Newsletter | September 25, 2026

09.25.26 -- Water & Wastewater Industry Job Listings

Water & Wastewater Industry Job Listings

Updated September 22, 2026  •  Posts from September 15 – September 21, 2026

Permanent, full-time positions • Organized by EPA Region

EPA Region 3DE, DC, MD, PA, VA, WV

Operations Supervisor II- Public Works, Utilities/Water Reclamation

 Employer: Howard County Government
 Location: Savage, MD
 EPA Region: Region 3
 Closes: 10/5/2026

 $73,763.00 - $133,771.00/yr  

Supervises daily operations of water reclamation and utilities field crews, ensures regulatory compliance, and manages maintenance scheduling for Howard County Government in Savage, MD.

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EPA Region 4AL, FL, GA, KY, MS, NC, SC, TN

Stormwater Monitoring Tech

 Employer: City of Greensboro
 Location: Greensboro, NC
 EPA Region: Region 4
 Closes: 10/2/2026

 $43,755.00 - $78,299.00/yr  

Collects and analyzes stormwater samples, monitors outfall locations, and supports regulatory compliance with MS4 permit requirements for City of Greensboro in Greensboro, NC.

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Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator (CERTIFIED) - 4th Creek (Full-Time)

 Employer: City of Statesville (NC)
 Location: Statesville, NC
 EPA Region: Region 4
 Closes: 10/8/2026

 Salary Not Listed  

Operates certified wastewater treatment processes, performs regulatory monitoring, and maintains equipment at a full-time position for City of Statesville (NC) in Statesville, NC.

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Wastewater Plant Maint Tech I

 Employer: City of Columbia
 Location: Columbia, SC
 EPA Region: Region 4
 Closes: 10/16/2026

 $40,975.00 - $52,243.00/yr  

Performs preventive and corrective maintenance on wastewater treatment plant equipment, assists with facility repairs, and supports safe plant operations for City of Columbia in Columbia, SC.

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Water Plant Operator A, B, C, or Trainee

 Employer: Lake City, City of (FL)
 Location:  Lake City, FL
 EPA Region: Region 4
 Closes: 10/5/2026

 $34,398.00 - $52,495.46/yr  

Operates water treatment plant equipment and processes at multiple certification levels; entry-level trainees welcome for Lake City, City of (FL) in Lake City, FL.

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Utility Technician III

 Employer: Orange Water And Sewer Authority (NC)
 Location: Carrboro, NC
 EPA Region: Region 4
 Closes: 10/8/2026

 $56,596.00 - $84,894.00/yr  

Performs skilled maintenance, repair, and installation work on water distribution and wastewater collection infrastructure for Orange Water And Sewer Authority (NC) in Carrboro, NC.

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EPA Region 5IL, IN, MI, MN, OH, WI

Wastewater Plant Operator

 Employer: City of Appleton
 Location: Appleton, WI
 EPA Region: Region 5
 Closes: 10/4/2026

 $26.48 - $37.07/hr  

Operates and monitors wastewater treatment processes, performs sampling and testing, and maintains facility equipment for City of Appleton in Appleton, WI.

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EPA Region 6AR, LA, NM, OK, TX

Environmental Protection Specialist III - Industrial Compliance

 Employer: San Antonio Water System
 Location: San Antonio, TX
 EPA Region: Region 6
 Closes: 10/11/2026

 $62,109.00 - $106,538.00/yr  

Manages industrial pretreatment compliance inspections, enforcement actions, and permit development for wastewater dischargers for San Antonio Water System in San Antonio, TX.

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EPA Region 8CO, MT, ND, SD, UT, WY

Associate/Staff/ Senior Pretreatment Process Engineer (Multi-Level Posting)

 Employer: Metro Water Recovery
 Location: Denver, CO
 EPA Region: Region 8
 Closes: 10/4/2026

 $79,809.60 - $166,441.60/yr  

Provides engineering support for industrial pretreatment programs at multiple career levels, ensuring wastewater quality compliance and permit enforcement for Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO.

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Water Quality Analyst I/II

 Employer: City of Brighton
 Location: Brighton, CO
 EPA Region: Region 8
 Closes: 12/20/2026

 $72,321.60 - $112,694.40/yr  

Conducts water quality sampling, laboratory analysis, and reporting to ensure compliance with drinking water regulations for City of Brighton in Brighton, CO.

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Environmental Sampling Technician/ Specialist I (Multi- Level Job Posting)

 Employer: Metro Water Recovery
 Location: Denver, CO
 EPA Region: Region 8
 Closes: 10/4/2026

 $28.21 - $42.50/hr  

Collects environmental samples from water, wastewater, and biosolids sources; performs field testing and supports laboratory analysis programs for Metro Water Recovery in Denver, CO.

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EPA Region 9AZ, CA, HI, NV, Pacific Islands

Water Systems Assistant Operator I/II – Environmental Services Department

 Employer: City of San Jose
 Location: San Jose, CA
 EPA Region: Region 9
 Closes: 9/30/2026

 $78,707.20 - $103,105.60/yr  

Assists in operating water distribution and treatment systems, performs maintenance and repairs, and ensures reliable water delivery for City of San Jose in San Jose, CA.

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Water/Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator II

 Employer: City of Scottsdale
 Location: Scottsdale, AZ
 EPA Region: Region 9
 Closes: 9/30/2026

 $32.11 - $43.37/hr  

Operates water and wastewater treatment processes at a certified level, monitors system performance, and ensures compliance with state and federal standards for City of Scottsdale in Scottsdale, AZ.

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Wastewater Facilities Lead Mechanical Technician

 Employer: City of Santa Cruz
 Location: Santa Cruz, CA
 EPA Region: Region 9
 Closes: 10/1/2026

 $89,040.00 - $125,304.00/yr  

Leads mechanical maintenance teams at wastewater treatment facilities, performs complex repairs, and develops preventive maintenance programs for City of Santa Cruz in Santa Cruz, CA.

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Mechanical Supervisor

 Employer: Dublin San Ramon Services District
 Location: Pleasanton, CA
 EPA Region: Region 9
 Closes: 10/9/2026

 $11,991.00 - $14,574.00/mo  

Oversees mechanical maintenance teams at wastewater treatment facilities, manages work planning and execution, and ensures equipment reliability for Dublin San Ramon Services District in Pleasanton, CA.

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Supervising Wastewater Systems Worker

 Employer: County of San Luis Obispo
 Location: San Luis Obispo, CA
 EPA Region: Region 9
 Closes: 10/6/2026

 $90,750.40 - $121,617.60/yr  

Supervises field crews maintaining and repairing wastewater collection system infrastructure, manholes, and sewer lines for County of San Luis Obispo in San Luis Obispo, CA.

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EPA Region 10AK, ID, OR, WA

Water Resources Specialist - Water

 Employer: City of Lacey
 Location: Lacey, WA
 EPA Region: Region 10
 Closes: 10/7/2026

 $7,491.90 - $8,909.25/mo  

Manages water resources programs, assists with water rights compliance, and supports planning and conservation initiatives for City of Lacey in Lacey, WA.

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Sewer Utility Capital Team Member (LTE)

 Employer: City of Mercer Island
 Location: Mercer Island, WA
 EPA Region: Region 10
 Closes: 10/9/2026

 $80,974.40 - $97,136.00/yr  

Supports sewer utility capital improvement projects, assists with inspections and field work, and coordinates project activities for City of Mercer Island in Mercer Island, WA.

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