Under the direction of the Water Rights Section Manager, the intern’s primary focus will include adjudication and state water rights on State Trust land. This position will assist staff in researching surface and groundwater rights and coordinate with internal staff to develop and maintain ground and surface water rights, claims, and filings for State Trust land. The position will also investigate and research projects with the goal of protecting and enhancing water resources for State Trust land.
This internship will also review and maintain water related databases, generate maps, and assist with inputting data for water users. this includes preparation of water right claim documents, file management, and other correspondence as necessary, to support the groundwater and surface water right claims and actions of the State Land Department.
Interns are hired on a temporary basis and are typically part-time (under 20 hours weekly) unless indicated by the hiring supervisor. Interns are not benefit eligible and work at the discretion of the appointing authority. Interns may be employed through their approved assignment or the department determines that the work is no longer required.
-Review and maintain water related databases.
-Coordinate with internal staff to develop and maintain ground and surface water rights, claims, and filings for State Trust land.
-Assist with the preparation of water right claim documents and other correspondence as necessary to support the groundwater and surface water right claims and actions of the State Land Department.
-Assist with inputting data for water users.
-Assistance with file management.
-Generate computerized maps as necessary.
-Report weekly to supervisor on progress.
-Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
-Water resources and water rights, state water use and availability laws, and basic hydrology
-Legal land descriptions and the interpretation of maps, including topographic, land status, aerial, geologic, and hydrological
-Federal, state, and local statutes, regulations, standards, policies, and procedures applicable to water resources
Skilled in:
-Organizing, analyzing and interpreting data
-Verbal and written communication
-Time management and organization
-Microsoft Office and Google Suite applications
Ability to:
-Perform the essential job functions as outlined
-Effectively prioritize and organize work activities and projects
-Demonstrate strong communication skills, both verbal and written
-Computer skills including, but not limited to application programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, GIS and GPS equipment.
-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 required driver training. (refer to Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.) Driver’s License Requirements.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).
-Work with a creative, collaborative team of people who enjoy sharing their knowledge and experience.
-Gain valuable experience working in a State Agency.
-Upon successful completion of the required training and probationary period, this position may offer the ability to work a hybrid remote work schedule, based upon the department's business needs and continual meeting of expected performance measures. All work, including remote work, should be performed within Arizona. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.
If you have trouble applying for this position, please email HRIShelpdesk@azdoa.gov for assistance.
Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting ASLD Human Resources at 602-542-2629. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.