Water Resource Specialist - (Temporary)

City of Phoenix; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 68,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension plan

Medical plans

Bus pass

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Job summary

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department is seeking Water Resource Specialists to participate in the development, design, and implementation of the Department's water conservation programs. These positions focus on field work and interact with internal Divisions, other City Departments, and external customers, reporting to the Project Manager.

Ideal candidates will have knowledge of water conservation practices, be able to work independently, and possess strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in resource management, planning.
• Bachelor's degree in resource management, hydrology, geology, geography, or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check.
• Requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business; valid driver's license and acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Compiling and analyzing data and understanding water demand and conservation issues.
• Traveling to residential and non-residential customers and providing technical expertise about landscape water use, irrigation system efficiency, and irrigation system design.
• Supporting community outreach and programs that educate customers about water conservation and efficiency to prepare for possible drought and shortage.
• Attending community events and workshops.

Skills

Resource management experience

Independent worker

Strong organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in resource management or related field

Job description

About This Position

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix.

About This Position

The City of Phoenix Water Services Department, one of the nation's largest potable water utilities, treats and delivers safe, reliable drinking water to 1.5 million customers across approximately 540 square miles. Phoenix Water Services also manages the sewer collection system and treats wastewater for 2.5 million residents in metropolitan Phoenix. The Water Services Department is seeking Water Resource Specialists to participate in the development, design, and implementation of the Department's water conservation programs. Water Resource Specialists are assigned to operate specific educational, technical, or regulatory programs, and/or to conduct research and statistical analysis to determine effectiveness of selected water conservation measures. This position interacts with internal Divisions, other City Departments, and external representatives or customers, and consists mainly of field work. This position reports to the Project Manager, who supervises the Department's water conservation functions.

Other Duties Include But Not Limited To

• Compiling and analyzing data and understanding of water demand and conservation issues.
• Traveling to residential and non-residential customers and providing technical expertise about landscape water use, irrigation system efficiency, and irrigation system design.
• Supporting community outreach and programs that assist and educate customers about water conservation and efficiency to prepare for possible drought and shortage.
• Attending community events and workshops, and educational programs.

This position will be funded through December 31, 2027, with a possibility to be made regular in a future budget cycle. The temporary positions will have benefits but will not earn city retirement credits or participate financially into the city's retirement program. If the successful candidates are current City employees, all benefits will still be applicable, and the employees will still contribute to their pension. Temporary positions are not covered under civil service rules, and thus employment is considered -at-will- and employees may be separated at any time.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Knowledge of current practices, techniques, and objectives of water conservation and demand management programs.
• Able to work independently and exercise good judgment.
• Strong organizational and task management skills.

SALARY

Pay Range: $67,516.80 to $121,243.20 annually.

Hiring Range: $67,516.80 to $86,153.60 annually.

Pay Range Explanation

• Pay range is the entire compensation range for the position classification.
• Hiring range is an estimate of where you can receive an offer. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity.

Benefits

A comprehensive benefits package is offered which includes:

• Traditional pension with employer and employee contributions, click here for more details: Pension Information.
• 401(a) and 457 plans with employer contributions.
• Choice of generous medical HMO, PPO, or HSA/HDHP plans.
• Medical enrollment includes a monthly $150 City contribution to a Post-Employment Health Plan.
• Wellness incentive of up to $720 annually.
• Dental, vision, and life insurance options.
• Employer paid long-term disability.
• Free Bus/light rail pass.
• Tuition reimbursement program up to $6,500 per year.
• Paid time off includes 13.5 paid holidays, 12 vacation days, and 15 sick days and personal leave days.
• Paid Parental Leave for eligible employees up to 480 hours (12 weeks) of paid leave for the birth, adoption, or foster care placement of a child during a 12-month period.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness offered through Savi.

For more details, visit: Unit 007 Benefits

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of professional experience in resource management, planning.
• Bachelor's degree in resource management, hydrology, geology, geography, or a related field.
• Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.
• All finalists for positions are subject to a criminal background check applicable to the department or position.
• This position requires the use of personal or City vehicles on City business. Individuals must be physically capable of operating the vehicles safely, possess a valid driver's license and have an acceptable driving record. Use of a personal vehicle for City business will be prohibited if the employee is not authorized to drive a City vehicle or if the employee does not have personal insurance coverage.
• For information regarding pre‑screening and driving positions, click here.
• The City job description can be found here.

Preferred Qualifications

The minimum qualifications listed above, plus:

• Understanding of water rights and regulatory requirements of water conservation in Arizona.
• Experience in/with the following:
  • Customer service, especially in a field setting.
  • Implementing environmental compliance programs.
  • Implementing and managing water conservation programs for a municipality.

RECRUITMENT DATES

Recruitment closes September 22, 2026. All materials must be received by 11:59 p.m. on this date.

This is a position-based recruitment and will not result in any ongoing eligibility list. This recruitment and any selection processes resulting from this recruitment may be used to fill other related vacancies within the organization now or in the near future.

REFERENCE

Water Resource Specialist, JC:51380, ID# 62947, 09/09/2026, USM, JG, Benefits:007

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