Hybrid: remote and Office

1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007

Open only to ADWR Employees 

Grade: 22 - Salary:  $50,000 - $65,000

Grade: 20 - Salary:  $45,000 - $50,000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

This position will be responsible for assisting in the implementation of the Industrial Conservation Program of the Active Management Areas (AMAs) Section, as described in Chapter 6 of the Management Plans. This position will assist in the review, verification, data entry, and analysis of Annual Water Withdrawal & Use Reports submitted by industrial users who are regulated by this mandatory conservation program.

The ideal candidate is interested in developing an accurate understanding of applicable laws, rules, statutes, policies, and procedures in use by ADWR and communicating them to the regulated community and interested parties on a regular basis. This position requires significant interaction with the general public and will require excellent written and verbal communication skills.

We recognize that each candidate brings a unique set of skills, experiences, and perspectives that can contribute to our mission in different ways. Our goal is to align individual strengths with organizational needs to enhance team performance, support professional development, and ensure effective program implementation.

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.

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.

Responsibilities may include but are not limited to:

• Assisting the Industrial Conservation Program Lead (Program Lead) in data entry, verification, and analysis of Annual Water Withdrawal and Use Reports
• Assisting the Program Lead with the continuous review of the Industrial Conservation Program core functions and operating procedures to identify and recommend areas of improvement
• Assisting the Program Lead with the coordination of the compilation of numeric and non-numeric data from the AMA Industrial Conservation Program to fill public records requests
• Process relevant applications in a timely and accurate manner
• Supporting Industrial Conservation Program compliance efforts
• Assist the Program Lead to complete required tasks and projects including data entry and QC, annual industrial use compilations, data visualizations, and other program requirements.
• Communicating complex technical Industrial Conservation Program requirements to regulated parties
• Other duties related to the AMA Conservation Team, and overall Section, may be assigned as needed

Knowledge of:

• Groundwater Code, especially pertaining to groundwater rights and permits and annual reporting requirements
• The Industrial Conservation Program, as described in the Chapter 6 of the Management Plans
• The occurrence, behavior, and significance of water in nature
• Environmental, social, and economic aspects of water supply and utilization
• Current concepts and practices in water resource management
• Current laws and regulations regarding water supply and utilization in Arizona
• Water supplies and their respective regulatory frameworks in Arizona, including groundwater, surface water, Colorado River water, and effluent
• Statewide water resource management issues
• Information sources and research methods and techniques utilized in water resources management
• Methods and techniques utilized in industrial related to water use would be an asset but are not required

Skills and interest in:

• Data Entry as well as quality assurance and quality control
• Using Excel, Access, ArcGIS Pro, PowerBI and other software to compile, organize, analyze, and interpret water resource management data
• Working well within a team environment, including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the Department, other governmental entities, private and public sectors
• Preparing background information for policy development
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
• Strong customer service skills
• Prioritization and delegation of multiple short and long-term tasks/projects
• Performing detail-oriented tasks accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision

Ability to:

• Retrieve, organize, and present water resource management data
• Analyze a situation, identify problem area(s), propose solutions, and assist in implementation of those solutions
• Develop knowledge of the Groundwater Code, AMA Management Plans, and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Research and process requests and inquiries to provide accurate and efficient customer service to all entities
• Apply techniques to study water resource management issues impacting the State of Arizona
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with various levels of governmental and regulated business officials, community leaders and the public.

Candidates should have at least Four (4) years of professional level water resource management experience, or a Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years, or a Master’s degree in a related field, including but not limited to environmental science, sustainability, public policy, or natural resource management.

 Candidates who do not meet the WRS 2 requirements may be considered for a Water Resources Specialist 1 position. 

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
• 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

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