Mapping Hydrogeologist - Hydrologist

Job Class:
Hydrologist 2

• Job
• Location:
  
  St. Paul
• Telework Eligible:
  Yes, hybrid up to 50%
• Full/Part Time:
  Full-Time
• Regular/Temporary:
  Unlimited
• Who May Apply:
  Open to all qualified job seekers
• Date Posted: 2/20/2026
• Closing Date: 3/12/2026
• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit:
  Department of Natural Resources
• Division/Unit:
  Ecological & Water Resources
• Work Shift/
  
  Work Hours:
  
  Day Shift
• Days of Work:
  Monday - Friday
• Travel Required:
  
  Yes
• Salary Range: $30.23 - $44.48 / hourly; $63,120 - $92,874 / 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

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 currently seeking to hire a Mapping Hydrogeologist in St. Paul, MN. This position exists to perform professional hydrogeological investigations and to produce complex maps and reports for DNR’s County Groundwater Atlas (CGA) program. Using advanced GIS software, the person in this position will produce groundwater flow maps, groundwater sensitivity maps, and hydrogeologic cross sections for assigned counties in the CGA program.

The individual will also author detailed reports and develop and provide materials and presentations to local government units on CGA maps and reports. They will design, plan, and lead field work in the following areas: water chemistry sampling, surveying, and groundwater level monitoring. The individual will process and evaluate the data collected in the field, enter data in appropriate electronic formats, and create reports as directed.

They may also assist other units or work groups to carry out field work such as well installation and maintenance, aquifer testing, and dye tracing.

• Field work and data collection. Design, plan, and carry out field data collection activities so that adequate data are gathered to characterize the hydrogeology, geochemistry, and geologic sensitivity of a project area.
• Groundwater Atlas Report Production. Working in an advanced GIS environment, research, compile, plot, and analyze data. Maintain files and records for each project area so that data can be collected and efficiently accessed. Design, develop, and create hydrogeologic and groundwater sensitivity maps and detailed, accurate reports for the CGA program which meet state, county, and local governmental unit needs. Author County Groundwater Atlases as assigned by the Supervisor.
  
  Prepare and deliver presentations to the public related to CGA maps and products. Review and edit reports and data as assigned.
• Duties as Assigned & Special Projects. Complete duties as assigned by the supervisor. Assist with special projects to enhance a broader understanding of the statewide, regional, and local water resource issues to improve the technical content of atlas products and to support division/department water resource management information needs.
• Administrative tasks and communication. Understands, uses, and follows internal DNR communications systems, administrative procedures, and policies.

This work will require overnight travel 2-3 days per week up to several times per month and 4-5 days per week up to several times during field season. This position may be eligible to telework up to 50% of the time, which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a 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.
• Transcript requirement:
  • Three hydrogeology qualifying courses in the areas of: hydrogeology, groundwater hydraulics, contaminant transport, groundwater modeling, or equivalent.
  • OR two hydrogeology qualifying courses and two geology qualifying courses in the areas of: geomorphology, geochemistry, glacial geology, structural geology, sedimentology, stratigraphy, geologic mapping, geophysics, or equivalent.

• Two years of professional experience in surface water or groundwater hydrology, soil and water resource management, hydrogeology, hydrologic modeling, geochemistry, or regulatory work. An advanced degree in the appropriate major may substitute for 1 year of experience.
• Experience collecting and analyzing surface water or groundwater data.
• Organizational skills to manage both data and work assignments.
• Working knowledge of geology, geologic mapping, groundwater, aquifer characteristics, groundwater geochemistry, and groundwater monitoring and sampling field…