DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

Address: Hybrid - 1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $50,000 - $65,000

Grade: 22

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is the fully qualified working level in the Water Resources Specialist classification, responsible for various assignments, projects, analyses, and research. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail, working closely with staff and providing assistance to the public.

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.

The position is responsible for retrieving daily mail, distributing applications to the appropriate reviewers, and assigning applications through Salesforce. Key duties include creating daily deposits in Salesforce, performing data entry, scanning, and manifesting applications and after-filing documents. The role also provides front-line customer service support by assisting walk-in customers and handling a high volume of incoming phone calls.

This position involves researching land ownership and understanding metes and bounds descriptions on parcels and plat maps. Coordination might involve different ADWR programs, other State and federal agencies, and external organizations.

Responsibilities include:

• Researching parcel ownership using County Recorder and Assessor websites.
• Scanning, uploading, and maintaining documents on the Department’s website.
  
• Manifesting records and preparing documents for transfer to the storage facility.
• Participating in public education and outreach related to well drilling, well information searches, and well ownership.
  
• Gathering and analyzing data related to property ownership, mapping, and changes in title.
  
• Interpreting plat maps, deeds, and leases.
  
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• Researching County and Assessor’s websites.
• Information sources, research methods, and techniques utilized in water resources management.
• Some knowledge of the well-drilling industry, including water well drilling, environmental monitoring, and piezometer wells.
• Some knowledge of the different types of drilling rigs used in well construction.
• Knowledge of Water Rights

Skills in:

• Excellent writing skills.
• Analyzing and interpreting water resource data, especially data derived from well installation and capacity, to navigate throughout the State.
• Researching, reading, analyzing, and evaluating documents.
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills.,

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply statutes, rules, and ADWR policies.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Communicate effectively with colleagues, applicants, and drillers.
• Adapt to new policies and technical processes.
• Prepare clear and concise records, reports, and correspondence to ensure accurate and effective communication.
• Ability to identify opportunities to utilize solutions that improve efficiency and
  reduce waste.

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid, state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.

Preferred candidate should have 4 years of professional-level water resource management experience; or Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and 2 years of professional-level water resources management experience; or a Master’s degree in a 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).

The State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans
• Sick Leave
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Credit union membership 
• Wellness plans
• LinkedIn Learning membership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts
  

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. 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 12.00%.

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.