Environmental Compliance Analyst

City of Bend

Bend, OR

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
$74,830.91–$95,505.70 Per Year
SKILLS
Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D), Ambulance Services, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Analysis Skills, Biology, Calibration, Chemistry, Communication Skills, Compensation and Benefits, Data Analysis, Data Collection, Data Management, Data Quality, Dental Insurance, Detail Oriented, Diversity, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, Employee Benefits, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Engineering, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), Environmental Regulations, Environmental Sciences, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Financial Management, Flexible Spending Accounts, Funding, Government, Green Business, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Plan, Healthcare, Healthcare Reimbursement, Identify Issues, Instrumentation, Juniper Networks Product Family, Laboratory Techniques, Life Insurance, Maintain Compliance, Multitasking, Mutual Funds, Network Monitoring, Payroll Tax, Prescription Drugs, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Public Health, Regulations, Regulatory Compliance, Regulatory Requirements, Reimbursement, Reporting Skills, Safety Compliance, Specimen Collection, Specimens/Samples, Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), Surface Water, Systems Maintenance, Telemedicine, Water Quality Testing, Water Sampling, Writing Skills
LOCATION
Bend, OR
POSTED
3 days ago

Environmental Compliance Analyst

Salary

$74,830.91 - $95,505.70 Annually

Location

Juniper Ridge - 21051 NE Talus Pl, Bend, OR

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

20260084

Department

Water Services

Division

8575

Opening Date

07/02/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

  • Description
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About the Role

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.

Classification Framework: Environmental Compliance Analyst

What Youll Do

The following duties are a sample of major duties performed in this role and not intended to be an exhaustive list:

  • 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

Ideal Candidate

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.

Candidates who meet the listed minimum qualifications, including an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered for an interview. Please ensure your application includes information about your education, relevant paid and unpaid work experience, and applicable licenses and certifications. Avoid referencing your resume in the job duties section of the application.

Minimum Qualifications

  • 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 to successfully perform the essential duties of the job

Required Licenses & Certifications

  • Valid Oregon Driver's License (or ability to obtain by date of hire)

Desired (but not required) Attributes

  • 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

What to Know Before Applying

Application Deadline

Applications received by July 17, 12:00 PM (noon) Pacific Time will be included in an initial review and consideration for interview; however, the position will remain open until filled.

Application Requirements

To be considered for an interview, applicants must complete an online application including the following attachments:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume

Veterans' Preference

Applicants seeking Veterans' Preference as a qualified veteran or disabled veteran must attach appropriate documentation to their application. For more information click here.

Equity Statement

The City of Bend remains committed to building a workforce that advances diversity and inclusion within our community and all we do. We recognize that not everyone starts from the same place, and that gender, race, ability, sexual orientation, and other identities face different barriers. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating an inclusive, safe, and respectful workplace where employees can thrive without these barriers. A more extended version of the City of Bend's Organizational Equity Statement is available upon request.

Benefits

The City of Bend offers an excellent competitive benefits package for Employees and Dependents for health and dental coverage, retirement benefits, and a robust paid leave program. Details are available on the benefits tab of the job posting.

Starting Compensation

Starting compensation is determined based on a pay equity analysis considering the candidate's education, applicable work experience, and internal equity. Please include all relevant information on your application.

Diversity & Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

The City of Bend is committed to fostering, cultivating and preserving a culture of diversity and inclusion. At the City of Bend, we dont just accept differences; we value them. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and support the Americans with Disabilities Amendments Act (ADAAA) and the Oregon Equal Pay Act.

Employee Benefit Overview

August 1, 2025 - July 31, 2026

Regular Full Time Benefits:

Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire.

(If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Medical, Vision and Prescription Coverage

Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans

Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total monthly premium. Benefit-eligible part-time employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly-scheduled hours, either at 50% (employees working 20-29 hours per week) or 75% (employees working 30-39 hours per week) of the full monthly premium.

Employee monthly premium:EmployeeEmployee & DependentsFull-time Employees$71.48$178.70Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$178.72$446.77Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$357.43$893.54

Health Reimbursement Account (HRA)

Third Party Administrator -- PacificSource Administrators (PSA)

This is an employer-funded account designed to reimburse employees for IRS-qualified medical expenses. Reimbursements are tax-free, and any unused HRA Comp-A fund amounts at the end of the plan year are transferred to the employee's VEBA account following first full year of employment (see below for VEBA account information). Coinsurance (Med-G) funding remaining at plan year end is forfeited and does not roll to the VEBA.

Employee monthly premium portion:

Employee

Employee & Dependents

Full-time EmployeesHRA (Comp - A)

Coinsurance (Med - G)$2,000

$1,250$4,000

$1,250Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A)

Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,500

$937.50$3,000

$1,335.75Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)HRA (Comp - A)

Coinsurance (Med - G)$1,000

$625$2,000

$890.50

Employees also have the option to self-fund a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for unreimbursed medical expenses to offset potential out-of-pocket liability under the medical/dental plans and potentially shelter their HRA Comp-A account to allow for larger rollover to their VEBA account at plan year end.

