DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

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 a Water Resources Assistant Manager for the Assured and Adequate Water Supply Section to join our team!

Hybrid: remote and Office

1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310

Phoenix AZ 85007

Salary: $65000 $85000

Grade: 25

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 Assured and Adequate Water Supply (AAWS) Supervisor is responsible for supervising and training staff and processing and evaluating AAWS applications. Reporting to the AAWS Section Manager this position plays a key role in evaluating 100year water supply availability ensuring compliance with state permitting requirements and interpreting regulatory policies related to water supply management.

The Assured Water Supply Program which operates in Active Management Areas (AMAs) is designed to preserve groundwater resources and promote longterm water supply planning. The Adequate Water Supply Program which applies outside of AMAs ensures that potential homebuyers are informed of water adequacy or inadequacy. Both programs are essential for balancing Arizonas growth with longterm water security.

The AAWS Supervisor assists the AAWS Manager in leading a team of hydrogeologists and water resource specialists providing technical guidance permitting oversight and regulatory compliance expertise. The role involves processing and evaluating water supply applications reviewing hydrologic data and ensuring accurate regulatory determinations.

The ideal candidate will have experience in water resource management and permitting particularly in regulatory compliance technical water evaluations and licensing. Knowledge of Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) and Arizona Administrative Code (AAC) is desirable and formal legal training is preferred but not required. The Supervisor will work collaboratively with ADWRs Legal Division industry representatives municipal water providers and stakeholders to meet program objectives.

This position requires strong leadership critical thinking and communication skills to support ADWRs mission of safeguarding Arizonas water resources through bold thoughtful and innovative management.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based on the departments business needs and a continual meeting of expected performance measures. A minimum of two days onsite at the ADWR office is required.

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 can work remotely in their homes offices and hotel rooms. All work including remote work should be performed within Arizona unless an exception is properly authorized in advance.

The AAWS Supervisor is responsible for a variety of supervisory technical and regulatory tasks including:

• Supervising and Developing StaffAssist in the oversight and mentorship of a team of hydrogeologists and water resource specialists providing technical oversight of permitting decisions and ensuring compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Arizona Administrative Code (AAC) and ADWR policies. Support staff professional development through training workload management and career growth opportunities.
• Regulatory Review and Permitting ComplianceAssist in the processing and evaluation of Assured and Adequate Water Supply applications ensuring that all determinations comply with statutory and regulatory requirements. Conduct quality control reviews to ensure technical accuracy and consistency with program requirements groundwater modeling and supply determinations.
• Legal and PolicyCollaborate with ADWRs Legal Division on complex regulatory matters as needed. Assist in evaluating and developing policy.
• Stakeholder Engagement and CoordinationServe as a point of contact for developers municipal water providers industry representatives legal teams and other stakeholders. Represent the Section Manager in internal and external meetings and stakeholder discussions.
• Process Improvement and Quality ControlIdentify and implement efficiency improvements in the application review process ensuring accurate and timely determinations while maintaining compliance with licensing timeframes. Standardize internal review processes to enhance consistency in technical and regulatory decisionmaking.
• Data Management and ReportingAssist in the oversight of recordkeeping data analysis and reporting related to water supply assessments. Ensure that all permit tracking and regulatory reporting obligations are met and that public records requests are completed accurately and promptly.
• Project Management and Strategic PlanningTrack multiple concurrent projects and deadlines ensuring staff are equipped with the resources and guidance needed to complete evaluations efficiently and following statutory deadlines.
• Additional tasks and activities will be assigned as needed.

Knowledge of:

• Supervisory training and management techniques
• Regulatory review and permitting processes and familiarity with water resource permitting are a plus
• Procedures and requirements for processing approving or rejecting water supply applications
• State and federal laws rules and regulations pertaining to water resources and management
• Processes and procedures associated with working within a regulatory environment
• Statutes rules policies and procedures related to the Assured and Adequate Water Supply Programs
• 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 training and development of professionallevel staff
• Project management effectively managing workload deadlines and priorities
• Data analysis and management including compiling organizing and evaluating water resource datasets
• Clear wellorganized concise and convincing oral written and visual communication
• Drafting reviewing and revising technical reports and correspondence
• Researching interpreting analyzing and evaluating regulatory legal and technical documents
• Compiling organizing analyzing and interpreting water resource management data; manipulating large datasets
• Applying a multidisciplinary approach to resolving complex sensitive and/or visible water resource management issues
• Problem identification and analysis and process improvement
• Handling administrative issues; resolving conflicts in a positive and constructive manner

Ability to:

• Lead and mentor professional staff fostering accountability collaboration and innovation
• Interpret apply and ensure compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) Arizona Administrative Code (AAC) and ADWR policies related to Assured and Adequate Water Supply determinations
• Develop and adapt policies procedures and rules to improve program implementation and address evolving water resource challenges
• Exercise sound judgment and make wellinformed timely decisions while considering longterm program implications
• Manage multiple priorities 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
• Build stakeholder relationships and represent ADWR in meetings and regulatory discussions
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders including government agencies water providers developers and the public

Experience required:
Eight 8 years of professionallevel water resource management experience; OR
Bachelors degree or higher in a related field and six 6 years of professionallevel water resources management experience; OR
Masters degree or higher in a related field and four 4 years of professionallevel water resources management experience; OR
Doctorate in a related field and two 2 years of professionallevel water resource management experience

Minimum two 2 years of supervisory/management experience
Preference for water resources experience natural resources management experience data analysis experience and/or project management experience
Legal and regulatory experience a plus
Experience in a related field may be considered in lieu of specific water resource management experience

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).

TheArizona State 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
• Flexiblework schedule

By providing the option of a fulltime or parttime 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 12.27.

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