Job Description
Salary: $55,037.00 - $94,411.00 Annually
Location : San Antonio, TX
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 2025-00289
Department: Public Affairs
Opening Date: 12/19/2025
Closing Date: 1/11/2026 11:59 PM Central
Grade 18 : Salary starts at $55,037.00 annually. Rate of pay depends on qualifications. Job Description JOB SUMMARY The Planner II is responsible for assisting with the development, communication, and maintenance of SAWS programs, projects and services related to infrastructure planning, land use planning, water quality protection, water conservation, production and treatment operations, and water supply development. This position provides intermediate level administrative, analytical, and technical skills necessary for meeting comprehensive short and long range planning efforts.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS - Researches, analyzes, interprets and compiles geographic, demographic, and statistical data using modeling and forecasting techniques affecting programs/projects and summarizes findings in a narrative report.
- Represents SAWS with internal departments, community organizations, professional groups, developers, municipalities, trade organizations and other agencies.
- Monitors expenditures of funds on contracts for goods or services.
- Recommends continuous and incremental process improvements with a focus on departmental efficiencies.
- Applies state and local government laws and regulations relating to water/wastewater services.
- Facilitates interdepartmental teamwork.
- Establishes and maintains effective working relationships and public relations.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
DECISION MAKING - This position receives general supervision.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - Bachelor's Degree in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency.
- Two years' experience in program planning, policy or project management or preparing technical documents, preferably in a utility or municipal environment.
- Valid Class "C" Texas Driver's License.
- Ability to perform GIS Applications.
- Ability to use word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation and modeling software.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS - Bilingual in English/Spanish.
- One to two years of graphing and other presentation techniques involving numerical statistics, spatial data, or other datasets.
JOB DIMENSIONS - Communicates effectively, verbally and in writing.
- Frequent contact with internal and external customers, stakeholders, and governmental agencies.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS Working conditions are in an office environment with occasional field visits.
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
Click on the link for additional information regarding benefits:
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Do you have a Bachelor's Degree or higher level of education in Urban Planning, Public Administration, Business Administration, Engineering, Environmental Science or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency?
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Identify your degree type, and major.
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How many years of experience do you have in program planning, policy or project management or preparing technical documents, preferably in a utility or municipal environment?
- No Experience
- Less than 2 years of experience
- 2 years or more of experience
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Please describe your experience in utility or municipal planning/programs, preparing technical documents, and policy/project development and analysis? If no experience, enter N/A.
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Do you have a valid Texas driver's license? If so, what type of driver's license do you have?
- Class C
- Class CDL - B
- Class CDL - A
- I do not have a valid driver's license.
- I have a valid driver's license from another state.
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Do you have experience in GIS?
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Describe your experience in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, presentation, and modeling software. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Describe your knowledge of the City of San Antonio Conservation Ordinance. If none, enter N/A.
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Describe your understanding of the Irrigation Plan Review Program. If no experience, enter N/A.
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Describe your interest in learning and utilizing new tools and data to develop or enhance programs.
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Are you bilingual in English/Spanish?
Required Question
Job Tags
Full time, Work at office, Local area, Flexible hours,