Active Management Area Director Operations
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DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES
The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to safeguard the health safety and economic welfare of the public by protecting conserving and enhancing Arizonas water supplies in a bold thoughtful and innovative manner.
ADWR is seeking qualified candidates for the Active Management Area Director Operations position.
Active Management Area
Director Operations
Statewide AMA Section
WWW.AZWATER
Address: Hybrid 1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310
Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary: $80000$100000
Grade: 27
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how you are suited to the role
The Active Management Area Section is responsible for water rights administration water use reporting data management and analysis water resource planning and grant funding for the Active Management Areas (AMAs) and Irrigation NonExpansion Areas (INAs) statewide. The section provides technical support to municipal industrial and agricultural water users to the Groundwater Users Advisory Councils (GUACs) of the AMAs and to the executive team and other sections within the agency.
The AMA Director Operations is responsible for the management and oversight of the several of the Departments planning policy and regulatory programs for the management of the states water supplies and collaborates closely with the AMA Director Policy and Analytics to develop and achieve strategic goals and objectives for the Section.
Assists in the review and development of policy and compliance actions interacting with the Director and executive staff. Responsible for the management and training of staff regarding procedures/techniques to be used quality of results expected and projected timelines goals and objectives; provides technical guidance and oversight; and ensures all relevant statutes rules policies and procedures are followed. Represents the Department in internal and external meetings.
Participates in complex interdepartmental projects that require multidisciplinary expertise and drafting and reviewing written letters and written and oral reports. This includes investigating and resolving water resource management issues of a complex sensitive and visible nature and preparation of reports with recommendations that may impact multiple water resource management program areas.
The individual in this role must think critically about short and longterm natural resource issues in order to make recommendations that are both practical and consistent with statutory requirements and agency priorities. They must thrive in a dynamic environment have a passion for learning and teaching possess excellent writing and speaking skills. and effectively manage many concurrent timelines and processes.
The successful candidate will have a high degree of managerial experience and the ability to foster an environment in which diverse professionals work collaboratively to achieve strategic goals. Preferably they will have a background in water policy planning and regulation but much will necessarily be learned on the job. The candidate should have the ability to build effective working relationships with leadership and staff throughout the agency. They should demonstrate careful judgment and tact and should communicate and effectively engage with representatives from government staff of all levels senior representatives from industry and the community.
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 States 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.
- Manage train and mentor supervisors and professional level staff on: procedures and techniques to be used the quality and timeliness of work expected licensing and time frame requirements setting goals and objectives and prioritizing multiple simultaneous projects
- Guide staff recruitment selection appraisal and coaching
- Represent the division in projects that require multidisciplinary expertise including investigating and resolving potentially sensitive and highly visible water resource management issues
- Oversee and guide the analysis of water use data and development of water budgets the annual water use reporting processes and the development of compliance investigations and enforcement actions
- Represent the State of Arizona in discussions with the federal government and other entities (state agencies municipal corporations authorities other political subdivisions private entities and tribal partners other states).
- Coordinate with senior staff leadership and the Director on policy and compliance issues; advocate and enforce state groundwater laws rules and policies.
- Responsible for keeping the agencys executive level staff informed of issues and potential problems and opportunities and recommending action to be taken as well as facilitating evaluating planning and recommending policy and positions and integrating those with the goals and policies of the programs overseen.
- Draft review and provide guidance on a variety of documents including briefing papers technical reports and regulatory documents and presentations. Participate in development of the agencys annual strategic plan and ensure metrics and section management reports are submitted.
Knowledgeof:
Supervisory training and management techniques
Public policy management and practice
Processes and procedures associated with working within a regulatory environment.
Roles and relationships of state policy making and implementation process
Information sources research methods and techniques utilized in water resources management
Quality control measures for technical reports data management and regulatory compliance
Information sources and research methods and techniques utilized in water resources management
Skills in:
Supervision management and mentoring of supervisors and professional level staff
Handling administrative issues; resolving conflicts in a positive and constructive manner
Clear wellorganized and convincing oral written and visual communication
- Problem identification and analysis and process improvement
Applying multidisciplinary approach to identify analyze and resolve complex sensitive visible water resources management issues
Researching interpreting analyzing and evaluating regulatory legal and technical documents
Project management effectively managing workload deadlines and priorities
Researching interpreting analyzing and evaluating regulatory legal and technical
documentsData analysis and management including compiling organizing and evaluating water resource datasets
Interacting with members of the regulated community requiring careful exercise of independent judgment in cases that may lead to enforcement action
Working well within a team environment including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within ADWR and with other governmental entities and the private and public sector
Ability to:
Lead and mentor professional staff fostering accountability collaboration and innovation
Develop and adapt policies procedures and rules to improve program implementation and address evolving water resource challenges consistent with agency strategy
Examine policy issues with a longterm perspective; anticipate potential threats or opportunities
Exercise sound judgment make well informed timely decisions; assess impact and implications
Prioritize and manage numerous projects simultaneously in a fastpaced regulatory environment ensuring deadlines and program goals are met
Problemsolve and collaborate with others to address challenges improve workflows and enhance program efficiency
Develop and strengthen stakeholder relationships and represent ADWR in meetings and regulatory discussions
Conduct effective public meetings and present information to other governmental
and nongovernmental agenciesBe open to change and new information adapt to changing circumstances or unexpected obstacles
Lead open exchange of ideas and foster open communication encourage creative thinking and innovation
Experience required:
Ten 10 years of professional level water resource management experience; OR
Bachelors degree or higher in a related field and eight 8 years of professional level water resources management experience; OR
Masters degree or higher in a related field and six 6 years of professional level water resource management experience; OR
Doctorate in a related field and four 4 years of professional level water resource management experience.
The ideal candidate shall have a high degree of managerial ability and experience in meeting strategic goals and shall possess the ability to build regional partnerships and develop consensusbased programs and strategies. Experience in policy planning and regulation is preferred.
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid stateissued drivers license appropriate to the assignment.
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:Drivers License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (EVerify).
TheState of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:
- Affordable medical dental life and shortterm disability insurance plans
- Topranked retirement and longterm disability plans
- Sick Leave
- 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
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 12.27.
If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office atfor assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
