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Fluidstack

Water Lead

Austin, TX · On-site

$200K - $350K/yr

You track water policy, legal rights, and regulatory changes across active US markets and know when a state rule or permit condition is going to affect a site before anyone else flags it. * You've ...

Prince William Water

Temporary Positions

Manassas, VA · On-site

$16 - $20/hr

Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license with a satisfactory driving record according to Prince William Water policy. * Other duties as assigned or required. * Must be at least 18 years old.

Prince William Water

Temporary Positions

Woodbridge, VA · On-site

$18.84/hr

Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license with a satisfactory driving record according to Prince William Water policy Other duties as assigned or required. Must be at least 18 years old.

Prince William Water

Temporary Positions

Woodbridge, VA · On-site

$15.75 - $19.75/hr

Possession of a valid Virginia driver's license with a satisfactory driving record according to Prince William Water policy. * Other duties as assigned or required. * Must be at least 18 years old.

City of Glendale, AZ

Water Resources Analyst

Glendale, AZ · On-site

$88K - $133K/yr

Advises the Water Resources Manager and City leadership on water policy, regulatory changes, and the City's interests. * Coordinates with water operations staff on permit and contract requirements.

Central Arizona Project

Water Control Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$168K - $185K/yr

... Policy, Engineering, Maintenance, and the Power departments. Coordinates Colorado River water diversions. 4. Directs the engineering and administration of the CAP industrial controls systems. 5. ...

Central Arizona Project

Water Control Manager

Phoenix, AZ · On-site

$168K - $185K/yr

... Policy, Engineering, Maintenance, and the Power departments. Coordinates Colorado River water diversions. 4. Directs the engineering and administration of the CAP industrial controls systems. 5. ...

4Creeks, Inc.

Water Program Manager

Visalia, CA

$80K - $100K/hr

Knowledge of water policy is required * Experience with Microsoft Office, including Word and Excel is required. Compensation The salary will be determined by the candidates skill and experience level ...

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How much do water policy jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for water policy in the United States is $124,832.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $99,000.00 and $151,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Water Policy position, and why are they important?

To thrive in Water Policy, you need a solid background in environmental science, public policy, or related fields, often supported by an advanced degree or specialized training. Familiarity with water management modeling tools, regulatory frameworks, and data analysis software is typically expected. Strong communication, analytical thinking, and stakeholder engagement abilities distinguish outstanding professionals in this area. These skills ensure effective development and implementation of policies that address complex water resource challenges and regulatory requirements.

What types of organizations typically employ Water Policy professionals, and how does the work environment vary?

Water Policy professionals are commonly employed by government agencies, non-profit organizations, environmental consultancies, and large utilities. The work environment can range from office-based policy analysis and report writing to fieldwork and stakeholder meetings, depending on the employer and specific project needs. Team structures may include collaboration with scientists, engineers, legal experts, and representatives from public or private sectors. This diversity in settings allows for varied day-to-day responsibilities and frequent opportunities to work on interdisciplinary teams tackling real-world water issues.

What is a Water Policy job?

A Water Policy job involves developing, analyzing, and implementing policies to manage water resources sustainably. Professionals in this field work with governments, organizations, and stakeholders to address water-related challenges such as allocation, conservation, and quality regulation. They may conduct research, draft regulations, and advocate for policies that balance environmental, economic, and social water needs. This role requires knowledge of water law, environmental science, and public policy.

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Water Program Manager, Data Center Development

