Resource Analyst - Water Resources

San Antonio Water System•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Performs professional water resources planning and analysis to support SAWS' water supply reliability and long-term resource management goals. The role develops population and demand forecasts, supply management analyses, GIS products, and water supply and demand models; evaluates demographic, operational, regulatory, and water resource data; prepares technical reports and recommendations; and presents findings to customers, elected officials, executive management, and the SAWS Board of Trustees. The position works under general supervision and has significant contact with internal and external customers, consultants, vendors, and government agencies. It attends meetings, may serve as a liaison with other agencies, facilitates interdepartmental teamwork, and establishes and maintains effective working relationships. Working conditions are primarily in an office environment, with occasional field visits.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Management Information Systems, Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Urban Planning, or a related field from an institution accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency.
Two years of experience conducting program analyses and modeling, coordinating the preparation of highly technical reports and presentations, conducting research, and performing database design and data management for environmental monitoring and modeling.
Proficiency in application development using appropriate data management software, including spreadsheets and databases.
Proficiency with geographic information systems software and digital mapping techniques.
Proficiency in project planning, graphic design and presentation software, and internet tools.
Ability to balance responsibilities for multiple projects and ensure timely results in accordance with system quality standards.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

Develop, maintain, and quality-control annual water and wastewater population estimates, projections, and connection count data.
Prepare and document standard operating procedures for population estimate methodologies.
Provide demographic and service area data to support SAWS departments and coordination with local and state agencies.
Evaluate data for discrepancies and reporting issues and implement corrective actions as needed.
Collect, analyze, and manage system, regulatory, climate, and water supply data for water resource planning and supply management decisions.
Maintain and update analytical models, including the J-17 model, to assess drought conditions, critical period reductions, and water supply availability.
Prepare timely technical analyses and reports for executive-level decision-making.
Evaluate and recommend operational strategies to optimize SAWS' diversified water supply portfolio during drought and other supply-constrained conditions.
Provide water availability and permitted-use analyses to support Production and Operations, including assessments of Edwards Aquifer supplies and Aquifer Storage and Recovery (ASR) storage opportunities.
Provide GIS support for the Water Resources Department and other SAWS departments; develop, maintain, and analyze spatial and related datasets.
Prepare maps, exhibits, dashboards, visualizations, and technical reports to support planning, regulatory, operational, executive management, and SAWS Board decision-making.
Maintain and apply SAWS' water supply and demand models to evaluate current and future water resource availability and ensure adequate supplies are available to meet customer demand.
Develop, calibrate, and update model assumptions and scenarios to assess potential future conditions.
Perform model analyses to support planning, operational, and investment decisions related to existing and proposed water supply projects.
Develop technical scopes, requirements, and model components for consultant-led enhancements and next-generation supply and demand models supporting the Water Management Plan and long-term water resource planning efforts.
Prepare and deliver presentations, technical information, analyses, model results, planning recommendations, and general information to customers, elected officials, executive management, and the SAWS Board of Trustees.
Attend meetings with internal and external customers and potentially serve as a liaison with other agencies.
Facilitate interdepartmental teamwork and establish and maintain effective working relationships.
Perform other duties as assigned.