Compliance Hydrologist II - Remote-Eligible Water Resources

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Minnesota; Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources invites applications for a permanent full-time Compliance Hydrologist (Hydrologist 2) in Marshall, MN. The role focuses on water use regulation, water supply management, technical analysis, and collaboration with communities and agencies to protect waters of the state.

The position requires hydrology expertise, field work, and the ability to work across divisions on district and region-wide projects, with telework options up to 50% after

Qualifications

• 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.
• Two (2) years of professional experience in surface water or groundwater hydrology, soil and water resource management, hydrogeology, hydrologic modeling, geochemistry or regulatory work.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

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

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Job description

The State of Minnesota’s Department of Natural Resources invites applications for a permanent full-time Compliance Hydrologist (Hydrologist 2) in Marshall, MN. The role focuses on water use regulation, water supply management, technical analysis, and collaboration with communities and agencies to protect waters of the state.

The position requires hydrology expertise, field work, and the ability to work across divisions on district and region-wide projects, with telework options up to 50% after