WATER RESOURCES SPECIALIST 2 or 3
WATER RESOURCES SPECIALIST 2 or 3
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DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES
The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to protect conserve and enhance Arizonas water supplies by confronting water management challenges in a bold thoughtful and innovative manner. ADWR is seeking a talented motivated water resource professional to join the Statewide Planning Section and coordinate ADWRs Demand Management Program.
Water Resources Specialist 2 or 3
Statewide Planning Division/Demand Management Program
Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310 Phoenix AZ 85007
Salary:
WRS 2: $50000 $65000
WRS 3: $55000 $75000
Grade: 22 or 23
This position is funded for a period not exceeding two years.
Closing Date: Open Until Filled
We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Demand Management Coordinator to join the Statewide Planning Section at the Arizona Department of Water Resources. This individual will serve as the Departments technical expert on technologies practices programs funding planning and policies to reduce and optimize water resource demand particularly by community water systems.
The coordinator will collaborate with the Statewide Programs team and Active Management Areas Section to identify develop and implement strategies to provide technical assistance and resources to support community water systems in constructing required conservation plans and in addressing distribution system water loss increasing customer efficiency and reducing demand.
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.
- In coordination with the Community Water Systems Program analyzes community water system data to identify develop and implement strategies to provide technical assistance and resources to support providers.
- Provides guidance and education to community water systems in developing and updating required conservation plans.
- Coordinates with the regulatory conservation programs in the Departments Active Management Areas Section.
- Researches identifies analyzes and makes recommendations regarding practices programs and policies to reduce water consumption and maximize water use efficiency.
- Collaborate with staff throughout the Department in researching multidisciplinary water resource issues perform analyses and reviewing and compiling information and reports. This may include participation in the development of management plans and assisting with the Departments Supply & Demand Assessments as applicable.
- Serves as the point of contact and as a resource for community water systems Department staff state agencies and organizations and the public responding to inquiries and requests for technical assistance information and presentations.
- Represents the Department in stakeholder meetings rural partnership meetings and other forums. Serves on committees and advisory groups at the state regional and national levels.
- Strengthens the Departments conservation and efficiency related partnerships collaborative efforts and communication. Participates in selected conservation events each year.
- Coordinates as necessary with relevant federal state and local agencies and organizations to provide input on establishing and implementing appropriate water conservation and efficiency programs and standards.
- Leads the planning and coordination of the Departments annual Water Awareness Month Festival managing the logistics and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders.
Knowledge of:
- Current concepts methods standards and practices in water resources planning and management particularly demand management
- State and federal laws rules and regulations pertaining to water resources and water resource management
- 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
Skills in:
- Clear wellorganized and effective oral written and visual communication
- 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
- Data analysis and management including compiling organizing and evaluating water resource datasets
- Interacting with members of the regulated community requiring careful exercise of independent judgment
- Working well within a team environment including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within ADWR with other governmental entities and the private and public sector
- Effectively managing workload deadlines and priorities
- Public speaking including publicly presenting complex materials to diverse audiences
- Stakeholder management
- Problem identification and analysis and process improvement
Ability to:
- Exercise sound judgment make well informed timely decisions; assess impact and implications
- Prepare clear concise briefing papers reports recommendations and presentations
- Interpret explain and ensure compliance with state statutes and rules and Department policies and procedures
- Conduct effective public meetings and present information to other governmental and nongovernmental agencies
- Develop and strengthen stakeholder relationships and represent ADWR in meetings and regulatory discussions
- Effectively facilitate programs projects and consensusbuilding processes with Department staff governmental agencies and the regulated public
- Prioritize and manage numerous projects in a fastpaced regulatory environment ensuring deadlines and program objectives are met
- Problemsolve and collaborate with others to address challenges improve workflows and enhance program efficiency
The role is housed within the Programs team Statewide Planning Section which comprises a diverse group of water resources professionals working collaboratively to provide information resources and technical assistance to support water resource planning and management throughout the state.
This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid stateissued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R210207.12.
The preferred candidate should have:
Water Resources Specialist 2: Four 4 years of professional level water resource management experience OR Bachelors degree and two 2 years OR Masters degree in a related field
Water Resources Specialist 3: Seven 7 years of professional level water resource management experience OR Bachelors degree and five 5 years OR Masters degree and three 3 years OR PhD and one 1 year
The 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
- 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:
Unclear Seniority
Employment Type
Full-Time
