Finance and Administration Assistant Director

DEPT OF WATER RESOURCES

The mission of the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) is to safeguard the health, safety, and economic welfare of the public by protecting, conserving, and enhancing Arizona's water supplies in a bold, thoughtful and innovative manner. ADWR is for seeking a Finance and Administration Assistant Director for our Finance and Administration Division.

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

Salary: $85,000 - $125,000

Grade: E3

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Please submit a cover letter describing your interest in the position and how you are suited to the role

This position manages the Department’s finance and administration functions, under the general direction of the Deputy Director. This includes managing and performing budget, accounting, procurement, facilities operations, and related functions. The position is responsible for ADWR’s financial work-products and for managing 8 employees.

A hybrid work schedule (some work in the office and some work from home) is available for this position.

ADWR currently requires all employees to work onsite a minimum of 2 days per week, or more if the job requires. The departing Assistant Director for Finance and Administration found it necessary to work onsite an average of 3 days per week.

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 State’s 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.

This position acts as the ADWR budget officer and responds to information requests from the legislative and executive budget offices.

Additionally, this position develops and implements policies and procedures related to administrative operations; serves as a technical expert; prioritizes needs and strategically aligns resources to address those needs; and ensures compliance with state and federal laws and regulations related to budget, accounting, human resources, procurement, and facilities.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities (KSAs):

Skilled in:

• Leadership
  
• Budgeting, statistical and cost benefit analysis, and fiscal management
  
• Innovative and analytical problem solving, and in evaluating program quality and effectiveness
  
• Policy making, decision making and directing work activities
  
• Organization, contracting, and negotiating
  
• Communication including visual management, written and oral communication, and public speaking

Ability to:

• Act independently
• Collaborate with other Department leaders
• Supervise, manage and coach a staff of 8 employees (3 direct reports and 5 indirect reports)
• Exercise discretion when handling confidential documents and issues
• Generate effective ongoing and ad-hoc financial reports
• Carry out problem solving activities through use of existing data and through generating new data sources
• Review and improve work processes, including drafting or updating department policies
• Prioritize, plan, analyze, and coordinate operations
• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, publicly and privately, with individuals at diverse levels
• Read prospective legislation and analyze its impacts on Department operations
• Establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships, and enhance cooperation at various levels within and outside the organization.

• Have in-depth state budget experience.
• Have 10 or more years of professional experience and a Bachelor's degree (Master’s degree preferred) from an accredited institution in public administration, finance, accounting, business, or a related field; or an appropriate combination of both experience and education.
  
• Have a working knowledge of the State of Arizona’s budget processes and associated timelines.
• Be an effective manager of a wide variety of projects and initiatives and should bring a collaborative approach to carrying out these initiatives.
• Be comfortable communicating and interacting with agency executive-level leadership, including formal presentations, informal conversations, written reports and briefings.

Depending on qualifications, the successful candidate may be considered for the Finance and Administration Manager position.

This position requires possession of and ability to retain a current, valid state-issued driver’s license appropriate to the assignment.

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: Driver’s License Requirements.

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

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

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%.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact ADWR Human Resources Office at (602) 771-8500 for assistance. Persons with disabilities may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language or an alternative format by contacting ADWR Human Resources. The Arizona State Government is an AA/EOE/ADA Reasonable Accommodation Employer.