Qureos Mentor

American Water

<div><div><div><b>Requisition ID: </b>108824</div><br>
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<div><b>Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.</b></div><br>
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<div>People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health &amp; wellness, emotional &amp; well-being, and savings for current &amp; future goals.</div><br>
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<div>We are <b>Beautifully Different</b>. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.</div><br>
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<div><b>About American Water</b><br>
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing&reg; by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water&rsquo;s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company&rsquo;s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.</div><br>
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As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.</div><br>
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American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron&rsquo;s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency&rsquo;s WaterSense&reg; Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.<br>
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For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.</div><br>
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<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Primary Role</b></h2>
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The Senior Procurement Specialist manages the sourcing of goods, services, and projects while continuously identifying and implementing opportunities to lower total cost of ownership. This position performs services on high level capital and expense categories or may manage a category of goods and services spend between $100 and $175M per year. This position is expected to make a contribution to meeting company total cost of ownership reduction goals.</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Accountabilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Prepare bid packages, statement of work documents, and requests (RFP/RFI) according to specifications and business requirements while supporting business with all commercial needs including dispute resolution and contract interpretation .</li>
<li>Build, lead, and maintain development of sourcing strategies from project identification through close-out including alternative sourcing options.</li>
<li>Negotiate complex commercial agreements within assigned categories in partnership with internal stakeholders, including legal and risk departments.</li>
<li>Build and maintain Supplier/Contractor relationships with the objective of reducing total costs, increasing productivity, and eliminating inefficiencies in the supply chain.</li>
<li>Lead cross functional teams to develop and implement category and supplier initiatives resulting in process efficiencies, total cost of ownership (TCO) savings in line with business goals</li>
<li>Drive use of spend analytics and market research in order to develop profiles for assigned category(s).</li>
<li>Drive development of KPI&rsquo;s for both supplier and category performance while using subject matter expertise and supplier industry knowledge to establish &quot;should cost&quot; models, identify opportunities, and drive supplier negotiations.</li>
<li>Drive collaborative relationships with business, state leadership and business operations management in order to gather feedback, understand issues, recognize opportunities, and influence category strategies.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge/Skills</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Analytical problem-solving skills to produce best product/service at lowest total cost of ownership within required time frames.</li>
<li>Business acumen to analyze commercial business, procurement issues and risk management issues with continuous improvement mindset.</li>
<li>Experience negotiating commercial terms and conditions.</li>
<li>Knowledge of sourcing strategies, and methodologies related to goods and services procurement.</li>
<li>Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in written presentation form.</li>
<li>Ability to work in a collaborative team environment within Supply Chain and with other internal stakeholders.</li>
<li>Knowledge of SAP (Preferred)</li>
<li>Extensive knowledge and experience in Microsoft Office Products</li>
<li>Understanding of Lean / Six Sigma concepts and tools</li>
<li>Ability to work on multiple assignments effectively.</li>
<li>Knowledge of relevant supply markets and understanding of sources of supply market intelligence.</li>
<li>Experience analyzing industry trends and conditions to inform sourcing strategies.</li>
<li>Knowledge and ability to utilize e-procurement tools effectively.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Experience/Education</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Minimum 6 years&rsquo; total work experience.</li>
<li>Minimum 4 years&rsquo; of procurement or category management experience Utility procurement experience a plus.</li>
<li>Experience working in matrixed organizations.</li>
<li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering or related disciplines or equivalent combination of education and experience.</li>
<li>CPM or CPSM preferred - Other supply chain certifications a plus.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Travel Requirements</b></h2>
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Travel Required 10-20%</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Other</b></h2>
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If hired for position with oversight for capital projects, 3 years experience in capital project procurement (preferably within water/wastewater industry) required.</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Work Environment</b></h2>
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Indoor Office Environment</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Competencies</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Champions safety</div><div>
Customer obsessed</div><div>
Cultivates innovation</div><div>
Nimble learning</div><div>
Drives Results</div><div>
Collaborates</div></div></div></div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Join American Water...</b><b>We Keep Life Flowing</b>&trade;</div><br>
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<div><b>American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants </b><b>based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.</b></div></div></div>

