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Working Title: Water Resources Hydrologist

Job Class: Hydrologist 2 or Hydrologist 1

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 79644

• Location : Roseville

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 08/24/2024

• Closing Date : 09/20/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept / Transportation-MAPE

• Division/Unit : Metro / Water Resources

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Hydrologist 1Salary Range: $26.95 - $36.71 / hourly; $56,271 - $76,650 / annually

• Hydrologist 2Salary Range: $29.78 - $43.82 / hourly; $62,180 - $91,496 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Employee /MAPE

• FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional

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

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.

**The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

At the Hydrologist 2 level the incumbent’s duties consist of supporting water resources engineering for highway projects which include:

• Assist with preliminary and final water resources design and independently perform design tasks for drainage conveyance and stormwater treatment facilities, including wet ponds, sand filters, swales, infiltration basins, and green infrastructure facilities.

• Prepare permit applications and coordinate with regulators on NPDES, DNR, COE, and Watershed District permits for highway projects.

• Develop and review hydrologic, hydraulic and water quality models for existing and proposed project conditions.

• Perform project scoping and cost estimating on water resources portions of proposed projects.7

• Review plats, site plans, limited use permits, environmental documents, drainage permits and consultant prepared construction plans for water resources issues to ensure MnDOT concerns and requirements are satisfied.

• Support water resources team in responding to requests from construction staff, the public and other MnDOT functional groups.

At the Hydrologist 1 level, the incumbent will assist in the duties listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications for the Hydrologist 2 position are as follows:

· Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Hydrology, Natural Resources Science, Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering or related field.

· Two or more years of professional experience in: design of drainage systems, stormwater treatment systems, erosion and sediment control SWPPPs and obtaining necessary watershed district, wetland, MPCA and DNR permits.

· Certification in Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Design within six months of hire.

· A valid Class D Driver’s License with NONE of the following: No major traffic convictions in the past 5 years; OR 4 or more minor violations in the last 3 years; OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.

In addition to the preceding qualifications, you will be assessed on the following during an interview:

· Human relations and communications skills sufficient to work with WRE, Design and Maintenance staff, as well as outside consulting firms on drainage design and permitting issues.

Minimum Qualifications for the Hydrologist 1 position are as follows:

· Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Hydrology, Natural Resources Science, Civil, Environmental or Water Resources Engineering or related field.

· Ability to learn the design of drainage systems, stormwater treatment systems, erosion and sediment control SWPPPs and obtaining necessary watershed district, wetland, MPCA and DNR permits.

· Certification in Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Design within six months of hire.

• A valid Class D Driver’s License with NONE of the following:No major traffic convictions in the past 5 years; OR 4 or more minor violations in the last 3 years; OR any combination of minor violations and at-fault accidents totaling 4 or more occurrences.

In addition to the preceding qualifications, you will be assessed on the following during an interview:

· Human relations and communications skills sufficient to work with WRE, Design and Maintenance staff, as well as outside consulting firms on drainage design and permitting issues.

Additional Requirements

It is our policy that all candidates successfully submit to a background check prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• Sema 4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employee Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Verification

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.