State of Minnesota
Location
Rochester, MN | United States
Job description
Working Title: Hydrologist
Job Class: Hydrologist 3
Agency: Pollution Control Agency
Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted : 03/05/2024
Closing Date : 03/19/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Pollution Control Agency / Pollution Control-MAPE
Division/Unit : REM PR Petro Remediation Unit3
Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift
Days of Work : Monday - Friday
Travel Required : No
Salary Range: $32.71 - $48.51 / hourly; $68,298 - $101,288 / annually
Classified Status : Classified
FLSA Status : Exempt - Professional
Telework Eligible : Yes
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : Yes
*This position may be located at one of the MPCA office locations: Duluth, Brainerd, St. Paul, Rochester, Detroit Lakes, Marshall or Mankato.
Make a difference in the lives of Minnesotans.
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Preferred Qualifications
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.
Physical Requirements
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
Additional Requirements
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.
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 [email protected] . Please indicate what assistance is needed.
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