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The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) serves as the technical advisor to the to the Superior Court in the Arizona General Adjudication as described in Arizona Revised Statutes § 45-256(A). This position will serve as a team lead for all processes associated with analyzing water right claims and completing technical reports to assist in the Gila and Little Colorado River Adjudications and Indian Water Settlements.
This position is responsible for defining goals and directing efforts on complex hydrological studies and reports. Individuals in this position will often assist in leading and supporting an investigative team by reviewing technical work, developing standard processes, and instructing peers on procedures and techniques to be used.
Individuals in this position must develop a comprehensive understanding of applicable laws, rules, statutes, policies, and procedures pertinent to ADWR activities, including but not limited to, knowledge of the Arizona General Stream Adjudications, the Groundwater Code, and surface water law.
The ideal candidate will enjoy working collaboratively with fellow team members, have excellent writing and speaking skills, be able to communicate complex technical matters to a variety of audiences, help set and meet project timelines, and have a sharp eye for detail and nuance. The candidate will also be responsible for gathering data that will be used directly or indirectly in legal proceedings and may serve as an expert witness in Court.
A hybrid work schedule (some work in the office and some work from home) is available for this position.
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.
The person in this position will be responsible for providing technical support associated with the Adjudications Division. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Knowledge of:
Skills in:
Ability to:
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
Candidate should have: at least ten years of professional level water resource management experience, or Bachelor’s degree and eight years professional experience in water resource management, or a Master’s degree and six years professional experience in water resource management or PhD and four year experience.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
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.
Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement system (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. The current contribution rate is 12.29%.
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. The Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
ARIZONA MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (AMS)
All Arizona state employees operate within the Arizona Management System (AMS), an intentional, results-driven approach for doing the work of state government whereby every employee reflects on performance, reduces waste, and commits to continuous improvement with sustainable progress. Through AMS, every state employee seeks to understand customer needs, identify problems, improve processes, and measure results.
State employees are highly engaged, collaborative and embrace a culture of public service.
The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements
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