Water Resources Engineer Principal

Introduction

At Scottsdale Water, we pride ourselves on delivering superior quality water and service to the Scottsdale community. Our employees ensure a safe, sustainable drinking water system, operate an innovative water reclamation system and help Scottsdale Water consistently maintain its position as one of the nation’s most advanced and efficient water utilities.

We value our employees and challenge them to constantly improve how we do business. Our team is made up of professionals from all disciplines – engineering, finance, operations, laboratory science, chemistry, public relations, hydrology, customer service, electrical, maintenance and so much more. 

About the Position:

This specialty Hydrogeologist position oversees groundwater well infrastructure, groundwater permitting, data analysis, contractor management and coordination with Water Operations and Water Quality Departments. Assists with new groundwater well design and construction, including drilling of new wells and rehabilitation of existing wells. Responsible for infrastructure projects management, expert technical and regulatory assessments, and performing liaison/communication responsibilities between Water Resources and the general public, outside agencies and other City Departments.

Minimum Qualifications

Education and Experience

• A Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Environmental, Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related Physical Science, including Chemistry, Biology, Geology, Environmental Sciences or Physics from an accredited educational institution.
• Seven years' professional level experience in one of more of the above areas.
• An equivalent combination of education and job-related experience may substitute for the educational requirements on a year-for-year basis.

Licensing, Certifications and Other Requirements:

• Must possess and maintain a valid, unrestricted driver's license with no major citations within the past 39 months prior to the start date.  The Arizona Department of Motor Vehicles requires that out-of-state driver's licenses must be surrendered within 10 days of relocating to the State of Arizona.
• Obtain and maintain upon hire or promotion, Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) or Professional Geologist (PG) by the Arizona State Board of Technical Registration, OR by the technical board in another state, with the ability to obtain Arizona Registration within six months of hire or promotion.
• Every person employed by the City of Scottsdale shall reside in the State of Arizona during his or her active employment by the City, regardless of whether the employee is approved to remote work.

Other pertinent licenses and/or certifications may be required of some positions depending on division/department/service assignment. 

Essential Functions

Performs duties and responsibilities commensurate with assigned functional area which may include, but are not limited to, any combination of the following:

• Provides direction and planning in the design and installation of new groundwater wells for surface water backup supply.
• Conducts analysis of groundwater wells and makes recommendations in the areas of well drilling and rehabilitation.
• Prepares modifications to existing Aquifer Protection Permits (APP’s) and periodically revisits current APP language to ensure the Department is in compliance. 
• Coordinates the Deep Well Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) program.
• Serves as the primary contact between the Planning Department & Water Resources Engineering and the field operations management and staff regarding groundwater and recharge well infrastructure.

• Serves as a team member in the development of short- and long-term Capital Improvement budgets and program goals for Water Resources.

• Develops and maintains computer numerical groundwater models to assure that the water and sewer systems, together with the underground aquifers, are used to assure an adequate supply to the lands with the City.
• Serves as liaison with other political jurisdictions (Bureau of Reclamation, Central Arizona Water Conservation District, Arizona Department of Water Resources, Salt River Project, Maricopa County and the City of Phoenix) as required to represent the interests of Water Resources Planning and Engineering.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position or that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Only include items that directly impact the ability to perform the essential functions (i.e., lifting over 50 pounds, driving requirements, shift work, etc.).

To view the full job description, work environment and physical demands, click here.

Benefits Highlights:

The City of Scottsdale offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• 12 Paid Holidays, which includes 1 Floating Holiday
• Vacation Accrual; starts at 10.3 hours/month
• Sick Leave Accrual; 8 hours/month
• Medical (which includes behavioral health coverage), Dental and Vision Benefits
• City Paid Basic Life Insurance (equal to one times employee annual salary); option of Supplemental Life Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement; $2,500/year
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined benefit plan with mandatory employer and employee contributions currently at 12.29% which includes a Long-Term Disability benefit
• Supplemental Retirement Plans through Nationwide; 457
• Pet Insurance
• Bilingual pay compensation Please visit the Benefits Information page for more information.

Selection Process:

The application and supplemental questions are an integral part of the selection process and must be completed in full in order for you to be considered as a candidate. Please complete each section and answer all questions as thoroughly as possible. DO NOT state “See Resume” in lieu of answering. Unanswered questions, incomplete responses, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process.

Applicants whose education, training and experience most closely meet the needs of the position may be invited to participate in a selection process that may include a panel interview. Successful candidates will receive a post-offer, pre-employment background screening that may include:

• Fingerprinting search of the national FBI Database
• Criminal Background screening
• Drug Screen
• 39-Month Motor Vehicle Department Records Check

The City of Scottsdale reserves the right to change this process at any time, potentially without advance notice.

PLEASE NOTE: Years of experience are based on a work schedule of 2,080 hours per year for full-time positions and 1,040 hours per year for part-time positions, and while work experience may substitute for education on a year-for-year basis, depending upon the job classification, education may not be substituted for work experience.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: It is the policy of the city to provide employment opportunities to all persons based solely on ability, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

When advised, reasonable accommodations will be made in order for an “otherwise qualified applicant" with a disability to participate in any phase of the recruitment process. Please contact Human Resources to request an accommodation. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. Requests should be made 24 hours in advance or as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. For TTY users, the Arizona Relay Service (1-800-367-8939) may contact HR Receptionist at (480) 312-2491. This position description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the position change