Backflow Prevention & Cross-Connection Inspector

City of Clermont; Florida; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Clermont seeks a Backflow Prevention Inspector to support its cross-connection control and backflow prevention program. This non-exempt position performs field surveys, device testing, inspections, and data management under general supervision.

The role requires tracking, reporting, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local water standards, plus coordination with customers, contractors, and city staff. Outdoor work and PPE are involved.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• One year of full-time work experience related to water distribution and cross-connection control.
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification within one year of hire.
• Class "3" Distribution Operator License within one year of hire.
• FACE Level I certification within eighteen months of hire.
• Obtain FEMA IS100 and IS700 within six months of employment.
• Valid Florida Driver's License.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements tracking spreadsheets for data management, field investigations, surveys, material tests, audits, and oversight of vendors and staff.
• Ensures all activities comply with federal, state, and local codes for safe drinking water standards.
• Issues citations for cross-connection and backflow violations under Municipal Code.
• Contacts customers to ensure compliance with backflow device requirements and repairs.
• Monitors and sends notices to owners for annual testing compliance.
• Maintains records of backflow devices, locations, inspections, testing, and corrections.
• Surveys plumbing systems to identify cross-connection hazards and recommends backflow devices and follow-up.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification

Class "3" Distribution Operator License

Florida Association of Code Enforcement – Level I certification

FEMA IS100 and IS700 certifications

Valid Florida Driver's License

Job description

The City of Clermont seeks a Backflow Prevention Inspector to support its cross-connection control and backflow prevention program. This non-exempt position performs field surveys, device testing, inspections, and data management under general supervision.

The role requires tracking, reporting, and documentation to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local water standards, plus coordination with customers, contractors, and city staff. Outdoor work and PPE are involved.