How to Apply
Please note that some positions require a cover letter and resume, and other positions require an application. Please check the “How To Apply” section at the end of each job announcement for the application procedures. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.
Thank you for considering employment and internship opportunities with Clean Water Services (District). Recruitment methods will reflect the District’s commitment to competitiveness, organizational excellence, and diversity. The following information is provided to assist you in understanding our recruitment process. Please read it carefully before applying for open positions. Application materials will only be accepted for positions and internships that are currently open.
Job announcement
For each position advertised, a job announcement is provided. The job announcement lists the nature of work, example of duties, desired knowledge, skills and abilities, required training and experience for the position. It is important that you review the job announcement carefully to see that you meet the minimum qualifications before applying for the job. For each internship, the job announcement lists the job duties to be performed and the knowledge and skills you will learn from the internship.
How to apply for positions and internships
For positions, correctly and completely filling out the required application materials and returning them by the indicated closing date and time will ensure consideration of your application. Since each opening at Clean Water Services is unique, different application materials are required for each opening. If you are applying for more than one job opening, please submit the required application materials for each position.
If you choose to mail in your application materials (see job announcement), please mail to:
Clean Water Services
2550 SW Hillsboro Hwy
Hillsboro, Oregon 97123
Depending on submission guidelines, some application materials may also be submitted securely online. Please see individual job announcements for more details. All application materials will become the property of the District. For additional information, call us at (503) 681-3600, TDD (503) 681-3601.
Download a blank job application (PDF, 94KB).
For internships, please submit:
- Cover letter describing your internship preference, why you are applying, what you hope to learn from an internship, and the time commitment you are able to make
- Current resume
Contact information for internships is listed on the job announcement and in the internship brochure.
Important employment information
Reasonable accommodation
Applicants who need reasonable accommodation in order to participate in any phase of the application process should call the Human Resources Division at (503) 681-3600 or TDD at (503) 681-3601.
Selection process
Applications are first screened for minimum qualifications. Applicants possessing the minimum qualifications may be invited to an interview. When Human Resources reviews applications for a vacancy, we look for those candidates whose work backgrounds most closely fit the needs of the position and the District. These candidates’ applications are then forwarded to the hiring manager for further review and interview selection. Candidates selected for an interview will typically be contacted within two to three weeks after the closing date listed on the job announcement.
If you have any questions about the application or hiring process, please feel free to contact Human Resources at (503) 681-3600. Clean Water Services strives to ensure a fair and unbiased selection process. If for any reason, you feel that you were not treated fairly in the application or hiring process, please contact Human Resources.
Equal employment opportunity
Clean Water Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, marital status, age, sexual orientation or disability in the admission or access to the recruitment process or any aspect of employment.
Conditional offer of employment
Candidates selected to fill an open position will receive a conditional offer of employment pending successful completion of a drug, alcohol and criminal background screening. Some positions may also require an acceptable driving record and/or the successful completion of a medical evaluation.
For internships, if selected as a finalist, references may be required. Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background check, and transcripts will be required.
Immigration law
In accordance with the Immigration and Reform Control Act of 1986, employment of any individual will be contingent upon presentation of acceptable documents verifying identity and authorization for employment in the United States.
Union representation
Some positions within the District are represented by Teamsters Local #223. Employees hired into these positions must join and remain a member of the Teamsters Local 223 Union or pay the Union a fair share.
Probationary period
Employees serve an initial probationary period of between twelve and eighteen months. During the probationary period, an employee may be terminated at any time without right of appeal.