Job Details

GROW YOUR CAREER!
Join the Environmental Utilities Department as an
INDUSTRIAL WASTE TECHNICIAN I/II
Effective January 10, 2026, a 10.0% labor market adjustment is scheduled to be added to the listed salary, pending City Council approval.
Join a team dedicated to help safeguard the community's water quality and environment. As an Industrial Waste Technician I or II, you will operate specialized field and laboratory equipment, conduct inspections, collect and analyze samples, help track and resolve pollution issues. If you're motivated by science, problem-solving and meaningful community impact, this is your chance to protect public health, support local industries and keep the City's wastewater systems running strong. Whether you're launching your career or growing into a seasoned technician, every day brings new discoveries and the opportunity to make a difference.
The employment list that will be established from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future regular, limited-term and temporary vacancies. The current vacancy is for a temporary 1500-hour position.
The City of Roseville is committed to a diverse workforce. We are engaged in understanding the needs and backgrounds of our colleagues and those we serve. Our organization is unified in this commitment, as we believe this produces the best results for our community.
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Industrial Waste Technician I
Experience:
No experience is required. Experience in the wastewater, stormwater, water, or environmental code enforcement trades, or performing field and/or laboratory duties is highly desirable.
AND
Training:
Equivalent to completion of the twelfth (12th) grade, GED, or higher level degree.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
Industrial Waste Technician II
Experience:
Two years of responsible journey experience equivalent to an Industrial Waste Technician I with the City of Roseville.
AND
Training:
An associate degree or 60 semester units of college level course work including 18 units in a major field of study and 21 units in general education from an accredited college or university, preferably with major course work in chemistry, bacteriology, biology, or a related field. Two years of related work experience can substitute for an associate degree.
License or Certificate
Possession of a valid California driver's license by date of appointment.
Possession of a valid Grade I Environmental Compliance Inspector Certificate issued by the California Water Environment Association within 12 months of appointment.
Completion of the CalEPA Basic Inspector Academy is highly desirable.
All employment applications must be submitted online at the City of Roseville CAREER PAGES only.
Detailed information on the City of Roseville recruitment practices can be reviewed on the Frequently Asked Questions page.
The City of Roseville defines "accredited college or university" as an institution of higher learning and must be listed on the United States Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website
Credits earned from colleges, universities, and institutions listed as accredited institutions on this website will be considered as part of the educational component of the minimum qualifications for a classification.
The following options apply to the evaluation of college degrees from countries outside the United States:
* Educational background from a foreign country may be evaluated by an accredited United States college or university listed on the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Post-Secondary Institutions and Programs website.
* Verification of degree equivalency may be obtained from organizations that provide foreign education credential evaluation services. The City of Roseville will accept verification from any of the listed member agencies found at
* A copy of the foreign credential evaluation verification can be attached to the employment application.
* If you are offered a position with the City of Roseville, as a part of the pre-employment steps, applicants must provide a foreign degree credential equivalency certificate from an approved member agency above. Applicants who do not provide verification, will be eliminated from further consideration.
SELECTION PROCESS:
All candidates meeting the minimum qualifications will have their application scored in a Formula Rate Examination. The applicant's experience and education will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula. Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the Employment List. Supplemental questions will be utilized by the department hiring authority to make interview and selection determinations.

Final appointment is contingent upon a check of past employment references, passing a City-paid fingerprint check, and depending on the position applied for, a pre-employment medical exam, drug and alcohol screening test, credit check, license and/or education verification, psychological examination, and/or an extensive Police Department background check process.

Some positions require the clearance of a comprehensive Police Department (PD) background check within 12 months of appointment. The City may appoint candidates to positions prior to clearing the extensive Police Department background check, and in those circumstances the candidate will be advised in advance that security access in the information technology systems will be limited to non-PD related systems until PD clearance is received, and if the candidate ultimately does not clear the PD background it will result in release from City service without appeal rights, in accordance with Personnel Rules 3.04.050.

THE CITY OF ROSEVILLE IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER. IF YOU REQUIRE AN ACCOMMODATION DUE TO A DISABILITY, PLEASE CONTACT THE HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT AT LEAST 5 WORKING DAYS BEFORE A SCHEDULED INTERVIEW/EXAMINATION PROCESS. MEDICAL DISABILITY VERIFICATION MAY BE REQUIRED PRIOR TO ACCOMMODATION.