Senior Watershed Specialist — Remote-Eligible & Field-Based

State of Minnesota; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 41,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework up to 50%

Job summary

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks a Watershed Specialist in St. Paul to apply river ecology principles to watershed assessments in the Central Region, supporting the MPCA and Clean Water Legacy initiatives. The role delivers advanced scientific data to inform restoration and protection efforts.

Responsibilities include WARSSS studies, technical assistance to regional staff, and coordination with partners to meet water quality goals. Telework up to 50% may be approved.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in aquatic biology/ecology, hydrology, limnology/stream ecology, fisheries, watershed management, or related field.
• Three years of professional work experience in natural resources management and planning pertaining to lakes, rivers, or watersheds.
• Knowledge of aquatic ecology, hydrology, limnology, and watershed management.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and work with diverse groups.

Responsibilities

• Design, conduct and evaluate watershed assessments and studies to provide technical information for regional teams.
• Educate DNR staff and partners about watershed science to support Clean Water initiatives.
• Provide planning and technical assistance to developers and agencies to achieve pollutant reductions.
• Coordinate with regional managers to guide the Clean Water Legacy Initiative.
• Develop and implement protection plans to safeguard waters and ensure water quality standards.
• Collaborate with partners to collect data and apply science-based practices.

Skills

Aquatic biology

Hydrology

Statistical analysis

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Interagency coordination

Field work

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Geospatial tools

Statistical software

Job description

The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources seeks a Watershed Specialist in St. Paul to apply river ecology principles to watershed assessments in the Central Region, supporting the MPCA and Clean Water Legacy initiatives. The role delivers advanced scientific data to inform restoration and protection efforts.

Responsibilities include WARSSS studies, technical assistance to regional staff, and coordination with partners to meet water quality goals. Telework up to 50% may be approved.