Deputy Director

DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to protect, conserve, and enhance Arizona's water supplies by confronting water management challenges in a bold, thoughtful, and innovative manner. ADWR is seeking a talented, motivated Deputy Director to join the Director's Office.

DEPUTY DIRECTOR - OPERATIONS

Director's Office

WWW.AZWATER.GOV

Job Location:

Address: 1110 W. Washington St. Suite #310

Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary: Grade E4

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

(1st review of resumes August 20, 2025)

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest and how you are suited to the role

Job Summary:

Responsible for agency operations, under the general direction of the ADWR Director. Directly supervises the following programs/divisions: Finance and Administration, Human Resources, Information Technology, Continuous Improvement, Enterprise Data Management, Engineering, Water Protection Fund, and other areas as assigned. Indirectly supervises all staff and assumes additional duties as delegated by the Director during his absence.

Acts as a key decision-maker on financial, human resources, and operational matters and assists the Director in implementing the strategic direction of the agency. Oversees the development and implementation of departmentwide policies and procedures. Improves operational efficiency. Champions practices including enterprise data management, information technology governance, and the Arizona Management System.

Represents the Director and agency in high-level meetings with government officials and other stakeholders. Ensures effective collaboration internally among agency staff and externally with agency partners to promote effective mission delivery and high morale.

Hybrid Work Environment

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 must be in the office three to five days per week and may telework up to two days per week.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

The successful candidate will have a strong track record of senior management experience in a governmental agency with demonstrated leadership of budget, human resources, information technology, continuous improvement, and data management.

The following knowledge, skills and abilities are required:

• Principles and practices of administration, program evaluation, and critical problem solving with special reference to State laws, rules, policies and practices related to -
  

+ Budget development and appropriation legislation

+ Accounting and fiscal management

+ Human resources

+ Data management

+ Information technology

+ Procurement and purchasing

+ Facilities management, office management

+ Continuous improvement

+ Supervision; staff development and evaluation.

• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
  
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
  
• Skill in developing and implementing policies and procedures consistent with agency priorities. Proficiency in interpreting and analyzing state and federal laws.
  
• Ability to think creatively; proactively adapt to changing environments; apply multi-disciplinary approaches to resolve complex, sensitive and/or visible issues and deliver high quality program results.
  
• Ability to facilitate group discussions. Interact in an effective way with individuals and groups who may have differing values, goals and backgrounds to achieve overall departmental goals.
  
• Skill in providing leadership and guidance to agency staff; motivating, supervising, developing, inspiring, and empowering others.
  
• Skill in overseeing, coordinating, and optimizing multiple program areas to ensure alignment with organizational goals, efficient resource utilization, and continuous performance improvement.
  

Selective Preference(s):

A bachelor’s degree from accredited college or university with a major in Public Administration, Business Administration and/or a related field. Eight or more years of experience at a senior management level in a governmental organization. (Desired qualifications include any combination of experience, education, and training that meets the knowledge, skills, and abilities as described.)

Pre-Employment Requirements:

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver's license appropriate to the assignment.

If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Benefits:

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
  
• 10 paid holidays per year
  
• Deferred compensation plan
  
• Credit union membership
  
• Wellness plans
  
• LinkedIn Learning membership
  
• Tuition Reimbursement
  
• Employee Discounts
  

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

Retirement:

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 12.00%.

Contact Us:

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.