Salary: $103,123.07 - $151,478.50 AnnuallyLocation : Mesa, AZJob Type: Full TimeJob Number: 15332ADepartment: (H310)Water ResourcesOpening Date: 12/27/2024Closing Date: ContinuousDescription/Duties First review of applications will be Monday, January 6, 2025.This classification has been designated as a non-classified, non-merit system, at-will position.The Water Resources Advisor is a high-level policy advisor responsible for ensuring a long-term, sustainable supply of water for the City, maintaining an active liaison with all organizations having water-related interests, and advising the Water Resources Department and City management regarding water policy matters. The incumbent analyzes data, prepares reports, and maintains water management records in support of these functions. Additional duties include: analyzing supply and demand data to guide decisions regarding supply acquisition and protection, analyzing reclaimed water supplies and demand data to guide decisions regarding the Arizona Nuclear Power Project (ANPP) and the Intergovernmental Agreement through the Sub-Regional Operations Group (SROG), Southeast Water Reclamation Plant (SEWRP), and Greenfield Water Reclamation Plant (GWRP) relating to Indian Water Settlements and exchanges and direct deliveries of reclaimed water; preparing and implementing policy recommendations relating to water resources issues, as directed by management-level staff; monitoring activities at the Arizona State Legislature, Arizona Department of Water Resources, Arizona Department of Environmental Quality, the Central Arizona Water Conservation District, and the Salt River Project and working to ensure that those activities have a positive impact on Mesa's water resources; lead negotiations regarding water-related agreements with outside parties; and representing the City's position at meetings with water resources agencies. The Water Resources Advisor supervises professional staff. The incumbent is responsible for performing related work as required.The Water Resources Advisor is required to exercise extensive initiative and judgment and must formulate recommended courses of action based upon research and information at hand. This class is supervised by the Deputy Director - Water Enterprise Services through meetings, conferences, reports, and results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-administrative. Please refer to the link below for the full job description and additional information regarding assignments, preferred qualifications, and essential functions. Qualifications & RequirementsEmployee Values: All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the City's shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity. Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Hydrology, Geology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Science, or related field. Extensive (5+ years) experience in water resource planning, water rights administration, water law, water or environmental policy analysis, or water or environmental cost-benefit analysis. Special Requirement. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Preferred/Desirable Qualification. Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in one of the above fields is preferred.Link to Job Description apps.mesaaz.gov/JobDescriptions/Documents/JobDescriptions/cs4634.pdfA is linked here. 01 Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's Degree in Hydrology, Geology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Science, or related field? Please detail your education on your application.
02 Did you graduate from an accredited college or university with a Master's Degree in Hydrology, Geology, Natural Resource Management, Economics, Environmental Science, or related field? Please detail your education on your application.
03 How many years of experience do you have in water resource planning, water rights administration, water law, water or environmental policy analysis, or water or environmental cost-benefit analysis? Please detail this experience on your application.
- None
- Some but less than 5 years
- 5 years or more but less than 7 years
- 7 years or more but less than 9 years
- 9 years or more
04 Please describe your experience in water resource planning, water rights administration, water law, water or environmental policy analysis, or water or environmental cost-benefit analysis; including employer(s). Please also detail this experience on your application. If none, type N/A. 05 Do you have a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License, or can you obtain one by hire or promotion date?
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