Job Listings

Oregon ACWA posts water quality-related jobs for our member organizations.

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We will also, on occasion, post openings for state or federal regulatory agencies and not-for-profit organizations focused on water quality issues.

Public Works Supervisor – Utilities

City of Stayton

  • Location: Stayton, Oregon
  • Department: Public Works
  • Salary: $82,743 to $107,962 Annually

The City of Stayton is seeking an experienced and hands-on Public Works Supervisor – Utilities to help
lead the operation and maintenance of the City’s water distribution system, streets, parks, and
municipal facilities. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative leader with strong technical knowledge,
sound judgment, and the ability to plan projects, coordinate staff and contractors, and respond
effectively to operational needs and emergencies. This position is well suited for someone who enjoys
working alongside their team, solving problems, and helping ensure essential City services remain safe,
reliable, and responsive to the community.

Download the job description and employment application on the City of Stayton website at:
www.staytonoregon.gov/page/employment

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.


Senior Project Manager (Treatment)

Clark Regional Wastewater District

  • Location: Vancouver, WA
  • Department: Engineering – Treatment
  • Salary: $10,502.00 – $13,730.00 Monthly
  • Opening: 08/25/2026

About the Position:

This position performs advanced engineering project management for a variety of complex wastewater projects, managing the development, administration, and design of Capital and Repair and Replacement (R&R) projects associated with the regional treatment and transmission systems and facilities. The position plans, supervises, coordinates, and manages all activities throughout the project life cycle, coordinating and directing the work of multi-disciplinary project teams, including staff and consultants, to ensure the timely, accurate, and cost-effective completion of projects within established guidelines. This position requires an understanding of wastewater treatment processes and facilities and the ability to interpret and apply all local, state, and federal laws, regulations, policies, and standards.

For a full job description and to apply, visit the Clark Regional Wastewater District 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