Job descriptions and salary information
The Job descriptions and salary information page lists EBMUD job descriptions, including minimum qualifications and salary range. Visit this page to sign-up for email alerts for specific job openings. The salary schedule defines EBMUD pay range for each job classification which is a result of the negotiated agreement with bargaining units and /or employee associations. It includes proposed base pay, grade level and the associated salary steps.
Salary Schedules (2020-present)
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| 2025 Salary Schedule | <1 MB | |
| 2024 Salary Schedule | <1 MB | |
| 2023 Salary Schedule | <1 MB | |
| 2022 Salary Schedule | <1 MB | |
| 2021 Salary Schedule | <1 MB | |
| 2020 Salary Schedule | <1 MB |
Career paths at EBMUD
View the career paths available at EBMUD with descriptions of skills, experience, education, certifications and licenses needed to advance within the organization. To find out more about our employees, go to On the job with EBMUD.
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| Accounting Careers | <1 MB | |
| Administrative Support Careers | <1 MB | |
| Electrical and Instrumentation Careers | <1 MB | |
| Engineering Careers | <1 MB | |
| Information Technology Careers | <1 MB | |
| Laboratory Services Careers | <1 MB | |
| Machining and Plant Maintenance Careers | <1 MB | |
| Pipeline Construction and Maintenance Careers | <1 MB | |
| Wastewater Treatment Careers | <1 MB | |
| Water Distribution Careers | <1 MB | |
| Water Treatment Careers | <1 MB |
The EBMUD Hiring Process
For most positions, we use a multi-step selection process to hire the best candidate for the job. All steps combined can take several months to complete.
- Step 1. Meeting the Minimum Qualifications - Your application is reviewed to determine if you meet the minimum required education and experience to perform the job. If you meet the qualifications, you continue in the selection process.
- Step 2. Evaluation - For many positions, a panel evaluates your application and supplemental question responses against other applications to determine who has the best training, experience and qualifications.
- Step 3. Testing - Depending on the position's role and responsibilities, qualified applicants may need to pass one or more employment tests, such as a typing test, a writing assessment, or a skills-based test.
- Step 4. Panel Interview - The top candidate from the previous steps may be interviewed by a panel of experts who will rank candidates by test and interview scores to create an employment eligibility list.
- Step 5. Hiring Interview - The highest scoring candidates from the eligibility list are invited to a separate hiring interview and a selection is then made for employment.
For more application tips, please click the link below (PDF).
Application Tips
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| Work for EBMUD | <1 MB |
Water Distribution Plumber I recruitment
Watch the video below for information on the Plumber I Field test
Sample test items
The sample items can help entry level applicants prepare for EBMUD's written tests with tips, examples of concepts covered, and sample problems. Entry level written tests may include the following subjects: reading comprehension, math, blueprint reading, reading water meters, and mechanical/spatial concepts. For examples of our test items, please click the link below (PDF).
| Document | Type | Size |
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| Sample Test Items | <1 MB | |
| Water Distribution Plumber I Sample Test Items | <1 MB |
Need more information?
- If you have questions about the steps above, see our Jobs FAQ page.
- Information about Internships and Training programs.
- Check out the Trades Pre-Apprenticeship Program offered by our community partner, JVS.
- Need test prep assistance? Check out the Construction Test Prep Classes offered by CTWI.
- Looking for more ways to enter the water/wastewater field? Check out BAYWORK to view more job opportunities at other Bay Area agencies and sign up for industry-related job alerts.
Employee benefits program
EBMUD has one of the most comprehensive employee benefits programs in the country. Visit the Employee Benefits Program page.
Equal employment opportunity
EBMUD is an equal employment opportunity (EEO) employer. Accordingly, all EBMUD hiring decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics such as race, gender, age (over 40), or disability. This commitment is reflected in the EBMUD mission statement.
EBMUD engages in inclusive outreach, communicates EEO expectations to all employees, and addresses EEO concerns appropriately and proactively. EBMUD's EEO Policies and Procedure provide additional details about EBMUD's commitment to EEO.
| Document | Type | Size |
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| Policy 6.06 | <1 MB | |
| Policy 6.07 | <1 MB | |
| Procedure 614 | <1 MB |
As a federal contractor, EBMUD develops an annual Equal Employment Opportunity Program (EEOP) report that identifies actions planned to remedy workforce underutilization and to uphold EEO in the workplace. EBMUD's EEOP report is prepared in accordance with state and federal law and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs regulations.1
The EEOP report reaffirms EBMUD's commitment to EEO, defines our mission and legal authority, and clarifies the roles and responsibilities of each employee in supporting these policies.
EBMUD is proud to continue its commitment to equal employment opportunity and a workplace where diversity is valued and respected.
To request copies of the current EBMUD EEOP Report, email dioffice@ebmud.com or call 510-287-0710.
1Executive Order 11246, which required federal contractors to prepare and submit annual Affirmative Action plans, was repealed in 2025 by Executive Order 14173.