About the role#
The Arizona Department of Water Resources is seeking an intern to support the Statewide Active Management Area (AMA) Section. This role focuses on reporting processes, groundwater use analysis, and compliance monitoring. You will work with the Annual Report Coordinator and may assist the Municipal, Industrial, and Agricultural conservation teams. This position provides exposure to state agency operations, water resource management, and regulatory procedures.
What you'll do#
- Scan, manifest, and upload documents into the public imaged records database.
- Send notices to right holders regarding annual reporting requirements.
- Perform research on bad addresses to ensure accurate communication.
- Assist with file organization and data entry tasks.
- Help improve existing processes.
- Support the availability of public records on the department website.
- Follow up with customers regarding report amendments or issues.
- Answer questions from staff and the public regarding reporting and regulations.
What you'll need#
- Enrollment in a degree program for Environmental Sciences, Sustainability, Data Science, Business, or a related field.
- Knowledge of Arizona water supplies, regulatory frameworks, the Groundwater Code, and Active Management Areas.
- Proficiency with Excel, Access, ArcGIS Pro, PowerBI, and Oracle databases.
- Strong skills in data entry, quality assurance, and quality control.
- Ability to retrieve, organize, and present water resource data.
- Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
- Capability to handle customer service inquiries and manage multiple projects under pressure.
- High attention to detail.
Location & details#
- Location: Phoenix, Arizona.
- Work Modality: Hybrid position with a minimum of two days required on-site at the office. Additional in-office days may be required during peak seasons.
- Schedule: Hours vary from 19 to 40 hours per week.
- Compensation: $16.50 to $17.60 per hour.
About State of Arizona
The State of Arizona operates as a government agency providing public services to residents. It manages functions including regulatory oversight, protective services, accounting, and information technology. Based in Phoenix, the organization employs over 10,000 people. It was founded in 1912 to support communities throughout the state.
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