Water Resources Specialist ; AAWS

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. ADWR is seeking atalented, committed water resource professional to join the Assured and Adequate Water Supply (AAWS) Section.

This position is a key component of the Assured and Adequate Water Supply Section, with a primary focus on Designations of Assured Water Supply (DAWS) and related applications. Working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this position is responsible for processing, analyzing, and documenting applications to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role evaluates hydrologic studies, demand analyses, and legal documentation for consistency with technical criteria and program policies and prepares clear and defensible determinations.

Additional duties include reviewing program-related annual reports, supporting related application types such as Transportation Applications, and contributing to projects that require coordination across multiple program areas. The position requires strong skills in analysis of quantitative data and narrative information, entry and review of complex data, and a working knowledge of departmental policies, the Arizona Administrative Code, and Arizona Revised Statutes governing water supplies in Arizona.

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

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 is responsible for a variety of technical and regulatory tasks, including:

• Application Review and Analysis:
  Serve as a primary analyst for Designations of Assured Water Supply (DAWS) and related applications. Review hydrologic studies, demand analyses, contracts, and legal documentation to ensure compliance with Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS), Arizona Administrative Code (AAC), and ADWR policies
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Interpret and apply statutory and regulatory requirements to assigned applications. Ensure determinations are accurate, consistent, and completed within licensing time frames
• Technical Documentation:
  Draft deficiency letters, technical memoranda, and final determinations that clearly document the basis for ADWR’s decisions
• Coordination:
  Work closely with hydrology and legal staff on technical and regulatory issues. Communicate with applicants, consultants, and water providers to resolve questions and clarify requirements
• Program Support:
  Contribute to the review of program-related annual reports and support other application types, such as Certificates, Modifications, and Assignments, as needed
• Process and Data Support:
  Maintain accurate application files, track progress in internal systems, and provide input on improving workflow efficiency and consistency
• Additional tasks and activities will be assigned as needed

Knowledge of:

• The Groundwater Code, Assured and Adequate Water Supply Program rules, Active Management Area (AMA) Management Plans and reporting requirements, and the Arizona Administrative Code (AAC) and Arizona Revised Statutes (ARS) governing water resource management.
• Historical government involvement with water supply, water usage, and water resources management.
• Current Arizona water resource management laws and regulations, including water rights administration.
• Principles and methods used in developing water resource management programs and policies, including basic hydrology, water budgets, and water use trends and practices.
• Information sources,…