DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to safeguard the health, safety, and economic welfare of the public by protecting, conserving, and enhancing Arizona's water supplies in a bold, thoughtful and innovative manner. We are seeking a Hydrogeologist 2 to join the Hydrology Division, Field Services Section to join our team!

Hydrogeologist 2

Hydrology Division - Field Services Section

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Job Location:

Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000

Grade: 22

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

This position's primary purpose is to perform hydrologic fieldwork and is responsible for data collection in support of the Department's programs. Specifically groundwater level measurements, stream flow measurements, well discharge measurements, plus the occasional assistance with the operation & maintenance, downloading, and uploading of transducer well data from well sites.

This position is expected to maintain and input data into ADWR databases. Drafting of hydrologic reports and field summaries for management and the general public. Must be able to four-wheel drive off road to many well sites, work outdoors in all types of weather conditions, walk with water-level measurement equipment sometimes over a half a mile to well site and lift equipment up to 10-20 lbs. with flexibility to maneuver around well site.

The person in this position may occasionally assist with the repair and installation of automated well sites and therefore be able to lift supplies/equipment up to 60 lbs. Contacts owners for permission to measure, travels to well sites to make measurements using electrical sounders, steel tape, etc. and maintains contact and well site information in Master Section files.

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.

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.

Job Duties:

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

Responsible for performing timely field investigation in accordance with ADWR guidelines and procedures. Measures groundwater levels in wells. Identifies and makes arrangements to measure water levels in wells and conduct well site inventories for inclusion into ADWR-GWSI database.
Enters measured water level data and related site data into the GWSI database and owner monitoring permission information into ADWRs databases. Contributes to the development and maintenance of GWSI and monitoring site files: updates well site data such as photos, site and water use, well location/maps, pump/lift data, MP information and datums, log data, well construction, and other hydrologic parameters as needed.
Assists with the installation of automated groundwater level monitoring devices into wells. Includes well site preparation and installation of pressure transducers or other such automated monitoring devices, GOES radios, data loggers, solar panels, shelters, voltage regulators, etc. Visits automated well sites to download recorded water level data from data logger systems and operation and maintenance (O&M) as needed.
Responsible for calibration and maintaining records of data collection equipment such as electric sounders, electric tapes, steel tapes, etc. in accordance with USGS Technical Procedures and ADWR standards.
Responsible for the timely preparation of reports/recommendations involving water resources management issues. Responsible for compiling, analyzing, and interpreting water data from a variety of sources and databases, including field measurements, calculations, and observations and evaluation of historical records, maps, aerial photographs, and remotely sensed data output.
Measures stream flows as directed. Measures discharges from pumping wells using appropriate equipment such as ultrasonic flow meter as directed to measure water well discharge rates for compliance and other hydrologic data collection purposes.
Other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge:

Practical working knowledge of groundwater and techniques for measuring, sampling or investigating groundwater
Knowledge of the behavior and occurrence of water in nature
How monitoring and sampling programs work
Information sources, research methods, and techniques utilized in water resources management
Computer applications and equipment, including Excel, Word, Access, Oracle and GPS
Current concepts and practices in water resource management
System of land/property description and identification used in the State of Arizona

Skills:

The use of field equipment and field testing/measurement activities
Coordinating and conducting field investigations and maintaining an effective working relationship with team members, agency employees and with the public
Preparing timely reports/recommendations involving water resources issues of highly complex, sensitive and visible nature
Drawing maps or sketches based on survey data, aerial photographs, and field observations/measurements
Using spreadsheets and databases to organize, analyze and interpret water resource management data
Applying a multi-disciplinary approach to resolve complex, sensitive, and/or visible water resource management issue
Must have the skills to be able to read and interpret hydrogeologic reports and data.
Must be proficient in the use of a personal computer to query and create relational databases of monitoring data, well construction, and other hydrogeologic information.
Coordinating and conducting field investigations and maintaining an effective working relationship with team members, agency employees and with the public.
Effective written and verbal communication.

Ability to:

Research, apply concepts and carry out instructions, and to coordinate numerous activities as directed by supervisor.
Use computers and analytical methods to retrieve, organize, and present data
Use and be acquainted with common tools and field services instruments. (sounder, steel tape, hand tools, various discharge measurement devices, transducers, GPS, topographic maps, computers and 4x4 trucks)
Drive off-road 4x4 to well sites, lift equipment 10-20 lbs. with flexibility to maneuver around well site.
Mix concrete, pour well pad, install sounding tube, well shelter, mast and other automated equipment
Apply concepts and instruction provided within the context of the data collection duties assigned
Interpret/explain and ensure compliance with state and Federal water management statutes and Department policies and procedures
Be polite and courteous, as this position will often deal with the public.
Interpret geologic, hydrologic and topographic maps and reports
Be comfortable with working outdoors and traveling statewide and be able to adapt to changing conditions.

Selective Preference(s):

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires a Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geology, hydrology, or a related field, or a related field, and two years of hydrologic or a related experience; or a Master's degree in one of the above fields.

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).

Benefits:

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package, including:

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
Accrued vacation days and sick days
10 paid holidays per year
Deferred compensation plan
Credit union membership
Wellness plans
LinkedIn Learning membership
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discounts

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

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement system (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. The current contribution rate is 12.00%.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602) 771-8500 for assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)

All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

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