SAWS Employment Opportunities

San Antonio Water System, an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, is a values-based organization that believes in a diverse work force.

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Current Career Opportunities
Position Closes		Job Title
12/7/2008 Apply Online		TECHNICAL FIELD INVESTIGATOR The Technical Field Investigator performs a variety of service functions including, conducting investigations to determine the causes of customer billing problems, performing residential and commercial water audits, and submitting work orders to correct meter problems. Also responsible for conducting and monitoring testing of associated equipment and assets. The Technical Field Investigator evaluates and resolves customer problems by visiting customer sites to interpret and explain SAWS’ policies and regulations while promoting Safety awareness in the day-to-day performance of duties. FULL DESC


12/7/2008 Apply Online		CHLORINATION TECHNICIAN The Chlorination Technician is responsible for maintaining water quality by performing proper flushing and sample testing of water facilities. Transports, operates and maintains chlorination equipment. Adheres to governmental regulations pertaining to the operation of water and wastewater systems. Applies principals, practices relating to chlorination, water chemistry and water sampling procedures. FULL DESC


12/7/2008 Apply Online		GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN II The Geographic Information Systems Technician II is responsible for providing a high level of technical support for the data conversion and/or creation of spatial data in support of Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Prepares GIS mapping projects to illustrate water utility projects, qualify findings, and analyze for cause and effect. This position manipulates a variety of related data to produce digital and hardcopy GIS products. FULL DESC


12/7/2008 Apply Online		ENVIRONMENTAL LABORATORY CHEMIST The Environmental Laboratory Chemist is responsible for preparing samples and performing chemical, bacteriological, organic and metallic analyses that require intermediate laboratory skills. Performs analyses, including required quality control, within required turnaround time and in accordance with standard operating procedures. Evaluates test results for reasonability and correctness. FULL DESC


12/7/2008 Apply Online		SR. CUSTOMER SERVICE AGENT-TELEPHONE COLLECTIONS The Senior Customer Service Associate maintains and fulfills all the responsibilities of the Customer Service Associate position. Additionally, the Senior Customer Service Associate may function as a resource person and respond to and resolve internal and external customer conflicts. Preferred Requirements:Two years collections experience in a call center environment. FULL DESC


12/7/2008 Apply Online		BACKFLOW PREVENTION INSPECTOR The Backflow Prevention Inspector is responsible for protecting the potable and non-potable water supply and on site plumbing of customers by inspecting the installation of backflow assemblies, performing cross connection control testing, conducting water use surveys, performing water constituent testing, and dye testing operations. Maintains compliance with the National plumbing code, Texas Administrative Code and the American Water Works Association Rules. FULL DESC


12/7/2008 Apply Online		ENV. PROT. SPECIALIST III-RES. COMPL. INDUSTRY The Environmental Protection Specialist III applies intermediate knowledge of various water and wastewater principles, practices, and regulations to conduct a range of environmental protection activities, including information collection and analysis, inspection, monitoring, sampling, and public education. S/he conducts inspections, monitors activities, plans, and sites for compliance, and compiles various data and information under multiple types of regulatory frameworks. In addition, s/he examines, analyzes, evaluates, and interprets various data and information for inclusion in reports. S/he works under limited supervision/guidance. FULL DESC


12/7/2008 Apply Online		ENV. PROTECTION SPECIALIST II-SAMPLG & MONITORING LOCATION: (RESOURCE COMPLIANCE SAMPLING & MONITORING) The Environmental Protection Specialist II applies general knowledge of various water and wastewater principles, practices, and regulation to conduct a range of environmental protection activities, including information collection, inspection, monitoring, sampling, and public education. S/he conducts inspections, monitors activities, evaluates plans or sites for compliance, and compiles various data and information, generally under one regulatory framework. S/he works under limited supervision/guidance. FULL DESC


