Environmental Services and Public Works employees are a critical part of our City's organization and infrastructure. Each day, residents of Tacoma rely on the labor of City employees who are working hard to build and maintain our infrastructure and improve our surroundings. Environmental Services and Public Works employees focus on the safety, cleanliness and smooth function of our streets, sewers, buildings and much more.

The Environmental Services Department offers wide array of  positions, ranging from street sweeping and wastewater treatment operations to  environmental engineering and experts in policy and sustainability. These positions are open to qualified candidates with a wide array of backgrounds and educations.

At Environmental Services, we strive to have a workforce that reflects the community we serve and we actively work to promote equity and inclusion. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply to join our team and to help us in our efforts to make Tacoma a place where all residents and visitors want to live, work, and play.

Learn About Job Opportunities Within the Environmental Services Field

The City's Environmental Services Department was once a subdivision of Public Works. As Environmental Services continued to grow, it later separated from Public Works and became its own department. Despite the change, the two departments work together closely to ensure that Tacoma is a thriving community. Watch the videos below to learn more about what it is like to work for the City of Tacoma.

Skilled Trade Jobs

This video describes some of the public works career opportunities available to qualified individuals who haven't earned bachelor's degrees.

Degree Professions

This video describes some of the public works opportunities available to qualified individuals who have earned a bachelor's degree or higher.

Please visit the City of Tacoma's job listing page for all current employment opportunities.