Oregon ACWA posts water quality-related jobs for our member organizations.
We will also, on occasion, post openings for state or federal regulatory agencies and not-for-profit organizations focused on water quality issues.
Stormwater Green Infrastructure Technician
City of Corvallis
- Location: Corvallis, Oregon
- Department: Public Works
- Salary: $26.38 – $33.51 Hourly
- Closing: 9/28/2026 8:00 AM Pacific
About the Position:
Perform duties in alignment with requirements set forth by the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality and Environmental Protection Agency to protect public health and the environment by ensuring the integrity of the City’s green stormwater infrastructure. Responsibilities include: responding to illicit discharges to the stormwater system and maintaining green stormwater facility infrastructure, maintaining over 20 miles of urban streams, and operating and maintain various green infrastructure facilities (swales, planters, ponds, etc.) within the city. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.
For a full job description and to apply, visit the City of Corvallis website.
Public Works Water Division Manager
City of Keizer
- Location: City of Keizer, Oregon
- Department: Public Works, Water Division
- Salary: $6,870.93 to $8,964.80 Monthly
- Closing: Sunday, July 26, 2026 at 11:59pm PST
About the Position:
Are you an experienced water professional ready to lead a high‑performing team and steward
one of the City’s most critical public infrastructure systems? The City of Keizer is seeking a
knowledgeable, collaborative, and forward‑thinking Water Division Manager to oversee the
operation, maintenance, and long‑term planning of our municipal water production and
distribution systems.
This position offers the opportunity to lead essential water programs, guide strategic initiatives,
and support a dedicated team that keeps Keizer’s water safe, reliable, and sustainable.
For a full job description and to apply, visit the City of Keizer website
Environmental Program Coordinator
Clackamas County WES
- Location: Oregon City, Oregon
- Department: Water Environment Services
- Job type: Regular/Full-Time
- Salary: $96,108.45 – $121,675.31 Annually
- Closing: Monday, July 6th, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (Pacific Time)
About the Position:
Clackamas Water Environment Services (WES) is searching for a motivated and team-oriented individual with strong communication and interpersonal skills to join our team as an Environmental Program Coordinator.
If selected for this dynamic role, you will lead the development and implementation of environmental education and outreach programs that promote watershed health and environmental sustainability throughout our service district. You will work collaboratively with schools, community organizations, regulatory agencies, and other stakeholders to create impactful educational initiatives that increase public understanding of wastewater, stormwater, water reuse, and watershed protection.
As an Environmental Program Coordinator, you will serve as a strategic leader responsible for planning and managing education programs, coordinating community outreach efforts, overseeing grant-funded initiatives, and ensuring program activities support organizational goals and regulatory requirements. You will represent WES at public events, workshops, and meetings while fostering partnerships that advance environmental stewardship and community engagement.
For a full job description and to apply, visit the Clackamas County website.
Water Services Director
City of Bend
- Location: Bend, Oregon
- Department: Water Services
- Job Type: Full-Time
- Salary: $151,288.38 – $193,086.40 Annually
- Closing: Continuous
About the Position:
The City of Bend’s Water Services Department plays a vital role in protecting public health and ensuring reliable water services for the Bend community. The Water Services Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the City’s drinking water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities, guiding policy implementation, service delivery, and long-range planning emphasizing a One Water approach that recognizes all water has value and is interconnected.
For a full job description visit the City of Bend Website or call 541-388-5525.
General Manager
Clean Water Services
- Department: Office of the Chief Executive Officer
- Job Type: Regular
- Salary: $290,000.00 – $330,000.00 Annually
- Closing: Continuous
About the Position:
Clean Water Services (CWS) is partnering with Raftelis to conduct a national search for a General Manager who will lead the organization through a transformative period and continue its position as an industry leader in water resource recovery operations and environmental stewardship. Reporting to the CWS Board of Directors, the General Manager will provide executive leadership for all CWS operations, leveraging strong leadership and communication skills to ensure effective organizational management, advance long-term sustainability, and uphold the highest standards of public service.
For a more detailed overview of this opportunity, please review the recruitment brochure (Download PDF reader).
Interested candidates must apply through the Raftelis website. To receive full consideration, completed applications must be submitted no later than Monday, February 16, 2026.
Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator
City of Stayton
- Department: Public Works
- Job Type: Non-Exempt
- Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator – Salary $52,813 to $72,259 Annually (DOE)
- Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator II – Salary $54,858 to $75,872 Annually (DOE)
About the Position:
The City of Stayton is seeking a motivated, team-oriented individual to join our Public Works Department as a Wastewater Treatment Facility Operator. This single opening may be filled at either the Operator I or Operator II level, depending on qualifications. The position plays a key role in supporting the safe, efficient, and compliant operation of the City’s wastewater treatment facility, collection system, lift stations, and stormwater system.
