Intern (Supply and Demand)
DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES
ADWR’s mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and economic welfare of the public by protecting, conserving, and enhancing Arizona's water supplies in a bold, thoughtful and innovative manner. ADWR strives to ensure reliable water supplies to meet the needs of current and future Arizonans.
Supply and Demand Intern
Statewide Planning Division/Statewide Planning Section
WWW.AZWATER.GOV
Hybrid - 1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310
Phoenix, AZ 85007
Salary: $16.50
Grade: 04
Closing Date: Open until filled
The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) has an excellent opportunity for a highly-skilled and motivated student Intern!
Internship Opportunity: Supply and Demand Intern – Arizona Department of Water Resources - Statewide Planning Section
Position Overview: The Supply and Demand Internship with the Arizona Department of Water Resources offers budding professionals the unique opportunity to explore several specialized roles in water resource management. The internship is specifically geared towards the comprehensive study of water supply and demand across Arizona. Interns will gain hands-on experience and insight into the intricate challenges and solutions concerning water management in the state.
Location Requirements: Given the nature of the work, specifically the management of physical files, the successful candidate must work on-site at the ADWR office. This in-person experience is also beneficial for interns, allowing them to regularly interact with and learn from seasoned staff members.
Schedule: [Hours may vary from 20 hours per week up to] 40 hours per week.
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.
Potential Roles:
Research Roles
- Initiate the identification process for facilities earmarked for next year's basins.
- Dive deep into background research on complex facilities with a special focus on mining operations.
- Collate essential details on each groundwater basin to facilitate detailed reporting.
- Scout for GIS files instrumental for estimations and future projections.
GIS Specialist Roles
- Curate annual maps for individual basins.
- Create sector-specific basic GIS identification maps.
- Design detailed geographic maps for each basin to be integrated into reports.
- Note: Prior GIS knowledge would be advantageous for this role, enhancing the mapping accuracy and insights.
Report Writing and Reviewing Roles
- Ensure the comprehensibility of reports to cater to a wide audience, especially the public.
- Undertake meticulous proofreading to check for grammatical and spelling errors.
- Ensure uniformity and consistency across different reports.
Additional Responsibilities:
- Focus on grammar and clarity: The selected intern will play a pivotal role in refining reports, ensuring clear and concise content. This will involve a thorough review of statements, paragraphs, and data tables.
- Data Review: This entails a rigorous examination of numbers within our primary spreadsheets linked to the dashboard. It’s essential these figures align with those reported in individual analyst spreadsheets. Furthermore, data extraction from sources like CAP reports will be required, followed by their integration into existing spreadsheets.
- Note: A fresh perspective, distinct from the regular ADWR viewpoint, would be invaluable to ensure the reports are universally comprehensible.
The ideal candidate should have:
- A keen interest in water resource management and policymaking.
- Familiarity or a willingness to learn GIS tools and software.
- Strong analytical skills with an eye for detail.
- Excellent written communication skills, with a flair for report writing and proofreading.
- Experience with Google Drive, Adobe, and Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
- Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects by setting priorities with excellent follow-through
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written format
Candidates must be enrolled in school and pursing a degree in Hydrology, Water Resource Management, Geology, Geography, Environmental Studies, or related field.
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).
- Work with a creative, collaborative team of people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience.
- Learn about Conservation Programs in Arizona.
- Gain valuable experience working in a state agency and organizational knowledge through daily business interactions and job assignments.
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.
For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page
Positions in this classification may participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.
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.
