ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROGEOLOGIST 2

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

8d • $65,000 - $70,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for results-oriented, driven individuals with a thirst for problem solving. At ADEQ, our mission is to protect and enhance public health and the environment in Arizona. We are currently looking for employees who are committed to our agency, passionate to excel in their career and engaged in our mission. This position is eligible for remote work and is in the office as needed. This position requires approximately 1-2 days a week of field work/outdoors. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

• State/federal environmental regulations and agency policies.
• Applied mathematics and statistics.
• Environmental chemistry, chemical structures, and transformations.
• Ground and surface water flow dynamics.
• Hydrogeological sciences.
• Chemical fate and transport in water systems.
• Arizona geography, aquifers, and surface waters.
• Strong customer service skills.
• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills.
• Problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in computer software and technical tools, including Google Workspace, Microsoft Office and GIS.
• Work in office, remotely, and drive for state business as needed.
• Prioritize and organize multiple tasks to meet deadlines.
• Incorporate feedback and adapt plans accordingly.
• Report on task summaries and recommendations to senior staff.
• Write technical docs, interpret environmental rules for permit compliance, collect samples, and map surface/geologic data.
• Follow technical instructions, guidance, and SOPs.
• Coordinate office/field tasks and evaluate maps to assess contaminant flow.
• Build environmental models using site-specific data.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in Hydrogeology, Geology (with hydrogeology emphasis), or other similar degree. Master’s may substitute for 2 years of experience.
• 2 years of environmental experience
• Arizona driver's license
• “Geologist in-training” certification preferred through the Arizona Board of Technical Registration or an equivalent organization in a reciprocal jurisdiction preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and evaluate individual Aquifer Protection Program (APP) applications for water reclamation facilities and recycled water permit applications for completeness.
• Write correspondence requesting additional information from applicants.
• Draft permits for internal, external, and public review and notice.
• Incorporate review comments and write final permits, Executive Summaries, and responsiveness summaries within established licensing time frames.
• Support the Groundwater Monitoring Program (GQMP) and Pesticides Monitoring Program (PMP) by conducting well sampling across the state of Arizona.
• Conduct data analysis and assist with publishing groundwater basin reports.
• Perform community outreach and education.
• Participate in field visits to conduct well sampling, community outreach, data collection, inspections, and environmental investigations.
• Perform substantive and comprehensive technical hydrogeological evaluations and reviews of permit applications.
• Conduct administrative completeness reviews of submitted applications and draft formal correspondence requesting supplemental information as required.
• Prepare draft permits for internal and external review, as well as public notice and comment periods.
• Formulate final permits, Executive Summaries, and responsiveness summaries within mandatory licensing timeframes, incorporating stakeholder and public feedback.
• Assist in establishing standard work and external guidance documents for the Aquifer Protection Program (APP).
• Facilitate pre-application consultations and provide technical guidance to applicants during document preparation.
• Attend meetings, engage in professional development, and fulfill additional duties as assigned by agency management.
• Address customer inquiries in a prompt, professional, and courteous manner.

Benefits

• 10 paid holidays per year
• Accrual of sick and annual leave beginning at 12 and 13 days per year respectively for full-time employees
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• A top-ranked retirement program with lifetime pension benefits
• A robust and affordable insurance plan to include medical, dental, life, short-term and long-term disability
• An incentivized commuter club and public transportation subsidy program
• Workplace flexibility
• A variety of learning and career development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level