DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

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

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $55,000 - $75,000

 Grade: 23

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The primary responsibility of this position is to lead AMA staff in coordination of annual report generation and mailing; coordination of annual report intake and processing; and preparing notices for failure to file. Collaborates in the Municipal, Industrial, and Agricultural conservation programs under the Active Management Areas (AMA) Section; collaborates with entering, reviewing and verifying data from Annual Water Withdrawal & Use Reports; developing an accurate understanding of applicable laws, rules, statutes, policies, and procedures in use by ADWR.

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. A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office per week is required.

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 may include but are not limited to:

Leading the process of Annual Water Withdrawal & Use Report data entry; assisting in the compilation of numeric and non-numeric data from the AMA programs to fill public records requests; collaborating with data transparency initiatives, including data dashboards; Data analysis and visualization; and with the annual compilation of statewide water-use numbers.

Responsibilities also include developing an in-depth knowledge of Annual Reporting manual, timelines, FAQ and providing training to AMA staff on these processes and streamlining. Responsible for creating Power Bl analytics and dashboards for the AMA programs. Additionally, this position is responsible for collaborating with the Salesforce team to guarantee all annual reporting requirements are met i.e. all right types are being filed with the necessary schedules, improving customer experience within the Salesforce Platform, ensuring compliance with legal regarding reporting requirements, fulfilling data requests and creating dashboards relevant to the public and stakeholders.

Responsibilities include mentoring and managing interns, helping hire, onboard, and train the annual reporting interns. Coordinates between different sections Recharge, ITD, AAWS, Wells, Legal, Surface Water, Colorado River and Hydrology to discuss potential water use data issues and encourage support/better cohesion between programs.

Other duties related to the AMA programs and processes may be assigned as needed.

Knowledge of:

• The Agricultural Conservation Program, as described in the Chapter 4 of the Management Plans
• Groundwater Code, especially pertaining to groundwater rights and permits and annual reporting requirements
• Environmental; social, and economic aspects of water supply and utilization
• Current concepts and practices in water resource management and conservation
• Water supplies and their respective regulatory frameworks in Arizona, including groundwater, surface water, Colorado River water, and effluent
• Statewide water resource management issues
• Current laws and regulations regarding water supply and utilization in Arizona
• Statewide water resource management issues
• Information sources and research methods and techniques utilized in water resources management.
• Experience with Power Bl and Salesforce
• Principles of effective communication and relationship management with applicants, stakeholders, and the public.

Skills in:

• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Effectively dealing with deadlines
• Researching, reading, analyzing, and evaluating documents
• Working well within a team environment, including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the Department, other governmental entities, private and public sectors
• Good interpersonal, oral and written communication, written and verbal correspondence
• Strong customer service skills
• Technical analysis and evaluation
• Researching, reading, analyzing and evaluating documents
• Analytical, statistical, and spatial methods to analyze water demand and supply data
• Creation, organization, and maintenance of spreadsheets, databases, and statistical systems
• Data entry as well as quality assurance and quality control.
• Developing Power Bi dashboards and Salesforce Dashboards
• Assisting in the Department’s modernization of online tools, such as Salesforce, and supporting process improvements.
• Identifying process issues and suggesting improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

Abilities:

• Develop knowledge of the Groundwater Code, AMA Management Plans, and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Provide accurate and efficient customer service to all entities
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and accuracy within program processes.
• Balance, prioritize, and organize multiple tasks to meet deadlines and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Understand and accurately apply statutes, Department rules, policies, and procedures relevant to assigned work.
• Use analytical methods to review and evaluate water use, supply data, and application materials.
• Organize and maintain water resources management data for tracking, reporting, and public records purposes.
• Collaborate effectively with internal staff, applicants, stakeholders, governmental officials, regulated entities, and the public to complete program tasks and meet requirements.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships, fostering trust and cooperation in high-stakes or complex interactions.
• Communicate clearly in both oral and written form, including explaining program requirements and determinations to varied audiences.
• Work accurately and maintain attention to detail under deadlines or during high-volume periods.
• Apply research methods and techniques to gather and verify information used in water resources management.
• Communicate complex technical information in a concise and easy to understand format

Seven (7) years of professional level water resource management experience OR Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years OR Master’s degree and three (3) years OR PhD and one (1) year.

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
• 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.