Cross-Connection Control Inspector

City of Redlands; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 62,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Redlands is seeking a Cross-Connection Control Inspector to safeguard our drinking water system by administering the cross-connection control program and conducting surveys, inspections, and testing of backflow devices.

The role requires a high school diploma, a CA driver’s license, and relevant certificates within six months; field surveys and coordination with state agencies are expected as part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing backflow device testing or other water utility mechanical maintenance.
• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Possession and maintenance of valid California Class C driver's license upon hire.
• Possession of the Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board; Grade I Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certificate issued by the American Water Works Association; Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board within six months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Administer the business and industrial water users backflow prevention device testing program; confer with business and industry regarding allowable water service connections; inspect industries and other businesses to ensure compliance with cross-connection control requirements; recommend action for violators.
• Maintain files on cross-connection control device test results and other reference material; prepare reports for Federal and State water quality enforcement agencies.
• Train assigned personnel to recognize potential hazards pertaining to cross-connection control.
• Perform annual site surveys.
• Determine degree of hazard for business and industry connecting to the City water system.
• Participate in the operations of the Water Distribution Division as necessary.
• Perform testing and minor maintenance on related equipment as necessary.
• Assist with plan checks for new construction, tenant improvements, and recycled water use sites.
• Represent the City on advisory committees relating to cross-connection control and water quality.
• Respond to questions and complaints from the public and industries regarding water quality and cross-connection control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job description

The City of Redlands Municipal Utilities & Engineering Department is looking for a Cross-Connection Control Inspector to help safeguard our drinking water system and ensure compliance with critical public health standards. If you’re detail-oriented, technically skilled, and passionate about serving your community, this is your opportunity to make an impact where it matters most. Join us in keeping Redlands’ water safe—one connection at a time.

Under direction, to conduct surveys and inspections of business and industry related to cross connection control; to conduct and coordinate field and laboratory testing of backflow prevention control devices; to administer the cross-connection control program; and to conduct environmental studies and surveys of business, industrial, and agricultural water quality.

Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Administer the business and industrial water users backflow prevention device testing program; confer with business and industry regarding allowable water service connections; inspect industries and other businesses in the City to ensure compliance with the City cross connection control requirements; recommend action for violators;
• Maintain files on cross connection control device test results and other reference material; prepare reports for Federal and State water quality enforcement agencies;
• Train assigned personnel to recognize potential hazards as they pertain to cross connection control;
• Performs annual site surveys;
• Determine degree of hazard for business and industry connecting to the City water system;
• Participate in the operations of the Water Distribution Division as necessary;
• Perform testing and minor maintenance on related equipment as necessary;
• Assists with plan check for new construction, tenant improvements, and recycled water use sites;
• Represent the City on various advisory committees relating to cross connection control and water quality;
• Respond to questions and complaints from the public and industries regarding water quality and cross connection control; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Two years of experience performing backflow device testing and maintenance or other water utility mechanical maintenance.

Education:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

License:

• Possession and maintenance of valid California Class C driver's license upon hire;

Certificates to be obtained within six (6) months of hire:

• Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board; and
• Possession of a Grade I Backflow Prevention Device Tester's Certificate issued by the American Water Works Association; and
• Possession of a Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, stoop, and squat;
• Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, and confining workspaces;
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Ability to work at a computer station for sustained periods of time.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;