Water Program Manager, Data Center Development

Meta

New York, NY

$160K/yr

Full-time

Posted 9 days ago

Meta rating

7.5

Company rating: 7.5 out of 10

Based on 44 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

131st of 204 rated software companies

Job description

Meta designs, builds, leases, and operates highly efficient data centers. Developing, operating, and managing the data center infrastructure and facilities in alignment with industry best practices and Meta standards is synonymous with ensuring high uptime, capacity availability, flexibility and capital and operational cost efficiency in a safe working environment.Meta is seeking a water program manager to support cross-functional program efforts for the large and growing water global data center portfolio during pre-development, construction, and operations phases. This position will report directly to the Water Team Manager within the broader Site Development team and will work closely with other Data Center teams. Travel may be needed to visit our data center sites to better understand operations, meet site teams, and attend agency and stakeholder meetings.
Water Program Manager, Data Center Development Responsibilities:
  • Facilitate and drive communication and cross-team coordination between internal and external water stakeholders, including Strategy, Finance, Sustainability, Design, Engineering, Construction, and Operations
  • Monitor and support tool development for ensuring water and wastewater compliance
  • Oversee compliance with water withdrawals and ensure compliance with end-user agreements (flow rate, wastewater discharge, volume/quality, significant industrial user, installation of monitoring and operational equipment where required, etc.)
  • Oversee compliance with wastewater discharge volume/quality requirements (pre-treatment, Significant Industrial User, Permit)
  • Prepare and implement Water Mitigation Plan with Emergency Operating Procedures related to forced water reduction, establish framework and lead effort on finalizing entire Emergency Plan
  • Monitor external factors that could affect water (i.e., tracking local and state water policy, water quality issues, legal rights/issues) and provide results and updates to internal teams
  • Organize, review, and evaluate water and wastewater monitoring data to compare against agreements, identify anomalies, and establish best practices
  • Lead water utility engagement approach during construction and operations on all technical, invoicing, and operational issues. Work closely with cross functional partners on efforts to optimize overall operations, promote best practices, and drive environmental stewardship
  • Complete engineering design reviews and track both onsite and offsite infrastructure projects including schedule, scope and budget. Understand the status and impact to ongoing data center construction and operations
  • Partner with construction management teams on construction quality control and assurance of wet utility infrastructure projects
  • Meet regularly with utility partners to coordinate on projects and maintain good relationships throughout the life cycle of the data center
  • Lead a variety of programmatic initiatives to advance the Water Team's mission, including (but not limited to): advancing fleet-wide sustainability and water saving efforts, performing regulatory research, developing and refining business processes, and coordinating with cross functional partners on multidisciplinary efforts
  • Assist in facilitating the growth of the water program within Meta Data Centers as the company continues to grow and build water program capabilities and best practices
  • Work with a diverse group of cross functional partner teams to gather data from a variety of water and wastewater-related workstreams. Analyze the information to identify patterns and trends, with the goal of optimizing overall system and business operations
  • Monitor and support process for flow meter account setup, mapping, payments, and commissioning with local utilities
  • Oversee schedule and budget for water program and data center sites in responsible region (i.e., CapEx and OpEx)
  • Monitor and support construction water milestones and drive the implementation of construction water best management practices
  • Ability to travel domestically (up to 50%)

Minimum Qualifications:
  • Technical expertise related to industrial water use and wastewater discharge, water efficiency techniques, as well as water policy and permitting in the United States
  • Experience managing multiple projects and coordinating with internal staff, external consultants, and other stakeholders
  • Bachelor's degree in civil or environmental engineering or similar
  • Experience communicating and working with highly confidential information
  • Experience with construction management of water infrastructure
  • Experience working in teams, and establishing and maintaining cross-functional relationships
  • Knowledge of Google platforms (Sheets, Slides, etc.)
  • 12+ years professional experience in water and wastewater infrastructure projects

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Experience adhering to and implementing responsible, ethical AI practices (e.g., risk assessment, bias mitigation, quality and accuracy reviews)
  • Experience leveraging SQL and BI tools (such as Tableau) for data analysis, reporting, and actionable insights
  • Demonstrated ongoing AI skill development (e.g., prompt/context engineering, agent orchestration) and staying current with emerging AI technologies
  • Advanced technical degree
  • Experience working with water and wastewater utilities in the United States
  • Experience with operations of water and wastewater infrastructure
  • Experience with water and wastewater infrastructure construction and operations for data centers
  • Experience with NPDES and industrial pre-treatment permits
  • Demonstrated ability to integrate AI tools to optimize/redesign workflows and drive measurable impact (e.g., efficiency gains, quality improvements)

About Meta:
Meta builds technologies that help people connect, find communities, and grow businesses. When Facebook launched in 2004, it changed the way people connect. Apps like Messenger, Instagram and WhatsApp further empowered billions around the world. Now, Meta is moving beyond 2D screens toward immersive experiences like augmented and virtual reality to help build the next evolution in social technology. People who choose to build their careers by building with us at Meta help shape a future that will take us beyond what digital connection makes possible today—beyond the constraints of screens, the limits of distance, and even the rules of physics.
Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment.
Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@meta.com.
$160,000/year to $232,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits
Individual compensation is determined by skills, qualifications, experience, and location. Compensation details listed in this posting reflect the base hourly rate, monthly rate, or annual salary only, and do not include bonus, equity or sales incentives, if applicable. In addition to base compensation, Meta offers benefits. Learn more about benefits at Meta.

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