Requisition ID: 20492

Join us in building a better future for Arizona!

SRP is one of the largest public power and water utilities in the U.S. providing electricity to approximately one million customers in the greater metropolitan Phoenix area. Since its founding in 1903, SRP has fostered a culture of stewardship and customer service consistently ranking as an industry leader in customer service according to J.D. Power and named one of Arizona's best employers by Forbes. SRP continues to adapt to its changing business environment by seeking innovative ways to reimagine utility service and the provision of critical resources essential to the life and economy of Arizona.

Why Work at SRP

At SRP, we foster an inclusive work environment and believe everyone should have a fair chance to work, regardless of who they are. That’s why we value teams with diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds to help SRP deliver on its mission of providing reliable, affordable and sustainable water and power.

SRP's success is rooted in our employees' happiness, health, and safety. That's why we offer a comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and enhance their well-being. In addition to competitive pay and performance incentives, eligible employees can take advantage of the following benefits:

Pension Plan (at no cost to the employee)
401(k) plan with employer matching
Available your first day: Medical, vision, dental, and life insurance
Over 200+ hours of PTO (includes vacation days, holidays, floating holidays, and sick leave)
Parental leave (up to 4 weeks) and adoption assistance
Wellness programs (including access to a recreation and fitness facility)
Short and long-term disability plans
Tuition assistance for both undergraduate and graduate programs
10 Employee Resource Groups for career development, community service, and networking

Summary

Responsible for analysis of water resources and water rights issues utilizing state and federal water rights laws, regulations and policies pertaining to a variety of water uses, sources and diversion methods throughout Arizona, and negotiation, preparation and interpretation of water resource agreements (water exchanges, water delivery, water facility interconnections, joint ventures, etc.) with other utilities, governmental agencies and private interests.

What You'll Do

Researches and analyzes water resource and water rights issues; prepares analysis, summaries and reports from research with recommended actions for consideration by SRP management and SRP board.
Represents and defends the interests of SRP shareholders in public and professional spaces.
Provide technical, analytical, and case management support for Arizona General Stream Adjudications, including collaboration with internal and external legal counsel in preparing for hearings, trials, settlement negotiations, and litigation of issues with broad legal significance.
Analyzes pending federal and state water legislation and regulations for their impact on SRP; recommends SRP's positions.
Provide technical, analytical, and program support for Tribal water rights settlements, including collaboration with internal and external legal counsel in the development, negotiation, implementation, and administration of settlement agreements and resolution of complex legal, technical, and policy issues.
Prepare, review, and submit surface water filings to the Arizona Department of Water Resources, including severance and transfer applications, water right filings, and water conservation plans, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable requirements.
Supports, negotiates and prepares water resource agreements with other utilities, governmental agencies and private interests.
Coordinates internal SRP comments on water agreements to ensure SRP objectives are met.
Provides interpretation of water resource agreements to SRP management and other SRP departments.
Develops administrative guidelines for negotiated and executed water agreements.
Prepares presentations for SRP management and board review and approval related to water rights issues and water resource agreements.
Meets with individual landowners, lawyers, organizations, and community groups to explain and implement SRP’s positions and policies.

Education

A bachelor's degree relevant to the assignment from an accredited institution is preferred.

Experience

This position may be filled at one of three levels outlined below, based on the candidate’s relevant education, experience, or a combination of both that demonstrates the required knowledge, skills, and competencies.

Level 1 - Associate: In lieu of a degree, 4 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 4 years may be considered.
Level 2 - Journey: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 6 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 6 years may be considered.
Level 3 - Senior: Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required. In lieu of a degree, 9 years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience totaling 9 years may be considered.

Eligibility for advancement (progression) to the next level in the same role is based on overall job performance, mastery of all functional responsibilities, and time in position, as assessed by the supervisor.

Additional Requirements and Qualifications

Candidates with education and experience in the fields of Water Resources, Hydrology, Geology, Natural Resources, Agriculture, Civil/Chemical Engineering, Geography/GIS, Legal Studies, Statistics, History or Library Sciences are encouraged to apply.
Must be free to travel up to a week at a time.
Frequent contact with regulatory agencies, land management agencies, water users and the public, sometimes under adversarial conditions.
Ability to lead other SRP groups through input/review of agreements being negotiated to ensure SRP objectives are achieved.
Ability to maintain confidential materials during negotiation and water rights litigation processes.
Effective interpersonal skills to work with internal and external contacts.
Ability to compile and summarize information from databases, reports, maps and GIS resources.
Ability to perform historic research and basic GIS techniques and methods, is preferred.

Hybrid Workplace

SRP currently offers a hybrid workplace, which allows employees whose jobs can be performed remotely, and who have sufficient technical capability, to telework up to three days per week. Although teleworking is available, all employees must live and work in Arizona.

Drug/Alcohol Policy Statement

To promote the safety and well-being of our employees, customers, and the communities we serve, SRP is committed to maintaining a drug/alcohol free work environment. Although marijuana may now be legal in Arizona, except as otherwise specified under Arizona law, SRP considers it to be an illegal drug for the purpose of our drug/alcohol policy because marijuana remains illegal at the federal level. Any candidate found to be impaired during the hiring process or who has the presence of an illegal drug or unauthorized substance in their system during the pre-employment drug/alcohol test may be disqualified from further consideration in the hiring process.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

Salt River Project (SRP) is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, military status, or any other protected status under applicable federal, state or local law.

Work Authorization

All candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Currently, SRP does not sponsor H1B visas, OPT, or other employment-related visa's.

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Water Rights Analyst 1, 2, Senior