Coachella Valley Water District

Management Analyst - Water Resources Planning

Onsite - Palm Desert, CA
Full-Time
Application Deadline: 8/3/25

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TITLE: Management Analyst

SRN A42: $8,635- $11,905 Monthly, Exempt

Bargaining Unit: Teamsters 1932

Department: Environmental Services

Section: Water Resources Planning

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP:

Reports to: Director of Environmental Services

Supervises the following positions: N/A

The Management Analyst works on the District’s water resources management activities such as preparation of long-term water management plans, urban water management plans, salt and nutrient management plans, water supply assessments and verification for proposed developments, and compliance with the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), as well as communicating and collaborating with various agencies to support integrated regional water resources management. The ideal candidate will have a STEM degree (bachelor’s or higher), strong analytical skills, and experience in one or more of the following areas: project management, water resources planning, salt and nutrient management, groundwater management or SGMA.

DEFINITION: Under immediate to general supervision performs a range of responsible and varied professional analytical duties and responsibilities in support of an assigned department including responsibility for the management and administration of program/project activities; recommends action and assists in policy, procedure, work methods, and budget development and implementation for area of assignment and coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and the general public; and performs related duties as required.

EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1)     Provides responsible professional and technical assistance in resolving operational and administrative problems; identifies problem areas and issues; plans, organizes, coordinates, directs and/or conducts administrative and/or management studies relating to the activities or operation of the depart; conducts complex surveys, research and analysis on administrative, fiscal and operational issues; analyzes alternative and makes recommendations regarding such areas as staffing, facilities, equipment, cost analysis, productivity, and policy and/or procedure modifications.

2)     Collects, compiles, and analyzes information from various sources on a variety of specialized topics related to programs administered by the position or by management staff including complex financial, budget, or administrative issues or questions.

3)     Provides staff assistance to management staff; participates in and provides staff support to various committees and boards; prepares and presents staff reports and other correspondence as appropriate and necessary.

4)     Plans, coordinates, implements, promotes, and oversees assigned programs, projects, and initiatives; oversees and participates in the development and implementation of program/project goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities; oversees and participates in the development and implementation of strategies and workplans for the achievement of these goals; drafts reports and recommendations on assigned projects.

5)     Performs a range of duties involved in the identification, planning, development, and implementation of new and/or modified programs/projects; oversees or performs the necessary research and analysis to justify the appropriateness of implementing the proposed program/project; prepares presentation materials and background documentation; monitors project success using appropriate tracking and feedback systems.

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MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, public administration, accounting, finance, or a closely related field.

Experience: Two (2) years of performing responsible administrative and management analysis duties.

Licenses and Certifications: Possession of a valid California Driver’s License, to be maintained throughout employment.