First Stop Health - Telemedicine: The City of Bend provides First Stop Health (FSH) telemedicine benefits for FREE to all medical-enrolled employees and up to seven (7) of their immediate family members.

Dental Plan

Underwritten by MODA

$2,000 calendar year benefit maximum per covered individual includes $1,000 one-time orthodontia benefit.

Full-time employees currently pay 10% of the total composite monthly premium.

Part-time benefit-eligible employee premiums are pro-rated according to their regularly scheduled work hours (50% for employees working 20-29 hours per week; 75% for those working 30-39 hours per week).

Employee composite monthly premium:

Employee with/without Dependents

Full-time Employees$15.40

Part-time 1 Employees (30-39 hours per week)$38.53

Part-time 2 Employees (20-29 hours per week)$77.05

VEBA Plan

Administered by HRA VEBA

Individual employee account that receives tax-free rollover amounts from the City-funded HRA Comp-A account remaining at the end of each plan year. The account belongs to the employee and may be invested in mutual funds similar to deferred compensation. The account can grow, tax free, and be used for future medical expenses and can be used either while still employed or after separation/retirement.

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)

Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)

Participation in the City of Bends Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.

Life, Personal Accident (AD&D) & Long-Term Disability Plans

Underwritten by New York Life

Group Basic Term Life Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a coverage amount of one times the employees annual salary, to a maximum benefit of $150,000, with a minimum benefit of $50,000. Coverage includes person accident coverage for loss of life and/or limb, per scheduled benefit package amounts.

Group Long-term Disability Insurance: Benefit-eligible employees working at least 20 hours per week are eligible for a a benefit of up to 66.67% of employee's covered earnings to a maximum of $9,000 per month.

Voluntary Life and AD&D: Active, full time employees of the City of Bend regularly working a minimum of 20 hours per week are eligible for additional voluntary coverage for the employee, spouse/domestic partner and dependent children.

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website http://www.oregon.gov/pers

Employee Assistance Program

Underwritten by Canopy

This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.

The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

  • AFLAC Supplemental Insurance (various plans are offered)
  • MASA ground and air ambulance membership
  • 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions & Mission Square Retirement

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Temporary Medical Only Benefits:

Coverage is effective on the first day of the month, coinciding with or following date of hire. (If the first day of work is on the first calendar day of the month, coverage is effective that day.)

High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)

Medical, Vision, Prescription coverage

Underwritten by PacificSource Health Plans

Full-time, temporary employee(s) currently pay 10% of the total employee(s) monthly premium. Full-time, temporary employees are eligible for employee-only medical coverage. However, there is family coverage available should the employee choose to enroll and assume financial responsibility for the difference of premium.

Employee composite monthly premium:

EmployeeEmployee & DependentsFull-time Employees$71.48$1,143.69Deductible$2,000$4,000

Flexible Spending Plan (FSA)

Administered by PacificSource Administrators (PSA)

Participation in the City of Bends Flexible Spending Plan is voluntary and allows employees to pay for IRS-approved health care-related expenses and dependent care through pre-tax payroll deduction.

Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)

The City of Bend participates in the PERS Retirement System. Employees become PERS members after working six full calendar months in a qualifying position requiring at least 600 hours worked per 12-month period. Contributions on the employee's behalf begin following completion of the six-month waiting period. The City makes "employer" contribution based on the employee's Tier I, II or OPSRP member status. The City also makes the "employee" member contribution of 6% of salary. For complete PERS program details, visit the website http://www.oregon.gov/pers

Employee Assistance Program

Underwritten by Canopy

This City-provided, confidential service helps employees privately solve problems that may interfere with work, family and life in general. Services are free to employees, their dependents and household members.

The City of Bend also offers the following voluntary benefit programs which are elective and funded through payroll deduction:

  • MASA ground and air ambulance membership
  • 457 Deferred Compensation Plans sponsored by Nationwide Retirement Solutions and Mission Square Retirement

If you have Federal student loan debt, (private student loans not included), or are considering going back to school, you may benefit from the Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

  • If you make 120 qualifying payments on your Federal student loan while working full-time for a qualifying employer, your Federal student loan debt may be forgiven.

Always check the loan servicer and type of loan you have to ensure you qualify.

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This position relies on accurate and defensible data to support regulatory compliance. Describe your experience reviewing, validating, or interpreting environmental or technical data. How do you ensure data quality and identify potential anomalies?

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Describe the general process for calibrating a field instrument (such as a pH meter or similar sensor). How would you determine whether the calibration was successful?

Required Question

Employer City of Bend

Address 710 NW Wall Street

Bend, Oregon, 97701

Phone 541-388-5525

Website http://www.bendoregon.gov

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