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Working Title: Hydrogeologist - Hydrologist 2

Job Class: Hydrologist 2

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 79317

• Location : Various

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/6/2024

• Closing Date : 09/23/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE

• Division/Unit : RMAD PSM SolidWastePermitUnit

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : Yes - Up to 10% of the time

• Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

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.

This position is being re-opened. If you previously applied, your application is still under consideration.

The incumbent will perform hydrologic evaluations at permitted closed landfills. This will include reviewing MPCA records to determine the closure or postclosure status of sites, assessing the risk to human health and the environment, and coordinating reviews and preparation of closure documents with staff engineers. The records review will enable the incumbent to determine priorities in moving forward with regulatory oversight of closed landfills or with approving facilities to exit the postclosure care period.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources Management, Soil Science, Environmental Health, Environmental Science; or other closely-related environmental field; and two completed courses in Hydrology/Hydrogeology. [Candidates must list the two courses in Hydrology/Hydrogeology on their resume to qualify]

AND

Two years of professional experience as a Hydrologist or equivalent. Experience must include evaluating groundwater flow and understanding fate and transport of contaminants in groundwater.

WITH

Basic computer skills; proficiency in Word and exposure to Excel and Power Point.

Ability to gain a complete understanding of the environmental regulatory process and procedures.

Knowledge of statistical principles and methods of data analysis and ability to apply these methods.

Good communication skills and the ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with internal and external business partners.

Possess a valid Driver's license (see additional requirements).

The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency will not sponsor applicants for work visas. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Preferred Qualifications

Demonstrated ability to bring projects to a satisfactory conclusion.

Problem-solving skills for resolving complex technical matters.

Experience with public communication efforts on health or environmental projects.

Proven written and verbal communication and human relations skills to communicate effectively with diverse audiences.

Advanced technical writing skills related to the remediation of contaminated soil, groundwater, and vapors.

Proficiency with GIS.

Ability to make environmental regulatory decisions based on data.

Physical Requirements

This position will require conducting landfill inspections to determine if closure and postclosure care requirements are met. This may involve walking on slopes, and on uneven ground. Requires occasionally lifting and/or carrying such articles as file folders, ledgers, and small equipment. Although a sedentary job is defined as one which involves sitting, a certain amount of walking and standing is often necessary in carrying out job duties.

Additional Requirements

A driver’s license is an essential function of this position. This requires possession of an unrestricted Class D Driver’s License. The job offer is contingent on confirmation of a valid driver’s license AND a satisfactory DLR check.

Requires a Class D driver´s License: a single unit vehicle with a gross vehicle weight of less than 26,000 pounds. This is a basic driver’s license. Operators may also tow vehicles/trailers as long as the gross combination weight does not exceed 26,000 pounds.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.