Deputy Assistant Director - Colorado River Section
Dept of Water Resources · PHOENIX · Arizona
- Role
- Program manager
- First seen
- Aug 21, 2026
- Closes
- Not listed
- Salary
- $135,000 - $155,000
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Summary
The Arizona Department of Water Resources seeks a Deputy Assistant Director to manage the Colorado River Management and Hydrologic Modeling Section. This position serves as a subject matter expert on complex Colorado River issues, oversees technical work and policy efforts, and maintains stakeholder relations with local, regional, state, and federal agencies. The role requires supervising staff, representing the Department in negotiations, and supporting long-term water supply reliability for Arizona.
Key qualifications
- Ten years of professional-level water resource management experience, OR Bachelor's degree in related field with eight years experience, OR Master's degree with six years experience, OR Doctorate with
- Supervisory and management experience
- Knowledge of the Law of the River and Colorado River operations
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to manage and lead staff and build relationships with federal and interstate partners
- Technical writing and policy management expertise
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