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Current Job Openings with Water Services
Environmental Quality Specialist
Job ID 62602
Pay Range: $78,166.40 -$109,969.60 annually.
Hiring Range: $78,166.40 - $94,993.60 annually.
Deadline to apply: August 20, 2026
The Water Services Department is seeking an Environmental Quality Specialist. The primary role of this position is to support the Pretreatment team, including the Industrial Pretreatment Program and the Commercial Inspections section, within the Environmental & Safety Division. The Environmental Quality Specialist will apply principles and practices of environmental and physical science disciplines including chemistry and biology.
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Senior User Technology Specialist
Job ID 62572
Pay Range: $82,451.20 to $110,510.40 annually.
Hiring Range: $82,451.20 to $105,248.00 annually.
Deadline to apply: August 11, 2026
The Water Services Department is seeking to fill a Senior User Technology Specialist (SUTS) position. The SUTS position is a pivotal position within the Water Services Department, serving as a subject matter expert to peers. SUTS act as an escalation point to assist colleagues in resolving more complex technical issues. This hands-on role requires the SUTS to provide support both onsite and remotely, ensuring the efficient functioning of the department's technical infrastructure. In addition to their core responsibilities of maintaining Microsoft Windows servers and end-user computing devices, the SUTS plays a crucial role in overseeing hardware and software systems through regular patching and upgrades.
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Senior Utility Technician - Wastewater Collection Division
Job ID 62446
Pay Range: $30.92 - $43.49 per hour.
Hiring Range: $30.92 - $37.58 per hour.
Deadline to apply: August 10, 2026
The Water Services Department is looking to hire a Senior Utility Technician for its Wastewater Collection Division. The Wastewater Collection Division is a 24-hour, 7-day a week operation responsible for the maintenance and repair of over 4,900 miles of sanitary sewer main lines with over 105,000 sanitary sewer structures and 425,000 service connections. The division has four area maintenance yards, a closed-circuit television inspection section, and a lift station section.
Responsibilities include:
- Operates hydraulic and mechanical sewer cleaning equipment;
- Leads crews in the maintenance of the City's sanitary sewer system;
- Performs sampling of sanitary sewer for odor and corrosion control, prepares, and forwards reports of data to section / yard management;
- Directs, leads, trains, and participates in the work of a small crew engaged in skilled installation, maintenance, repair, or routine maintenance of the wastewater collection system;
- Leads excavation, shoring, backfilling of trenches and sewer line cleaning, jet hydro vac, and materials to jobsites and oversees projects to completion.
- Accurately complete daily paperwork utilizing the City of Phoenix electronic Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
Senior Utility Technicians may be required to perform duties in a specialized functional area in support of wastewater collection activities. Instruction and general supervision are received from the Utility Crew Chief who reviews work by making job site visits and/or reviewing reports.
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Senior Water Quality Inspector (Opportunity to underfill as Water Quality Inspector)
Job ID 62342
Senior Water Quality Inspector
Pay Range: $28.73 - $42.46 per hour
Hiring Range: $28.73 - $38.52 per hour
Water Quality Inspector (underfill)
Pay Range: $26.07 - $36.68 per hour
Hiring Range: $26.07 - $28.17 per hour
Deadline to apply: August 6, 2026
The Senior Water Quality Inspector position in the Water Services Department (WSD) may be assigned to perform activities for highly regulated permitting and compliance programs relative to drinking water, wastewater, stormwater, industrial pretreatment compliance, commercial inspections, and field sampling and monitoring. Specific duties are dependent on programs to which the position is assigned. Currently the vacancy is in the Industrial Pretreatment Program section within the Environmental & Safety Division (ESD) of the Water Services Department. These positions work in regulatory compliance programs in conjunction with other ESD Sections, WSD Divisions, and City Departments to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal standards for storm water, wastewater, and drinking water.
Opportunity to Underfill at the Water Quality Inspector level
Individuals that do not meet the minimum requirements below for the Senior Water Quality Inspector may qualify for the opportunity to Underfill at the Water Quality Inspector level. The Water Quality Inspector is an entry level position with emphasis placed on learning job duties. Water Quality Inspectors work under the general supervision of a Chief Water Quality Inspector and work is evaluated through on-site checks, meetings, reports, conferences, and overall results achieved. A Water Quality Inspector must demonstrate proficiency in assigned areas before being eligible for advancement to the Senior level.
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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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