The Colorado River Management Section is responsible for supporting the agency Director as the designated Governor’s Representative managing Colorado River negotiations and issues within the basin.
The position will work closely with a small internal team as well as colleagues across the basin and the Bureau of Reclamation in managing data and performing quality control for a variety of Colorado River issues. The position’s duties overlap with the public policy pertaining to the future management of the Colorado River.
Ideal candidates will have a background in water accounting or agricultural economics. Additional relevant experience may include surface hydrology and climatology. The ability to translate data and scenarios into possible future management policy is an essential function of this position. The candidate will work closely with one Senior Hydrologist in ADWR’s Colorado River Section as well as ADWR leadership.
