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Job Description
JOB About Us:
The City of Glendale's Water Services Department provides over 250,000 residents with safe, reliable, and high-quality water and wastewater services. Glendale Water Services promotes industry best practices, leadership, and innovation to ensure our employees put public health and the vitality of our community first!
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. This position will be open until filled; applicants will be reviewed as they are received.
Salary:
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.
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 Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave:
Regular status positions offer: The City of Glendale observes 10.5 holidays per year, and full-time employees are also granted an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave to celebrate their cultural or religious holidays throughout the calendar year.
Vacation leave accrues at:
5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25• days per year) Increases to 6.12 hours after 5 years Then caps out at 7.6 hours after 10 years of service. Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days• per year). Days per year estimates are based on an 8-hour work day.
Retirement:
This position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS). Contribution is mandatory, and deducted every pay period The current contribution rate is 12.00%
Why Choose Glendale:
The City of Glendale is the West Valley's entertainment nexus; whether it's attending a world-class sporting event at StateFarm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee, you'll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley and has convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I-10 freeways. With development happening all around the city, you will notice new homes and businesses being constructed frequently. At the City of Glendale you'll have the opportunity to interact and engage with a highly diverse, dedicated, and skilled group of professionals. It is one of the best places to work, to grow your career, skills, and advance your future.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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. Coordinates 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. Leads ad hoc projects to improve data quality, business processes, and policy development. Performs other related duties as assigned.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Working Conditions:
Office setting, may require working during non-business hours.
