Groundwater Modeling Section Manager
Dept of Water Resources · PHOENIX, AZ · Arizona
- Role
- Data scientist
- First seen
- Nov 4, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $110,000 to $130,000
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Summary
The Groundwater Modeling Section Manager oversees the Groundwater Modeling Unit within Arizona Department of Water Resources' Colorado River Management and Hydrologic Modeling Section. The manager sets modeling priorities, provides oversight and mentoring to modeling staff, develops processes and procedures, and represents the department at technical meetings and rulemaking activities. This hybrid position requires a minimum of two days per week on-site in Phoenix and involves directing professional hydrologists, geologists, and engineers in developing and maintaining regional groundwater flow models used for state policy and regulatory decisions.
Key qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Civil Engineering, Geology, or related field with at least 8 years of groundwater hydrology experience (or Master's degree with 6 years, or PhD with 4 years)
- Experience with USGS MODFLOW groundwater modeling software and ArcGIS/Python
- Professional registration as Geologist or Engineer in Arizona or ability to obtain through comity
- Experience managing direct reports and leading technical teams
- Knowledge of Arizona water resources management and ADWR's statutory roles in AMAs and INAs
- Strong communication and public speaking skills for diverse stakeholder groups
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