This position is responsible for conducting investigations, audits, and inspections of potential violations of the Department's statutes, rules, permits, orders, and management plans. The position will work in the Departments Legal Division under the supervision of the Compliance Program Manager and the Departments Chief Counsel, in conjunction with appropriate department personnel. This position will assist other department personnel in conducting site inspections and investigations. The position will require research and compiling information needed to complete tasks.
The position will be responsible for producing inspection reports and investigation summaries.
The position may serve as the Department's witness in compliance actions before the Arizona Office of Administrative Hearings and in court.
A hybrid work schedule (some work in the office and some work from home) is available for this position.
A hybrid work schedule (some work in the office and some work from home) is available for this position. The State of Arizona promotes a work culture that offers flexibility, autonomy, and trust. Many employees participate in the State’s Remote Work Program, allowing them to work remotely in their homes, in offices, or in hoteling spaces. All work, including remote work, must be performed within Arizona unless an exception is authorized in advance.
The ideal candidate should have compliance experience and experience with Information sources and research methods and techniques utilized in determining violations of law, rules and permits.
The preferred candidate should have:
Water Resources Specialist 2: Four (4) years of professional level water resource management experience OR Bachelor’s degree and two (2) years OR Master’s degree in a related field
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 checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any driver training (See Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12).
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 plan
- LinkedIn Learning membership
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Discounts
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. The current contribution rate is 12.27%.
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.