Cross-Connection Control Inspector - INTERNAL ONLY

City of Redlands; Redlands (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Reimbursement

Vacation Leave

Sick Leave

Paid Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement

Pension/Retirement Plan

Job summary

City of Redlands is seeking a Cross Connection Control Technician to administer and inspect the cross-connection control program, conduct field and laboratory testing of backflow prevention devices, and oversee environmental studies related to water quality.

Two years of related experience is preferred; requires a high school diploma, a CA Class C license, and the listed certificates. This is a full-time, on-site role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience performing backflow device testing and maintenance or other water utility mechanical maintenance.
• Possession of Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate, Grade I Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certificate, and Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate within six months of hire.
• Possession and maintenance of a valid California Class C driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Administer the backflow/testing program and confer with businesses regarding connections; inspect industries for cross-connection compliance.
• Maintain files on test results and prepare reports for state/federal water quality agencies.
• Train personnel to recognize hazards related to cross-connection control; perform annual site surveys.

Skills

Backflow testing

Water utility maintenance

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate

Grade I Backflow Prevention Device Tester Certificate

Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate

California Class C driver’s license

Job description

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

• 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 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;

Benefits

• Medical Insurance – City pays between $900 and $2,200 /mo for employees and eligible dependents, depending upon level of coverage;
• Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
• Vision Reimbursement – up to $400 per year
• State Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance - $25,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
• The City participates in Social Security
• Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrued in first year
• Sick Leave – 96 hours annually
• 14 Paid Holidays per year
• 2 Floating Holidays per year
• 20 hours of Additional Floating Holidays per calendar year
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - $2000 per fiscal year
• Certification Pay - 3% for select positions
• Shift Differential Pay - 5% (subject to the terms of the Teamsters MOU)
• Unform Allowance for select positions
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date; employee contributes half of the contribution rate.