Program Coordinator - Treatment Operations and Treatment Maintenance

Salary: $89,669.00 - $160,514.00 Annually Location: San Antonio, TX Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 2026-00086 Department: Treatment Operations Opening Date: 02/27/2026 Closing Date: 3/15/2026 11:59 PM Central Grade 22 - Starting annual salary: $89,669.00. Rate of pay depends on qualifications. Job Summary The Program Coordinator will serve as the central point of operational, financial, and training coordination for Treatment Operations or Maintenance (2 separate positions). This role is responsible for translating complex operational and maintenance data into actionable insights, strengthening process consistency, improving processes, and ensuring alignment across operations, maintenance, finance, safety, and procurement functions. By establishing structured oversight, reporting, backlog management, contract oversight, and process efficiency, the position enables Treatment leadership to remain focused on strategic planning, regulatory compliance, capital projects, higher level decision making and field execution. Essential Functions Recommends, develops and implements programs, projects, and policies. Builds internal and external partnerships by establishing and maintaining effective working relationships. Continuously monitors and analyzes existing programs, projects, policies, and procedures for effectiveness and makes recommendations for adjustments as needed. Recommends and monitors programs and project budgets. Negotiates and manages supplier and consultant contracts. Represents SAWS on local, regional, state, and national organizations and government agency committees. Analyzes new and existing technology for effectiveness and applicability in accomplishing company and department goals. Performs other duties as assigned. Decision Making Works under limited supervision. Independent initiative and decision-making skills required. Minimum Requirements Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Science, Public Administration or related field from an institution accredited by a recognized accrediting agency. Seven years' experience in program or project planning, development, regulation, support, or operations activities. Valid Class C Texas Driver's License. Able to use word processing, spreadsheets, database, and presentation software. Job Dimensions Regular contact with internal and external customers including stakeholder, general public, contractors, vendors, and consultants. Communicates effectively verbally and in writing. Physical Demands and Working Conditions Working conditions primarily in an office environment with occasional field visits. May also operate a company or personal vehicle on company business. Benefits 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. 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr San Antonio Water System