Backflow Prevention Technician | Water Quality Compliance

City-of-Portsmouth,-Nh; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Portsmouth seeks a Backflow Program Technician to implement the backflow prevention program, coordinate inspections, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local codes. The role reports to the Water Quality Compliance Superintendent and involves field work, data recording, and customer interactions.

Responsibilities include scheduling inspections, maintaining distribution system maps, collecting samples, and preparing written reports.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with some college coursework in chemistry, biology or related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in water distribution or related field; 1–2 years handling customer service concerns.

Responsibilities

• Schedules and conducts backflow inspections and determines required backflow preventers.
• Maintains records for customers and backflow devices; conducts weekly field inspections.
• Responds to customer inquiries; coordinates laboratory tests and collects samples.
• Ensures devices installed in accordance with laws; prepares written reports for inspections.
• Works with building staff and industries to ensure compliance; performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Backflow inspections

Customer service

Report writing

Microsoft Office

Coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college coursework in chemistry/biology

Tools

Backflow testing equipment

Record keeping software

Job description

The City of Portsmouth seeks a Backflow Program Technician to implement the backflow prevention program, coordinate inspections, and ensure adherence to federal, state, and local codes. The role reports to the Water Quality Compliance Superintendent and involves field work, data recording, and customer interactions.

Responsibilities include scheduling inspections, maintaining distribution system maps, collecting samples, and preparing written reports.