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Working Title: Hydrologist - Hydrologist 3

Job Class: Hydrologist 3

Agency: Pollution Control Agency

• Job ID : 77660

• Location : St. Paul

• Telework Eligible : Yes

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/18/2024

• Closing Date : 07/01/2024

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

• Division/Unit : REM EAST METRO UNIT

• 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

• 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.

This is a senior level technical position that is the primary hydrological/hydrogeological staff resource for the 2018 NRDA Settlement with 3M (3M Settlement) in the East Metro Unit. The 3M Settlement ended the lawsuit between the State and 3M and the company's production of chemicals known as PFAS compounds that injured drinking water and natural resources in the eastern Twin Cities metro area. This position will lead implementation of the source water assessment and feasibility study for Project 1007 identified in the 3M Settlement to understand how Project 1007 may be contributing to PFAS contamination in the East Metro.. This position will play a vital role in coordinating the management of efforts by the State, 3M and local units of government in implementing actions to restore drinking water supplies and the natural environment from releases of PFAS compounds .

This position will also be the lead hydrologist/hydrogeologist for superfund sites associated with 3M disposal activities that are located in the East Metro area. This work follows the Superfund process which includes defining the extent and magnitude of contamination, assessing potential risks to human health and the environment, evaluating proposed/modified response actions, establishing clean-up goals, evaluating and selecting potential remedial actions and developing and evaluating monitoring of selected remedies. Incumbent must be familiar with all aspects of the MERLA statutory and program requirements.

Minimum Qualifications

The incumbent is required to possess working knowledge of geology, hydrogeology, chemistry, and toxicology with skills and abilities necessary to provide technical review and recommendations for complex Superfund sites, including PFAS releases, and provide leadership to less-experienced hydrologists.

A Bachelor's degree in one of the following areas, or closely related equivalent: Hydrology, Geology, Hydrogeology or related degree with (3) three years of professional experience as a Hydrologist or equivalent. Experience must include hydrologic oversight of projects involving soil, sediment, groundwater and/or surface water contaminated by PFAS.

AND

Demonstrated experience in remediation of contaminated sites.

Demonstrated ability to design, conduct and coordinate hydrological field investigations.

Good communication, problem solving, and negotiation skills.

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 PFAS 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

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

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 careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.