Backflow Prevention & Water Compliance Specialist

City-of-Delray-Beach,-Fl; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Delray Beach is seeking a Backflow Specialist to identify, inspect, test, and repair city backflow assemblies, conduct cross-connection surveys, and ensure compliance with IPP and Well-field Protection programs. Responsibilities include testing hydrant meter backflow devices, coordinating with regulators, and maintaining inspection records.

Requires two years of cross-connection experience and current Backflow/CCR certifications.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent GED certification.
• Two (2) years of experience in cross-connection control, and/or testing, repair, and maintenance of a water distribution system, potable water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, wastewater pumping, reclaimed water distribution, underground utility construction, laboratory sampling and analysis or related areas.
• Current certification in Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing and Cross Connection Control: Inspections and Surveys.
• Preference for certification in Cross-Connection Control Program Management and using VEPO Cross Connex for backflow device management.
• Must possess or obtain the Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association’s FOG Management Certification within one (1) year in the position.
• Must possess the Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association’s Level C Industrial Pretreatment Certification or obtain it within one year of the hiring date.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Inspects all new Backflow assemblies to ensure proper installations.
• Inspects, repairs, installs and tests all City owned Backflow assemblies to ensure proper functioning.
• Performs cross-connection and sanitary surveys.
• Test and certify hydrant meter backflow devices for demolition and new construction sites.
• Coordinates administration and City’s compliance with the Well-field Protection Program.
• Attends inspections by Palm Beach County’s Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM) regarding all IPP and Backflow prevention regulated City sites.
• Monitors and administers the City’s compliance to IPP regulations.
• Collects samples from industrial users.
• Inspects general industrial facilities for compliance with secondary containment requirements for storage of hazardous and restricted materials.
• Completes and files inspection reports and conducts follow-up inspections.
• Prepares letters and/or issues notices of violations.
• Able to be on call to respond to possible emergency events.
• Acts as the departmental representative when working with local, regional, and county regulators.
• Answers and resolves questions from representatives, and/or contractors regarding Industrial Pretreatment and Backflow Prevention compliance.
• Maintains records and inspections for Backflow Program, IPP, Tanks Program, Well-field Protection, Backflow Program for Yearly Audit on program.
• Able to be on call to respond to possible emergency events.
• Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.

Skills

Cross-connection control

Backflow testing

Inspection

Emergency response

Record keeping

Public relations

Microsoft Office

Communication

Education

Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing and Cross Connection Control: Inspections and Surveys

Cross-Connection Control Program Management

FOG Management Certification

Level C Industrial Pretreatment Certification

Florida Driver's License

High school diploma or GED

Tools

VEPO Cross Connex

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

The City of Delray Beach is seeking a Backflow Specialist to identify, inspect, test, and repair city backflow assemblies, conduct cross-connection surveys, and ensure compliance with IPP and Well-field Protection programs. Responsibilities include testing hydrant meter backflow devices, coordinating with regulators, and maintaining inspection records.

Requires two years of cross-connection experience and current Backflow/CCR certifications.