Remote Environmental Hydrogeologist — Permitting & Groundwater

AZ State Jobs; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 paid holidays

Paid sick/annual leave

Parental leave

Retirement plan

Health/dental/life insurance

Commuter subsidy

Work-life balance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) seeks an Environmental Hydrogeologist 2 to join the Groundwater Reclamation & Reuse Unit in Phoenix. The position focuses on permitting, field sampling, data analysis and outreach to protect public health and Arizona’s water resources.

The role offers a mix of office and field work with some remote work opportunities, and requires collaboration with agencies, applicants, and the public. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $70,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Hydrogeology, Geology (with hydrogeology emphasis), or an equivalent field.
• 2 years of environmental experience.
• Arizona driver’s license.
• Geologist-in-training certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate APP and water permit applications for completeness.
• Draft permits, executive summaries, and responses within licensing timeframes.
• Support groundwater monitoring and pesticides monitoring programs with field sampling.
• Perform data analysis and publish groundwater basin reports.
• Engage in community outreach and education.
• Conduct field visits for well sampling and environmental investigations.
• Prepare technical documents interpreting environmental rules for permit compliance.

Job description

Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) seeks an Environmental Hydrogeologist 2 to join the Groundwater Reclamation & Reuse Unit in Phoenix. The position focuses on permitting, field sampling, data analysis and outreach to protect public health and Arizona’s water resources.

The role offers a mix of office and field work with some remote work opportunities, and requires collaboration with agencies, applicants, and the public. Salary ranges from $65,000 to $70,000 per year.