What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Resource Analyst (Conservation) position at San Antonio Water System?
This opening represents an opportunity to join the award-winning SAWS Conservation Team. This position will assist in the design, administration and evaluation of cutting edge water efficiency programs. Planner II level staff work collaboratively with senior planners to ensure that programs are operating smoothly and that all administrative processes necessary for future evaluation are taking place.
It is desirable that applicants demonstrate knowledge of the water efficiency field during the interview. We seek individuals who are able to learn a variety of computer-based tools that are used to manage program processes, data and business efficiency measures. Because all staff within the Conservation Department work closely with customers and stakeholders, we will be looking for evidence of stellar written and verbal communication skills. Successful applicants must also be detail-oriented, curious and mission driven.
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.
- This position receives limited supervision.
- Regularly exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
- Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Natural Resources, Urban Planning, Engineering, Management Information Systems, or a related field from an institution accredited by a nationally 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 nationally 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.
Salary : $77,799 - $139,291