Water Resources Analyst

About the role

The Water Resources Analyst works closely with the Water Resources Program Manager to shape and safeguard Glendale’s water portfolio, delivering forward-looking policy guidance and strategic planning to ensure a reliable, sustainable supply. This role upholds compliance with all water-related contracts, permits, and regulatory requirements, and serves as a subject-matter expert for the City’s water resource agreements, rules, and regulations, advising senior leadership on emerging policy issues and long-term resource management.

Responsibilities

• Maintains the City’s water resources planning and compliance databases.
• Prepares and submits all required water reports, including the ADWR Annual Water Withdrawal & Use Report, Underground Storage Facility Annual Reports, and SRP Water Contract Accounting Monthly Report.
• Provides technical guidance on groundwater, surface water, and reclaimed water use.
• Serves as the City’s liaison to local and regional water agencies, regulatory.
• Interprets and applies all relevant federal, state, and local water laws, codes, and regulations.
• Advises the Water Resources Manager and City leadership on water policy, regulatory changes, and the City’s interests.
• Collaborates with water operations staff on permit and contract requirements.
• Conducts research and analysis for short and long-range planning, drought management, and supply/demand projections.
• Ensures compliance with the Phoenix Active Management Area Plan and the Groundwater Management Act.
• Administers water rights programs (e.g., extinguishment credits) to maximize benefits for Glendale.
• Led ad hoc projects to improve data quality, business processes, and policy development.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in environmental science, urban planning, geology, hydrology, public policy, sustainability, natural resources management, engineering or a related degree and three years of progressively responsible decision-making roles related to water resources planning, government policy, conservation, research, or analysis work.
• One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, objectives, trends, and standard practices for water resource management in the western United States.
• Adequate understanding of assured water supply rules and other regulations that are stipulated by federal and state laws.
• Federal, state, city, and other codes applicable to water resource management.
• Standard methods, principles, and practices of Water Services operations.
• Contracts and agreements with federal and state agencies and water providers (such as Salt River Project and Central Arizona Project).
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret data to make sound and reasonable recommendations in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures.
• Analyze and define the impact of standards and regulations on the City.
• Operate a motor vehicle and abide by traffic laws and rules.
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and related software or programs.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports.
• Present a positive public image and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, regulatory agencies and the public.

Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications/Special Requirements/Success Factors
• Knowledge of methods, procedures, objectives, trends, and standard practices for water resource management in the western United States.
• Adequate understanding of assured water supply rules and other regulations that are stipulated by federal and state laws.
• Federal, state, city, and other codes applicable to water resource management.
• Standard methods, principles, and practices of Water Services operations.
• Contracts and agreements with federal and state agencies and water providers (such as Salt River Project and Central Arizona Project).
• Ability to research, analyze and interpret data to make sound and reasonable recommendations in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures.
• Analyze and define the impact of standards and regulations on the City.
• Operate a motor vehicle and abide by traffic laws and rules.
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and related software or programs.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports.
• Present a positive public image and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, regulatory agencies and the public.

Skills

• Research, analyze and interpret data to make sound and reasonable recommendations in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations, and established procedures.
• Analyze and define the impact of standards and regulations on the City.
• Operate a motor vehicle and abide by traffic laws and rules.
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines.
• Operate standard office equipment including a personal computer and related software or programs.
• Prepare and present oral and written reports.
• Present a positive public image and maintain effective working relationships with other City employees, regulatory agencies and the public.

Benefits

The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment. Below are some City of Glendale benefits resources for your review:

• 2025 - 2026 Benefits Guide
• City of Glendale Benefits Presentation
• City of Glendale’s Benefits Page

Pay

This position is: FLSA Exempt, and will be paid a salary regardless of hours hours worked per week. A Grade 413 with an annual salary between $88,800.00 - $133,200.00.

Schedule

Office setting, may require working during non-business hours.

Physical Requirements/Working Conditions

Office setting, may require working during non-business hours.

Required Question

Do you agree that the information submitted in your application, resume, and the answers you provide to the following questions will be accurate, truthful, and are a true representation of your actual job duties and experience as listed in your application job history? Yes, I agree No, I do not agree

How many years of post secondary education do you have in environmental science, urban planning, geology, hydrology, public policy, sustainability, natural resources management, engineering or a related degree? Less than 1 year Between 1 and 2 years Associates Degree 3 or more years A Bachelors Degree 5 or more years A Master's Degree or Higher Professional Certification None of the above

How many years of experience do you have in progressively responsible decision-making roles related to water resources planning, government policy, conservation, research, or analysis work? Less than 1 year of experience Between 1 and 2 years of experience Between 2 and 3 years of experience Between 3 and 4 years of experience Between 4 and 5 years of experience More than 5 years of experience None of the above

How many years of experience do you have with working with federal water resource laws, contracts, and policies? Less than 1 year of experience Between 1 and 2 years of experience Between 2 and 3 years of experience Between 3 and 4 years of experience Between 4 and 5 years of experience More than 5 years of experience None of the above

How many years of experience do you have with working with state water resource rules and regulations? Less than 1 year of experience Between 1 and 2 years of experience Between 2 and 3 years of experience Between 3 and 4 years of experience Between 4 and 5 years of experience More than 5 years of experience None of the above

How many years of experience do you have with working with municipal water services, rates, deliveries, and/or metering? Less than 1 year of experience Between 1 and 2 years of experience Between 2 and 3 years of experience Apply now →

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CompanyCity of Glendale AZ

LocationGlendale, AZ

TypeFull-time

Salary$89k–$133k/yr

Posted1 mo ago