Environmental Compliance Analyst

City of Bend•Bend, OR

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Bend is accepting applications for one (1) regular, full-time Environmental Compliance Analyst in the Environmental Services Division of the Water Services Department. This position will be open until filled and may be used to create an eligibility list for future vacancies. This role is all about helping the City understand what’s happening across its water systems, whether that’s drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, or local rivers and groundwater. On any given day, you might be out in the field collecting water samples, checking monitoring equipment, or downloading flow data from sites across the City. Other days may involve reviewing and validating that data, troubleshooting equipment issues, or helping respond to unusual conditions such as storm events. In simple terms, this position helps answer critical questions: Is our water safe? Are our systems functioning properly? Are we meeting environmental regulations? This position offers a unique opportunity to work at the intersection of environmental science, public health, and infrastructure. Current and upcoming projects include expanding the City’s flow monitoring network and supporting the installation of new real-time level sensors that help detect and prevent system overflows. The role also contributes to groundwater and surface water monitoring, evolving regulatory compliance efforts, and improved data-driven decision-making. This position plays a key support role across several City programs, including Industrial Pretreatment, Stormwater, Wastewater, Drinking Water, and Engineering. The data collected and analyzed directly informs engineering models, regulatory compliance, infrastructure investment decisions, and environmental protection efforts—making this an essential role in advancing the City’s mission to protect public health and the environment.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related field
Relevant experience in environmental monitoring, water quality, wastewater/stormwater systems, or related technical field
An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job
Valid Oregon Driver’s License (or ability to obtain by date of hire)

Nice To Haves

Experience with environmental sampling and laboratory procedures
Familiarity with EPA, DEQ, or other regulatory frameworks
Experience working with field instrumentation or monitoring equipment
Knowledge of data management, analysis tools, or reporting systems
Experience in municipal or public sector utilities

Responsibilities

Conduct flow monitoring activities including field equipment maintenance, sensor replacement, and data validation
Collect water samples across drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, groundwater, and surface water systems
Calibrate and maintain analytical instruments and monitoring equipment to ensure accurate data collection
Perform stormwater and environmental sampling during qualifying weather or system events
Monitor and sample permitted industrial dischargers to ensure regulatory compliance
Analyze, interpret, and summarize environmental and operational data for reports and decision-making
Prepare technical reports, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and monitoring plans
Support biosolids, groundwater, and wastewater treatment facility monitoring programs
Troubleshoot mechanical and technical issues in field instrumentation and monitoring systems
Maintain compliance with safety protocols, including confined space entry, hazardous materials handling, and traffic control