Wellhead Protection Hydrologist — Hybrid Lead

Minnesota Department of Health; Saint Paul (MN); Hybrid; USD 74,000 - 109,000; Full time

Job summary

Minnesota Department of Health in Saint Paul invites a Wellhead Protection Hydrologist to lead hydrogeologic projects and ensure protection of public water supplies. You will delineate protection areas, assess vulnerabilities, and mentor staff to maintain scientific consistency within Environmental Health.

The role requires strong communication, independent work, and GIS proficiency, with telework options up to 50% for qualifying Minnesota-based candidates.

Qualifications

• Hydrogeologic site characterization and assessment in fractured bedrock and glacial settings.
• Interpretation of well and borehole records and groundwater chemistry relevant to bedrock or glacial aquifers.
• Preparation of technical reports on groundwater issues typical of central Minnesota.
• Groundwater modeling for heterogeneous glacial aquifers and bedrock systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure current wellhead protection plans exist for all relevant public water supply wells within assigned area.
• Delineate wellhead protection areas and conduct vulnerability assessments per state rules.
• Provide senior-level technical leadership and representation for broader aquifer protection efforts.
• Respond to inquiries and perform public outreach related to the program.
• Assist water suppliers and MDH staff in evaluating new well sites.

Skills

Hydrogeologic characterization

Wellbore data interpretation

Groundwater modeling

Technical groundwater reports

Education

Bachelor’s degree substitution

Master’s degree substitution

Doctoral degree substitution

Tools

GIS software

Job description

Minnesota Department of Health in Saint Paul invites a Wellhead Protection Hydrologist to lead hydrogeologic projects and ensure protection of public water supplies. You will delineate protection areas, assess vulnerabilities, and mentor staff to maintain scientific consistency within Environmental Health.

The role requires strong communication, independent work, and GIS proficiency, with telework options up to 50% for qualifying Minnesota-based candidates.