DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007 

Salary:  $55,000 - $75,000

Grade: 23

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position is responsible for coordinating and administering the Community Water Systems Program (CWS), as well as supporting other Statewide Planning Section functions. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to managing data and reporting compliance for 750+ Community Water Systems, providing technical assistance and resources to providers and customers; reviewing, inputting, analyzing, and interpreting CWS annual report and SWP data; writing and revising CWS documents that reflect the Program's requirements and procedures for internal and external users; hosting in-person CWS Workshops for water providers, finding innovative ways to improve compliance for the program; and expanding the accessibility and usage of CWS data.

The individual in this role will have the opportunity to use their own experience, skills, and creativity to foster new initiatives and further the impact of the CWS Program, working closely with other Programs in the Statewide Planning section of the Department.

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. 

This position will coordinate with other Statewide Planning programs, ADWR sections, and agencies to serve water providers and customers with technical assistance and resources. This position will manage complex water data and seek ways to improve quality and usability of data. Responsibilities will also include processing reports and monitoring compliance, updating, analyzing and correcting GIS databases and maps related to demographic data and CWS service areas, and processing extensive Public Record Requests.

Knowledge of: 

• The nature and occurrence of surface water and groundwater, specifically as it relates to the hydrology of Arizona
• Arizona groundwater regulations, inside and outside of Active Management Areas
• The ecological, hydrologic, engineering, and socio-economic aspects of water usage and water supply
• Current State and Federal water resource management laws and regulations, including water rights administration, annual reporting requirements, and major water use sectors (municipal, industrial, and agriculture)
• Department policies and procedures as well as the statutes and rules pertaining to water resources management
• GIS, mapping, database construction and maintenance
• Current concepts and practices in water resources management
• Information sources, research methods, techniques utilized in water resources management
• Drought impacts and mitigation strategies on water supplies and infrastructure
• Water conservation practices for water providers

Skills in:

• Customer service, requiring careful exercise of independent judgment, tact, and diplomacy
• Engaging with diverse stakeholders, particularly in rural communities
• Conducting outreach
• Public speaking and providing presentations
• Working well within a team environment, including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the Department, other governmental entities, private and public sectors
• Working independently and managing time with competing priorities
• Analyzing and interpreting water resource management data
• Detailed data entry and management
• Researching, reading, analyzing, and interpreting water resource management and related documents
• Preparing timely reports/recommendations involving water resource management and related documents
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication
• ArcMap/ArcPro and editing GIS shapefiles
• PowerBI and other data visualization tools
• Using Excel, Access, and other software to organize, analyze and interpret water resource management data
• Applying a multi-disciplinary approach to resolve complex, sensitive, and/or visible water resource management issues
• Organizing and performing detail-oriented tasks

Ability to:

• Present complex technical and regulatory information in a concise and easily understood format both written and verbally
• Analyze a situation, identify problem area(s), propose solutions, and assist in implementation of those solutions
• Prioritize work activities, set goals and be self-motivated
• Independently gather appropriate information from documents or through content knowledge experts to support the decision-making process
• Work effectively with individuals and groups, both internally and externally
• Maintain a customer service orientation through interactions with clients, consultants, agency staff and other individuals

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

Candidates should have at least seven (7) years professional experience in water management/Hydrology, or Bachelor’s degree and five (5) years professional experience in water management/Hydrology or a Master’s degree and three (3) years of professional 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:

• 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.

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.  Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.