State of Minnesota
Location
Duluth, MN | United States
Job description
Working Title: Hydrologist
Job Class: Hydrologist 3
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
The work you’ll do is more than just a job. Join the talented, engaged and inclusive workforce dedicated to creating a better Minnesota.
The purpose of this role is to offer specialized hydrological knowledge for petroleum release sites. This involves assessing, guiding, and organizing hydrogeological investigations and remediation efforts. The goal is to assess, mitigate, and remedy environmental issues to protect human health and the environment.
The incumbent is required to possess knowledge of geology and hydrogeology and possess skills and abilities necessary to provide technical review and recommendations for complex petroleum release sites and complex remediation projects, provide leadership to less-experienced hydrologists, and be a technical lead for special projects.
A Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas, or closely related equivalent: Geology; Hydrogeology; Geochemistry or related degree with (3) three years of professional experience as a Hydrologist or equivalent. Experience must include knowledge of the Petroleum Remediation Program, understanding components of a thorough site investigation, and ability to recommend appropriate remedial clean-up actions.
Demonstrated ability to design, conduct and coordinate hydrological field investigations.
Good communication, problem solving, and negotiation skills.
Ability to work as a team and communicate project decisions.
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.
Technical knowledge of contaminant chemical characteristics, fate and transport, migration tendencies and public health risks of petroleum releases to the environment.
Demonstrated success in evaluating options and choosing appropriate methods for remediating complex contaminated sites in a timely manner.
Demonstrated ability to analyze complex and technical data, reports, and problems.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively and efficiently in a fast-paced environment, meeting short deadlines while also ensuring high-quality results protective of human health.
Demonstrated ability to lead other program staff and contractors sufficient to meet established timetables and quality standards and complete program objectives.
Human Relations skills sufficient to build networks of colleagues throughout the public and private sectors and to effectively persuade interested parties, private sector, and other government officials by understanding complex and competing relationships and political agendas.
Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to present complex information to the public.
Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle
Position duties may require travel but driving is not a minimum qualification or essential function of this position. Employees who may drive for state business will need their driver’s license checked prior to operating a state vehicle.
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Our mission is to protect and improve the environment and human health. We work with many partners (citizens, communities, and businesses, all levels of government, environmental groups and educators) to prevent pollution, conserve resources, and to help ensure polluting does not have disproportionate impact on any groups of people. We emphasize work-life balance with flex schedules, compressed schedules, and options to telework for some positions.
We are committed to continually developing a workforce that reflects the diversity of our state and the populations we serve. The varied experiences and perspectives of employees strengthen the work we do together and our ability to best serve the people of Minnesota.
A recent engagement survey of State of Minnesota employees found:
Our benefits aim to balance four key elements that make life and work meaningful: health and wellness, financial well-being, professional development, and work/life harmony. As an employee, your benefits may include:
Programs, resources and benefits eligibility varies based on type of employment, agency, funding availability, union/collective bargaining agreement, location, and length of service with the State of Minnesota.
AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
Minnesota state agencies are equal opportunity, affirmative action, and veteran-friendly employers. The State of Minnesota recognizes that a diverse workforce is essential and strongly encourages qualified women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans to apply.
We will make reasonable accommodations 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 [email protected] and indicate what assistance is needed.
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