Hydrogeologist Associate
Hydrogeologist Associate
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DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES
The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to safeguard the publics health safety and economic welfare by protecting conserving and enhancing Arizonas water supplies in a bold thoughtful and innovative manner. We are seeking an experienced Groundwater Modeling Hydrogeologist to join the Hydrology Division.
Hydrogeologist Associate
Hydrology Division/Groundwater Modeling Section
WWW.AZWATER
Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310 Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $70000$90000
Grade: 25
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Under the overall supervision of the Section Manager the Hydrologist Associate serves as a project lead for developing and reporting regional groundwater flow models and acts as a goto resource for others in the modeling section or the department atlarge seeking modeling expertise. Whether leading a team or working independently the Hydrologist Associate is a technical expert responsible for the development of new groundwater models across all stages of their lifecycle: from conceptualization to initial setup testing calibration documentation and application (e.g. projections).
A successful candidate is experienced in groundwater flow modeling using MODFLOW and looks to continue playing an active handson role in developing ADWRs groundwater flow models. The successful candidate is wellversed in model calibration understands the uncertainties associated with regionalscale groundwater flow modeling and longterm projections and is looking for an opportunity to play an active role in applying and developing mechanisms for quantifying and communicating these uncertainties to decisionmakers and stakeholders.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
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 States 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 and Responsibilities include:
- Developing new regionalscale groundwater flow models
- Generating project reports and presentations communicating model results to technical and nontechnical audiences
- Providing modeling expertise to ADWR staff and outside clients
- Critically reviewing modeling reports and hydrological studies
- Collecting analyzing and interpreting geologic and hydrological data
- Preparing and maintaining modeling project work plans and schedules
- As needed directing hydrologists in the development of groundwater models
- As needed managing modeling projects conducted by outside contractors
This position requires extensive knowledge of groundwater flow modeling techniques and MODFLOW. The candidate must know how to apply inverse modeling techniques to the groundwater flow model development process and interpret statistical results for both technical and nontechnical audiences.
The candidate should demonstrate skills in analyzing technical problems; using databases spreadsheets and GIS applications; establishing and meeting project objectives and milestones; writing technical reports; documenting groundwater flow models studies results and analyses; presenting analysis and results to the modeling team members and other department staff; and maintaining effective working relationships with team members agency employees and the public.
The candidate should have the ability to assist in the direction and coordination of hydrogeological and groundwater modeling projects of considerable complexity; interpret hydrogeologic and well data needed to review and develop conceptual groundwater models; prepare and review project deliverables including detailed technical reports and presentations; develop and maintain project schedules; share technical skills and knowledge and train and mentor junior technical staff as applicable; effectively communicate in both a written and oral fashion; and present analyses and results to the department staff other agencies and public forums.
- Proven experience leading a team in (or independently) developing new groundwater models.
- Documented experience leading a team in (or independently) performing model calibration.
- Documented technical management experience as a task or team lead.
- Strong oral and verbal communication skills as evidenced by documented publication and technical presentation experience or other applicable experiences which demonstrate the candidate is capable of communicating modeling analysis and results to others within the modeling section the department at large or the public.
- Proficiency with common MODFLOW GUI environments such as Groundwater Vistas or GMS.
- Proficiency with python SQL visual basic and/or other programming languages.
- Proficiency with GIS applications such as ArcGIS or QGIS.
- Professional accreditation as a PG/RG or PE not required but preferred.
An advanced degree from an accredited college or university in hydrology geology hydrogeology civil engineering environmental engineering or related field. Candidates with B.S./B.S.E. degrees with exceptional experience and skills may also be considered.
Eight or more years of experience in numerical groundwater modeling advanced data analysis or other related experience.
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:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
TheState of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
- Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
- Topranked retirement and longterm 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 fulltime or parttime 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.
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 12.27.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office atfor assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources.
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
