THE OPPORTUNITY
Do you have a background in evaluating and informing policy in support of water supply reliability goals? The Agency is seeking an analytical individual to serve as its next Senior Water Resources Analyst. The ideal candidate will have excellent critical thinking and writing skills to help evaluate and frame issues for executive management. As a Senior Water Resources Analyst, you will contribute to the success of our Agency by providing insightful analysis regarding draft external policies and regulations governing the Agency's operations and its interface with external agencies, such as the Agency's wholesale water distributor, Metropolitan Water District.
The successful candidate will perform a wide range of professional tasks, including: working with subject matter experts to evaluate regulatory and other proposed external policies to assess and document potential impacts and subsequently to promote preferred outcomes through a variety of approaches including letter-writing and testifying before governmental bodies. The successful candidate will represent the Agency at water-related meetings and conferences and stay informed of relevant statewide and federal water policies and regulations to intelligently interpret the potential impacts of external policies.
The Inland Empire Utilities Agency (IEUA/Agency) serves approximately 935,000 residents in western San Bernardino County and is proud of our reputation of promoting greater water supply reliability through significant contributions to a diverse regional water supply portfolio, including water from stormwater capture, recycling and reuse, and imported water supplies. The Agency continues to be fully committed to ensuring long-term success for the region by leading the way in water resource management, environmental sustainability, and providing essential sanitation services in a regionally planned and cost-effective manner while safeguarding public health and promoting economic development.
Here are a few ways the Inland Empire Utilities Agency is committed to helping you feel your best, work your best, and live your best while working with us:
- A 4-day work week with remote hybrid work schedules for some positions
- A pension through California Public Employees' Retirement System (CalPERS)
- Generous employer monthly health benefit allowances to go towards the cost of medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Competitive vacation, floating holiday, sick time in addition to 12 agency paid holidays
- Education Reimbursement up to $5,250 per fiscal year
- Basic life insurance coverage provided
- Wellness Stipend of $500 per fiscal year
- 457b Deferred Compensation Contribution
- Interest free loan for a computer purchase up to $3,000
This position is open until filled. The deadline for the first review of applications is 11:59 PM on Tuesday, April 8, 2025. Applicants who submit applications after the first review deadline are not guaranteed to be considered for this recruitment. This recruitment may close at any time without notice after the first review deadline.
There is one (1) vacancy. The vacancy is in the Planning & Resources Department.
This recruitment is being conducted to fill one (1) vacancy and will establish an eligibility list which may be used to fill future vacancies as they occur during the active status of the eligibility list.
Salary Range: PR 184
FLSA: Exempt
Probationary Period: 12 months
Under direction, independently performs complex analysis and project management duties in support of the Agency's water programs, policies and initiatives; maintains positive working relationships with staff of member retail agencies, the Metropolitan Water District, and other regional agencies; liaises, coordinates and collaborates with other Agency departments and outside agencies in the development and management of regional programs; communicates effectively, proactively promoting the advancement of the Agency's strategic priorities; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
The Senior Water Resources Analyst is an advanced journey-level professional classification. Incumbents are responsible for planning, overseeing, coordinating, directing and integrating a wide variety of functions and programs, primarily in collaboration with other internal departments and external agencies. Incumbents will be responsible for helping to achieve the Agency's water resources goals, maintaining the integrity of Agency relations with external stakeholders, implementing regional projects, ensuring compliance with and advancing regional, state and federal policies benefitting the Agency and its stakeholders.
The work of this class is broad in scope and requires substantial independent judgement on issues that are complex, interpretive, have Agency and area-wide impact, and are evaluative in nature. The work of this class involves significant accountability and independent decision-making responsibilities. Employees in this class typically report to the Manager of Water Resources and exercise technical and functional supervision over lower-level professional and technical water resources staff.
The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.
Leads, provides work guidance and direction, and participates in the work of unit/crew members; participates in scheduling, assigning and monitoring work of other employees for completeness, accuracy and conformance with Agency/departmental standards; provides information, instruction and training on work processes, proper uses of equipment and safe work practices; provides input to supervisor on employee work performance and behaviors; estimates personnel, equipment and material requirements for assigned jobs; may order work materials and supplies; assists in ensuring a fair and open work environment in accordance with the Agency's commitment to teamwork, mutual trust and respect.
Keeps informed of and participates in the development of relevant major water issues, policies, and regulations potentially impacting the Agency as promulgated by the Department of Water Resources, State Water Resources Control Board, California Air Resources Board, Metropolitan Water District, and other external agencies.
Analyzes trends related to water management; applies knowledge to address identified problems and promotes integrated and multi-benefitted approaches for addressing complex, multi-agency issues.
Represents the Agency at various water-related meetings, conferences, and functions and before various governmental bodies. Serves as a liaison with outside agencies, organizations, and government officials at the local, regional, and State levels; makes public presentations on topics related to job function.
Prepares a variety of reports, presentations, and correspondence, as needed.
Develops strong working relationships and builds coalitions with governmental agencies and industry associations; promotes policy positions and process outcomes benefitting the Agency and its partnering agencies.
Develops Board letters and provides Agency Committee/Board Presentations. These presentations may include resolutions, program contracts, and various Annual Reports and performance matrices.
Contributes towards applicable grant-writing efforts by researching topics, writing compelling narratives and producing supporting graphs, tables, and other visual aids. Assures compliance with grant contracts.
Assists with the development, management and implementation of department goals, budget, objectives, policies, and priorities for assigned area of responsibility.
For Water Use Efficiency (WUE)
Assumes responsibility for the successful implementation of the Agency's regional water use efficiency program and related activities; develops and implements WUE projects in close coordination with the Agency's retail agencies, Metropolitan Water District, and other agencies; promotes opportunities for the program's design and related water savings to align with the Agency's long-range planning and drought response goals; and, regularly evaluates the program's overall effectiveness and adjusts program parameters as appropriate; produces monthly and annual WUE program performance reports.
In collaboration with Agency partners, oversees the day-to-day management of the Agency's highly complex regional WUE program to meet regional long-term water supply reliability planning and drought response goals within the context of applicable laws, regulations, policies, procedures, and standards.
Manages service providers for all Agency-managed WUE projects. Working closely with the Agency's Contracts Department, develops and implements complex contractual agreements and documents, including statements of work, blanket purchase orders, performance schedules and specifications; evaluates and revises contractual terms and conditions as appropriate. Assists in the preparation of contractor solicitations, such as Requests for Proposals; attends pre-bid briefings; prepares a Scope of Work, budget and other documents; monitors progress and performance against contract requirements; reviews contractor invoices to ensure conformance with contract provisions and budget; monitors project spending and makes adjustments as needed to align with actual activity levels.
Tracks and compiles program activity levels. Prepares activity reports and water-saving studies. Oversees development and submittal of Annual WUE Reports and Business Plans. Contributes to the development of Agency planning documents, such as the Urban Water Management Plan and Water Shortage Contingency Plan.
Responsible for assuring the integrity of the WUE program performance, which may include incorporating Quality Assurance practices such as periodic audits, field inspections, customer satisfaction surveys, etc.
Actively promotes approaches for maintaining and advancing a positive working relationship with the Agency's retail agencies, Metropolitan Water District and other internal and external WUE stakeholders; organizes and hosts program coordination meetings; maintains Agency's microsite with current information related to WUE; seeks opportunities for collaboration and engagement from regional WUE stakeholders; promotes continuous improvement principles; and, highlights the contributions of participating WUE stakeholders when promoting programmatic accomplishments.
Responsible for contributing, maintaining, and researching interactive data analytics, visual reports, and dashboards, including but not limited to, Microsoft Power BI, and providing training and demonstrations to internal and external stakeholders; analyzing, interpreting, and integrating data from outside sources; and attending meetings and conferences to improve knowledge of those respective tools.
For Metropolitan Water District Program and Regulatory Analysis
Responsible for reviewing and evaluating the programs, long-range planning initiatives, legislative, regulatory, and other policy initiatives of the Metropolitan Water District (MWD) for consistency with Agency policies and priorities. Engages in stakeholder processes to promote initiatives benefitting the Agency and the greater region. Supports the policy direction provided by the General Manager and the Agency's representative to the MWD Boards of Directors.
Develops and recommends strategies that plan for, identify and coordinate imported water, surface water, groundwater, recycled water and wastewater supplies, reliability and demand within the Agency's service region; conducts computer modeling and analyses; drafts short- and long-term planning reports and technical documents; compiles, analyzes and reports on water production data; identifies and recommends future facilities/infrastructure projects needed to meet regional service demands, integrating multiple planning documents and water policies/agreements.
Supports the ongoing management of the Agency's relations with the Metropolitan Water District and its member agencies, Santa Ana Water Project Authority (SAWPA), and the Chino Basin Watermaster, among others. Evaluates resource projects and agreements; conducts program assessments; creates monthly analyses, reports, and recommendations. Formulates communication strategies for addressing Agency concerns and priorities; provides strategic planning recommendations in support of Agency programs, projects, and initiatives.
Assumes responsibility for coordinating the Agency's internal Regulatory Analysis program. Triages draft regulatory policies potentially impacting the Agency and routes those in need of review to Agency subject matter experts. Leads roundtable discussions, establishes a plan for collecting comments, undertakes independent analysis, outlines and drafts comment letters, as appropriate, and coordinates with industry advocacy groups such as the California Association of Sanitation Agencies (CASA), WateReuse, and the Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA).
Testifies at public hearings and other appropriate venues, representing the Agency's position on regulatory and other external policy issues. Promotes opportunities for coordinated, multi-agency comment letters when appropriate.
Responsible for contributing, maintaining, and researching interactive data analytics, visual reports, and dashboards, including but not limited to, Excel, Microsoft Power BI, and providing training and demonstrations to internal and external stakeholders; analyzing, interpreting, and integrating data from outside sources; and attending meetings and conferences to improve knowledge of those respective tools.
Inland Empire Utilities Agency
$127,609.04 - $155,479.22 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, vacation time, paid holidays, sick time, retirement plan, pension
Mar 26, 2025