Arizona Department of Water Resources

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. 

 

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https://www.azwater.gov/hr/career-opportunities

Oct 26, 2026
Full time
$55,000 - $75,000 yearly
Arizona Department of Water Resources Hybrid (Phoenix, AZ)
W ater Resources Specialist 2-3 (Conveyances Specialist) Water Planning Division/Statewide AMA Section WWW.AZWATER.GOV   Job Location: Address: Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007  Posting Details: WRS 2: $50,000 - $65,000 WRS 3: $55,000 - $75,000 Grade: 22/23 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Summary: Serves as a Conveyances Specialist responsible for processing complex groundwater rights applications, with an immediate emphasis on water exchange applications, as well as conveyances of Irrigation Grandfathered Rights (IGFRs), relinquishments, and extinguishments. Independently reviews and processes applications; coordinates legal, program, technical, and reporting requirements across Department programs; ensures timely and accurate correspondence; and supports process improvements and workload...
Oct 26, 2026
Full time
$50,000 - $65,000 yearly
Arizona Department of Water Resources Hybrid (Phoenix, AZ)
W ater Resources Specialist 2-3 (Conveyances Specialist) Water Planning Division/Statewide AMA Section WWW.AZWATER.GOV   Job Location: Address: Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007  Posting Details: WRS 2: $50,000 - $65,000 WRS 3: $55,000 - $75,000 Grade: 22/23 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Summary: Serves as a Conveyances Specialist responsible for processing complex groundwater rights applications, with an immediate emphasis on water exchange applications, as well as conveyances of Irrigation Grandfathered Rights (IGFRs), relinquishments, and extinguishments. Independently reviews and processes applications; coordinates legal, program, technical, and reporting requirements across Department programs; ensures timely and accurate correspondence; and supports process improvements and workload...
Oct 26, 2026
Full time
$55,000 - $75,000 yearly
Arizona Department of Water Resources Hybrid (Phoenix, AZ)
W ATER RESOURCES SPECIALIST 2 - 3 (Municipal Conservation Program Lead) Water Planning & Permitting Division/AMA Section WWW.AZWATER.GOV     Job Location: Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 8500 Posting Details: WRS 2: $50,000 - $65,000 WRS 3: $55,000 - $75,000 Grade: 22/23 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Summary: This position will be responsible for leading the implementation of the Municipal Conservation Program of the Active Management Areas (AMAs) Section, as described in Chapter 5 of the Management Plans. This position will coordinate the review, verification, data entry, and analysis of Annual Water Withdrawal & Use Reports submitted by municipal users who are regulated by this mandatory conservation program. The ideal candidate is interested in developing an accurate understanding of...
Oct 26, 2026
Full time
$50,000 - $65,000 yearly
Arizona Department of Water Resources Hybrid (Phoenix, AZ)
W ATER RESOURCES SPECIALIST 2 - 3 (Municipal Conservation Program Lead) Water Planning & Permitting Division/AMA Section WWW.AZWATER.GOV     Job Location: Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 8500 Posting Details: WRS 2: $50,000 - $65,000 WRS 3: $55,000 - $75,000 Grade: 22/23 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Summary: This position will be responsible for leading the implementation of the Municipal Conservation Program of the Active Management Areas (AMAs) Section, as described in Chapter 5 of the Management Plans. This position will coordinate the review, verification, data entry, and analysis of Annual Water Withdrawal & Use Reports submitted by municipal users who are regulated by this mandatory conservation program. The ideal candidate is interested in developing an accurate understanding of...
Oct 26, 2026
Full time
$55,000 - $75,000 yearly
Arizona Department of Water Resources Hybrid (Phoenix, AZ)
Water Resources Specialist 3 Water Planning Division/ Assured & Adequate Water Supply Section WWW.AZWATER.GOV   Job Location: Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 8500 Posting Details: Salary: $55,000 - $75,000 Grade: 23 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Summary: This position is a key component of the Assured and Adequate Water Supply Section, with a primary focus on Designations of Assured Water Supply (DAWS) and related applications. Working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment, this position is responsible for processing, analyzing, and documenting applications to ensure compliance with statutory and regulatory requirements. The role evaluates hydrologic studies, demand analyses, and legal documentation for consistency with technical criteria and program policies and prepares clear and...
Aug 05, 2026
Full time
$85,000 - $110,000 yearly
Arizona Department of Water Resources Phoenix, AZ
Dam Safety Engineer Engineering Section WWW.AZWATER.GOV       Posting Details: Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 Grade: 26 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Summary: The Department has jurisdiction over approximately 250 dams in the State of Arizona. The Department is seeking an engineer to provide engineering support associated with dam safety projects. The selected candidate will act as a member of a group of registered professional engineers and non-registered professionals that provides regulatory oversight for jurisdictional dams in the State . 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,...
Sep 29, 2025
Full time
$70,000 - $90,000 yearly
Arizona Department of Water Resources Hybrid (Phoenix, AZ)
Hydrogeologist Associate Statewide Planning & Permitting Division Surface Water Section WWW.AZWATER.GOV       Job Location: Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007 Posting Details: Salary:  $70,000-$90,000 Grade: 25 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Summary: This position is responsible for providing technical support for the processing, expediting and approving and/or rejecting surface water right applications and claims, with an emphasis on instream flow and sever and transfer applications. Responsible for ensuring adherence of surface water Department policies, rules, procedures and State and Federal statutes. 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. A...
Sep 29, 2025
Full time
$85,000 - $110,000 yearly
Arizona Department of Water Resources Phoenix, AZ
Dam Safety Engineer  (Hydrology & Hydraulics Focus) Engineering Section WWW.AZWATER.GOV       Posting Details: Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 Grade: 26 Closing Date: Open Until Filled Job Summary: The Department has jurisdiction over approximately 250 dams in the State of Arizona. The Department is seeking an engineer to provide engineering support associated with dam safety projects. The selected candidate will act as a member of a group of registered professional engineers and non-registered professionals that provides regulatory oversight for jurisdictional dams in the State. The primary focus of this position is to provide support for  hydrologic and hydraulic engineering  efforts associated with dam safety projects.  In addition, this individual will also assist the team with general civil engineering design and reviews, construction management, and...