HYDROGEOLOGIST 2 - (Field Services)
HYDROGEOLOGIST 2 - (Field Services)
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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 Arizonas water supplies in a bold thoughtful and innovative manner. We are seeking a Hydrogeologist 3 to join the Hydrology Division Field Services Section to join our team!
Hydrogeologist2
Hydrology Division -Field Services Section
Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310 - Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $50000 - $65000
Grade: 22
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Thispositions primary purpose is to perform hydrologic fieldwork and is responsible for data collection in support of the Departments 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 may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR officeper weekis 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 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.
- 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 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:
- 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 andfield 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.
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R.12.)
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 (E-Verify).
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 programhere. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona please visit ourbenefits 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 12.00%.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at 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.
Employment Type
Full-Time
