WATER RESOURCES SPECIALIST 2-3 (Municipal Program Lead)

Arizona Department of Administration•Phoenix, WA

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Arizona Department of Water Resources is seeking a Water Resources Specialist 2 or 3 to lead implementation of the Municipal Conservation Program within the Active Management Areas (AMA) Section. The position coordinates review, verification, data entry, and analysis of Annual Water Withdrawal and Use Reports submitted by municipal users regulated by the program. It also supports program compliance and processes related applications, while helping ensure that applicable laws, rules, policies, and procedures are accurately understood and communicated to the regulated community and other interested parties. The role involves significant interaction with the public and requires strong written and verbal communication. It is hybrid, with the possibility of remote work within Arizona based on business needs and performance. At least two days per week onsite at the ADWR Phoenix office are required. Remote work is a management option and may be discontinued at the agency’s discretion.

Requirements

WRS 2: Four years of professional-level water resource management experience; or a bachelor’s degree and two years of professional experience in water resource management; or a master’s degree in water resource management or a related field.
WRS 3: Seven years of professional-level water resource management experience; or a bachelor’s degree and five years of professional experience in water resource management; or a master’s degree and three years of professional experience in water resource management.
Possess and retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.
Knowledge of the Groundwater Code, especially groundwater rights and permits and annual reporting requirements.
Knowledge of the Municipal Conservation Program as described in Chapter 5 of the Management Plans, water-resource management and conservation, Arizona water laws and regulations, water supplies and their regulatory frameworks, and statewide water-resource management issues.
Skills or interest in data entry and quality assurance and quality control; using Excel, Access, ArcGIS Pro, Power BI, and other software to compile, organize, analyze, and interpret water-resource data; teamwork; preparing background information for policy development; communication; customer service; prioritizing and delegating tasks; and performing detail-oriented work accurately with minimal supervision.
Ability to retrieve, organize, present, and analyze water-resource data; identify problems and assist with solutions; develop knowledge of the Groundwater Code, AMA Management Plans, and departmental rules and procedures; research and process requests and inquiries; manage multiple projects; and maintain effective relationships with governmental entities, regulated businesses, community leaders, and the public.
Successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify) as a newly hired State employee.

Nice To Haves

Methods and techniques used in the municipal sector related to water use are an asset but are not required.

Responsibilities

Coordinate data entry, verification, and analysis of Annual Water Withdrawal and Use Reports.
Coordinate ongoing review of Municipal Conservation Program functions and procedures, identifying and recommending improvements.
Compile numeric and non-numeric data from the AMA Municipal Conservation Program for public records requests.
Process relevant applications accurately and in a timely manner.
Support Municipal Conservation Program compliance efforts.
Collaborate with the Municipal Data Specialist on data entry and quality control, annual municipal use compilations, and other program tasks and projects.
Communicate complex technical Municipal Conservation Program requirements to regulated parties.
Perform other duties related to AMA programs and processes as assigned.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans.
Top-ranked retirement and long-term disability plans.
Sick leave.
10 paid holidays per year.
Deferred compensation plan.
Credit union membership.
Wellness plans.
LinkedIn Learning membership.
Tuition reimbursement.
Employee discounts.
Flexible work schedule.
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS); enrollment eligibility becomes effective after 27 weeks of employment.