Stormwater Monitoring Tech

City of Greensboro•Kitchen Ops Center 2602 S. Elm-Eugene St Greensboro, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Protect Greensboro’s Waterways – Join Us as a Stormwater Monitoring Technician! Are you passionate about environmental protection, water quality, and hands-on fieldwork? The City of Greensboro is looking for a dedicated Stormwater Monitoring Technician to help safeguard local streams, support pollution prevention, and strengthen our community’s environmental health. If you enjoy a mix of field investigations, technical analysis, and meaningful public service, this role offers a fulfilling and rewarding path forward. Greensboro’s Water Resources Department is responsible for protecting public health and the environment by managing drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater systems. Our department is committed to high standards, reliable service, and long-term sustainability. The Stormwater Management Division plays a key role in reducing flooding, improving water quality, and ensuring compliance with state and federal environmental regulations. The division manages stormwater infrastructure, conducts environmental monitoring, investigates pollution concerns, and works closely with residents and businesses to protect Greensboro’s waterways. As part of this team, you’ll contribute directly to environmental stewardship and responsible city planning. As a Stormwater Monitoring Technician, you will: Collect and analyze water quality data from streams and stormwater systems Conduct routine inspections of stormwater control measures (SCMs) Investigate pollution complaints, spills, and runoff concerns Identify and eliminate illicit discharges and illegal connections to the storm sewer system Assist with tracking spills for partner agencies and regulatory bodies Inspect industrial facilities for stormwater compliance Monitor streams during both wet and dry weather conditions Maintain, calibrate, and care for sampling and monitoring equipment Evaluate and manage monitoring data and prepare technical reports Apply local, state, and federal regulations to protect stormwater quality Respond to citizen requests and provide technical assistance to internal and external clients

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree
1+ years of directly related experience in Pollution Prevention, Water Quality monitoring, and/or Stormwater Management, Stormwater inspections, and/or Stormwater Control Measures.
Proficient with computer applications such as MS Office, etc.
Valid Driver's License

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Geography, Chemistry, Ecology, Zoology, Geology, or Natural Resources related
Related work experience and/or education experience in Pollution Prevention, Water Quality monitoring, and/or Stormwater Management
Related experience or education in Stormwater inspections of industrial facilities and Stormwater Control Measures

Responsibilities

Collect and analyze water quality data from streams and stormwater systems
Conduct routine inspections of stormwater control measures (SCMs)
Investigate pollution complaints, spills, and runoff concerns
Identify and eliminate illicit discharges and illegal connections to the storm sewer system
Assist with tracking spills for partner agencies and regulatory bodies
Inspect industrial facilities for stormwater compliance
Monitor streams during both wet and dry weather conditions
Maintain, calibrate, and care for sampling and monitoring equipment
Evaluate and manage monitoring data and prepare technical reports
Apply local, state, and federal regulations to protect stormwater quality
Respond to citizen requests and provide technical assistance to internal and external clients