INTERN (Groundwater Modeling)
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DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES
ADWRs mission is to safeguard the health safety and economic welfare of the public by protecting conserving and enhancing Arizonas water supplies in a bold thoughtful and innovative manner. ADWR strives to ensure reliable water supplies to meet the needs of current and future Arizonans.
Do you want to join our team ADWR is seeking a Groundwater Modeling Intern for the Hydrology Division.
Hydrology Intern
Hydrology Division/Groundwater Modeling Section
Address: Hybrid 1110 W. WashingtonSt. Suite 310
Phoenix AZ 85017
Salary: $16.50
Grade: 04
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated student intern! The groundwater modeling section is seeking a paid intern to assist with groundwater modeling tasks and research for ADWRs regionalscale MODFLOW models.
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.
The essential functions include but are not limited to the following:
Research hydrologic and geologic concepts to create conceptual models for study areas complete GIS tasks and analysis to aid senior modelers help with data analysis for various model inputs review input data and calculations for accuracy technical writing to document workflows.
Schedule: Hours will vary from 20 hours per week up to 40 hours per week. A hybrid work schedule (some work in the office and some work from home) is available for this position.
The ideal candidate should have:
- Strong analytical conceptual communication and organizational skills.
- Desire to learn and be part of a fastpaced group dynamic.
- Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word.
- Knowledge of hydrologic and geologic principles.
- Ability to analyze and interpret aerial imagery and topographic maps.
- Ability to analyze and interpret historical documentation.
- Familiarity with information sources research methods and techniques utilized in water resources.
- ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro experience preferred but not required.
MODFLOW experience preferred but not required.
Candidates must be enrolled in school and pursing a degree in Hydrology Water Resource Management Geology Geography Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
Learn how to use hydrologic data to build MODFLOW models as well as develop knowledge about hydrologic principles.
Work with a creative collaborative team of people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience.
Gain valuable experience working in a State Agency.
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 may participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602)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.
Required Experience:
Intern
Employment Type
Intern
