ENVIRONMENTAL HYDROGEOLOGIST 2-3

This recruitment is seeking to fill the role of a Project Manager - Hydrogeologist 2 or 3 within the Aquifer Protection Program and in the Individual Permitting Unit. This Unit serves permitting functions for Mining, Wastewater and Industrial facilities that have discharges that are regulated to prevent degradation of Arizona's vital water resources. We are currently looking for a candidate that is technically strong in project management, well organized and has a background in hydrogeologic principles in both academia as well as work experience. It is also important that the selected candidate has a passion for the Agency's mission and a strong desire to grow and progress in their career.

This position is available for remote work on a full-time basis within Arizona (including virtual office arrangements).

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.

This position will be directly responsible for managing projects and/or conducting technical reviews within the Aquifer Protection Program Permit Unit of the Groundwater Protection Section. More specifically, the selected candidate will manage permit application review and approval processes relative to project management and hydrogeologic reports in the technical permit review process.

Knowledge
Knowledge of mining processes, potential environmental impacts, and remedial practices
Knowledge of Agency policies and processes, State and Federal environmental regulations, environmental sciences and research, AZ sources of pollution, best practices for preventing the release of pollutants, environmental research, investigation techniques and statistical analysis, principles of ground and surface water flow, principles of fate and transport of chemicals in ground and surface water.
Skills
Experience preparing and presenting technical presentations to internal project team
Experience conducting field observations and site visits.
Experience with LEAN concepts is preferred
Excellent verbal and written English communication skills.
Works well and seamlessly in a highly motivated team with a focus on technical excellence
Experience and familiarity with complex aquifer systems: fractured bedrock, basin fill, confined and unconfined
Abilities
Ability to understand and apply environmental rules and statues; to follow guidance documents, standard operating procedures, and other technical instructions in performance of tasks; to prepare clear, concise and accurate reports; and to summarize completed tasks and/or monitoring data orally and in written communication
Ability to manage technical, permitting, and continuous improvement projects to meet agency and project metrics, and achieve agency outcomes within budget and schedule limitations
Ability to communicate complex hydrologic principles in simple terms to a diverse audience of internal and external stakeholders
Analyze environmental groundwater concentration data for basic trends
Analyze hydrogeologic data to understand contaminant transport characteristics
Experience and familiarity with complex aquifer systems: fractured bedrock, basin fill, confined and unconfined
Mentorship of junior level staff (Level 3 requirement)

Bachelor's degree in geology, hydrogeology, hydrology, geological engineering or water resources
Level 2: 2 - 4 years of experience (Master's degree or Doctorate may substitute for 2 years of experience)
Level 3: 5 years' experience (Master's degree may substitute for 2 years of experience, Doctorate for 4 years of experience). Project Managers: 3-5 years' experience
Geologist-in-Training or Registered Geologist registration or ability to obtain registration after employment

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver's License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Among the many benefits of a career with the State of Arizona, there are:
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
We promote the importance of work/life balance by offering workplace flexibility
We offer a variety of learning and career development opportunities

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

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Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting HPO@azdeq.gov.
Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.