Compliance Hydrologist - Hydrologist

Compliance Hydrologist

Job Class:
Hydrologist 2

Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources

Job

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: 08/26/2026

Closing Date: 09/15/2026

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 - regular travel within the region, occasional overnights

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

FLSA Status:
Exempt
- Professional

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 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 Compliance Hydrologist position located in St. Paul, Minnesota. This position exists to ensure sustainability of central/southeast 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, including compliance and Calciferous Fen (Calc Fen) protection.

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 in water and watershed 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.

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.
• 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 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, organized, and grammatically sound.
• Experience working in databases, such as database entry or preparing data for database submittal.
• Technical knowledge of hydrology, hydrogeology, hydraulics, principles and practices of water resource management.
• Technical knowledge of land surveying, groundwater and stream flow measurement procedures, and/or use of hydrologic monitoring equipment.
• Knowledge of hydrologic data collection, compilation and review including database, spreadsheet, and desktop publishing applications to compile, analyze and present hydrologic data.
• Ability to effectively communicate and work as a team member and follow policies and procedures while consistently conducting oneself in a cooperative and courteous manner.
• Ability to perform all duties and responsibilities in a safe manner by following correct work procedure and using required personal protective equipment.
• Ability to work independently in the field during all four seasons in potentially adverse weather and…