Water Resources Analyst

ANNOUNCEMENT OF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

Water Resource Analyst

Community Development Department

Hiring Range: $25.86 to $32.32

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt (eligible for overtime)

Pay Grade: 109

Full Pay Range: $25.86 to $38.79

Final date to receive applications: 07/20/2026

Benefits

Summary:

Major Benefits for Full-Time Regular Employees:

* A diverse range of complimentary mental health and wellness services is available, including an Employee Assistance Program, a free subscription to Calm, and health coaching

* Paid time off up to 20 days in first year of employment

* 10 paid holidays and 1 floating holiday per year

* Free employee only coverage for medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance

* Free family coverage for select medical and dental plans

* Pension and long-term disability through Arizona State Retirement System,  for more details

* Supplemental benefits such as deferred compensation plans and additional life insurance

Position Summary:

Performs a variety of clerical, technical, and analytical activities; helps maintain a variety of programs and activities, including computer maintenance management system, financials, records retention, regulatory reports, and other associated programs within the Water Resources Division to meet regulatory requirements and goals. Works with internal customers and other City departments to implement standards and technical support systems that ensures efficiency within a customer friendly environment.

Essential Duties:

* Works closely with staff to monitor Water Service Applications through processes to keep workflow on track; assures compliance with applicable codes, time frames, and policies.

* Recommends procedural changes to resolve issues, improve efficiencies, and automation of existing work; accommodates new technical or development trends.

* Assists in development of processes to streamline written policies and standard operating procedures (SOP); improvements to services; and helps to identify additional efficiencies.

* Assists with the implementation, installation, configuration, troubleshooting, training, maintenance and updating of applicable technologies, including but not limited to Central Square, Laserfische, and other programs that support department activities. Develop process and procedure for data gathering, input and reporting.

* Assists with the preparation of a variety of reports such as monthly and quarterly activity summaries, annual reports and specific statistical/research reports as needed.

* Assists with the proper management and implementation of the City's Records Management Program for the Division by organizing paper and electronic files, records retention schedules, and regulatory reports and records.

* Assists with the processing and tracking of Water Service Agreement applications (WSA) for incorporation into the Water Resources Obligation Catalog and the Water Resources Management Model (WRMM)

* Assists with preparing memos, presentations, and other materials as needed in support of Council and Council Subcommittees related to water resources items.

* Assists in identifying, applying for and managing grant opportunities.

* Performs high level office support duties and provides specialized program support, as needed.

* Conducts research; prepares statistical reports and spreadsheets.

* Maintains various paper files; retrieves records, logs and files paper documents; assists with Public Record Requests; retrieves, revises, prints, and saves computer files; and prepares copies of documents as requested

* Maintains various computer files and databases; collects and tracks data.

* Provides support to assigned projects or programs, such as the Water Rebate Program.

* Assists management with administrative needs.

* Tracks and Assists with the professional development and training of Department staff, including monitoring continuing education, certification achievement/renewal.

* Tracks and Assists with Employee PPE and uniform orders.

* Serves as backup to other administrative support staff, including answering multi-line phone system, mail distribution and receptionist, when needed.

* Types drafts; proofreads edited copy; prepares various final documents including letters, reports, forms, invoices and training materials; and copies and collates materials for distribution and/or storage.

* Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.

* Assists with budget monitoring.

* Attends required meetings.

* Completes special projects, as needed.

* General office management.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

Education and/or

Experience:

Associate degree with major course work in public administration, business/project management or a closely related area; three (3) years of planning, engineering, or water resource experience preferably in a capacity within a municipal environment; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the essential functions of the position.

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