Water Quality Analyst

Posting Close Date:

Applicants must submit their completed application by 03-01-2026 at 11:59 p.m. MST

As part of the online application process, all applicants are required to submit an updated resume and cover letter at the time of application. Resumes and cover letters received after the Final date to receive applications will not be considered. Applications received that do not contain a resume and a cover letter will be considered incomplete and will not be considered further in this recruitment process.

Position Specific Description

The Water Quality Analyst position at the City of Tucson’s Water Department works in a field and lab environment. This position collects, analyzes, and reviews water sample results for quality control, ensuring compliance with EPA and ADEQ standards and regulations. The Water Quality Analyst will calibrate instruments, prepare required reagents, perform testing and quality control, data entry and review, sample receiving and login, and scheduling.

Work is performed under the supervision of the Client Services Chemist Supervisor. This position does not supervise.

• Schedule, perform, and coordinate compliance and discretionary sampling throughout the Tucson Water distribution system for ADEQ Drinking Water Compliance and accurately document sample collections utilizing a Chain of Custody (COC).
• Utilize a Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) to input water quality data and review data for completeness and accuracy.
• Maintain samples and sample containers by checking completeness of incoming/outgoing bottle sets and Chain of Custodies (COC). Prepare and maintain sufficient inventory of sample bottles, chemicals, lab reagents, and lab consumables, including addition of method specific bottle preservatives. Receive and/or deliver samples in the laboratory and prepare sample shipments to subcontract laboratories.
• Calibrate field instrumentation, ensuring proper functionality, for the analysis of pH, temperature, free and total chlorine, conductivity, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen.
• Perform all other duties assigned by supervisor to meet department/divisional objectives.

All duties and responsibilities listed are subject to change.

Education

Associate degree

Experience

One (1) year of directly related experience

License Requirements

Valid and unrestricted Driver License

Preferred Qualifications

• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Treatment Operator
• ADEQ Grade 1 Water Distribution Operator

• ArcGIS mapping, Geo Worx, and Hexagon Enterprise Asset Management (EAM) systems.
• Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) software such as Element.
• Microsoft Office suite of programs.
• Potable/non-potable water distribution systems.
• Laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).

• Sampling potable and non-potable water.
• Analyzing and reporting results related to water quality.
• Using lab equipment and quality control procedures related to potable and non-potable, and wastewater.
• Maintaining Chain of Custodies (COC’s) and lab records.
• Utilizing an Asset Management System.

Job Profile

J4016 - Water Quality Analyst

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Compensation Grade

G105

Hourly Range

$21.96 - 32.94 USD

The City of Tucson considers several factors when extending an offer, including but not limited to, the role and associated responsibilities, a candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, and internal equity.

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Position Type

Regular

Time Type

Full time

Department

Water Utility, ZBUDG HIER - Recurring

Department Link

https:///Water

Background Check: This position has been designated to require a criminal background check. The City of Tucson is a Second Chance Employer.