Hydrologist II: Floodplain & Water Resources (Flexible)

Pima County; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Pima County's Regional Flood Control District seeks a Hydrologist II to lead floodplain management activities, review hydrologic studies, and coordinate with public and private developers. The role emphasizes field investigations, data interpretation, and regulatory compliance.

The chosen candidate will assess development plans, interpret Floodplain Management Ordinances, and support groundwater monitoring initiatives in a team-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in hydrology, hydrogeology, geology, earth science, water resources, environmental science, civil engineering, agricultural engineering, environmental engineering, or a closely related field and two years of experience.
• OR two years with Pima County as a Hydrologist I; documentation required in application.

Responsibilities

• Review hydrologic and hydraulic reports submitted with development plans, improvement plans, subdivision plats and floodplain use permits.
• Inspect subdivision and development sites to verify accuracy of hydrologic data.
• Review and recommend approval/disapproval of development plan waiver requests.
• Investigate drainage complaints and cite violators of Floodplain Management Ordinance(s).
• Conduct hydrologic and hydraulic studies and prepare reports.
• Identify flood status of land parcels and delineate permitted uses and restrictions per ordinance and design standards.
• Estimate flood hazards and develop floodplain maps using hydraulic analysis.
• Monitor flood control projects for compliance with design specifications.

Skills

Hydrology

Groundwater knowledge

Field investigation

Education

Bachelor's degree in hydrology or related field

Job description

Pima County's Regional Flood Control District seeks a Hydrologist II to lead floodplain management activities, review hydrologic studies, and coordinate with public and private developers. The role emphasizes field investigations, data interpretation, and regulatory compliance.

The chosen candidate will assess development plans, interpret Floodplain Management Ordinances, and support groundwater monitoring initiatives in a team-focused environment.