Job Location:

Address:  

Arizona Department of Water Resources

1110 W Washington Street Suite 310

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $33,435 - $59,812 

Grade: 19

Closing Date: Open until filled

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for the groundwater right conveyance efforts within the Active Management Area (AMA) Section.

Job Duties:

• Reviewing, processing and verifying groundwater right conveyance applications;
• Reviewing, inputting, analyzing, and interpreting water resources data;
• Providing technical assistance and resources to customers via phone, emails and face-to-face meetings;
• Updating, analyzing and correcting GIS databases and maps related to conveyances of groundwater rights;
• Assisting with the annual water withdrawal & use report efforts;
• Writing and revising internal documents that reflect the section's requirements and procedures for internal users;
• Assisting with compliance processes for the section including tracking incoming applications and completing Licensing Timeframe Reports;
• Processing financial deposits and tracking time for billing purposes.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

• GIS and ArcMap; accessing online county GIS maps and recorded documents
• Groundwater Code, especially pertaining to groundwater rights and permits and annual reporting requirements
• 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
• Statewide water resource management issues
• Database structure and organization
• Information sources and research methods and techniques utilized in water resources management
• Deeds, legal descriptions and cadastral locations

Skills and interest in:

• Working well within a team environment, including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the Department, other governmental entities, private and public sectors
• Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication, written and verbal correspondence
• Strong customer service skills
• Data entry as well as quality assurance and quality control
• Using and creating spreadsheets, databases and statistical systems
• Researching, reading, analyzing and evaluating documents
• Analyzing and interpreting data to draw conclusions

Ability to:

• Use computers to retrieve, organize, and present water resource management data
• Communicate complex technical information in a concise and easy to understand format
• Coordinate projects and programs with ADWR staff, other governmental agencies, and the regulated public
• Develop knowledge of the Groundwater Code, AMA Management Plans, and Departmental rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
• Provide accurate and efficient customer service to all entities
• Apply techniques to study water resource management issues impacting the State of Arizona
• Use different analytical methods to solve problems
• Handle multiple projects simultaneously
• Establish and maintain effective relationships with various levels of governmental and regulated officials, community leaders and the public
• Work alone, work in a team environment, prioritize work activities, set goals, be self-motivated

Benefits:

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
• Accrued vacation days and sick days
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Deferred compensation plan
• Credit union membership
• Wellness plans
• LinkedIn Learning membership
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Discounts

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Retirement:

Positions in this classification participate in the Arizona State Retirement System. Please note, enrollment eligibility will become effective after 27 weeks of employment.

Contact Us:

If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602) 771-8500 for assistance. Persons with disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources.