Water Resources Specialist 3 (AAWS)

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, WA

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Water Resources is seeking a water resource professional to join its Assured and Adequate Water Supply Section. The position primarily processes, analyzes, and documents Designations of Assured Water Supply (DAWS) and related applications, ensuring compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. It evaluates hydrologic studies, demand analyses, contracts, and legal documentation against technical criteria and program policies, and prepares clear, defensible determinations. The role also reviews program-related annual reports, supports other application types such as transportation applications, certificates, modifications, and assignments, and contributes to projects involving coordination across program areas. It requires analysis of quantitative data and narrative information, handling complex data, and working knowledge of departmental policies, the Arizona Administrative Code, and Arizona Revised Statutes governing water supplies in Arizona. The position is hybrid, with the possibility of remote work from within Arizona based on business needs and performance. At least two days per week onsite at the ADWR office in Phoenix are required. Remote work is a management option and may be discontinued at the agency’s discretion.

Requirements

At least seven years of professional-level water resource management experience; alternatively, a bachelor's degree and five years of related experience, a master's degree and three years of experience, or a Ph.D. and one year of experience.
Knowledge of the Groundwater Code, Assured and Adequate Water Supply Program rules, Active Management Area Management Plans and reporting requirements, and Arizona water-resource laws and regulations.
Knowledge of historical government involvement in water supply, water usage, and water-resource management.
Knowledge of principles and methods for developing water-resource management programs and policies, including basic hydrology, water budgets, and water-use trends and practices.
Knowledge of information sources, research methods, and techniques used in water-resources management.
Ability to analyze and interpret water-use and water-supply data, conduct research and statistical analysis, and review literature.
Ability to use spreadsheets, shared documents, databases, archives, and other organizational tools to compile, retrieve, and analyze information.
Effective written and oral communication skills, including preparing technical reports and conveying technical information to customers and diverse audiences.
Ability to manage workload, deadlines, priorities, and multiple tasks effectively.
Ability to publicly present complex material to diverse audiences.
Ability to identify problems, analyze them, and contribute to process improvements.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make well-informed, timely decisions.
Ability to build and maintain working relationships with agency staff, government officials, customers, stakeholders, and the public.
Ability to interpret legal documents, rules, and statutes and prepare technical and administrative reports, statements, and correspondence.
If driving or using a vehicle is an essential job function, the applicable driver's license requirements apply.
Newly hired State employees must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

Serve as a primary analyst for Designations of Assured Water Supply (DAWS) and related applications.
Review hydrologic studies, demand analyses, contracts, and legal documentation for compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes, Arizona Administrative Code, and ADWR policies.
Interpret and apply statutory and regulatory requirements to assigned applications and ensure accurate, consistent determinations within licensing timeframes.
Draft deficiency letters, technical memoranda, and final determinations documenting the basis for ADWR decisions.
Coordinate with hydrology and legal staff on technical and regulatory issues.
Communicate with applicants, consultants, and water providers to resolve questions and clarify requirements.
Contribute to reviews of program-related annual reports and support other application types, including Certificates, Modifications, and Assignments, as needed.
Maintain accurate application files, track progress in internal systems, and provide input on improving workflow efficiency and consistency.
Perform additional tasks and activities as assigned.