HYDROGEOLOGIST 2 (Adjudications)

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, AZ

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to protect, conserve, and enhance Arizona's water supplies by confronting water management challenges in a bold, thoughtful, and innovative manner. ADWR is seeking a talented, motivated Hydrogeologist 2 to join the Adjudications Team! This position works closely with other adjudications staff and agency personnel in other sections as necessary to complete work directed by the Division's Assistant Director. This position will provide support to the Arizona General Stream Adjudication Courts and Master(s) as described in the Arizona Revised Statutes 45-256(A). This includes assisting with field data collection, analyzing water resource information and imagery, map production, performing historic water rights and landownership research, summarizing water resource related information in reports and other documents, and assisting with customer service requests, file management and administration support as required. 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. A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office per week is required. The State of Arizona strives for a work culture that affords employees flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Across our many agencies, boards, and commissions, many State employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program and are able to work remotely in their homes, in offices, and in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in geology, hydrology, or a related field and two (2) years of hydrologic or a related experience; or a Master's degree in one of the above fields.
Possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
Must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the complex and technical aspects of the Adjudication program.
Knowledge of Departmental policies and procedures as well as the statutes and rules governing Arizona's General Stream Adjudications.
Knowledge of the legal process to determine water rights.
Knowledge of concepts, principles, and practices of water resources management, the nature and occurrence of surface water and groundwater, specifically as it relates to Adjudications.
Knowledge of information sources and research methods and techniques utilized in water resources management.
Knowledge of principles of physical geography, hydrology and/or hydrogeology.
Knowledge of mapping software including ESRI ArcGIS/Arcview/Arcmap mapping tools, cartographic principles, geographic projections, data sources and formats, information analysis, relational databases and geo-databases.
Knowledge of analyzing cultural water demands including agricultural, municipal and inflow models.
Skills in written and oral communications with both individuals and groups.
Skills in problem solving identification and analysis, in addition to problem solving techniques.
Skills in analyzing and interpreting water resource management data and aerial imagery.
Skills in conveying technical subjects to a non-technical audience and presenting a concept in a concise and organized fashion.
Skills in technical writing and editing of complex reports.
Skills in preparing maps and drawings based on field data, aerial photography analysis, land surveys, etc.
Skills in conducting field investigations, working outdoors and collecting a variety of water related data using GPS systems and other equipment such as flow meters, water level recorders, etc.
Skills in process improvement and lean practices.
Ability to communicate effectively and present technical data to a variety of audiences.
Ability to work well under pressure.
Ability to produce detailed technical reports involving complex subject matter within Court directed time frames.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, governmental officials, the regulated community and the public.
Ability to present technical data to a variety of audiences.
Ability to testify and represent the agency.
Ability to collaborate with other sections and Legal Division staff.
Ability to organize, prioritize and manage diverse technical projects.

Responsibilities

Providing technical support associated with the Adjudications Division, including field data collection, analyzing water resource information and imagery, map production, performing water rights and landownership research, and summarizing water resource related information in technical reports and other documents.
Compiling, analyzing, and interpreting water resource data from a variety of sources including databases, published reports, web searches, calculation, and observation and evaluation of historical records, maps, aerial imagery, and remotely sensed data output.
Participating in complex and/or field investigative projects that require multi-disciplinary expertise, including researching and planning water resources data collection of a complex, sensitive, and visible nature.
Providing accurate and efficient customer service to all entities, both public and private sector.
Serving as expert witness for specific contested cases within the adjudications, and preparing for legal depositions and trial testimony.
Other duties as assigned related to the position.