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 Arizona's water supplies in a bold, thoughtful and innovative manner. ADWR is seeking a Water Resources Supervisor  for the Colorado River Section.

Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Salary: $90,000-$110,000

Grade 25

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Interested candidates should submit their Cover Letter and Resume to apply

Review of resumes will begin on August 28, 2026

The Colorado River Management and Hydrologic Modeling Section is responsible for supporting the agency Director as the designated Governor’s Representative managing Colorado River negotiations and issues within the basin.

The position will work closely with an internal team as well as colleagues across the basin and the Bureau of Reclamation in managing data and performing quality control for a variety of Colorado River issues. The position’s duties overlap with the public policy pertaining to the future management of the Colorado River.

Ideal candidates will have a background in water policy and management. Additional relevant experience may include surface hydrology and climatology. The ability to translate data and scenarios into possible future management policy is an essential function of this position. The candidate will work closely with the Deputy Assistant Director in ADWR’s Colorado River Section as well as ADWR leadership.

A minimum of two days on-site at the ADWR office per week is presently required.

This position may offer the ability to work remotely, within Arizona, based upon the department's 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 State’s 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.

This position works under the supervision of the Deputy Assistant Director for the Colorado River Management and Hydrologic Modeling Section. At full functionality, the person in this position will be responsible for:

• Preparing materials to support the agency Director’s participation in high-level policy meetings and programs with the federal government, representatives of the seven Basin States, and other stakeholders;
• Providing Colorado River strategic policy analysis and recommendations to the Director and Deputy Director;
• Preparing presentations, reports and testimony for various entities, including committees, boards and commissions;
• Assisting the Director’s office communications team in responding to press inquiries and producing website and social media content;
• Monitoring and staffing the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Program;
• Performing the supervisory function for the Department’s participation and, when appropriate, participating in the environmental and biological programs for the Colorado River Basin, including the Multi-Species Conservation Program and the Glen Canyon Dam Adaptive Management Program;
• Evaluating potential impact relating to compliance with applicable Federal and State environmental laws, rules and regulations;
• Assisting in the management and administration of system conservation agreements;
• Advising the Director regarding the Department’s recommendations to the US Bureau of Reclamation relating to conveyance and assignment applications;
• Participating in policy and technical meetings with stakeholders and other Basin States colleagues to model hydrologic and water use conditions for the future of the Colorado River;
• Implementing new storage and conservation program accoun