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This position is responsible for providing technical support and assisting the coordination efforts with ADEQ, EPA and other federal, state and local agencies and private entities concerning well construction, well abandonment, and vertical cross-contamination/plume migration issues near groundwater contamination sites. Additionally, this position assists with preparation of quarterly and annual reports to ADEQ, the legislature, and the Governor, as well as periodic ADWR-internal reports.
This position has flexibility to telework.
Responsibilities include:
Researching areas of known groundwater contamination to identify site-specific hydrogeology that nesses site-specific well construction and abandonment procedures to protect human health and the environment by preventing vertical cross-contamination. The person in this position will participate and represents ADWR at WQARF and remedial action site meetings, conduct hydrologic reviews of groundwater withdrawal permits and Notices of Intent (NOI) to drill, abandon, replace, deepen or modify a well; and will plan and conduct activities to evaluate potential vertical cross-contamination of aquifers and migration of contamination plumes..
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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.)
Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in hydrology, civil engineering, geology, watershed management or a related field, plus five years relevant work experience; a Master's degree and three years required experience; a Ph.D. and one year of experience in one of the above fields.
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
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 12.17%.
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 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 Employment Opportunity Employer.
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