwater Hydrologist*
* ** Job Class:
Hydrologist 1*
* ** Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources*
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** Job ** : 95016

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** Location** :
St. Paul

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** Telework Eligible** :
Yes, up to 50%

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** Full/Part Time** :
Full-Time

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** Regular/Temporary** :
Unlimited

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** Who May Apply** :
Open to all qualified job seekers

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** Date Posted** : 06/26/2026

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** Closing Date** : 07/02/2026

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** Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit** :
Department of Natural Resources

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** Division/Unit** :
Ecological and Water Resources

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** Work Shift/Work Hours** :
Day Shift

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** Days of Work** :
Monday - Friday

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** Travel Required** :
Yes, occasionally as needed

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** Salary Range:**  $27.83 - $37.91 / hourly; $58,109 - $79,156 / annually

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** Classified Status** :
Classified

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** Bargaining Unit/Union** : 214 - MN Association of Professional Employees/MAPE

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** FLSA Status** :
Exempt - Professional

+ Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ((Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./connect
700/) :
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 one (1) permanent full-time Hydrologist 1, located in Saint Paul, Minnesota. This position exists to conduct hydrogeologic data management, report and map preparation, field work, and data analysis for groundwater hydrologists evaluating groundwater sustainability.

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* Responsibilities include:

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* + Assist in the entry, organization, and maintenance of groundwater data.

+ Generate and maintain simple GIS datasets.

+ Preparation of maps for reports using existing and original datasets.

+ Preparation of geologic cross sections using GIS.

+ Create sections of text for larger reports led by senior staff.

+ Conduct hydrogeologic analysis as assigned.

+ Fieldwork for aquifer tests and ongoing monitoring of wells.

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.

** 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 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

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* Additional qualifications:

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* + Ability to use basic computer software (spreadsheet, presentation, and word processing applications) to compile, analyze and present hydrogeologic data.

+ Ability to use GIS tools to compile, analyze, and present hydrogeologic data.

+ Technical skill to use software and databases for groundwater data management and workup.

+ Knowledge of principles of groundwater flow and geologic processes.

+ Ability to work collaboratively and productively on a team.

+ Ability to work independently and to plan and track work amidst competing demands to ensure work products are completed in a timely manner.

+ Skill to troubleshoot hydrologic monitoring field equipment.

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