Lead Hydrologist

City of Tucson•Tucson, AZ

2d•$32 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Tucson Water Department is seeking two Lead Hydrologists to lead teams of hydrologists, technicians, and interns in support of the Source Water Division’s water resource management and infrastructure programs. Each position supervises an assigned unit and works with the Chief Hydrologist and division staff to support well drilling, recharge and recovery activities, water resource planning, reporting, and regulatory compliance. One position will lead the Recharge & Special Projects Unit. One position will lead the Field Unit. Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills are essential for success in these roles. The Lead Hydrologist position at the City of Tucson’s Water Department is responsible for leading water resource programs and managing related infrastructure activities that support the delivery of high-quality potable and recycled water services. This position provides oversight for well drilling, recharge and recovery activities, water resource planning, technical reporting, and regulatory compliance functions while supporting the goals and objectives of Source Water and other Divisions. Work is performed under the supervision of the Chief Hydrologist. This position exercises supervision over hydrology personnel. Manages water production and monitoring well projects, including well drilling, rehabilitation, infrastructure assessments, field investigations, and oversight of design, permitting, and construction activities. Administers the well drilling program, including Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning, budgeting, project management, and coordination of related technical activities. Drives to various worksites to conduct inspections and audits. Leads and supervises a team of professional hydrology staff responsible for implementing division projects and programs. Plans, assigns, and monitors workloads, timecards, reviews workloads, conducts performance evaluations, and supports employee development. Monitors groundwater aquifer conditions, including water levels and water quality, and oversees field investigations, annual groundwater level and elevation maps, and related technical reports. Manages surface water and reclaimed water recharge and recovery programs, including project planning, design, permitting, operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and reporting activities. Administers recharge and recovery agreements and coordinates with partners, utility leadership, regulatory agencies, consultants, and stakeholders to support program objectives and successful project implementation. Provides technical oversight and quality assurance for hydrologic projects through data review, report preparation, field oversight, project coordination, engineering support, and review of project deliverables. Manages consultant and contractor agreements, project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, permits, policies, and industry standards. Performs all other duties and tasks as assigned.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of relevant experience.
Any combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
Valid and unrestricted Arizona Class D Driver License.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Hydrology, Water Resources Management, or a related field.
Experience in aquifer recharge projects and water resource management programs.
Experience in well design, permitting, and drilling activities.
Experience in regulatory compliance related to water resources and utility operations.
Experience supervising, developing, and managing professional staff.

Responsibilities

Lead teams of hydrologists, technicians, and interns in support of water resource management and infrastructure programs.
Supervise an assigned unit and work with the Chief Hydrologist and division staff to support well drilling, recharge and recovery activities, water resource planning, reporting, and regulatory compliance.
Lead the Recharge & Special Projects Unit or the Field Unit.
Manage water production and monitoring well projects, including well drilling, rehabilitation, infrastructure assessments, field investigations, and oversight of design, permitting, and construction activities.
Administer the well drilling program, including Capital Improvement Program (CIP) planning, budgeting, project management, and coordination of related technical activities.
Drive to various worksites to conduct inspections and audits.
Lead and supervise a team of professional hydrology staff responsible for implementing division projects and programs.
Plan, assign, and monitor workloads, timecards, review workloads, conduct performance evaluations, and support employee development.
Monitor groundwater aquifer conditions, including water levels and water quality, and oversee field investigations, annual groundwater level and elevation maps, and related technical reports.
Manage surface water and reclaimed water recharge and recovery programs, including project planning, design, permitting, operations, maintenance, regulatory compliance, and reporting activities.
Administer recharge and recovery agreements and coordinate with partners, utility leadership, regulatory agencies, consultants, and stakeholders to support program objectives and successful project implementation.
Provide technical oversight and quality assurance for hydrologic projects through data review, report preparation, field oversight, project coordination, engineering support, and review of project deliverables.
Manage consultant and contractor agreements, project schedules, budgets, and deliverables while ensuring compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations, permits, policies, and industry standards.
Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.