The Arizona Department of Water Resources is dedicated to promoting the health, safety and economic welfare of the public by protecting, conserving and enhancing Arizona's water supplies in a bold, equitable and innovative manner. The Department administers the State’s water laws and develops policies that promote conservation and protect water availability in the face of climate change. The Department uses its technical, legal, administrative, and policy expertise to defend the integrity of Arizona water supplies.
Job Summary
Responsibilities for this position may include providing legal advice to Department staff on water law and administrative law issues, representing the Department in administrative and judicial proceedings, participating in meetings and negotiations related to water rights and uses, and drafting rules, laws and contracts.
This position may offer the ability to work remotely within Arizona based on the department's business needs and a continual meeting of expected performance measures. A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office per week is required.
Job Duties
The Arizona Department of Water Resources is the state agency responsible for water management and policy issues in the State of Arizona, including groundwater management, surface water rights administration, underground water storage, dam safety, and interstate and international stream issues.
A minimum of two years of experience as an attorney, including litigation experience, is preferred.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited law school and Arizona Bar membership is required.
- This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R .)
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
- Accrued vacation days and sick days
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Deferred compensation plan
- Wellness plans
- LinkedIn Learning membership
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.
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.
Contact Us
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at for assistance. Persons with disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources.
Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.
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