Hydrogeologist - Remote

DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to protect, conserve, and enhance Arizona's water supplies by confronting water management challenges in a bold, thoughtful, and innovative manner. ADWR is seeking a talented, motivated Hydrogeologist 2 to join the Adjudications team!

Hydrogeologist 2
This includes assisting with field data collection, analyzing water resource information and imagery, map production, performing historic water rights and landownership research, summarizing water resource related information in reports and other documents, and assisting with customer service requests, file management and administration support as required.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office per week is required.

Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Field data collection, analyzing water resource information and imagery, map production, performing water rights and landownership research, and summarizing water resource related information in technical reports and other documents.

Responsible for compiling, analyzing, and interpreting water resource data from a variety of sources including databases, published reports, web searches, calculation, and observation and evaluation of historical records, maps, aerial imagery, and remotely sensed data output.

Responsible for participating in complex and/or field investigative projects that require multi-disciplinary expertise. This includes researching and planning water resources data collection of a complex, sensitive, and visible nature.

Responsible for providing accurate and efficient customer service to all entities, both public and private sector.

Serves as expert witness for specific contested cases within the adjudications. Prepares for legal depositions and trial testimony.

Departmental policies and procedures as well as the statutes and rules governing Arizona's General Stream Adjudications.

Legal process to determine water rights.

Concepts, principles, and practices of water resources management, the nature and occurrence of surface water and groundwater, specifically as it relates to Adjudications.

Information sources and research methods and techniques utilized in water resources management.

Principles of physical geography, hydrology and/or hydrogeology.

Mapping software including ESRI ArcGIS/Arcview/Arcmap mapping tools, cartographic principles, geographic projections, data sources and formats, information analysis, relational databases and geo-databases.

Analyzing cultural water demands including agricultural, municipal and inflow models.

Problem solving identification and analysis, in addition to problem solving techniques.

Analyzing and interpreting water resource management data and aerial imagery.

Technical writing and editing of complex reports. Analyzing and interpreting water resource management data including imagery.

Preparing maps and drawings based on field data, aerial photography analysis, land surveys, etc.

Conducting field investigations, working outdoors and collecting a variety of water related data using GPS systems and other equipment such as flow meters, water level recorders, etc.

Process improvement and lean practices.

Communicate effectively and present technical data to a variety of audiences.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, governmental officials, the regulated community and the public.

Present technical data to a variety of audiences.

Collaborate with other sections and Legal Division staff.

Organize, prioritize and manage diverse technical projects.

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geology, hydrology, or a related field and two (2) years of hydrologic or a related experience; or a Master's degree in one of the above fields. Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans

Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans

10 paid holidays per year

Credit union membership

LinkedIn Learning membership

Tuition Reimbursement

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Retirement
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources.