Hydrogeologist 3 - Associate

Dept of Water Resources; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Water Resources is seeking an experienced Hydrogeologist to support processing, approving, and rejecting surface water right applications and claims, with emphasis on instream flow and transfer applications. The role involves field investigations, data analysis, and report writing.

Based in Phoenix in a hybrid role with on-site work two days per week, you will ensure compliance with state and federal statutes while coordinating multi-disciplinary projects across the

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with required experience in hydrogeology or related field.
• Advanced degrees may substitute for experience per the qualification table.
• Ability to interpret and apply water statutes and regulations.
• Experience coordinating multi-disciplinary projects and fieldwork statewide.
• Proficiency in collecting field data using surveying techniques and GPS.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for processing, approving, and rejecting surface water right applications and claims.
• Lead field investigations and coordinate data collection across sites.
• Prepare complex reports and ensure compliance with state and federal statutes.
• Research and analyze water resource management data to inform decisions.

Skills

Water resource planning

Surface water statutes

Geomorphology

Technical report writing

Field data collection with surveying &

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field (Hydrogeology preferred)

Master's degree

Doctorate

Job description

The Arizona Department of Water Resources seeks an experienced Hydrogeologist to provide technical support for processing, approving, and rejecting surface water right applications and claims, with emphasis on instream flow and transfer applications. The position involves researching and analyzing water resource management data, leading field investigations, preparing complex reports, and ensuring compliance with state and federal statutes. This hybrid role is based in Phoenix with a minimum of two days per week on-site.

Key qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in related field with 5 years experience (Hydrogeologist 3) or 8 years experience (Associate); or Master's degree with 3-6 years experience; or Doctorate with 1-4 years experience
• Knowledge of water resource planning, surface water statutes, streamflow measurement techniques, and geomorphology
• Skills in preparing technical reports, investigating complex water resource issues, and coordinating multi-disciplinary projects
• Ability to interpret water statutes, compile and analyze water resource data from multiple sources, and conduct fieldwork statewide
• Experience with field data collection using surveying techniques and GPS technology
• Current, valid state-issued driver's license required