Hydrogeologist Associate Surface Water Phoenix

Civicworks; Arizona; Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Water Resources is seeking a Hydrogeologist Associate (Surface Water) to provide expert analysis on water rights applications, claims and transfers. The role emphasizes instream flow, field investigations, and regulatory compliance within a hybrid setup that requires 2 days on-site in Phoenix.

The candidate will lead multidisciplinary projects, supervise junior staff, and may serve as a technical witness in hearings, drawing on extensive knowledge of water resource planning

Qualifications

• Requires a terminal degree or experience combination as outlined; senior level.
• Experience in water resource planning, surface water statutes, and streamflow analysis.
• Proven ability to prepare technical reports and conduct field investigations.

Responsibilities

• Process and evaluate surface water right applications and claims, including instream flow and transfers.
• Conduct field investigations and analyze water resource data for regulatory compliance.
• Lead multi-disciplinary projects and supervise junior staff; may serve as technical witness in hearings.

Skills

Water resource planning

Field investigations

Geospatial data analysis

GPS surveying

Education

Bachelor's degree + 8 years

Master's degree + 6 years

Doctorate + 4 years

Tools

GPS surveying equipment

Job description

The Hydrogeologist Associate (Surface Water) position supports the Arizona Department of Water Resources' Statewide Planning Permitting Division by providing technical expertise in processing and evaluating surface water right applications and claims, with emphasis on instream flow and transfer applications. The role conducts field investigations, analyzes water resource data, ensures regulatory compliance, and may serve as a technical witness in hearings. The position is hybrid (primarily remote within Arizona with minimum 2 days per week on-site in Phoenix) and involves leading multi-disciplinary projects and supervising junior staff.

Key qualifications

• Ten years of professional-level water resource management experience, or Bachelor's degree and eight years experience, or Master's degree and six years experience, or Doctorate and four years experien
• Knowledge of water resource planning, surface water statutes, streamflow measurement techniques, and groundwater-surface water interactions
• Skills in preparing technical reports, field investigations, geospatial data analysis using GPS and surveying equipment