Groundwater Modeling Manager — Lead, Policy & Public Outreach

State of Arizona; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote Work Program

Flexible schedule

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

State of Arizona’s Department of Water Resources seeks a Groundwater Modeling Manager to lead the Groundwater Modeling Unit within the Colorado River Management and Hydrologic Modeling Section. You will set priorities, mentor staff, and define modeling processes while coordinating with leadership and presenting at public meetings.

A minimum of two on-site days per week is required; remote work within Arizona may be available based on performance and department needs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field with 8+ years groundwater hydrology experience (or Master’s with 6+ years, or PhD with 4+ years).
• Arizona registration as Geologist or Engineer, or ability to obtain via comity, if available.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the Groundwater Modeling Unit; set modeling priorities and standards, mentor staff, and improve modeling processes.
• Provide technical oversight of groundwater modeling, hydrologic investigations, and related needs; coordinate with diverse stakeholders.

Skills

MODFLOW

ArcGIS

Python

Public speaking

Team leadership

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Hydrology/Civil Engineering/Geology

Master’s degree (preferred)

PhD (related field)

Tools

GIS software

Python scripting

Job description

State of Arizona’s Department of Water Resources seeks a Groundwater Modeling Manager to lead the Groundwater Modeling Unit within the Colorado River Management and Hydrologic Modeling Section. You will set priorities, mentor staff, and define modeling processes while coordinating with leadership and presenting at public meetings.

A minimum of two on-site days per week is required; remote work within Arizona may be available based on performance and department needs.