Groundwater Hydrologist - Hydrologist

Job Class:
Hydrologist 2

• 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: 02/25/2026
• Closing Date: 03/17/2026
• 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 - Site visits, fieldwork, and meetings
• Salary Range: $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / annually
• Classified Status:
  Classified
• Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Employees/MAPE
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt - Professional
• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities:
  Yes

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 DNR is seeking to hire one (1) permanent full‑time Hydrologist 2 in St. Paul, MN. This position exists to manage the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources’ (MNDNR) groundwater level monitoring network through observation well maintenance and installation, equipment maintenance and installation, groundwater data analysis and reporting, and helping manage the observation well program. This position will work with MNDNR staff from different divisions and units, local conservation districts, municipalities and contracted well drillers to maintain and expand the monitoring of groundwater levels across the state.

• Collect, process, manage, review, and deliver data collected in the network as well as instrument observation wells and ensure unit staff are prepared to conduct their work on wells in the network.
• Lead the operation and maintenance of DNR EWR’s groundwater data collection program so that sound data are available for water resources management, planning, and problem solving.
• Assist with and lead the processing, review, archival, and publishing of groundwater data and prepare and disseminate reports.
• Manage annual agreements, contracts, and data with monitoring partners and vendors.
• Research, purchase, manage and distribute groundwater level monitoring equipment including pressure transducers, loggers, telemetry, e‑tapes, tablets, batteries, and desiccant. Train DNR and partner staff in use of equipment.

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 a telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location on a regular basis.

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.

• 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…