Water Resources Planner

brazos; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 69,846 - 90,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

TCDRS Retirement

457/401 Plans

Life Insurance

LTD

Wellness Programs

Tuition Reimbursement

PTO

Holidays

Job summary

Brazos River Authority is seeking a Water Resources Planner to support the development and application of the Water Management Plan. This role involves data gathering, analysis, and coordination of water resource activities within the Basin.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Engineering, or Natural Science and a minimum of five years of experience. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, and retirement plans.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years experience or an equivalent combination of education.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary support in the development of the Water Management Plan.
• Responsible for data gathering, investigation, analysis, and documentation.
• Coordinate water right diversions and conservation plan reporting.
• Communicate WMP to civic groups and government agencies.

Skills

Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships

Handling large workloads efficiently

Adapting to tight deadlines

Applying reasoning and analytical abilities

Staying current with best practices

Education

Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Engineering, or Natural Science

Job description

Water Resources Planner

Pay Grade: 615

Location: Central Office

Nature Of The Work

Office Environment WC - 8810

Brief Description

The purpose of this position is to serve as a primary support in the development and on‑going application of the Water Management Plan (WMP) for the Brazos River Authority (BRA). The position will be directly responsible for data gathering, investigation, analysis, and documentation of a wide range of water resource activities in the Basin. Additional responsibilities include coordination of water right diversions, research of contractual relationships between water right holders and users, coordination of water conservation plan reporting and updates, quantification of current and projected demand/supply conditions of the BRA system, development of operational and planning tools, models and data for the WMP, oversight of water supply planning and operations of reservoirs, and written and verbal communication of the WMP. Other duties include representing the WMP to civic groups, customers, state and federal government agencies; interacting with other employees and the public; and performing any other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

• Minimum five years experience or an equivalent combination of education
• A Bachelor's degree in Hydrology, Engineering, or Natural Science

Key Competencies

• Creating honest, trusting, and successful working relationships with others inside and outside the organization.
• Handling a large amount of work efficiently and effectively.
• Effectively adapting to tight deadlines, heavy workloads, and sudden or frequent changes in priority to accomplish objectives.
• Applying reasoning and analytical abilities to accomplish work objectives, emphasizing logic and data when assessing situations and identifying possible courses of action.
• Demonstrating the unique skills or knowledge required of the job; staying current with changing job skills and best practices to positively impact operational efficiencies and services.

Starting Salary Range

Min: $69,846 to $90,800 annual salary. This is an exempt position.

Posting Date

June 4, 2025. Open until filled.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, TCDRS Retirement, 457/401, Life Insurance, LTD, Wellness Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, PTO, Holidays.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Brazos River Authority is a nondiscriminatory employer that seeks qualified individuals, regardless of gender, race, religion, or other protected status.

Application Procedure

All applicants, including employees, must submit an online application for employment via the Brazos River Authority website at www.brazos.org.