DEPT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

Address:  1110 W. Washington Street, Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: 

Level 2 $65K-$70K

Level 3 $70K-$75K

Grade: 22,23

Closing Date: Open until filled This position may be available for remote work within Arizona (2 days per week in the office/hoteling) 

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 (PWS’s) throughout Arizona. This position is responsible for researching impacts to drinking water quality; reviewing and interpreting hydrogeological and water chemistry data; investigating sources of pollution and identifying partners and projects to improve surface water quality. The successful candidate will collect surface water samples, review and develop technical reports, collaborate with internal and external partners on complex projects, participate in priority setting.

Do you think you have the combination of commitment, passion, and talent to help drive this Agency to realizing our vision? If so, apply today. To learn more about us, our organizational habits known as the ADEQ Way, our culture, and other positions we have open, visit us at DEQ/careers

• Knowledge of Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) and State Regulations and Public Water Systems,
• Knowledge if Lean Management/Arizona Management Systems (results-driven management system focusing on customer service, transparency and accountability and continuous improvement)
• Ability to Self-motivate with the ability to complete tasks without direction supervision
• Ability to balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks, strong customer service skills
• Ability to Excellent interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills
• Ability to 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 geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, geological engineering or water resources
• Level 2: 2-4 years’ experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience)
• Level 3: 5 years’ experience (Master’s degree may substitute for 2 years of experience, Doctorate for 4 years of experience)
• Required a Geologist-in-Training or Registered Geologist

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
· 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

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. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.