DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007  

Salary:  $16.50 hourly

Grade: 04

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Candidates for this internship position must be enrolled in school and pursuing a degree in law or a related field

This internship is a part-time position at an hourly rate of $16.50

Responsibilities include:

• Primary deliverable:  A memorandum on the legislative history of the Colorado River Basin Salinity Control Act funding and the Arizona Water Settlements Act effect on Arizona's contributions to the Lower Basin Fund.
• Monitor and take notes on meetings of various Board of Directors around the Colorado River Basin.
• May be asked to work on discreet Colorado River entitlements questions.
• Filing (if on-site).

The ideal candidate should have :

• Experience with or interest in Western Water Law and Administrative Law.
• Experience researching legislative history including committee reports, floor debate, and conference reports.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Skills in:

• Excellent written communication skills are essential
• Skill in researching and analyzing water resources information from historic documents, photographs, maps, etc.
• Skill in file/records maintenance, including computerized database information input/retrieval.
• Problem-solving skills
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented skills

Ability to:

• Rapidly advance knowledge and skill in above listed areas as necessary to accomplish internship goals.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks and projects by setting priorities with excellent follow-through.
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and written format
• Ability to meet deadlines.
• Self-motivated.

Candidates must be enrolled in graduate school and ideally pursing a degree in law or related policy field.

Benefits:

Gain valuable experience working in a State Agency.

For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Not eligible for retirement benefits.

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. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.