INTERN (Hydrology Field Services Section)

Arizona Department of Administration; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 14,000 - 23,000; Part time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Water Resources seeks a Hydrology Intern to support the Hydrology Division and Field Services. This role blends office work with remote tasks and emphasizes data management and GIS support.

You will help convert groundwater and related hydrogeologic data into structured databases, organize files, and assist with data quality control under supervisor guidance. Applicants must be enrolled in a related degree program (Geology, Hydrogeology, Hydrology, Geography or Water

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in school and pursuing a degree in GIS, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Geology, Geography or related field.
• Experience with computer spreadsheets, relational databases, and GIS mapping techniques.
• Ability to translate information into a spreadsheet or database format.
• Familiar with geologic, hydrogeologic, hydrologic, and geographic principles.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the conversion of groundwater level data, logs, well inventories, and other hydrogeologic data into databases.
• Standardize data within ADWR ACCESS and ORACLE databases (GWSI and WELLS55).
• Organize paper and electronic well files, scan records, review and compile data from imaged records.
• Assist with data quality assurance/control and data matching as directed by Supervisors.

Skills

Hydrogeology

Geology

Geographic analysis

Data entry / spreadsheets

GIS mapping

Oral & written communication

Education

Pursuing degree in GIS, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Geology, Geography

Tools

Excel

Oracle

ACCESS

GIS

Job description

DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

ADWR’s mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and economic welfare of the public by protecting, conserving, and enhancing Arizona's water supplies in a bold, thoughtful and innovative manner. ADWR strives to ensure reliable water supplies to meet the needs of current and future Arizonans.

Hydrology Intern

Hydrology Division/Field Services Section

WWW.AZWATER.GOV

Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $16.50 per hour

Grade: 04

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Candidates must be enrolled in school and pursuing a degree in Geology, Hydrogeology, Geography, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, or a related field. Ideal candidates should have experience with computer spreadsheets, relational databases, and GIS mapping techniques.

Job Duties:

This position will assist with the conversion of groundwater level data, driller’s, geologist, or particle sized logs, well site inventories, well construction data and other well, aquifer, geologic data to various databases. This work will be in preparation for development of digital data collection forms for the Field Services Section operations and the 3rd Party Water Level On-line Portal - Phase 2 project. Intern would assist with the standardization of data within both Department ACCESS and ORACLE databases such as GWSI and WELLS55, organize paper and electronic well files, scan Section files, review, and compile data from imaged records, assist with data quality assurance/control, research well documentation as needed, and perform well matching as directed by Section Supervisors.

This position works at the office and remotely.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

• Familiar with geologic, hydrogeologic, hydrologic, and, or geographic principles.
• Skill in researching and analyzing water resources information from historic documents, photographs, and maps.
• Ability to review documents and translate information into a spreadsheet or database format.
• Skill in file/records maintenance, including computerized database information input/retrieval.
• Ability to rapidly advance knowledge and skill in above listed areas as necessary to accomplish internship goals.
• Knowledge of hydrologic data collection methods and skill in operating hydrologic field equipment preferred.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Candidates must be enrolled in school and pursing a degree in GIS, Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Geology, Geography, or related field.

Benefits:

Work with a creative, collaborative team of people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience.

Gain valuable experience working in a State Agency.

Interns are not eligible for health benefits. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification may participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment if meets ASRS retirement criteria.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at [phone] for assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources.

Advertised: 14 Sep 2026 US Mountain Standard Time