COUNSEL

Job Location:

Hybrid: remote and 1110 W. Washington St., Suite #310 - Phoenix, AZ 85007

Posting Details:

Salary:$80,000-$120,000

Grade: 04

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Job Summary:

Responsibilities for this position may include providing legal advice to Department staff on water law and administrative law issues, representing the Department in administrative and judicial proceedings, participating in meetings and negotiations related to water rights and uses, and drafting rules, laws and contracts.

For consideration, please submit your cover letter, resume and writing sample.

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.

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 States 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.

Job Duties:

The Arizona Department of Water Resources is the state agency responsible for water management and policy issues in the State of Arizona, including groundwater management, surface water rights administration, underground water storage, dam safety, and interstate and international stream issues.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

A minimum of two years of experience as an attorney, including litigation experience, is preferred.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

Graduation from an accredited law school and Arizona Bar membership is required.

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued drivers license appropriate to the assignment. Employees who drive on state business are subject to drivers license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records and must complete any required driver training (see Arizona Administrative Code R2-10-207.12.)

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: Drivers 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

Accrued vacation days and sick days

10 paid holidays per year

Deferred compensation plan

Credit union membership

Wellness plans

LinkedIn Learning membership

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

By providing the option of a full-time or part-time remote work schedule, employees enjoy improved work/life balance, report higher job satisfaction, and are more productive. Remote work is a management option and not an employee entitlement or right. An agency may terminate a remote work agreement at its discretion.

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 12.27%.