Research Scientist 1

Job Class: Research Scientist 1 Job ID: 97587 Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Limited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 10/09/2026 Closing Date: 10/29/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources Division/Unit: Lands and Minerals Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually Classified Status: Unclassified Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE End Date: 12/31/2027 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: Yes Working Title: Research Scientist 1 Job Class: Research Scientist 1 Agency: MN Department of Natural Resources Job ID: 97587 Location: Hibbing Telework Eligible: Yes Full/Part Time: Full-Time Regular/Temporary: Limited Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers Date Posted: 10/09/2026 Closing Date: 10/29/2026 Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Department of Natural Resources Division/Unit: Lands and Minerals Work Shift/Work Hours: Day Shift Days of Work: Monday - Friday Travel Required: No Salary Range: $26.89 - $39.22 / hourly; $56,146 - $81,891 / annually Classified Status: Unclassified Bargaining Unit/Union: 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE End Date: 12/31/2027 FLSA Status: Nonexempt Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities: 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. The Department of Natural Resources (DNR) provides outdoor recreation activities and manages Minnesota's natural resources to create economic opportunity and a sustainable quality of life. We are driven to find talented, innovative employees to help us carry out this mission. This position has a flexible work arrangement and may be eligible to telework on a part-time basis which is subject to change. If approved, the employee would be required to complete a telework agreement. This position will require reporting to the primary work location on a regular basis. During the initial training period, the selected candidate will need to report to the office. This position will help organize, digitize, and develop databases that improve the accessibility and ease of use for the DNR's historical collections. Responsibilities include: Apply expertise to help organize and curate documents related to historical mineral exploration (e.g., maps, cross-sections, correspondence, reports, and data). Documents exist primarily on paper and mylar and need to be made digitally useable and searchable. Apply knowledge of geographic information systems to georeference maps, digitize borehole locations and study areas, and maintain relationships between different datasets using ArcGIS software. Apply geological expertise to help organize and return drill core-related materials and convert historical data (e.g., assays) which exist primarily on paper and mylar into useable, digital databases, ensuring relevant data tables are maintained and updated. Perform special assignments from your supervisor as needed. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Earth Sciences, Geology, or closely related field, including courses such as mineralogy, petrology, gl #J-18808-Ljbffr Minnesota Department of Natural Resources