Water Quality Analyst

The City of Greensboro is seeking a highly analytical and environmentally focused Water Quality Analyst to support the Stormwater Management Division through scientific analysis, project management, regulatory compliance, and environmental monitoring. This position plays a key role in protecting water quality by analyzing complex environmental data, supporting biological and stormwater studies, and helping the City make informed decisions that protect public health and the environment. If you are passionate about environmental science, technical problem-solving, and meaningful public service, this is an opportunity to make a lasting impact.

The Stormwater Management Division works to protect Greensboro’s streams, lakes, and waterways through environmental monitoring, regulatory compliance, watershed management, and public infrastructure planning. The division supports the City’s sustainability and resiliency goals by managing programs that improve water quality and preserve environmental health for future generations.

• Work on meaningful environmental projects that directly impact the community
• Apply science, technology, and data analysis to real-world environmental challenges
• Lead and support special studies, research initiatives, and grant-funded projects
• Collaborate with internal teams, researchers, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders
• Build a rewarding career in environmental science, stormwater management, and sustainability

The Water Quality Analyst is responsible for managing water quality data, conducting scientific and statistical analysis, supporting environmental compliance, and leading technical projects related to stormwater and stream health.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage and analyze water quality monitoring data and prepare detailed reports
• Perform scientific analysis and interpretation of environmental sampling results
• Serve as project manager for special studies, research initiatives, and environmental projects
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities and assist with environmental program development
• Prepare Requests for Proposals (RFPs), manage contracts, and oversee consultant work
• Conduct inspections of industrial facilities to ensure environmental compliance
• Coordinate biological sampling programs to assess aquatic community health in City streams
• Perform water quality modeling and pollutant loading analysis using advanced technical software
• Provide technical assistance to City staff, researchers, regulatory agencies, and the public
• Interpret and apply local, state, and federal environmental regulations and policies
• Conduct fieldwork in stream environments and varying weather conditions

Employees in this role may advance into positions such as:

Senior Environmental Analyst ? Stormwater Program Manager ? Environmental Compliance Manager ? Sustainability & Resiliency Leadership Roles

The City of Greensboro supports professional development, technical training, and long-term career growth in environmental services and public infrastructure.

• Position includes both office and field-based responsibilities
• Frequent fieldwork may occur in potentially hazardous outdoor environments and inclement weather
• Requires occasional lifting and carrying of equipment over uneven terrain
• Some work may occur outside standard business hours based on project or operational needs
• Strong analytical, technical writing, project management, and regulatory interpretation skills are essential
• Position is Non-Exempt under FLSA

If you’re ready to apply your environmental expertise to meaningful public service work and help protect Greensboro’s waterways for future generations, apply today and grow your career with the City of Greensboro.