Planner I - Conservation

Job Description:

Planner I - Conservation

Description

Grade 17 - Starting hourly rate:$23.40. Rate of pay depends on qualifications.

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY
The Planner I works on conservation and enforcement programs, ensuring they continue to operate in a timely and efficient manner. This position works closely with Senior Conservation Planners who design and evaluate programs. The Planner I will focus on administration of Conservation’s programs related to residential outdoor water conservation. The Planner I will also help to identify other potential uses of the ConnectH2O data, and will assist a senior staff member with developing programs surrounding those uses. This position may communicate with external customers to collect project data.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Researches, organizes and presents information collected from customers, agencies, internet services, advisory boards, and SAWS functions to internal customers.
• Prepares multimedia materials for public meetings and events.
• Schedules and coordinates arrangements for external and internal meetings and events.
• Contributes to discussions, analyses, and interpretation of data towards solving problems, evaluating performances, completing reports for internal and public audiences.
• May present program information to public audiences
• Provides customer service to the public regarding program issues.
• Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

DECISION MAKING

• The Planner I receives general supervision.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Two years of college coursework with an emphasis in Geology, Environmental Science, Business, or related field.
• Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
• Able to use word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software.
• Ability to report to work on time, maintain a good attendance record, and work all designated work schedules.

JOB DIMENSIONS

• Regular contact with internal and external customers.
• Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Working conditions are in an office environment. Performs occasional field activities. May also operate a company vehicle.

San Antonio Water System values the contributions of all its employees, providing them the best in compensation and benefits. The benefits package is designed to attract and retain a workforce of qualified employees who share a responsibility in providing quality water to 1 million consumers.
From an affordable medical and dental plan to life-sustaining retirement and insurance plans, we offer benefits that reward employees for their commitment to a challenging career at SAWS. Employee benefits include the following:

• Competitive, market-based salaries
• Performance-based incentives
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Life insurance
• Prescription drug program
• Vision care plan
• Two retirement plans
• Deferred compensation plans (457 plan)
• Disability income
• Paid leave (vacation, sick, personal)
• Education assistance program
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible, tax-deferred health and dependent care spending accounts
• Wellness programs
• On-Site Fitness Facilities
• Community service opportunities

Closing Date/Time: 5/3/2026 11:59 PM Central

Salary:

$48,672.00 - $83,512.00 Annually