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Job Description
Grade 21: Salary starts at $79,373.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Senior Resource Analyst performs a variety of data management, research, modeling and statistical analysis activities to assist management in problem solving and reporting. This position independently carries out assignments, which may involve planning, design, testing, implementation, and maintenance of decision-support systems to meet the information sharing and operational requirements of various departments. The Senior Resource Analyst performs complex analytical activities that require a detailed understanding of a division's or department's specialized data management requirements and interpretation of its processes.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS- Consults with department personnel to identify system, application, and/or analytical requirements; defines project scope and deliverables; develops project specifications; completes assessments and develops recommendations.
- Performs statistical and graphical data analysis to address system needs, supports decision-making, and/or for interpretation of data to be included in various regulatory reports; applies knowledge of various conservation, laboratory, inspection, production, treatment, and collection system principles and regulations to interpretation of data.
- Develops application tools, programs, database specifications, and structures; executes or assists in executing applications testing; researches and evaluates alternative solutions; with approval, directs implementation and evaluates newly developed applications and processes.
- Monitors performance and supports departments and management by performing root cause analysis and developing a hypotheses for improvement.
- Administers a variety of data sets; audits and tests data for validity, redundancy, and integrity; establishes security protocols and privileges; monitors and performs maintenance and develops enhancements, when necessary.
- Attends meetings with internal and external customers; may serve as a liaison with other agencies.
- Prepares and delivers presentations to executive management, the general public and/or governmental and community agencies.
- Converts complex data into easily understood graphical form.
- Develops, reviews, and negotiates contract scope; manages contract services.
- Facilitates interdepartmental teamwork.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING- This position receives limited supervision.
- Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Urban Planning, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Five years' experience in conducting program analyses and modeling, coordinating the preparation of highly technical reports and presentations, conducting research, performing database design and data management for environmental monitoring and modeling.
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS- Master's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Urban Planning, Engineering, Management Information Systems, Business Administration, Public Administration, or a related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Registered Environmental Manager.
- State water/wastewater license if work assignments involve water production or treatment process control.
JOB DIMENSIONS- Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Significant contact with internal and external customers, consultants, vendors and government agencies.
- Proficient in application development using appropriate data management software (spreadsheets and databases), geographic information systems software and digital mapping techniques, project planning, graphic design and presentation software, and internet tools.
- Ability to balance responsibilities for multiple projects to ensure timely results in accordance with system quality standards.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are in an office environment with occasional field visits.
San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:- Competitive, market-based salaries
- Performance-based incentives
- Medical benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug program
- Vision care plan
- Two retirement plans
- Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
- Disability income
- Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
- Education assistance program
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
- Wellness programs
- On-Site Fitness Facilities
- Community service opportunities
Closing Date/Time: 2/9/2025 11:59 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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San Antonio Water System
Show moreThe San Antonio Water System (SAWS) is a public utility owned by the City of San Antonio. SAWS serves 2 million people in Bexar County as well as parts of Medina and Atascosa counties. The population includes more than 511,300 water customers and 457,600 wastewater customers. SAWS actively seeks out public participation in its operations and planning, while SAWS volunteers strive to help their neighbors in need.
As an industry leader in conservation and water and wastewater management, SAWS provides sustainable, affordable water services. To deliver responsible water services, our investment in our employees – one of our greatest assets – ranks as a top priority.
San Antonio Water System's Board of Trustees has adopted mission, vision and values statements that serve as a foundation to move the utility forward through 2050 and reinforce San Antonio's much-deserved reputation as Waterful.
Our Mission: Sustainable, Affordable Water Services / Our Vision: To be leaders in delivering responsible water services for life. / Our Values: Excellence, Integrity, Respect and Safety.
SAWS is a values-based organization that believes in diversity in all aspects of our business. At SAWS, we attract and retain the finest individuals whose diverse talents drive innovation. We recognize that differences in race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, nationality, physical ability or any characteristic protected by law, enrich and empower our work environment. We respectfully infuse diversity in our daily work lives with the knowledge that people from a variety of backgrounds and life experiences make connections that make SAWS a success.
SAWS is committed to providing our employees with a healthy, safe, and rewarding work environment where all employees have an equal opportunity for professional and personal growth. SAWS employees go beyond what is expected – developing remarkable, award-winning programs in conservation, water resources, watershed protection and wastewater treatment.
Why Choose a Career at SAWS?
For Your Work-Life Balance: SAWS is proud to invest in its employees by offering a variety of paid time off to help meet the work-life balance goals of you and your family.
For Your Professional Growth: Professional growth is key to both our employees’ success as well as SAWS’. That’s why SAWS offers a number of professional development opportunities that achieve both personal and company goals.
For Your Future: Achieving your personal financial goals is an important part of your life. SAWS makes it easy for employees to save for retirement by providing several retirement plan options.
For Your Health: SAWS offers a range of health, dental and vision benefits, and Wellness Programs to help meet each employee’s needs.
For your Protection: SAWS offers life insurance and disability coverage to meet the need for protection against life’s unexpected events.
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