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The Colorado River Management Section is responsible for supporting the agency Director as the designated Governor’s Representative managing Colorado River negotiations and issues within the basin.
The position will work closely with a small internal team as well as colleagues across the basin and the Bureau of Reclamation in managing data for a variety of Colorado River issues. Also, this position assist with the Implementation of new storage and conservation program accounting following the adoption of post-2026 Guidelines. Depending on qualifications, this position will work with and shadow one Senior Hydrologist in ADWR’s Colorado River Section.
The position works under the supervision of the Colorado River Programs Manager.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.
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.
Responsibilities includes:
Knowledge of:
Skills in:
Ability to:
Ability to learn quickly how to use, manipulate, and build models using GoldSim. Experience working with RiverWare software is highly desirable. The ideal candidate will have a background in surface hydrology, climatology, water accounting, or agricultural economics. Additional relevant experience may include meteorology, water accounting, and remote sensing.
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
Must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in hydrology, civil engineering, geology, watershed management, Physical science or a related field.
Hydrogeologist 3: Degree and five (5) years of hydrologic experience. Or a Master's degree and three (3) years of experience or Ph.D and one (1) year of experience.
Hydrogeologist 2: Degree and two (2) years of hydrologic experience. Or a Master's degree.
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 Arizona State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
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 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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