Deputy Assistant Director - Colorado River Section

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 seeking a Deputy Assistant Director for the Colorado River Section.

Deputy Assistant Director 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: $135,000 - $155,000 Grade 29 Closing Date:
Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

This position will be responsible for managing all aspects of the Colorado River Management and Hydrologic Modeling 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 presently required.

This position may offer the ability to work remote, 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.

Support Directorate regarding the planning, management and execution of complex, highly sensitive projects and programs including the department’s role in the Post-2026 Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and associated regulatory processes;
Central Arizona Project allocations; and Arizona's Colorado River management strategies. Interpret, present and explain complex, highly technical and sensitive analysis and conclusions. Provide authoritative responses 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.

This position is responsible for overseeing and managing an integrated policy and hydrologic modeling 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.

Other duties as assigned.

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…