If you’re looking to contribute to a collaborative team and help maintain critical infrastructure for the City of Stayton, we encourage you to apply.
HOW TO APPLY
- Download the job description and employment application on our website at: staytonoregon.gov/page/employment
- Applications and resumes may be submitted via email to Human Resources at hr@staytonoregon.gov, or via regular mail to the City of Stayton, 362 N. Third Avenue, Stayton, Oregon 97383.
Environmental Services Sr. Inspector
City of Hillsboro
- Department: Public Works
- Job Type: Full Time
- Salary: $82,490.00 – $108,552.00 Annually
- Closing: Continuous
About the Position:
The City of Hillsboro has a strong commitment to protecting public health, natural resources, and the environment. To facilitate this, our Stormwater and Sanitary Division of the Public Works Department is seeking an environmentally-minded professional to join our Environmental Services team. Our team is responsible for all erosion prevention and sediment control, storm and surface water management, vegetation, and spill investigation-related inspections.
As the Environmental Services Senior Inspector, you have a strong desire to help protect the City of Hillsboro’s water quality and the environmental health in compliance with all stormwater regulatory requirements. Part of your role will be to educate before regulating complicated situations. Your primary focus will be on performing erosion prevention and sediment control, stormwater management facility, green infrastructure, planting plan, and vegetative corridor restoration inspections associated with construction projects.
For a full job description and to apply, visit the City of Hillsboro Website.
Utilities Division Manager
City of Corvallis
- Department: Public Works
- Job Type: Full Time Regular
- Salary: $113,937.48 – $152,861.52 Annually
- Closing: Continuous
About the Position:
Manage the City’s water, wastewater, and storm water utilities operations and maintenance, as well as manage the City’s watershed property, in a safe, continuous, and cost-effective manner, in compliance with local, State and federal rules and regulations to ensure that present and future community and environmental needs are met. Ultimate responsibility for community health from the division’s operation of water and wastewater systems. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.
For a full job description and to apply, visit the City of Corvallis website.
Assistant Public Works Director
City of Corvallis
- Department: Public Works
- Job Type: Full Time – Exempt
- Salary: $119,278 – $160,027 Annually
- Closing: Continuous
About the Position:
The Assistant Public Works Director leads a team of nearly 20 personnel (two of whom are direct reports) that form the Engineering Division of the City of Corvallis Public Works Department.
The Engineering Division is responsible for developing the City’s Capital Improvement Plan; delivering capital projects for the City’s water, wastewater, stormwater, and transportation systems; master planning and major studies of these systems; developing and implementing various fees and charges, such as Systems Development Charges; and development review and permitting related to private construction of public infrastructure.
The Assistant Director is also responsible for budgeting for the engineering division; implementing best management practices, policies, and procedures; communicating complicated technical matters to a variety of audiences in understandable terms; and working in partnership with the Director to meet the needs of the department and community.
For a full job description and to apply, visit the City of Corvallis website
Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator
City of Wilsonville
- Department: Public Works
- Job Type: Full Time
- Salary: $33.19 – $42.33 Hourly
- Closing: Open until filled
About the Position:
Oversees and implements the City’s Industrial Pretreatment Program and Cross Connection/Backflow Program. This position implements programs protecting the City’s water resources, water distribution system, sewer treatment systems, and public health by working with commercial and industrial customers to control discharges of harmful pollutants to the environment, as well as ensuring proper backflow prevention is implemented to protect the public water distribution system. Works directly with industrial and commercial customers to assure their discharge control systems are permitted and functioning properly and that proper backflow prevention is implemented; works with the community to increase awareness and gain compliance with the City’s and State’s regulatory requirements; and works closely with the City’s Community Development Department, Wastewater Treatment plant staff, Drinking Water Treatment plant staff, and Public Works staff.
For a full job description and to apply, visit the City’s website: Industrial Pretreatment Coordinator
Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator III
City of Salem
- Department: Public Works
- Job Type: Full Time
- Salary: $33.81 to $41.66 Hourly
- Closing: Continuous
About the Position:
This is a lead level position responsible for the operation and routine maintenance of a wastewater treatment plant on an assigned shift, as well as being assigned regularly as a shift lead worker. The successful candidate will alternatively serve as a team member and a team leader. Work is performed independently and is performed consistent with Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Grade III certification. The successful candidate will be knowledgeable of and experienced with team leadership principles; wastewater treatment processes; wastewater treatment equipment; use of distributed control systems (DCS); and wastewater treatment hazards and safety protocols.
For a full job description and to apply, visit the City’s website: Wastewater Treatment