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    WATER RESOURCES SPECIALIST 2 - Phoenix, United States - Arizona Official Website of State of Arizona

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    Job Summary:

    ADWR serves as the technical advisor to the Arizona General Stream Adjudication Court and Special Master as described in the Arizona Revised Statutes § A). This position will be part of an investigation team that analyzes water right claims and completes technical reports to assist in the Gila and Little Colorado River Adjudications and Indian Water Settlements. This position works closely with other Adjudication Division staff and agency personnel in other sections as necessary to complete work directed by the Division's Deputy Director.

    Field work to gather data and confirm conclusions will be required.

    Hybrid work schedule (some work in the office and some work from home) is available for this position.

    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.

    Job Duties:

    The person in this position will be responsible for providing technical support associated with the Adjudications Division, including:

  • Collecting field and geospatial data, accurately processing and managing data, interpreting and producing maps, and analyzing aerial imagery.
  • Researching landownership changes and water uses independently to support investigations.
  • Drafting technical reports, summaries, correspondence, and other documents.
  • Participating in investigatory projects of a complex, sensitive, and visible nature that require multi-disciplinary expertise.
  • Applying advanced hydrological principles to practical situations.
  • Serving as an expert witness for contested cases or other reports in front of the Adjudication Court.
  • Interacting with the public, other governmental entities, and other ADWR employees in a professional manner.
  • Providing accurate and efficient customer service to internal and external customers or partners.
  • Identifying problems and proposing solutions to continuously improve processes.
  • Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

    Knowledge of:

  • Hydrological principles, particularly those related to surface water.
  • ADWR's policies and procedures, the statutes and rules governing Arizona's General Stream Adjudications, and the legal process to determine water rights.
  • Concepts, principles, information sources and research methods and techniques utilized in water resources management and the nature and occurrence of surface water and groundwater.
  • Principles of physical geography, hydrology and/or hydrogeology and the ability to analyze and quantify cultural water demands including agricultural, municipal, and industrial uses.
  • GIS mapping software including ESRI ArcGIS/ArcPro, mapping tools, cartographic principles, geographic projections, data sources and formats, information analysis, relational databases, and geodatabases.
  • Skills in:

  • Analyzing and interpreting water resource management data, maps and drawings based on field data, aerial imagery, land surveys, and other information sources.
  • Process improvement and problem-solving identification and analysis, utilizing LEAN principles.
  • Conveying technical subjects to a non-technical audience and presenting a concept in a concise and organized fashion in both written and oral formats.
  • Ability to:

  • Communicate effectively and present technical data to a variety of audiences.
  • Work well under pressure and produce detailed technical reports involving complex subject matter within court directed time frames.
  • Understand, effectively interpret, and communicate complex statutes and Department rules, policies, and procedures.
  • Collaborate with Legal Division staff and represent ADWR in Court.
  • Ability to organize, prioritize, and manage diverse technical projects.
  • Conduct field investigations, work outdoors, and collect water related data using GPS systems and other equipment such as flow meters, water level recorders, drones, etc.
  • Selective Preference(s):

    Preferred candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in hydrology, geology and two years of water resources management, natural resources related field. Or four years of related experience or a master's degree.

    This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment

    Pre-Employment Requirements:

    Preferred candidate should have 4 years of water resources experience, or bachelor's degree and 2 years of related experience or master's degree.

    If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply:

    All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

    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
  • 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

    Retirement:

    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 %.



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