Water Renewal Utility Planning Coordinator

Water Renewal Utility Planning Coordinator

Salary

$68,203.20 - $80,996.24 Annually

Location

Boise City Hall, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07728

Department

Public Works

Division

Water Renewal Services

Opening Date

09/14/2026

Closing Date

9/28/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Help connect strategy, projects, budgets and people across Boise's Water Renewal Utility.

The City of Boise is seeking a Water Renewal Utility Planning Coordinator to coordinate strategic and capital planning, manage projects, and support key financial and business processes. This highly collaborative role works across Water Renewal and with teams throughout the City to keep priorities moving forward, strengthen communication and improve how work gets done. The ideal candidate is a strong communicator and project manager who can balance big-picture planning with the details needed to successfully deliver complex initiatives.

To ensure internal equity and alignment with the approved budget for this position, offers are made within the posted hiring range. Although the hiring range is fixed, employees receive an exceptional benefits and total rewards package that enhances the overall value of employment with the City of Boise.

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

• Bachelors degree in engineering, environmental science, public administration or related field
• Six years of experience with program planning and implementation, project management, strategic planning
• Or an equivalent combination of education and/or experience.

Licensing And Other Requirements

• Valid state-issued drivers license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

• City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation
• Driving Record Check

Why the City of Boise?

The benefits are real and among the best in the Treasure Valley:

• 100% Employer Paid medical coverage for you and your family
• PERSI retirement (11.96% Employer Contribution) plus employer-matched 401(k)/457b
• 10 hours vacation/month (grows with tenure), 12 paid holidays, and 8 hours sick leave/month
• 10 weeks paid parental leave
• $500 annual wellbeing incentive
• Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass
• Basic life and long-term disability insurance at no cost

Disclaimer: This job posting may close earlier than the listed closing date. If this occurs, a minimum of 24 hours' notice will be provided prior to closing. Applications received for this recruitment may be used to fill similar vacancies within the City of Boise as they occur.

Essential Functions

Performs highly complex and specialized tasks requiring considerable judgment, independent analysis and decision making. Provides leadership, coaching and/or mentoring to subordinate group.

Coordinates recurring strategic planning, capital planning, and utility planning through discussion facilitation, documenting outcomes, tracking action items, and ensuring established timelines are met. Administers the project delivery model for planning for capital projects. Supports project managers and other staff in applying the process consistently and transparently across utility projects. Reviews project deliverables such as business case evaluations and conducts continuous improvement efforts.

Implements strategies and projects to meet the objectives of the Water Renewal Utility Plan. Manages consultant led projects and collaborates with city staff in developing utility policies, procedures and research. Conducts construction site and facility visits to support project implementation.

Manages projects including project scoping, scheduling, resource management, risk assessment and stakeholder communication. Tracks and reports on project performance to ensure timely and on budget delivery of projects.

Develops and maintains the utilitys long term capital improvement plan, ensuring alignment with organization goals. Coordinates budget and schedule updates with program management staff. Serves as a primary liaison with the finance team.

Supports strategic planning and continuous improvement initiatives by identifying opportunities to improve business processes, documenting procedures, and helping integrate ideas and priorities across multiple functional areas.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts managements right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Additional Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Knowledge of:

• Project management methods
• Finance methods and techniques
• Water renewal, treatment and collection principles and practices
• Computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

• Use a systems approach to problem-solving
• Analyze and interpret complex technical information
• Demonstrate strong project management competencies
• Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance
• Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Masters degree in water resources, engineering, natural resource management, environmental science, public or business administration or related field and nine years of experience in the field.

Knowledge of:

• Construction, operation and maintenance of water renewal treatment facilities and collection systems
• Principles and practices of financial, technical and operational analysis
• Risk management analyses.

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently lifting/carrying up to 10 pounds, occasionally lifting/carrying up to 20 pounds and rarely lifting/carrying up to 35 pounds. Also, the employee is frequently pushing/pulling up to 10 pounds and rarely pushing/pulling up to 35 pounds. The noise level is rarely moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, reach and grasp. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees are exposed to mechanical and electrical hazards. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

• ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family
• Low-cost dental and vision options
• Post-employment health savings account

Retirement and Investment Plans:

• Required participation in PERSI Base Plan retirement benefits with standard employee and City contribution rates
• 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match
• 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

• Up to $500 cash per year for participants
• Alternative transportation incentives

Paid Leave - City employees receive generous paid leave:

• 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City
• 12 paid holidays every year
• 8 hours of sick leave per month
• 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

• Basic Life insurance at no cost to you
• Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

• Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts
• Supplemental Life Insurance
• Supplemental Disability Insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Free local bus pass
• Corporate discount programs
• AFLAC
• Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org

01

Do you possess a valid state-issued drivers license?

• Yes, I have a valid state-issued drivers license.
• No, I do not currently have a valid state-issued drivers license.

02

How many years of professional experience do you have in project management, strategic planning, program planning/implementation, capital planning, or a closely related area?

• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 6 years
• 6 years to less than 9 years
• 9 or more years

03

Which of the following best describes your professional experience?

• I have limited or no experience in these areas.
• I have supported projects or planning activities primarily by completing assigned tasks.
• I have independently managed projects or planning activities, including coordinating timelines, stakeholders, deliverables, and/or budgets.
• I have managed multiple complex projects or planning initiatives involving cross-functional teams, financial/budget considerations, and competing organizational priorities.
• I have led organization-wide or similarly complex strategic/capital planning efforts involving multiple departments, senior leaders, and significant financial or operational considerations.

04

This position works across a variety of areas, including strategic and capital planning, project management, budgeting and financial processes, and coordination with teams throughout the organization. What interests you about this role, and what experience would you bring that you believe would help you be successful?

Required Question

Employer City of Boise

Address 625 W Idaho St

Boise, Idaho, 83702

Website http://www.cityofboise.org