AMA Establishment Supervisor

Arizona Department Of Administration

Job Location:

Phoenix, NM - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 65000 - 85000

Posted on: 30+ days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

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 atalented committed water resource professionals to join the Statewide AMA Section.

AMA Establishment Supervisor

(Water Resources Supervisor)

Statewide AMA Section

Job Location:

Address: Hybrid -1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310

Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $65000 - $85000

Grade: 25

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Arizona is facing some of the most significant water challenges in its history. The Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is seeking a highly skilled and mission-driven Supervisor to lead the team responsible for establishing regulatory planning and policy structures for newly regulated groundwater management areas.

This position is one of the most critical supervisory roles within the Planning and Permitting closely with division leadershipthe Supervisor will guide development of regulatory frameworks management plans groundwater rights structures and conservation requirements that directly shape the future of communities across the state.

The Supervisor will work as part of the AMA Section leadership team alongside two Directors and two other Supervisors within ADWRs Planning and Permitting Division. Success in this role requires both collaboration and initiative as the work directly correlates with conservation requirements annual reporting and other key elements of groundwater regulation.

The ideal candidate will be a flexible and adaptable leader who can pivot communication style to effectively engage with executive leadership stakeholders and staff at all levels. They bring strong leadership and supervisory skills with the ability to guide and develop a multidisciplinary team of policy experts data analysts GIS personnel application specialists and outreach staff. This individual has a solid understanding of Arizona water policy and regulation can manage complex and often sensitive discussions and thrives in a high-profile role that requires collaboration strategy and decisiveness. They will be skilled at balancing technical and policy considerations while fostering a team culture that is innovative accountable and mission-driven.

We are looking for a leader who can:

Oversee a multidisciplinary team of policy experts GIS and data analysts application specialists and outreach staff.
Travel across Arizona (including overnight trips) to facilitate public meetings often in contentious or sensitive settings.
Manage hybrid public engagement coordinating technology and logistics while presenting complex regulatory information clearly and effectively.
Work closely with ADWR executive leadership legal counsel and legislative affairs to advance policy solutions.
Cultivate and manage strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.

A hybrid work schedule is available this position may be required to be in the office at least three days per week tomeet business needs. Up to two days per week may be worked remotely. All work including remote work must be performed within Arizona unless an exception is authorized in advance.

Job Duties:

This role demands vision leadership and knowledge of both Arizona water law and stakeholder engagement. If you thrive at the intersection of policy data and public serviceand want to make a direct impact on Arizonas water futurewe encourage you to apply.

Key Responsibilities

Lead establishment of regulatory frameworks and management plans for newly regulated groundwater areas.

Supervise coach and develop a professional team across policy technical and outreach disciplines.

Direct the processing and development of groundwater rights including Grandfathered Rights and Authorities.

Oversee facilitation of hybrid public meetings including technology setup and live management of in-person and virtual components.

Represent ADWR in public forums hearings and stakeholder sessions.

Collaborate with ADWR leadership on policy development legal and legislative matters and program integration.

Ensure data-driven decision making by supporting expertise in groundwater modeling GIS and regulatory databases.

Strengthen communication and transparency through reporting documentation and stakeholder outreach.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

Arizona water supplies and regulatory frameworks (groundwater surface water Colorado River effluent).
The Groundwater Management Act and statutory requirements governing AMAs management plans and groundwater rights.
Conservation requirements annual reporting processes and groundwater regulation.
Government policy development and regulatory implementation processes.
Data and records management including GIS and spatial data systems.

Skills in:

Supervising and mentoring staff across technical policy and outreach disciplines.
Facilitating hybrid meetings and managing logistics/technology.
Clear professional communicationwritten verbal and in public speaking.
Policy analysis technical writing and stakeholder engagement.
Organizing and managing multiple overlapping projects with an understanding of project management software.

Ability to:

Travel regularly (including overnight) to support public engagement.
Build a collaborative accountable and innovative team culture.
Balance technical analysis with policy and regulatory decision-making.
Cultivate and maintain productive relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
Translate complex information into accessible language for stakeholders.
Represent ADWR with integrity professionalism and authority.

Selective Preference(s):

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

Preference for water resources experience
Experience in a related field may be considered in lieu of specific water resource management experience.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

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 (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The Arizona State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including:

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
Flexiblework schedule

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 benefits page

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 12.00%.

Ifyou have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at for assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Required Experience:

Manager

DEPT OF WATER RESOURCESThe 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 atalented committed wa...

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 atalented committed water resource professionals to join the Statewide AMA Section.

AMA Establishment Supervisor

(Water Resources Supervisor)

Statewide AMA Section

Job Location:

Address: Hybrid -1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310

Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: $65000 - $85000

Grade: 25

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

We are looking for a leader who can:

Oversee a multidisciplinary team of policy experts GIS and data analysts application specialists and outreach staff.
Travel across Arizona (including overnight trips) to facilitate public meetings often in contentious or sensitive settings.
Manage hybrid public engagement coordinating technology and logistics while presenting complex regulatory information clearly and effectively.
Work closely with ADWR executive leadership legal counsel and legislative affairs to advance policy solutions.
Cultivate and manage strong working relationships with both internal and external stakeholders.