Water Resources Analyst - Wastewater

The Position

Join a team that keeps our community's most essential resource flowing! We're looking for a driven professional to take on a key role in water resources planning and special projects. In this position, you'll help shape the City's water future by conducting important studies, ensuring compliance with evolving regulations, and preparing complex technical and regulatory reports. If you're passionate about protecting and planning for our water systems, this is your chance to make a lasting impact.

Upcoming Salary Increases and

Incentives:

3% COLA effective 7/1/2026 2.5% Education Incentive
- Bachelor's Degree 5% Education Incentive
- Master's Degree Applicants will be assessed on the application submitted. Due to the volume of applications received, resumes will not be screened for the purpose of determining who is the most qualified to compete in the testing process. It is the applicant's responsibility to fill out the "Education" and "Work Experience" sections of the application with complete information and adequate detail.

Do not substitute any part of the application with the words "SEE RESUME." Applicants considered to be the most qualified will be invited to continue in the testing process. The Human Resources Department reserves the right to revise the testing process to best meet the needs of the City.

Tentative Testing Schedule In-person Written Exam Week of July 20, 2026 The City of Modesto is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity, equity and inclusion. A City application is required, including Supplemental Questionnaire. The City of Modesto does not sponsor H-1B Visas. Salary offered depends on candidate's experience.

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions :

Keep current on legal, regulatory, and technical requirements related to the City's utilities operations; communicate information to management and operations personnel; ensure the City meets regulatory requirements for domestic water systems.

Support assigned division's compliance of regulatory permits; oversee the development and submission of required reports for state and federal regulatory agencies associated with permits and programs. Serve as liaison to regulatory agencies.

Perform technical research and prepare reports regarding water quality, utilities operations, and related technical issues including those required by regulatory agencies. Research, document, and report any deviations or violations of regulations and the corrective actions.

Conduct a variety of studies and assessments related to water supply and water quality; analyze data and make sound recommendations for management review.

Analyze and assess utility operations and assigned functions to identify opportunities for improvement; recommended and support the implementation of enhancements and alternative solutions; assist in the preparation of reports detailing operational performance and activities.

Coordinate between City departments, divisions, outside agencies, and consultants on special water quality studies by developing, gathering, reviewing, or obtaining data for assessment of current and future infrastructure needs and/or compliance with environmental requirements and regulations.

Serve as database administrator for operations information management systems; troubleshoot issues with IT, department staff, and/or program developer and ensure the integrity of data.

Develop and provide training to staff on water sampling, water treatment and distribution operations and emergency operations programs.

Provide guidance to utilities operations on water quality activities, including the protection of water sources, optimization of treatment processes and distribution system practices.

Review legislation with potential impact on operations; prepare comments in response to proposed legislation and regulations. Serve as an expert witness on issues pertaining to water quality and operations, as necessary.

Respond to inquiries and provide accurate information to utilities customers as well as representatives from federal, state, local and public agencies; investigate and resolve complaints by identifying issues and recommending appropriate corrective actions.

Participate in negotiations, discussions and/or audits with regional, state, and/or federal regulatory agencies that issue environmental permits for City utility operations.

May participate in the selection of staff, review and recommend staff training, conduct performance evaluations, work with employees to correct deficiencies, and implement discipline procedures, as assigned.

Assist with special projects as assigned.

Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, and the public using principles of good customer service.

Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance…