Groundwater Modeling Section Manager

Dept of Water Resources; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Water Resources seeks a Groundwater Modeling Section Manager to lead the Groundwater Modeling Unit, setting priorities and mentoring staff. The role requires on-site presence in Phoenix at least two days per week and involves directing hydrologists, geologists, and engineers in developing regional groundwater flow models used for state policy decisions.

The ideal candidate holds advanced degrees in hydrology/geology/engineering, a professional license, and demonstrated

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and extensive groundwater hydrology experience.
• Experience with USGS MODFLOW and ArcGIS/Python.
• Professional license as Geologist or Engineer in Arizona or ability to obtain via comity.
• Experience managing direct reports and leading technical teams.
• Strong communication and public speaking skills for diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Groundwater Modeling Unit and set modeling priorities.
• Provide oversight and mentoring to modeling staff.
• Develop processes and procedures for the unit.
• Represent the department at technical meetings and rulemaking activities.
• Hybrid work arrangement with on-site presence in Phoenix at least two days per week.
• Direct hydrologists, geologists, and engineers in developing and maintaining regional groundwater flow models used for state policy and regulatory decisions.

Skills

People management

Public speaking

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field

Master's degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field

PhD in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field

Professional Geologist/Engineer license in Arizona or comity eligibility

Tools

MODFLOW

ArcGIS

Python

Job description

The Groundwater Modeling Section Manager oversees the Groundwater Modeling Unit within Arizona Department of Water Resources' Colorado River Management and Hydrologic Modeling Section. The manager sets modeling priorities, provides oversight and mentoring to modeling staff, develops processes and procedures, and represents the department at technical meetings and rulemaking activities. This hybrid position requires a minimum of two days per week on-site in Phoenix and involves directing professional hydrologists, geologists, and engineers in developing and maintaining regional groundwater flow models used for state policy and regulatory decisions.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field with at least 8 years of groundwater hydrology experience (or Master's degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years)
• Experience with USGS MODFLOW groundwater modeling software and ArcGIS/Python
• Professional registration as Geologist or Engineer in Arizona or ability to obtain through comity
• Experience managing direct reports and leading technical teams
• Knowledge of Arizona water resources management and ADWR's statutory roles in AMAs and INAs
• Strong communication and public speaking skills for diverse stakeholder groups