• Job Description

  Req#: 533771

  DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES ADWR’s mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and economic welfare of the public by protecting, conserving, and enhancing Arizona's water supplies in a bold, thoughtful and innovative manner. ADWR strives to ensure reliable water supplies to meet the needs of current and future Arizonans. Do you want to join our team? ADWR is seeking a Groundwater Modeling Intern for the Hydrology Division.

  Hydrology Intern

  Hydrology Division/Groundwater Modeling Section

  WWW.AZWATER.GOV

  Job Location:

  Address: Hybrid - 1110 W. Washington St. Suite 310
  Phoenix, AZ 85017

  Posting Details:

  Salary: $16.50
  

  Grade: 04
  

  Closing Date: Open Until Filled

  Job Summary:

  The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) has an exciting opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated student intern! The groundwater modeling section is seeking a paid intern to assist with groundwater modeling tasks and research for ADWR’s regional-scale MODFLOW models.

  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.

  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.

  Job Duties:

  The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following:
  
  Research hydrologic and geologic concepts to create conceptual models for study areas, complete GIS tasks and analysis to aid senior modelers, help with data analysis for various model inputs, review input data and calculations for accuracy, technical writing to document workflows.
  
  Schedule: Hours will vary from 20 hours per week up to 40 hours per week. A hybrid work schedule (some work in the office and some work from home) is available for this position.
  

  Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

  The ideal candidate should have:

  • Strong analytical, conceptual, communication, and organizational skills.
  • Desire to learn and be part of a fast-paced group dynamic.
  • Ability to use Microsoft Excel and Word.
  • Knowledge of hydrologic and geologic principles.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret aerial imagery and topographic maps.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret historical documentation.
  • Familiarity with information sources, research methods, and techniques utilized in water resources.
  • ArcMap or ArcGIS Pro experience preferred but not required.

  MODFLOW experience preferred but not required.

  Selective Preference(s):

  Pre-Employment Requirements:

  Candidates must be enrolled in school and pursing a degree in Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Geology, Geography, Civil or Environmental Engineering or related field.
  

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

  Benefits:

  Learn how to use hydrologic data to build MODFLOW models as well as develop knowledge about hydrologic principles.
  
  Work with a creative, collaborative team of people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience.
  
  Gain valuable experience working in a State Agency.

  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.

  For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

  Retirement:

  Positions in this classification may participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

  Contact Us:

  If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602) 771-8500 for assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

• About the company

  Arizona is on a mission to become the #1 state in the nation in which to live, work, play, get an education, and retire. Arizona state government plays a vital role in making this happen, and in order to maximize our potential the State of Arizona must operate in way that demonstrates a business-like approach. We are looking for enthusiastic and talented people to join the team.

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