WATER RESOURCES SPCT 2 (Groundwater Permitting & Wells)

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. We are seeking water resource professional to join the Groundwater Permitting and Wells Section.

Water Resources Specialist 2

Water Planning & Permitting Division / Groundwater Permitting and Well Section

Job Location :

Address : H ybrid - 1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310

Phoenix AZ 85007

Posting Details :

Salary : $50000 - $65000

Grade : 22

Closing Date : Open Until Filled

Job Summary :

This position is the fully qualified working level in the Water Resources Specialist classification responsible for various assignments projects analyses and research. Candidates must possess strong organizational skills and attention to detail working closely with staff and providing assistance to the public.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based upon the departments 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 States 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 :

The position is responsible for retrieving daily mail distributing applications to the appropriate reviewers and assigning applications through Salesforce. Key duties include creating daily deposits in Salesforce performing data entry scanning and manifesting applications and after-filing documents. The role also provides front-line customer service support by assisting walk-in customers and handling a high volume of incoming phone calls.

This position involves researching land ownership and understanding metes and bounds descriptions on parcels and plat maps. Coordination might involve different ADWR programs other State and federal agencies and external organizations.

Responsibilities include :

• Researching parcel ownership using County Recorder and Assessor websites.
• Scanning uploading and maintaining documents on the Departments website.
• Manifesting records and preparing documents for transfer to the storage facility.
• Participating in public education and outreach related to well drilling well information searches and well ownership.
• Gathering and analyzing data related to property ownership mapping and changes in title.
• Interpreting plat maps deeds and leases.
• Performing additional duties as assigned.

Knowledge Skills & Abilities (KSAs) :

Knowledge of :

Skills in :

Ability to :

reduce waste.

Selective Preference(s) :

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment.

Pre-Employment Requirements :

Preferred candidate should have 4 years of professional-level water resource management experience; or Bachelors degree or higher in a related field and 2 years of professional-level water resources management experience; or a Masters degree in a related field.

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 State of Arizona provides an excellent comprehensive benefits package including :

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.

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. 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%.

Contact Us :

If you 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 Arizona State Government is an AA / EOE / ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.

Key Skills

Agriculture,Asset Management,Data Structures,ABAP,Application Programming,Agile Testing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 50000 - 65000