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Current Job Openings with Water Services​​​​

Water Resource Specialist - (Temporary)

Job ID 62947

Pay Range: $67,516.80 to $121,243.20 annually.
Hiring Range: $67,516.80 to $86,153.60 annually.

Deadline to apply: September 22, 2026

The Water Services Department is seeking Water Resource Specialists to participate in the development, design, and implementation of the Department's water conservation programs. Water Resource Specialists are assigned to operate specific educational, technical, or regulatory programs, and/or to conduct research and statistical analysis to determine effectiveness of selected water conservation measures. This position interacts with internal Divisions, other City Departments, and external representatives or customers, and consists mainly of field work. This position reports to the Project Manager, who supervises the Department's water conservation functions.

Other duties include but not limited to:

  • Compiling and analyzing data and understanding of water demand and conservation issues.
  • Traveling to residential and non-residential customers and providing technical expertise about landscape water use, irrigation system efficiency, and irrigation system design.
  • Supporting community outreach and programs that assist and educate customers about water conservation and efficiency to prepare for possible drought and shortage.
  • Attending community events and workshops, and educational programs.

This position will be funded through December 31, 2027, with a possibility to be made regular in a future budget cycle. The temporary positions will have benefits but will not earn city retirement credits or participate financially into the city's retirement program. If the successful candidates are current City employees, all benefits will still be applicable, and the employees will still contribute to their pension. Temporary positions are not covered under civil service rules, and thus employment is considered -at-will- and employees may be separated at any time.

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Water Services Electrician - Water Production Division

Job ID 62007

Pay Range: $35.78 - $41.42 per hour base wage. The actual salary offer will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, training, and internal equity

Deadline to apply: September 9 , 2026

Are you a skilled electrician with a passion for complex systems and meaningful work? Join our team as a Water Services Electrician, where you'll perform advanced, Journeyman-level electrical work that directly supports the delivery of safe, reliable water to our community.

In this role, you'll work on commercial and industrial electrical systems up to 12,470 volts, installing, maintaining, and troubleshooting equipment in accordance with the National Electrical Code (NEC) and industry best practices. From intricate motor control wiring to high-voltage systems, your expertise will help keep critical infrastructure running smoothly.

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How to Apply for a Job
with Phoe​nix Water Services

Thank you for your interest in employment with the Phoenix Water Services Department. Follow these simple steps to begin the application process.

Once you've identified a job opportunity,please take note of the Job Title and Job ID number. This is how you will locate the job posting in the City of Phoenix HR Connection Center (employment and application portal).

Click the "Apply Now" button. You will be redirected to HR Connection, where you can create an account if you don't already have one. Once logged in, enter the Job Title or Job ID number in the search field.

Review the full job description and pay special attention to the MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS and HOW TO APPLY sections. They explain the evaluation process and tell you exactly what qualifications and documentation are required.

Submit your application along with your resume and cover letter before the job post expires. Applicants should receive a notice within two weeks after the recruitment has closed to let you know if you made the eligible-for-hire list. This list is a compilation of all qualified applicants from which departments can select candidates to interview.​

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