Regional Hydrology Lead II — Remote-Eligible

Minnesota Direct Care and Treatment; Bemidji (MN); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid vacation & sick leave

12 paid holidays

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks a Regional Hydrologist 2 in Bemidji. The role supports water use regulation, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to safeguard Northwest Minnesota's water resources. Telework up to 40% after probation and a standard day shift in a full-time role.

Minimum qualifications include a hydrology-related degree and 2 years of professional experience, with strong writing and data-handling skills. A driver’s license and field readiness are required.

Qualifications

• Transcript required and review after posting closes.
• 2 years of professional experience in surface water or groundwater hydrology or related fields.
• Knowledge of hydrology, hydrogeology, hydraulics and water resource management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure projects comply with applicable water use statutes and rules.
• Support enforcement, restoration, and monitoring including Calc Fen protection.
• Provide technical guidance to staff and stakeholders for groundwater management.
• Promote sustainable water resource conservation programs.

Skills

Field work

Technical writing

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Education

Civil Engineering

Hydrology

Environmental Engineering

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

Hydrologic monitoring equipment

Databases

Job description

Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks a Regional Hydrologist 2 in Bemidji. The role supports water use regulation, data analysis, and stakeholder engagement to safeguard Northwest Minnesota's water resources. Telework up to 40% after probation and a standard day shift in a full-time role.

Minimum qualifications include a hydrology-related degree and 2 years of professional experience, with strong writing and data-handling skills. A driver’s license and field readiness are required.