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Water Services Careers
Current Job Openings with Water Services
Senior Water Treatment Plant Operator (Senior Utility Operator*SCBA)
Job ID 63294
Pay Range: $34.08 to $47.95 per hour.
Hiring Range: $34.08 to $41.42 per hour.
Deadline to apply: November 2, 2026
WSD's Water Production Division is currently hiring multiple Senior Water Treatment Plant Operators (Senior Utility Operators). Senior Water Treatment Plant Operators operate and maintain water treatment processes and equipment to control flow, process water, and maintain water effluent quality. The job involves potable water treatment plant operation and/or providing routine maintenance in support of the system needs. This position serves as a lead role responsible for handling complex operation and maintenance issues. Senior Water Treatment Plant Operators have the ability to lead teams and work independently with minimal instruction. ADEQ Treatment Grade III Certification is required.
Position Location: Val Vista Water Treatment Plant (3200 E McDowell Rd. Mesa, Arizona)
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Senior Business Relationship Manager (Information Technology Analyst/Programmer III)
Job ID 63210
Pay Range: $84,094.40 to $124,259.20 annually.
Hiring Range: $84,094.40 to $118,352.00 annually.
Deadline to apply: October 29, 2026
The City of Phoenix Water Services Department (WSD) Technology Services Division is seeking a Senior Business Relationship Manager (SBRM) to serve as the senior connector between business stakeholders and Technology Services, providing strategic, business-level oversight of the enterprise application portfolio supporting municipal water and wastewater services. This position reports to the Technology Services Operations Manager.
This role is responsible for:
- Owning key business relationships
- Leading business-level application portfolio assessments
- Ensuring the business voice is clearly captured and translated into clear direction technical teams can act upon
- Leading business engagement conversations with department stakeholders and vendors
- Applying a business-value framework to evaluate where applications sit in their lifecycle
- Directing the documentation and standard operating procedures that keep portfolio decisions consistent and well-governed
The SBRM is a business-facing strategic role. The role requires enough fluency in enterprise application concepts to translate business priorities into clear requirements, evaluate portfolio health from a business perspective, and partner effectively with technical teams during modernization and migration efforts.
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IT Applications Manager - (Lead Information Technology Systems Specialist)
Job ID 63211
Pay Range: $104,728.00 to $154,731.20 annually.
Hiring Range: $104,728.00 to $147,368.00 annually.
Deadline to apply: October 29, 2026
The City of Phoenix Water Services Department (WSD) Technology Services Division is seeking a senior-level Applications Services Manager to provide strategic oversight and operational leadership for the enterprise application portfolio supporting municipal water and wastewater services. This role is responsible for guiding application lifecycle strategy, modernization planning, vendor engagement, and portfolio optimization, ensuring applications align with organizational priorities and deliver measurable business outcomes. The Applications Services Manager serves as a strategic portfolio leader with deep technical fluency, capable of aligning technology investments with business objectives, managing risk, and ensuring the long-term sustainability, security, and reliability of business-critical applications. While not a hands-on developer, the role requires sufficient technical depth to effectively oversee engineering teams, assess architectural and lifecycle decisions, and guide complex technical initiatives.
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Laboratory Technician - Environmental Services Division (Organics Section)
Job ID 63259
Pay Range: $23.64 to $34.94 per hour.
Hiring Range: $23.64 to $26.07 per hour.
Deadline to apply: October 28, 2026
The Water Services Department (WSD) is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Laboratory Services Section of the Environmental Services Division. In this role you are responsible for monitoring water quality for inorganic and organic constituents in order to optimize plant processes and maintain regulatory requirements. You will be engaged in the physical, chemical, microbiological, or process-related analyses of wastewater samples in accordance with quality assurance/quality control (QA/QC) policies and procedures.
Organics Section
This position is in the Organics Section of the 23 Avenue Compliance Laboratory located at 2474 South 22nd Avenue, Phoenix, Arizona 85009. The laboratory technician is responsible for extractions of water and wastewater samples for various parameters for compliance and process control requirements. Other duties include and are not limited to the use of Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) for retrieving, tracking and entering analytical data; compliance with safety requirements in the course of routine extractions; and tracking and ordering supplies.
This position is a Monday through Friday position, approximately 7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Overtime and/or weekend work may be required during emergency situations.
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Wastewater Treatment Electrician
Job ID 63181
Pay Range: $35.78 to $47.95 per hour.
Hiring Range: $35.78 to $41.42 per hour
Deadline to apply: October 22, 2026
As a Water Services Electrician, you'll work on high-voltage systems up to 12,470 volts, tackling complex installations, repairs, and troubleshooting across commercial and industrial applications. From motor control circuits to instrumentation and metering, you'll be hands-on with the kind of systems that keep a city running.
What You'll Do:
- Perform advanced electrical work in installation, maintenance, and repair of equipment in accordance with NEC standards.
- Troubleshoot and repair motor control wiring, industrial panels, and high-voltage systems.
- Work with electrical utility, mining, and industrial-grade equipment.
- Safely operate at both 600V and Medium Voltage levels using proper PPE.
- Interpret blueprints, sketches, and verbal instructions to complete assignments.
- Collaborate with the Electrical Crew Chief and Lead Electrician on daily operations.
- Train and mentor new and existing staff, sharing your knowledge and sharpening your leadership skills.
Specialized Assignments May Include:
- Electronics metering and calibration.
- Instrumentation and control systems.
- Working across a range of voltages and environments.
Your work will directly support the essential wastewater systems that serve thousands of residents and businesses. It's meaningful, mission-critical work with real impact.
Position Locations: Multiple positions currently exist at the 23rd Ave Wastewater Treatment Plant and Lift Stations.
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How to Apply for a Job
with Phoenix 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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