Water Programs and Acquisitions Manager

Central Arizona Project•Headquarters - Phoenix 85024, AZ

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Water Programs and Acquisitions Manager will lead a team of water acquisition professionals and external consultants to administer programs, develop projects, and acquire water resources that will develop resiliency for Central Arizona Project water supplies consistent with the strategic objectives for the CAWCD Board. The Manager will also work in close collaboration with the Manager of the Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District (CAGRD) and CAP leadership to develop programs, projects and acquisitions to fulfill the replenishment obligations of the CAGRD. The Manager will review, coordinate and oversee the work of consultants providing support to the purposes of the division. The Manager will also establish strategic partnerships with outside entities and represent CAP and CAGRD before local, state, interstate and federal agencies, water providers, stakeholders and the public.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in related field.
Seven (7) years of progressive experience in resource planning, resource management, and/or policymaking.
Demonstrated interpersonal, negotiation, conflict resolution and customer service skills.
Demonstrated ability to develop and implement performance plans and measures.
Strong written communication skills including demonstrating the ability to write with influence, purpose, clarity, and accuracy.
Strong working knowledge of and high proficiency with using professional office computer software and systems including MS Office Suite, and more.
Must have good communication and interpersonal skills with strong leadership and team building skills.
Three (3) years of supervisory or leadership experience.
Must have a valid Arizona driver's license and maintain a good driving record. If candidate is hired from outside of Arizona, they will be required to obtain an Arizona driver's license.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree or additional experience.
Experience in water resource management, water resource development, knowledge of State of Arizona laws relating to water or related government agency or public utility is preferred.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement an appropriate strategy(s) and program(s) to acquire water supplies and develop infrastructure to fulfill CAP and CAGRD legal and contractual obligations.
Manage and perform technical, financial, regulatory and legislative research and analysis in support of the Water Supply Acquisition Program.
Negotiate water supply purchases, leases, exchanges, and transportation agreements in support of the Water Supply Acquisition Program.
Represent CAWCD before local, state and federal agencies to secure all permits and other regulatory approvals required to complete water supply acquisitions.
Develop multi-year capital spending budget for the Water Supply Acquisition Program and manage the program within that budget. Coordinate with CAP Finance Department for long-range financial forecasting and rate-setting to develop sufficient revenues to support the program.
Select, retain and manage outside professional consultants to provide hydrologic, geologic, environmental, economic, engineering and other technical support to the Water Supply Acquisition Program.