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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.

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.

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).

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 

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.