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Colorado River Section Manager

State of Arizona -
Phoenix, AZ

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Job Details

Full-time
$75,000 - $95,000 a year

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Tuition reimbursement
Employee discount
Credit union membership
Flexible schedule

Qualifications

Employee relationship building
Driver's License

Full Job Description

542065

PHOENIX

DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

Full-time

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 Arizona's water supplies in a bold, thoughtful and innovative manner. Do you want to join our team? ADWR is seeking a Water Resources Manager for the Colorado River Section.

Water Resources Manager Sr.

Water Planning Division/Colorado River Section

WWW.AZWATER.GOV

Job Location:

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

Posting Details:

Salary: $75,000 - $95,000

Grade: 28

Open Until Filled

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how you are suited to the role

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Colorado River Management Section and will serve as a subject matter expert and advisor on complex and strategic issues related to the Colorado River. The position is responsible for managing Colorado River technical work and assisting the directorate and legal divisions with management and policy efforts on the Colorado River.

The position is also responsible for maintaining stakeholder relations with local, regional, state and federal agencies and working with a broad array of internal and external partners to improve coordination and collaboration to contribute to the Department's efforts to improve the reliability of Colorado River water supplies for Arizona.

This position requires the ability to travel in state, nationally and internationally.

A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office per week is required.

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.

Job Duties:

This position is responsible for overseeing and managing a team of administrative and/or professional staff with responsibility for performance management, training and development. Responsible for ongoing program excellence, program evaluation and for meeting the Department's strategic goals and objectives.

Support the Directorate regarding the planning, management and execution of complex, highly sensitive projects and programs including the department’s role in the Post 2026 EIS process; Central Arizona Project allocations; and Arizona's Colorado River management strategies. Interpret, present and explain to agencies complex, highly technical and sensitive analysis and conclusion and provide authoritative response to inquiries on Colorado River matters, including preparing presentations, reports and testimony before Committees, Boards, Commissions courts etc. May represent the Department and the State of Arizona in negotiations for complex, high profile and sensitive issues with state and federal agencies to better prepare for Arizona's long-term needs.

Develops constructive and effective working relationships inside and outside the Department. Support program objectives by working in a consultative and collaborative capacity within a cross-functional interdisciplinary environment inside and outside the Department. Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Knowledge of:

The Law of the River and laws, treaties, court decrees, rules/regulations, pertaining to water apportionment, use, and allocation of Colorado River in Arizona.
Technical aspects of Colorado River operations.
Negotiations and diplomacy
Comprehensive knowledge of the concepts, principles, and practices of water resources management, hydrogeology and planning as applicable to the Colorado River Program.
Considerable knowledge of State, Federal rules and regulations regarding water resources management
Knowledge of information sources and research methods and techniques utilized in water resources management.

Skills in:

Management and supervision
Supervision including training professional staff regarding procedures/techniques to be used, quality of results expected and projected timelines, goals and objectives.
Analysis
Both written and oral communications with both individuals and groups.
Providing leadership and mentoring others, effectively managing people and dealing with conflict
Problem identification and analysis, in addition to problem solving techniques.
Technical writing
Policy management, tactics and diplomacy
Process improvement and lean practices

Ability to:

Manage and lead staff
Build relationships with colleagues in the federal government, 7 Basin States, and Mexico
Be a strong advocate for the State of AZ's position
Conduct public presentations
Travel in state, nationally and internationally
Negotiate and make decisions
Make recommendations to Director and Deputy Director regarding Colorado River matters
Present complex technical and regulatory information in a concise and easily understood format both orally and in writing to audiences with varying levels of data.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with agency staff, governmental officials, the regulated community, the public and international representatives
Develop policies/procedures and rules to facilitate program development/implementation
Work well under pressure, synthesize feedback and plan accordingly
Build strategies, planning or determining how to move toward deadlines or how to measure milestones.

Selective Preference(s):

Experience required:

Ten (10) years of professional level water resource management experience; OR
Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field and eight (8) years of professional level water resources management experience; OR
Master’s degree or higher in a related field and six (6) years of professional level water resources management experience; OR
Doctorate in a related field and four (4) years of professional level water resource management experience.
Two (2) years supervisory/management experience.
Preference for water resources experience, natural resources management experience, data analysis experience, and/or project management experience.
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 state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.

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: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

The 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
Flexible work 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.

If you have any questions please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602) 771-8500 for 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.

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