Environmental Compliance Analyst

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. Please review the entire job posting, including the application requirements at the end.

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.

Environmental Compliance Analyst

• 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

We’re looking for someone who is a self‑starter, detail‑oriented, and comfortable balancing multiple priorities in a dynamic environment. The ideal candidate enjoys hands‑on, field‑based work and can adapt to changing conditions while maintaining a high level of accuracy and safety. They bring a proactive approach to problem‑solving and take initiative in maintaining and improving systems and processes. Highly qualified candidates will have working knowledge of environmental monitoring practices, water and wastewater systems, and regulatory compliance requirements.

They bring strong skills in data analysis, technical troubleshooting, and clear communication—both written and verbal. The ability to interpret data, identify anomalies, and connect findings to system performance is critical to success in this role.

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, chemistry, biology, or a related field; AND
• Experience: Relevant experience in environmental monitoring, water quality, wastewater/stormwater systems, or related technical field; OR
• An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient…