Hydrogeologist Associate

The Arizona Department of Water Resources seeks a Hydrogeologist Associate in Phoenix, AZ, to lead groundwater modeling projects. Responsibilities include developing models, generating reports, and providing expertise. Candidates should have an advanced degree and eight years of relevant experience. The position may allow remote work within Arizona based on performance needs. Benefits include health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.
About the position

The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is seeking an experienced Groundwater Modeling Hydrogeologist to join the Hydrology Division. The Hydrologist Associate serves as a project lead for developing and reporting regional groundwater flow models and acts as a go-to resource for others in the modeling section or the department at-large seeking modeling expertise. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development of new groundwater models across all stages of their lifecycle: from conceptualization to initial setup, testing, calibration, documentation, and application. This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

Responsibilities
• Developing new regional-scale groundwater flow models
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• Generating project reports and presentations communicating model results to technical and non-technical audiences
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• Providing modeling expertise to ADWR staff and outside clients
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• Critically reviewing modeling reports and hydrological studies
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• Collecting, analyzing, and interpreting geologic and hydrological data
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• Preparing and maintaining modeling project work plans and schedules
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• Directing hydrologists in the development of groundwater models as needed
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• Managing modeling projects conducted by outside contractors as needed

Requirements
• An advanced degree from an accredited college or university in hydrology, geology, hydrogeology, civil engineering, environmental engineering, or related field
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• Eight or more years of experience in numerical groundwater modeling, advanced data analysis, or other related experience
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• Extensive knowledge of groundwater flow modeling techniques and MODFLOW
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• Ability to apply inverse modeling techniques to groundwater flow model development
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• Skills in analyzing technical problems; using databases, spreadsheets, and GIS applications
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• Ability to prepare and review project deliverables, including detailed technical reports and presentations
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• Strong oral and verbal communication skills

Nice-to-haves
• Proven experience leading a team in developing new groundwater models
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• Documented experience leading a team in performing model calibration
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• Documented technical management experience as a task or team lead
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• Proficiency with common MODFLOW GUI environments, such as Groundwater Vistas or GMS
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• Proficiency with python, SQL, visual basic, and/or other programming languages
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• Proficiency with GIS applications such as ArcGIS or QGIS
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• Professional accreditation as a PG/RG or PE not required but preferred

Benefits
• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
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• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
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• Accrued vacation days and sick days
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• 10 paid holidays per year
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• Deferred compensation plan
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• Credit union membership
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• Wellness plans
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• LinkedIn Learning membership
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• Tuition reimbursement
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• Employee discounts