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The chemistry series is important for chemical analysis of construction and maintenance materials. People in these positions apply principles, procedures, and techniques of organic, inorganic and analytical chemistry.

Jobs in the Chemistry series

  • Chemist 1
  • Chemist 2

Find Chemistry series job openings

  1. Go to mn.gov/careers
  2. Click “External Applicants”
  3. Under “Agency”, on the left side of the page, click “Transportation Department”
  4. Under Job Family, on the left side of the page, click “Laboratory Science Careers” (if available).  
  5. If “Laboratory Science Careers” is not an option, use the keyword search to find other opportunities. Keep checking back, our positions change daily!

The hydrology series is focused on providing expertise regarding water resources design, soil and groundwater contamination management. This work ensures protection of the environment and minimization of future environmental liability.

Jobs in the Hydrology series

  • Hydrologist 1
  • Hydrologist 2
  • Hydrologist 3

Find Hydrology series job openings

  1. Go to mn.gov/careers
  2. Click “External Applicants”
  3. Under “Agency”, on the left side of the page, click “Transportation Department”
  4. Under Job Family, on the left side of the page, click “Natural Resources Careers” (if available).
  5. If “Natural Resources Careers” is not an option, use the keyword search to find other opportunities. Keep checking back, our positions change daily!

The Natural Resources Forestry Program Coordinator will provide professional statewide forestry program development and expertise.

Jobs in the Forestry series

  • Natural Resources Forestry Program Coordinator

Find Forestry series job openings

  1. Go to mn.gov/careers
  2. Click “External Applicants”
  3. Under “Agency”, on the left side of the page, click “Transportation Department”
  4. Under Job Family, on the left side of the page, click “Natural Resources Careers” (if available).  
  5. If “Natural Resources Careers” is not an option, use the keyword search to find other opportunities. Keep checking back, our positions change daily!

The Natural Resources Program Coordinator is an important series for providing statewide environmental program administration and development.  The coordinator works to reduce environmental impacts and ensure compliance with applicable laws and policies.

Jobs in the Program Coordination series

  • Natural Resources Program Coordinator

Find Program Coordination series job openings

  1. Go to mn.gov/careers
  2. Click “External Applicants”
  3. Under “Agency”, on the left side of the page, click “Transportation Department”
  4. Under Job Family, on the left side of the page, click “Natural Resources Careers” (if available).  
  5. If “Natural Resources Careers” is not an option, use the keyword search to find other opportunities. Keep checking back, our positions change daily!

Supervisors in the scientific areas focus on overseeing staff, and serve as technical experts in science-related specialty areas.

Natural resources supervisory

  • Chemist Supervisor 1
  • Chemistry Laboratory Director
  • Hydrologist 4

Find natural resources supervisory job openings

  1. Go to mn.gov/careers
  2. Click “External Applicants”
  3. Under “Agency”, on the left side of the page, click “Transportation Department”
  4. Under Job Family, on the left side of the page, click “Natural Resources Careers” or “Laboratory Sciences Careers” (if available).
  5. If “Natural Resources Careers” or “Laboratory Sciences Careers” are not options, use the keyword search to find other opportunities. Keep checking back, our positions change daily

The Transportation Environmental Services Director is important for the state-wide leadership, scientific knowledge, and policy direction for the evolving environmental issues of MnDOT. The director develops and puts in place national and state transportation-related environmental policies and programs.

Natural resources managerial

  • Transportation Environmental Services Director

Find natural resources managerial job openings

  1. Go to mn.gov/careers
  2. Click “External Applicants”
  3. Under “Agency”, on the left side of the page, click “Transportation Department”
  4. Under Job Family, on the left side of the page, click “Natural Resources Careers” or “Laboratory Sciences Careers” (if available).
  5. If “Natural Resources Careers” or “Laboratory Sciences Careers” are not options, use the keyword search to find other opportunities. Keep checking back, our positions change daily.