Hydrologist and Contractor Certification Lead - Hydrologist

Working Title

Hydrologist and Contractor Certification Lead

Hydrologist 3

Health Department

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Cloud
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes / Hybrid
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  This vacancy is open for bids and for all qualified job seekers simultaneously. Bidders will be considered through 3/03/2026.
• Date Posted: 02/25/2026
• Closing Date: 03/03/2026
• Hiring Agency:
  Minnesota Department of Health (MDH)
• Division/Unit:
  Environmental Health - Well Management Unit
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day shift, 8:00 a.m.
  
  - 4:30 p.m.
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes, up to 75% of the time
• Salary Range: $34.69 - $51.45 / hourly; $72,432 - $107,427 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - Minnesota 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.

Join a mission‑driven team at the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and help protect, maintain, and improve the health of all Minnesotans. We are seeking an experienced and self‑motivated Hydrologist 3 to serve as the Hydrologist and Contractor Certification Lead within the Well Management Section.

In this role, you will provide statewide leadership in ensuring safe well and boring construction, protecting groundwater resources, and enforcing Minnesota’s Well Code. This position combines field inspections, regulatory enforcement, contractor certification oversight, and technical expertise in hydrology and groundwater protection. You will work independently while collaborating with contractors, local governments, and agency partners to promote compliance, resolve complex technical issues, and safeguard public health.

This is an opportunity to apply advanced hydrologic knowledge in a highly impactful regulatory role that supports environmental protection and safe drinking water across Minnesota.

• Conduct field inspections of well and boring construction and sealing to ensure compliance with Minnesota statutes and rules.
• Investigate complaints and violations; draft enforcement actions and support corrective measures.
• Manage certification and licensing processes for well and boring contractor representatives.
• Coordinate safety program for section staff.
• Provide technical guidance to contractors, local governments, and the public on groundwater protection and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in training, special projects, and emergency response activities as needed.

Three (3) years of experience in hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, environmental compliance, groundwater protection, or a closely related field conducting technical evaluations, inspections, regulatory compliance activities, certification and licensing or enforcement actions related to wells, borings, water resources, or environmental programs.

• Ability to independently conduct field inspections, investigate compliance issues, and apply regulatory requirements to protect wells, borings, and groundwater resources.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for providing technical guidance to contractors, government partners, and the public, and for documenting enforcement and program activities.
• Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities, including certification and licensing processes, enforcement actions, and special projects, while exercising sound judgment in complex or ambiguous situations.
• A bachelor’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, geophysics, geological engineering, civil engineering, mechanical engineering or a closely related field will substitute for one (1) year of professional experience.
• A master’s degree in geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, geophysics, geological…