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Entry Level Geologist
Date posted: 5/4/2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
ARCADIS
We are seeking a detail oriented, well organized, dependable geologist with excellent interpersonal skills to join our Phoenix, Arizona office. This entry level, full-time position requires strict adherence to health and safety procedures, attention to detail, good work ethic, and a passion for high quality workmanship.
Duties may include field related tasks and travel. Field activities may include such tasks as:
- Installation of soil borings and groundwater monitoring wells
- Soil and groundwater sampling per EPA Methods
- Soil characterization
- Site Inspections
- Aquifer testing
- Elevation surveying
- Oversight of subcontractors
Additional duties may include handling day to day tasks such as:
- Data management (compilation, manipulation, and evaluation of data)
- Writing and preparation of reports, work plans, letters, and memoranda
- Preparing cost estimates
- Conducting project related research (historic data, regulations, etc.)
- Preparing periodic status/program reports
- Asbestos/IAQ inspections/reporting
This position requires both field and office work. Must be proficient with MS Word and MS Excel to prepare technical reports and spreadsheet data entry. Technical writing responsibilities require excellent written communication skills and interaction with staff requires strong interpersonal communication skills. It is essential to this position that the candidate has multi-tasking skills to support the project managers. 40 Hours OSHA certification desired, but not required.
Local candidates only; no candidate travel or relocation reimbursement provided.
Experience - External:
Basic Qualifications:
- Minimum years of experience: 0-1
- Education required: BS in Geology, Geological Sciences, Environmental Science or related field (must have had significant geology coursework)
- Skills required: Proficiency in MS Office Suite, excellent written and oral communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Years experience preferred: 0-3
- Education preferred: BS in Geology, Geological Sciences, Environmental Science or related field (must have had significant geology coursework)
- Registrations/Certifications preferred: 40 Hour HAZWOPER
- Skills preferred: GIS
- This position does require travel. Travel amount is negligible.
- A valid driver's license and clean driving record is required for this position.
- This position does not manage others.
Candidates who are interested can submit their resumes to: adam.gersh@arcadis-us.com for immediate consideration.
Stormwater Management Project Manager
Date posted: 4/23/2012
Closing date: 5/11/2012, 5:00 PM
Location: Flagstaff, AZ
City of Flagstaff
The Project Manager position is part of a broadband series in which incumbents are responsible for performing a wide variety of tasks. Duties range from routine to the most complex of project management responsibilities requiring incumbents to take initiative, make judgment calls, and make decisions for the projects/processes for which they are assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering or related field or registration as an Engineer-in-Training (E.I.T.)
- Three years of experience as a Project Manager.
- Or any combination of education, experience, and training equivalent to the above Minimum Requirements.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING
- Experience and/or training in project management and/or project review entailing public work improvements.
- Experience and/or training with applicable software applications.
- Experience with implementation of Low Impact Development (LID) and active rainwater harvesting projects.
- Training in advanced hydrology and hydraulics.
- Demonstrated ability to prepare and represent Stormwater-related Ordinance and Design Standard revisions.
- Certification as a Floodplain Manager (CFM).
- Experience with the FEMA National Flood Insurance Program.
For additional details and to apply click here.
Sr Geohydrologist/Groundwater Modeler
Date posted: 4/21/2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
SRP
Phoenix-based SRP, the nation's third-largest Public power and water utility is recruiting for a Senior Groundwater Modeler/Geohydrologist. The position is located at our SRP facility on 16th St and Lincoln St.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor of Science Degree with emphasis on Geohydrology, Hydrology, Geology, Civil or Geological Engineering (groundwater emphasis).
- Minimum of 5 years of professional practice with an emphasis in groundwater modeling, and experience in geohydrology, geology, hydrology, civil engineering or geological engineering (groundwater emphasis). Experience in modeling groundwater, surface water and contaminant transport. Arizona Professional Geologist and/or Professional Engineer registration desirable.
