EPCOR Careers

Highlights of the job

EPCOR is hiring a full-time Assistant Water Manager and reporting to our US Corporate office in north-central Phoenix, Arizona.

In this position, you will support the Director of Water Resources in overseeing EPCOR US’s water resources and rights, both long-term and short-term. You’ll handle regulatory affairs, ensuring compliance with permits and state reporting requirements. Additionally, you’ll help develop water policies through interactions with state and federal agencies, the legislature, and various commissions. Managing water conservation and drought management programs will also be a key part of your responsibilities. Apply now to be part of a forward-looking team dedicated to sustainability and innovation!

What you’d be responsible for

• Provide strategic planning for water supply development strategies required to sustain and supply existing Company service territories and future service area expansions. 
• Provide input related to water resources development and maintenance costs.
• Develop strategic, strong working relationships with relevant external organizations and regulators. 
• Direct Water Conservation Program development and implementation to meet all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements. 
• Direct the Company’s water rights reporting function to state and local regulatory agencies related to water usage limits. 

What’s required to be successful

• Bachelor’s Degree in Water Law, Water Resources Management, Engineering, or related field. Post Graduate degree a plus.
• Minimum 5 – 7 years’ experience in water resources/water conservation planning. Experience working with elected officials, ADWR, the Central Arizona Water Conservation District and other water resource entities.
• Strong leadership ability and strong interpersonal skills, as well as, excellent verbal and written communication and listening abilities (e.g., planning, organization, direction of employees).
• Strong management skills (e.g., tact/diplomacy, persuasion, cooperation, ability to motivate, negotiate others). 
• Problem solving and decision-making skills.
• Team Builder.
• Proficiency in computer programs and Microsoft Office applications.
• A working understanding of the Groundwater Management Act including the Arizona Department of Water Resources (ADWR) Assured Water Supply, Municipal, Recharge and Recovery programs and water right systems.
• A thorough understanding of Arizona water resources opportunities and vulnerabilities, water conservation programs and regulations, water rights law, water supply and demand planning.
• Knowledge of government regulations related to new development including Assured Water Supply and Central Arizona Groundwater Replenishment District.
• Knowledge of government organization, function, and legislative processes.
• Knowledge of environmental regulations impacting water resources and facility operations.

Other important facts about this job

As an EPCOR employee, you will enjoy a variety of benefits such as a competitive salary, an incentive award program, an excellent benefit package including medical, dental, vision and other insurance coverage, retirement plan with substantial company contribution, generous time-off schedules, training opportunities, tuition reimbursement, and certification support. We’ve been voted as a Best Places to Work employer and we value the safety of each of our team members through our robust safety training and celebration of safety milestones.

Headquartered in Phoenix, EPCOR USA owns, operates and builds water, wastewater and natural gas infrastructure and is among the largest private water utilities in the Southwest. EPCOR USA is an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of EPCOR Utilities Inc. We invest in and look after our communities and the environment. We’re proud of the work we do and the people we hire to do it.

Travel Requirements

• Occasional travel to sites throughout Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas.

Please note the following information:

• A requirement of working for EPCOR is that you are at least 18 years of age and legally entitled to work in the United States.
• If you are considered for the position, clearance on all applicable background checks (including criminal, driving, and educational) and professional reference checks is required.
• Clearance on pre-employment drug testing will be required.
• The company reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the company desires.  This description in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying this position.