INTERN (Hydrology Field Services Section)

Arizona State Government; Phoenix, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) invites applications for a Hydrology Intern in the Hydrology Division/Field Services Section. This role supports groundwater and data management activities, including data standardization, database work (ACCESS/ORACLE), and GIS mapping techniques.

Candidates must be enrolled in a Geology, Hydrogeology, Geography, Hydrology, or related program and have experience with spreadsheets and databases.

Qualifications

• Candidates 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist with data conversion and standardization for groundwater and log data.
• Prepare digital data collection forms for Field Services operations.
• Organize files, review data, and perform data quality assurance/control.

Skills

Geologic principles

Hydrogeologic concepts

Hydrologic data analysis

Spreadsheet/database skills

GIS mapping

Documentation/records maintenance

Oral and written communication

Ability to learn quickly

Education

Enrolled in GIS / Hydrology / Geology / Geography

Tools

GIS software

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

Job Location

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

Posting Details

• 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

Ifyou 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.