Intern Conveyance Team - AMA Section

Arizona Department of Administration • Phoenix, AZ

10d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) has an excellent opportunity for a highly skilled and motivated student Intern! This position will assist with the groundwater rights conveyance efforts within the Active Management Area (AMA) Section. 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.

Requirements

• Must be enrolled in a degree program related to water resources management, sustainability, environmental studies, GIS, Geology, Geography or a similar field.
• Basic office practices such as filing, organizing, record-keeping, and data management
• Basic research methods and the ability to locate and review information from records, databases, and online resources
• Google Drive, Adobe, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), and database systems
• Clear written and verbal communication
• Organizing, maintaining, and accurately entering records, files, and data
• Managing detailed data entry with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
• Using spreadsheets and databases to enter, track, manage, and retrieve information
• Working cooperatively in a team environment
• Follow instructions and complete tasks accurately and efficiently
• Learn and apply departmental procedures and policies
• Learn and use web-based mapping and GIS systems to research property and groundwater right data
• Manage time effectively and meet assigned deadlines
• Maintain professionalism when working with staff and the public

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate an interest in water resources, environmental policy, or public service
• Possess strong organizational and communication skills to support program activities.

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and assisting with processing groundwater right conveyance applications, including application preparation, data entry, and completeness reviews
• Assisting with records management and inventory, including organizing files, entering data into databases, and maintaining accurate records for program needs
• Collaborating with section staff to learn about program operations and the statutory and regulatory requirements that guide decisions regarding groundwater rights
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Work with a creative, collaborative team of people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience.
• Gain valuable experience working in a State Agency.
• 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.
• Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement system (ASRS). Enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment. The current contribution rate is 12.00%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Associate degree