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Building the Capacity of Drinking Water Systems

Water Workforce Veteran Promotion

Many Armed Forces veterans obtained Military Occupation Specialties (MOS) that can prepare them for jobs in the water sector. The following resources provide tips for water and wastewater utilities considering hiring veterans and promote interagency activities to improve career opportunities for disabled Veterans in the water sector.

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From M.O.S. to J-O-B: A Guide for Applying Military Occupational Specialties (M.O.S.) to Civilian Drinking Water and Wastewater Operations (PDF)(23 pp, 6 MB)
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between EPA and Department of Veterans Affairs Vocational Rehabilitation and Employment (VR&E) Service (PDF)(3 pp, 1 MB)