Water Resources Specialist

Job Description

Description

Are you passionate about water sustainability, environmental stewardship, and making a meaningful impact in your community? The Town of Prescott Valley is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Water Resources Specialist to join our Utilities team! In this role, you'll combine technical research, data analysis, and hands-on fieldwork to support the Town's water resource management, regulatory compliance, and conservation efforts. From analyzing water resources and monitoring recharge operations to supporting water conservation initiatives, your work will help protect one of our community's most valuable resources and support responsible growth for years to come.

Examples of Duties

IN THIS POSITION, YOU WILL:

• Support water resource planning. Collect, evaluate, and analyze water portfolio information, hydrologic data, and research to support short- and long-term water resource management.
• Monitor water operations and compliance. Conduct field inspections, collect monitoring-well and piezometer data, assist with wastewater recharge operations, and evaluate compliance with applicable permit requirements.
• Maintain critical data and reporting. Develop and maintain water resource databases, track regulatory requirements, and assist with annual reporting to the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR).
• Research water policy and regulations. Evaluate water science, policies, and regulatory requirements to help inform programs and decisions.
• Promote water conservation. Support the Town's conservation programs, including public education, outreach, internal water audits, and initiatives that encourage responsible water use.
• Support innovative customer programs. Assist with the Town's Smart Meter and WaterSmart Portal programs to improve customer awareness and promote water efficiency.
• Collaborate across departments. Work with Utilities staff and other stakeholders to research issues, provide technical information, and support solutions to water resource challenges.

Typical Qualification

REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Geology, Hydrology, Engineering, or a closely related field, with
• At least one (1) year of experience in water resource planning, operations, and conservation in a municipal environment or industrial water resource

Supplemental Information

COMPENSATION:

The Town's complete compensation package includes salary, benefits, and a high-performance culture. The Town package includes a health, dental, and vision insurance plan, participation in the state retirement system, optional 457 deferred compensation with a town match up to 6%, vacation, holidays, and additional comprehensive benefits.

• The expected hiring range is $38.07 - $40.36
• The full salary range is $38.07 - $57.11 per hour

Applications due on November 13, 2026

Apply online: prescottvalley-az.gov

Equal Opportunity Employer

Benefits for a full-time regular, employee:

The Town of Prescott Valley offers a highly competitive benefits package including:

• General Leave: 200 hours of general leave per year, increasing with longevity and pro-rated for part-time positions
• Holidays: 12 paid holidays per year, including one floating holiday per fiscal year
• Health Insurance: Three health plans available to select from at a group rate. Town pays 100% of employee premiums for certain plans with family coverage optional
• Health Savings Account with Town contributions for qualified High Deductible Health Plan selections
• Dental Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Vision Insurance: 100% of employee premiums paid by the Town. Family coverage is optional
• Flexible Spending Accounts:Health Care and Dependent Care accounts available
• Short Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Long Term Disability Insurance: Town-paid coverage
• Life Insurance: Town-paid insurance valued at the annual salary ($100,000 maximum); additional life insurance for self and/or dependent is available at employee's cost
• Tuition Assistance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Alternate to Social Security - 457 Deferred Compensation Plan with Town match up to 6%
• Retirement: Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) Defined Benefit plan or Public Safety Personnel Retirement System (PSPRS) with mandatory Town and employee contributions. ASRS Plan includes Long Term Disability Benefit.
• Voluntary employee paid Ancillary Benefits including Cancer Benefit, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Critical Illness, Pet Insurance, Legal and ID Shield

• Direct Deposit: Paychecks are deposited directly into the employee's bank account(s) on a bi-weekly schedule.

Labor Law Poster

Closing Date/Time: 11/13/2026 5:00 PM Arizona