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The manager is responsible for a variety of tasks, including:  hiring, training, and supervision of staff assigned to the Recharge and Recovery section; assigning and reviewing technical work; developing, organizing, and disseminating policies, procedures, and training materials; representation of the Department in meetings with clients; the issuance of permits for underground storage facilities, groundwater savings facilities, water storage, and recovery wells; the issuance and transfers of long term storage credits and the maintenance of long term storage credit accounts; and frequent coordination with internal staff and external customers, often involving complex or sensitive issues. The manager must interpret and apply statutory regulations, rules, and program policies. Guides staff in the analysis, coordination, and presentation of programmatic and policy recommendations to the Assistant Director for Planning & Permitting, the Deputy Director, and the Director of ADWR. Ensures public records requests and data requests for internal and external customers are completed accurately and promptly.  The manager may represent the Department at meetings with other state, federal, and local agencies and stakeholders on issues involving recharge and recovery and may serve as the technical expert witness in hearings concerning recharge and recovery.

Additional tasks and activities will be assigned as needed.

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.