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Working Title: Project Hydrologist - Hydrologist 2

Job Class: Hydrologist 2

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 04/25/2024

• Closing Date : 05/08/2024

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

• Division/Unit : REM SITE ASSESSMENT UNIT 1

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

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

• Salary Range: $28.50 - $41.93 / hourly; $59,508 - $87,549 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• 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.

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.

This position exists to perform technical review and support of sites in the Superfund and Site Assessment Programs. This includes the development of technical documents and technical review of Site Assessment sites in the EPA pipeline to evaluate if there is a risk to human health and/or the environment, and to make recommendations based on those risks, as appropriate.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas: Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources, Environmental Science, or other closely-related environmental field WITH 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 Hydrogeologist. Experience must include investigating and modeling groundwater contamination at environmental sites AND assessing and mitigating risks to nearby human and/or environmental receptors;

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

Strong technical writing skills. Experience writing reports for EPA is a plus.

Attention to detail and the ability to cross-check information throughout a report for consistency and accuracy.

Knowledge of field sampling and analytical laboratory methods used to investigate sites with various contaminants.

Ability to determine groundwater flow direction, transmissivity, and conductivity using field data.

Ability to utilize aquifer characteristics to inform environmental investigations and cleanups.

Knowledge of the Vapor Intrusion Best Management Practices and procedures and application to risk-based assessment and mitigation at contaminated sites.

Ability to develop conceptual site models (CSM) for contaminated sites.

Experience working on sites contaminated with chlorinated solvents, RCRA metals, and 1,4-dioxane.

Ability to evaluate site data for trends and determine the need to fill data gaps.

Knowledge and understanding of both the Superfund and Voluntary programs.

Problem-solving skills for resolving complex technical matters.

Communicating technical data and recommendations to peers, project stakeholders and the public.

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

Proficiency with GIS.

Ability to make environmental regulatory decisions based on data.

Physical Requirements

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.