12/7/2008 Apply Online		MASTER ELECTRICIAN The Master Electrician is responsible for diagnosing, installing, maintaining, testing, of high and low voltage electrical equipment and movement and changes of hard wired and wireless telecommunications systems. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		SENIOR CLAIMS ADJUSTER The Senior Claims Adjuster is responsible for providing a broad knowledge of property, casualty, or workers compensation claims expertise by investigating, evaluating, reserving, negotiating, and settling complex claims in accordance with “Best Claims Practices” and complies with all City, State, Federal regulatory laws. This position promptly and equitably resolves claims to minimize SAWS’ liability and reduce overall claims cost. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		COMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST The Communications Specialist is responsible for developing and implementing internal and external communications programs for San Antonio Water System (SAWS). The Communications Specialist works under limited or minimal supervision and is familiar with a variety of communication vehicles and strategies including print, TV, radio, video and Web, as well as some regional outreach. Preferred Qualifications: Experience in writing press releases and pitching media stories to media outlets. Experience with on-camera interviews. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		SENIOR CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INSPECTOR The Senior Construction Management Inspector is responsible for managing and inspecting construction activities performed by contractors within the potable and non-potable water distribution facilities, and wastewater collection systems. Depending on the position specialty it may also be involved in managing, inspecting and accepting construction work activities within potable and non-potable water production facilities, water well drilling and waste water treatment facilities. The incumbent insures contractor compliance with approved plans, specifications, and construction standards. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		UTILITY OPERATOR II-DISTRIBUTION AND COLLECTION The Utility Operator II is responsible for a variety of skilled duties such as pipeline repair and construction, digging holes, stocking, loading and unloading vehicles, cleaning equipment and facilities and the maintenance, repair and inventory of tools in accordance with all safety guidelines. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		PROJECT ENGINEER (LOCATION: MASTER PLANNING DIVISION) The Project Engineer is responsible for developing, planning, and designing, and commissioning construction projects. Participates in project identification, project integration, cost estimating, and design and review of plans, specifications, and construction inspection.PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS: hydraulic modeling experience for wastewater collections systems FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT INSPECTOR The Construction Management Inspector is responsible for managing and inspecting construction activities performed by contractors within the potable and non-potable water distribution and wastewater collection systems. Exercises direct supervision in ensuring contractor compliance with approved plans and specifications and construction standards. Represents SAWS in a decision-making capacity when dealing with customers, contractors, consultants, developers, governmental and regulatory agencies. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		GRADUATE ENGINEER II The Graduate Engineer II is responsible for assisting in the planning, organizing, researching, implementing, designing, and the execution of engineering and construction projects. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		SUPERVISOR - TECHNICAL SUPPORT The Supervisor–Technical Support is responsible for desktop support, system administration, database administration, procurement of computer hardware and software, and help desk; ensuring operation and maintenance of 80+ network servers, 1,300+ client desktop computers/laptops; maximizing system efficiency; planning, organizing, documenting, implementing, and monitoring complex vendor supplied and internally developed system software components FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		NETWORK SYSTEMS ENGINEER The Network Systems Engineer is responsible for assisting in the engineering and management of the wide area and local area network, IP telephony, wireless network, and information security. The incumbent will assist in access to 90+ network servers, IBM Z800 mainframe, 1300+ client PC’s/workstations; maximizing network infrastructure efficiency through performance monitoring, managing resource use, implementation of upgrades, diagnostics and troubleshooting. The Network Systems Engineer works closely with the Senior Network Engineer on major projects as well as day-to-day activities. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		UTILITY OPERATOR II (Location: Dos Rios) The Utility Operator II is responsible for a variety of skilled duties such as pipeline repair and construction, digging holes, stocking, loading and unloading vehicles, cleaning equipment and facilities and the maintenance, repair and inventory of tools in accordance with all safety guidelines. FULL DESC


Open Until Filled Apply Online		MANAGER - CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION The Manager Construction Contract Administration is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies and procedures concerning the administration of construction contracts. Oversees the contractual requirements of construction contracts to include, construction scheduling and funding oversight, while maintaining compliance with all applicable contracting laws, board policies and procedures. Serves as primary negotiator for the Pipeline Department. FULL DESC

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