San Antonio Water System

  • Resource Analyst - Water Resources

  • SAN ANTONIO WATER SYSTEM
  • 2800 U.S. Hwy. 281 N., San Antonio, Texas 78212 United States View Map

Job Description

Grade 19: Salary starts at $62,109.00 annually. Rate of pay depends on experience.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
Performs professional water resources planning and analysis to support SAWS' water supply reliability and long-term resource management goals. 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.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
  • Develops, maintains, and quality-controls annual water and wastewater population estimates, projections, and connection count data; prepares and documents standard operating procedures for population estimate methodologies; provides demographic and service area data to support SAWS departments and coordination with local and state agencies; evaluates data for discrepancies and reporting issues and implements corrective actions as needed, prepares and delivers presentations and technical information to customers, elected officials, executive management, and the SAWS Board of Trustees.
  • Collects, analyzes, and manages system, regulatory, climate, and water supply data to support water resource planning and supply management decisions; maintains and updates analytical models, including the J-17 model, to assess drought conditions, critical period reductions, and water supply availability; prepares timely technical analyses and reports for executive-level decision-making; evaluates and recommends operational strategies to optimize SAWS' diversified water supply portfolio during drought and other supply-constrained conditions; provides 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; and prepares and delivers presentations and recommendations to customers, elected officials, executive management, and the SAWS Board of Trustees.
  • Provides geographic information system (GIS) support for the Water Resources Department and other SAWS departments as needed; develops, maintains, and analyzes spatial and related datasets; prepares maps, exhibits, dashboards, visualizations, and technical reports; delivers geographic and analytical information to support planning, regulatory, operational, executive management, and SAWS Board decision-making; and prepares and presents GIS analyses and findings to customers, elected officials, executive management, and the SAWS Board of Trustees.
  • Maintains and applies SAWS' water supply and demand models to evaluate current and future water resource availability and ensure adequate supplies, including Edwards Aquifer resources, are available to meet customer demand; develops, calibrates, and updates model assumptions and scenarios to assess potential future conditions; performs model analyses to support planning, operational, and investment decisions related to existing and proposed water supply projects; develops 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; and prepares and delivers model results, technical analyses, planning recommendations and general information to customers, elected officials, executive management, and the SAWS Board of Trustees.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING
  • This position works under general supervision.

MINIMUM 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' experience 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.
  • 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.


JOB DIMENSIONS
  • Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
  • Significant contact with internal and external customers, consultants, vendors, and government agencies.
  • Attends meetings with internal and external customers; may serve as a liaison with other agencies.
  • Facilitates interdepartmental teamwork.
  • Establishes and maintains effective working relationships.

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: 11/22/2026 11:59 PM Central
San Antonio Water System

San Antonio Water System

(210) 233-2025

The 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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