Senior Water Resources Analyst

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.

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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.

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.