Job Description:
Performs comprehensive hydrologic modeling and technical analysis for groundwater resources. Undertakes planning, management and implementation of large scale projects. Routinely works with municipal or regulatory personnel to solve water resources problems.
Responsibilities:
Perform detailed analysis of groundwater characterization utilizing industry standard analytical and numerical modeling software. Proficient and effective use of professional tools with respect to modeling, data manipulation and acquisition. Remains current with new technology related to hydrologic modeling. Responsible for budget development and tracking of projects.
For additional details please click here. If interested in this position, please apply on-line at the SRP website www.srpnet.com, Careers at SRP. The job number is V-5246. Excellent benefits package.
Principal Geohydrologist/Groundwater Modeler
Date posted: 4/21/2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
SRP
Phoenix-based SRP, the nation's third-largest public power and water utility is recruiting a Principal Groundwater Modeler/Geohydrologist. The position will be located at our SRP facility on 16th St and Lincoln St.
Job Requirements:
Bachelor of Science degree with emphasis on Geohydrology, Hydrology, Geology, Civil or Geological Engineering, Agriculture Engineering and Water Resources Management plus Masters degree or 18 college credits or CEUs in area of specialty. Experience in modeling groundwater, surface water and contaminant transport. Professional registration is required.
- A minimum of 10 years experience in professional practice in groundwater modeling and geohydrology.
- A minimum of 8 years of experience in professional practice in groundwater modeling and geohydrology with a Master of Science degree in geology, hydrogeology or hydrology. A Master of Science in Civil Engineering, Geological Engineering, Agricultural Engineering with research oriented toward groundwater would also apply.
Job Description:
Directs and performs comprehensive hydrologic modeling and technical analysis for groundwater resources. Undertakes planning, management and implementation of relevant large scale projects. Routinely works with municipal or regulatory personnel to solve mutual water resources problems.
Responsibilities:
Perform detailed analysis of groundwater characterization utilizing industry standard analytical and numerical modeling software. Proficient and effective use of professional tools with respect to modeling, data manipulation and acquisition. Remains current with new technology related to geohydrology modeling. Responsible for budget development and tracking of projects.
For additional details please click here. If interested in this position, please apply on-line at the SRP website www.srpnet.com, Careers at SRP. The job number is V-5246. Excellent benefits package.
Water Resources Engineer
Date posted: 4/8/2012
Location: Tempe, AZ
MWH
MWH is currently recruiting a Water Resources Engineer focusing in hydrogeology (5 to 10 yrs experience) in the Tempe, Arizona office. The position will primarily service the natural resources industry, including site-wide groundwater evaluations, design and evaluation of heap leach systems and tailing impoundments, and design and evaluation of mine closure and reclamation. The ideal candidate will have an advanced knowledge of subsurface hydrology (groundwater and vadose zone) and experience in numerical modeling of fully saturated and variably saturated subsurface flow and chemical transport. In addition, the candidate must be able to translate modeling studies into practical engineering designs. Other preferred qualifications for this position include the following:
- Ability to travel domestically and internationally
- Masters degree in civil engineering, or in a closely related field of study
- Excellent oral and written communication
- Ability to work in teams and alone
Qualified applicants are encouraged to send cover letters and resumes to Nathan.W.Haws@mwhglobal.com.
Full-time undergraduate U of A student extern
Date posted: 3/29/2012
Location: Phoenix, AZ
Maricopa County Cooperative Extension office
The Water Resources Program at the Maricopa County Cooperative Extension office will be hiring one full-time undergraduate U of A student extern to work this summer. This is part of the 2012 University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Sustainability Externship Program. Students must be in the Phoenix area for 10 weeks during May-Aug 2012 and have and interest in water conservation, hydrology, sustainable landscapes, low impact development, and/or riparian areas. The student will have a variety of responsibilities including coordinating educational workshops, conducting tours, and developing partnerships.
Interested students should contact Summer Waters at swaters@cals.arizona.edu. More information about the Water Resources Program at the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension in Maricopa County can be found at http://extension.arizona.edu/maricopa/water.
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