Water Resources Specialist Hybrid/Remote Groundwater Rights

Dept of Water Resources; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The Arizona Department of Water Resources seeks a Water Resources Specialist 2 or 3 for the Statewide AMA Section, Conveyances team in Phoenix. The role involves processing groundwater rights applications, including water exchanges and conveyances of Irrigation Grandfathered Rights, while coordinating legal, technical, and reporting requirements across department programs.

This hybrid position requires a minimum of two days on-site per week and offers the ability to work remotely within Arizona

Qualifications

• Four years of professional water resource management experience (WRS 2) or seven years (WRS 3), or equivalent education combinations.
• Knowledge of Arizona groundwater statutes, rules, and water exchange/conveyance processes.
• Proficiency with GIS, ArcMap, and water resource management databases.
• Strong research, analytical, and technical writing skills.
• Ability to independently manage complex multi-step application processes and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Process complex groundwater rights applications, including water exchanges and conveyances of Irrigation Grandfathered Rights.
• Coordinate legal, technical, and reporting requirements across department programs.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure timely and compliant processing.

Skills

Water resources management

Research and analytical skills

Technical writing

Stakeholder coordination

Education

Equivalent education combinations

Tools

GIS

ArcMap

Water resource management databases

Job description

The Arizona Department of Water Resources seeks a Water Resources Specialist 2 or 3 for the Statewide AMA Section, Conveyances team in Phoenix. The role involves processing groundwater rights applications, including water exchanges and conveyances of Irrigation Grandfathered Rights, while coordinating legal, technical, and reporting requirements across department programs.

This hybrid position requires a minimum of two days on-site per week and offers the ability to work remotely within Arizona