WATER Resources Specialist ; Community Water System

DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to protect, conserve, and enhance Arizona's 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 ADWR’s Community Water System (CWS) Program.

Water Resources Specialist 3 Statewide Planning Division/Water System (CWS) Program WWW.AZWATER.GOV

Job Location:

Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:
Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 Grade: 23 Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

This position is responsible for coordinating and administering the Community Water Systems Program (CWS), as well as supporting other Statewide Planning Section functions. Job responsibilities include but are not limited to managing data and reporting compliance for 750+ Community Water Systems, providing technical assistance and resources to providers and customers; reviewing, inputting, analyzing, and interpreting CWS annual report and SWP data;

writing and revising CWS documents that reflect the Program's requirements and procedures for internal and external users; hosting in-person CWS Workshops for water providers, finding innovative ways to improve compliance for the program; and expanding the accessibility and usage of CWS data.

The individual in this role will have the opportunity to use their own experience, skills, and creativity to foster new initiatives and further the impact of the CWS Program, working closely with other Programs in the Statewide Planning section of the Department.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures.

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.

This position will coordinate with other Statewide Planning programs, ADWR sections, and agencies to serve water providers customers with technical assistance and resources. This position will manage complex water data and seek ways to improve quality and usability of data. Responsibilities will also include processing reports and monitoring compliance, updating, analyzing and correcting GIS databases and maps related to demographic data and CWS service areas, and processing extensive Public Record Requests.

Knowledge of:

• The nature and occurrence of surface water and groundwater, specifically as it relates to the hydrology of Arizona
• Arizona groundwater regulations, inside and outside of Active Management Areas
• The ecological, hydrologic, engineering, and socio-economic aspects of water usage and water supply
• Current State and Federal water resource management laws and regulations, including water rights administration, annual reporting requirements, and major water use sectors (municipal, industrial, and agriculture)
• Department policies and procedures as well as the statutes and rules pertaining to water resources management
• GIS, mapping, database construction and maintenance
• Current concepts and practices in water resources management
• Information sources, research methods, techniques utilized in water resources management
• Drought impacts and mitigation strategies on water supplies and infrastructure
• Water conservation practices for water providers

Skills in:

• Customer service, requiring careful exercise of independent judgment, tact, and diplomacy
• Engaging with diverse stakeholders, particularly in rural communities
• Conducting outreach
• Public speaking and providing presentations
• Working well within a team environment, including establishing and maintaining effective working relationships within the Department,…