Hydrologist

2801 W Durango St, Phoenix, AZ 85009, USFull-time$70k–$111k2026-10-22 → 2026-11-10

On-site

Core

Manage a large network of water-level gages, compute peak discharges, and develop discharge ratings for complex streams and hydraulics to support engineering, research, and planning.

Role type

Senior hydrologist (water resources)

Builds

Hydrologic data products, discharge models, and technical reports for public safety and flood control

Domain

Water resources / Flood control / Civil engineering

Required skills

Hydrologic data collection, Peak discharge computation, Hydraulic modeling, Survey techniques, GIS mapping, Engineering plan interpretation

Preferred skills

HEC-RAS, HEC-WRC, HY-8, ArcGIS Pro, Linux, Database management

Responsibilities

Manage water-level gage network, Develop discharge ratings for complex streams, Oversee installation of new water-level gages, Collect hydrologic data using survey techniques, Compute peak floods and runoff frequencies, QA/QC stream gage data in databases

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

About maricopa

Located in one of the fastest-growing and largest counties in the nation, the Maricopa County Air Quality Department continues to develop innovative programs and engage the community so customers, residents, and visitors can live, work, and play in a healthy environment. Air quality has improved significantly over the last 20 years, and the department remains committed to increasing compliance with air quality permits and regulations and strengthening the community's knowledge of air quality issues. From continually monitoring the air we breathe to permitting and inspecting sources of air poll