Hydrogeologist 2 - Adjudications

45m45 minutes ago

State of Arizona

Phoenix, US · Full-time · $50,000 – $65,000

About this role

The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) protects, conserves, and enhances Arizona's water supplies through bold, thoughtful, and innovative water management. ADWR seeks a talented, motivated Hydrogeologist 2 to join the Adjudications team. This role provides support to the Arizona General Stream Adjudication Courts and Master(s) as described in Arizona Revised Statutes 45-256(A).

This position works closely with adjudications staff and agency personnel to complete work directed by the Division's Assistant Director. Daily tasks include field data collection, analyzing water resource information and imagery, map production, historic water rights and landownership research, and summarizing information in reports. It also involves customer service requests, file management, and administration support.

The role participates in complex field investigative projects requiring multi-disciplinary expertise, including researching and planning sensitive water resources data collection. Provides accurate customer service to public and private entities. Serves as expert witness for contested cases, preparing for depositions and trial testimony.

This position offers hybrid remote work within Arizona based on business needs and performance measures, requiring a minimum of two days on-site weekly at the Phoenix office. The State of Arizona promotes a work culture of flexibility, autonomy, and trust via the Remote Work Program.

Requirements

Knowledge of hydrogeology and water resource analysis techniques
Skills in map production and interpreting aerial imagery and remotely sensed data
Experience with historic water rights and landownership research
Ability to compile and interpret data from diverse sources including databases and historical records
Familiarity with Arizona water adjudication processes and statutes
Proficiency in summarizing complex water resource information in reports

Responsibilities

Provide technical support to the Adjudications Division including field data collection, analyzing water resource information and imagery, map production, water rights and landownership research, and summarizing information in technical reports
Compile, analyze, and interpret water resource data from databases, published reports, web searches, calculations, historical records, maps, aerial imagery, and remotely sensed data
Participate in complex and/or field investigative projects requiring multi-disciplinary expertise, including researching and planning water resources data collection
Provide accurate and efficient customer service to public and private sector entities
Serve as expert witness for specific contested cases within the adjudications, preparing for legal depositions and trial testimony
Assist with customer service requests, file management, and administration support as required

Benefits

Hybrid work arrangement with ability to work remotely within Arizona
Minimum two days on-site per week at ADWR Phoenix office based on business needs
Participation in the State’s Remote Work Program offering flexibility and autonomy
Work culture emphasizing trust across state agencies