DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address:

1110 W. Washington St, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Water Quality Division

Salary: 

Level 2: $65K-$70K

Level 3: $70K-$75K

Grade:

22-23

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled

The Hydrogeologist will be in our Source Water Protection Unit and be responsible for the
safeguarding of surface and ground water for current and future drinking water needs for Public Water Systems (PWSs) throughout Arizona.

This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 days per week in the office/hoteling).

The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. 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.

• Complete Source Water Assessments (SWA)
• Use predictive analytics to help prevent Nitrate exceedances
• Work on Emerging Contaminants
• Assess Synthetic Organic Compounds (SOC) and Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC) waivers
• Review Groundwater Representative Monitoring Plans (GWRMP)
• Work with Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS) to secure funding opportunities
• Complete annual report for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
• Prepare for a Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL)

Knowledge of:

• Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and state regulations
• Public Water Systems including wells, chlorinators, tanks, treatment, pumps, valves, etc.
• LEAN management/ Arizona Management System (results-driven management system focusing on customer service, transparency and accountability and continuous improvement)
• Gmail, Google Meets, Google Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, Slides, etc.
• Environmental laboratory data and units of measurement
• Trello to document and track work


Skills and Abilities:

• Self-motivated with the ability to complete tasks without direct supervision
• Balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks
• Strong customer service skills
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Professionally represent ADEQ to the community and other state agencies
• Develop and write technical documentation
• Conduct training events
• Utilize computer applications and programs in performance of daily tasks
• Problem solve and attention to detail

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Geology Environmental Science/Management, Chemistry, Biology, Environmental/Civil Engineering, Sustainability or related field.
• Level 2: two (2) years of experience
• Level 3: five (5) years of experience Geologist-in-Training (GIT) Certification or Professional /Registered Geologist
• Master’s degree in related field may substitute for 2 years of experience
• Doctorate in related field may substitute for 5 years of experience

Pertinent training such as military or trade schooling may be evaluated for equivalency with college level coursework.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
· 10 paid holidays per year
· Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
· Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
· A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
· A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
· An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
· We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
· We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

ASRS Lifetime Benefits

Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.