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Find your place at OWASA!

At OWASA we value our employees as our most important resource.

On the lake, in the field, in the plants and in the office, our team manages the water and wastewater system across the Carrboro-Chapel Hill community. OWASA is always on the lookout for passionate people to join our diverse team.

CULTURE

We promote diversity and equal opportunity for development and advancement for all employees, and we have been committed to paying a living wage for years.

As a member of the OWASA team, you will play an important role in delivering essential drinking water, wastewater and reclaimed-water services to our customers. We dedicate ourselves to excellence in serving customers in all of our services, and we work hard to be good stewards of our resources.

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging

At OWASA, we are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where every team member can fully contribute to our organization's mission. We believe that when individuals feel supported and valued, they become more innovative, collaborative, and ultimately more successful.

Our Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Belonging (DEIB) efforts are led by our organizational leadership and DEIB Specialist. We have implemented several key initiatives to support this commitment, including:

  • Expanding our employee referral program to reach a broader and more diverse talent pool
  • Partnering with various organizations to advertise our job opportunities in diverse communities
  • Providing comprehensive DEIB training for employees, managers, and Board members

We recognize that building an inclusive environment is a collective responsibility. Every team member plays a crucial role in DEIB and OWASA’s success, and their unique perspectives and contributions are what make OWASA exceptional.

Hear what our employees have to say!

From 10 Months to 39 Years of service, see what our employees have to say:

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