About the Pay
Note: The salary range listed ($69,409 - $114,795) reflects the HIRING RANGE and does not represent the full pay range for this position.
Planning Analyst: $69,409 - $82,409
Planning Analyst II: $96,657 - $114,795
About Central Arizona Project
Central Arizona Project (CAP) is a 336-mile system that supplies Colorado River water to central and southern Arizona. More than 6 million people rely on this supply. CAP employs nearly 500 people who enjoy a team-oriented and safety-focused work culture. The close community of a small company is driven to help fulfill our extremely valuable mission.
Hear what our employees are saying about working for CAP.
Compensation & Benefits Package includes:
- Competitive Salaries
- Arizona State Retirement System - Pension
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Life insurance, LTD, Short-term disability
- 4-10 (Mon-Thur) work schedule
- Option for part-time remote work after successful 3-month onboarding
- Paid training & tuition reimbursement
- 9 paid holidays
- Paid vacation & sick time
- Wellness programs
- No benefits waiting period
- Relocation benefits - Relocation assistance is available
- Significant training and development opportunities
- Public Student Loan Forgiveness eligible employer
- 12-week Paid Parental Leave
About the Responsibilities
As a Planning Analyst, you would research, analyze, and develop critical water resources data for CAP strategic planning activities and CAP resource policies; to implement CAP policies and strategies as required; to support other CAP departments and management in data acquisition and analysis; and to represent CAP before local, state, interstate, regulatory and federal agencies and water providers as required.
Responsible for conducting modeling and analysis to identify risks and vulnerabilities to CAP’s Colorado River supply, proposing, developing and implementing programs and policies to address identified risks and vulnerabilities to the CAP water supply. Programs and policies include coordination and collaboration through intra-state, interstate and international engagement, which may require significant travel. Staff represent CAWCD in working with stakeholders including negotiating with intra-state, interstate and international parties as well as providing technical analysis and recommendations to CAWCD leadership and the CAWCD Board of Directors.
Some of the duties include:
1.Data Acquisition. Determines information needs. Conducts research efforts. Coordinates, acquires and maintains data from multiple sources into data management systems. Oversees maintenance of those systems. Translates data into useable formats for analysis and for use by staff and management.2.Analysis. Analyzes and interprets data, contracts, regulations, and statutes to solve CAP water resource problems requiring multiple disciplines. Analyzes water use patterns and develops profiles. Uses existing or devises new, innovative models and methodologies. Prepares and presents oral and written reports regarding issues of immediate or special concern.3.Policy/Program Development. Evaluates CAP resource scenarios, develops alternatives, and recommends effective strategies, policies and programs to achieve CAP strategic goals.4.Program Implementation. Implements specific CAP policies and programs as directed, working with other CAP departments and outside organizations.5.Support Services. Provides analytical support to staff and management on water resource issues, which may include supply and demand, delivery, recharge, recovery, water resource and infrastructure development, reuse, groundwater availability and costs, augmentation, population projections, demographic and economic statistics, regulatory compliance and modeling. Assists in creation of website information by adding current information, revised maps and data, and major studies for viewing by the public. Prepares GIS maps displaying data and other information requested by internal planning staff and senior management. Develops and prepares a variety of reports and studies for management.6.Representation. Interacts closely with CAP customers, local, state, interstate, regulatory, and federal agencies and water providers to obtain information for analysis and input on data analysis and models. Represent CAP on special committees, study groups and task forces as directed.
About the Qualifications
For the Planning Analyst position:
- A Bachelor's degree in economics, physical sciences, natural resources, engineering, business, public policy, law or related field.
- At least three (3) years of recent experience performing functions related to the essential duties of this position.
- Strong analytical and communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficient in the use of spreadsheets and databases.
- Demonstrated excellent analytical ability in applying specialized and conceptual knowledge in the areas of responsibility, including supply and demand forecasting, analysis, modeling and resource planning.
- Ability to analyze water or power resource issues and present findings and recommendations in a logical and understandable manner.
- Ability to respond and work effectively in a high-pressure environment requiring flexibility to meet changing demands.
- Demonstrated goal setting and conflict resolution skills.
- Valid driver's license and a good driving record
Preferred Certifications or Licenses:Certification/licensing in hydrology, management, engineering, public policy or other similar field is desirable.For the Planning Analyst II position:- Bachelor’s degree in economics, physical sciences, natural resources, engineering, business, public policy, law, urban planning, geography, computer systems, or related field from an accredited college or university.
- Five (5) years of recent experience performing functions related to the essential duties of this position; OR three (3) years of related experience with an advanced degree.
- Strong analytical and communication skills (oral and written).
- Ability to work effectively with others in a team-oriented environment.
- Proficient in the use of spreadsheets and databases.
- Demonstrated excellent analytical ability in applying specialized and conceptual knowledge in the areas of responsibility.
- Solid working knowledge in MS Office Suite.
- Experience reading, extrapolating, and understanding GIS (Geographic Information Systems) data.
- Ability to analyze resource issues and present findings and recommendations in a logical and understandable manner.
- Ability to develop policy statements and supporting justification.
- Ability to respond and work effectively in a high-pressure environment requiring flexibility to meet changing demands.
- Demonstrated goal setting and conflict resolution skills.
- Valid driver's license and good driving record.
Preferred Qualifications:- A background in Arizona water resources management and knowledge of water users.
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