Environmental Services works to protect public health, water quality, and the environment. We serve Portland by providing sewer and stormwater collection and treatment services. We help improve and protect our rivers and streams to benefit people, wildlife, and fish.
Skilled professionals from a variety of backgrounds work at Environmental Services. We hire accountants, biologists, engineers, chemists, technicians, and more.
Open Opportunities
New job opportunities with Environmental Services are posted on Mondays. We are currently accepting applications for the following positions:
- Instrument Technician—Open continuous
- Senior Engineering Associate - Electrical—Open continuous
- Technical Services (Community Service Aide II) - Environmental Seasonal Tech—Closes April 26
- Wastewater Collections Systems Manager II—Closes May 6
- Wastewater Operator II—Open continuous
- Watershed Operations and Maintenance Division Manager II—Extended. Closes April 22
Internships
- BES Business Services Student Internship—Closes April 26
- BES Delivery Programs Student Internship —Closes April 26
- BES Operations & Maintenance Student Internship—Closes April 26
- BES Strategy & Integrated Planning Student Internship—Closes April 26
How to Apply
Interested applicants must apply online. Find more information about the City of Portland’s recruitment process and virtual classes about how to apply.
Benefits
To learn more about the benefits offered to City of Portland employees, visit the City’s human resources page on benefit offerings.
Equity in Our Workplace and Our Services to the Community
Environmental Services builds and nurtures a safe and inclusive environment for all employees. We want each employee to feel comfortable bringing their true self to work.
We provide services to benefit all Portlanders. We know that Black, Indigenous, and other people of color (BIPOC) have experienced historical inequities. We are working to correct those imbalances and put an end to systemic racism.
Our employee-led Committee for Equity and Diversity (CED) recently completed the development of the bureau’s Equity Plan. The committee helps promote and foster an inclusive culture where the Bureau’s work does not burden or benefit one group over another. The committee also works to advance city and Environmental Services equity goals and strategies. While the CED helps provide structure and leadership in our equity efforts, every Environmental Services employee must help ensure that our workplace culture and service delivery is equitable. Equity is the “north star” that should guide how we treat each other and how we serve our community.
A Mission-Driven Organization
Environmental Services is the city’s sewer and stormwater utility. We are responsible for water quality in our local rivers and streams. We help protect and restore thousands of acres of natural areas and hundreds of miles of urban waterways. We enhance watershed health through urban tree planting. We work to protect and recover endangered species in Portland.
Our employees are public servants dedicated to our mission and working for clean rivers. Meet Charissa Rogers, Wastewater Operator, who is just one of the hardworking and talented employees at Environmental Services.
Leadership and Professional Development
Great ideas can come from any employee across the organization. We encourage employees to learn, grow, and achieve their career goals at Environmental Services. We provide professional skills training in a wide range of topics. Our job share program allows employees to try out new roles in the organization. Many employees have opportunities to serve on committees and teams for special projects. Environmental Services' work culture supports continuous improvement, problem solving, innovation, and achievement.
A Healthy Workforce
Environmental Services strives to be a “people-centered” workplace. This means that we care about the health and well-being of our employees as human beings, and we work hard to support our employees. Employees can reach out to PEER volunteers: fellow employees trained to listen with empathy; provide a neutral, safe, respectful and confidential sounding board; and connect employees with helpful resources. City employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program, which helps connect them to counseling, legal, financial, and other support services. Find more about City employee benefits.