Sr Procurement Specialist

<div><div><div><b>Requisition ID: </b>108813</div><br>
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<div><b>Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health &amp; wellness, emotional &amp; well-being, and savings for current &amp; future goals.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>We are <b>Beautifully Different</b>. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.</div><br>
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<div><b>About American Water</b><br>
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing&reg; by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water&rsquo;s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company&rsquo;s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.</div><br>
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As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.</div><br>
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American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron&rsquo;s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency&rsquo;s WaterSense&reg; Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.<br>
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For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.</div><br>
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<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Position Information</b></h2>
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<div>$145,600 - $231,400</div><br>
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The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity.</div><br>
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<div><div>In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k),Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more!</div><br>
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<div><div>American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally!</div>
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Primary Role</b></h2>
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To provide legal counsel and representation to the New Jersey and Pennsylvania state leadership teams in a variety of areas, including real estate (purchase and sale, easements, rights of way, etc), contracts, litigation, customer complaints, environmental law, and day-to-day operational issues as they arise.</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Accountabilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Provide advice and counsel on a pro-active basis to executives, senior managers and employees in respect to legal issues affecting the business.</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Meet internal customers&rsquo; legal needs.</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Assist in the maximization of quality, cost-control and efficiency of acquired outside legal services</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Serve as a member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania Legal Team</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Support the states&rsquo; Senior Director Corporate Counsel and the Vice President and General Counsel in building the capabilities of the legal team.</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Be a source of high caliber legal resources for the business.</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Contribute to effective communication by listening and providing constructive feedback.</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Participate in and support an open and honest work environment.</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Cascade and share knowledge and information relevant to other members of the team and colleagues across the business.</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Perform other projects as assigned.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Knowledge/Skills</b></h2>
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Expertise in practice areas relevant to the business, such as real estate, contracts, litigation, environmental, public utility law, and administrative law.</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Experience/Education</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Minimum 5 years of in-depth experience in several of the legal areas listed above obtained with a law firm or combination of firm and in-house experience.</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience effectively handling a variety of matters displaying strong business acumen</li></ul>
<ul><li>Proven ability to successfully support the business and legal needs of clients</li></ul>
<ul><li>Experience in providing timely and effective practical legal advice and services</li></ul>
<ul><li>Able to effectively spot legal issues and determine practical, workable options for resolving them</li></ul>
<ul><li>Results-focused experience, has worked in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment</li></ul>
<ul><li>Detail-oriented and able to effectively provide client-oriented service while protecting the organization</li></ul>
<ul><li>Juris Doctor from an accredited law school.</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Travel Requirements</b></h2>
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Occasional travel, primarily in New Jersey and Pennsylvania</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Certifications &amp; Licenses</b></h2>
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Member of the New Jersey and Pennsylvania state bars.</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Other</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Able to handle a variety of ongoing projects simultaneously</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Able to work effectively with minimal supervision</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Excellent judgment in determining when and how to elevate matters</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Self-starter, takes initiative to respond to and address legal issues</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Functions effectively both in individual and team environments</li></ul><br>
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<ul><li>Able to work collaboratively with strong interpersonal skills</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Competencies</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Champions safety</div><div>
Customer obsessed</div><div>
Cultivates innovation</div><div>
Nimble learning</div><div>
Drives Results</div><div>
Collaborates</div></div></div></div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Join American Water...</b><b>We Keep Life Flowing</b>&trade;</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants </b><b>based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.</b></div></div></div>

Corporate Counsel

<div><div><div><b>Requisition ID: </b>108816</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>Share Our Purpose. Be Yourself. Feel Valued.</b></div><br>
<div></div>
<div>People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career. Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health &amp; wellness, emotional &amp; well-being, and savings for current &amp; future goals.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div>We are <b>Beautifully Different</b>. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role! Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>About American Water</b><br>
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886, We Keep Life Flowing&reg; by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people across 14 regulated jurisdictions and 18 military installations. American Water&rsquo;s 6,500 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company&rsquo;s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.</div><br>
<div><br>
As one of the fastest growing utilities in the U.S., American Water expects to invest $40 to $42 billion in infrastructure repairs and replacement, system resiliency and regulated acquisitions over the next 10 years. The company has a long-standing history of executing its core operations, aligned with sustainable best practices, through its commitments to safety, affordability, customer service, protecting the environment, an inclusive workforce and strengthening communities.</div><br>
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American Water has been recognized on the 2023 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index for the fifth consecutive year, ranked 18th on Barron&rsquo;s 100 Most Sustainable U.S. Companies 2023 List, earned the U.S. Department of Homeland Security SAFETY Act designation and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency&rsquo;s WaterSense&reg; Excellence Award, among additional state, local and national recognitions.<br>
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For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.</div><br>
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<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Primary Role</b></h2>
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Director, Corporate Counsel providing legal counsel and risk advice to Indiana American, Kentucky American and Tennessee American in a variety of areas, including, but not limited to: real estate (purchase and sale, easements, rights of way, etc.), contracts, litigation, customer complaints, investigations, utility regulation issues, acquisitions and business development, environmental law, and day-to-day operational issues as they arise. Must be physically located in Indiana, Kentucky or Tennessee or willing to relocate.</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Key Accountabilities</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Provide advice and counsel on a pro-active basis to executives, senior managers and employees in respect to legal issues affecting the business.</li>
<li>Advise management and represent the three state entities on a broad range of regulatory, legislative, and corporate and commercial issues, including rates and regulatory matters before state public utility commissions.</li>
<li>Coordinate and manage outside counsel to represent the three states in judicial and administrative proceedings, including such matters as general litigation and administrative hearings before courts and administrative tribunals; prepare or review the preparation of briefs and other documents and the development of strategy for litigation and regulatory proceedings to ensure high quality, value-added, cost-effective legal services consistent with the company&rsquo;s overall business strategy.</li>
<li>Negotiate, draft and review contracts and other legal and transactional documents for the operating companies; review, evaluate and make recommendations regarding potential business transactions.</li>
<li>Provide training to the business on a variety of legal matters and issues.</li>
<li>Support the three states&rsquo; General Counsel and Senior Director Corporate Counsel in building the capabilities of the legal team.</li>
<li>Assist in providing legislative/regulatory evaluations and advice, including the drafting of proposed legislation or changes thereto and possibly providing explanation of the organization&rsquo;s position on such matters for legislators and governmental administrators.</li>
<li>Perform other projects as assigned by the General Counsel and Senior Director.</li>
<li>Broad knowledge of utility regulatory law and the utility regulatory framework.</li>
<li>Broad knowledge of corporate law and general corporate governance principles.</li>
<li>Ability to work well on a variety of teams.</li>
<li>Excellent organizational and project management skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities.</li>
<li>Work effectively with all levels within the organization as well as key external stakeholders.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Knowledge/Skills</b></h2>
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Expertise in practice areas relevant to the business; i.e., public utility laws and regulations, litigation, commercial transactions, property, contracts, environmental, mergers &amp; acquisitions, and administrative law.</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Experience/Education</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school.</li>
<li>Member of the Indiana, Kentucky, or Tennessee bar and able to meet all requirements to obtain in-house license in the other states within one year of the hire date.</li>
<li>Minimum of five years of in-depth experience in several of the legal areas listed above obtained within a law firm, in house, government or a combination of experience from these areas.</li>
<li>Experience effectively handling a variety of matters displaying strong business acumen</li>
<li>Proven ability to successfully support the business and legal needs of clients</li>
<li>Experience in providing timely and effective practical legal advice and services</li>
<li>Able to effectively spot legal issues and determine practical, workable options for resolving them</li>
<li>Results-focused experience and ability to prioritize items in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment</li>
<li>Detail-oriented and able to effectively provide client-oriented service while protecting the organization.</li>
<li>Experience before a state utility commission or other state administrative agency desirable.</li>
</ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>Travel Requirements</b></h2>
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Regular travel for meetings and events, primarily within IN, KY and TN.</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Work Environment</b></h2>
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Office in Greenwood, Indiana; Chattanooga, Tennessee; or Lexington, Kentucky American Water location.</div></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Other</b></h2>
</div><div><ul><li>Able to handle a variety of ongoing projects simultaneously</li></ul>
<ul><li>Able to work effectively with minimal supervision</li></ul>
<ul><li>Excellent judgment in determining when and how to elevate matters</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong verbal and written communication skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills</li></ul>
<ul><li>Self-starter, takes initiative to respond to and address legal issues</li></ul>
<ul><li>Functions effectively both in individual and team environments</li></ul>
<ul><li>Able to work collaboratively with strong interpersonal skills</li></ul></div></div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>
Competencies</b></h2>
</div><div><div>Champions safety</div><div>
Customer obsessed</div><div>
Cultivates innovation</div><div>
Nimble learning</div><div>
Drives Results</div><div>
Collaborates</div></div></div></div><br>
<div></div><div><b>Join American Water...</b><b>We Keep Life Flowing</b>&trade;</div><br>
<div></div>
<div><b>American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants </b><b>based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.</b></div></div></div>

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