Cross Connection Control Manager: Water Compliance Lead

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 120,785 - 172,764; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Language pay differential

Job summary

City of Portland's Bureau of Water seeks a Cross Connection Control Manager to lead a technical staff, oversee program management, regulatory compliance, plan review, and stakeholder collaboration. A key near-term priority is leading the transition from paper-based to electronic documentation for backflow test reports, while coordinating with state and city experts.

This full-time, on-site role in Portland, OR requires strong leadership, equity focus, and the ability to balance regulatory

Qualifications

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local laws for cross connection control.
• Experience implementing workflow improvements with new tech.
• Ability to work with a multicultural workforce and promote equity.
• Strong verbal and written communication for reports.
• Experience planning, prioritizing, and scheduling work and leading a team.
• Knowledge of supervision, training, and performance evaluation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and support staff in administering the Cross Connection Control Program.
• Collaborate with the public to ensure backflow installation compliance and develop solutions.
• Implement technology to improve documentation, workflows, and program efficiency.
• Manage program operations to ensure compliance with drinking water regulations.
• Partner with State and City technical experts to update cross connection requirements.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Workflow improvements

Diversity & equity

Communication skills

Project planning

Management principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree (related field)

Job description

City of Portland's Bureau of Water seeks a Cross Connection Control Manager to lead a technical staff, oversee program management, regulatory compliance, plan review, and stakeholder collaboration. A key near-term priority is leading the transition from paper-based to electronic documentation for backflow test reports, while coordinating with state and city experts.

This full-time, on-site role in Portland, OR requires strong leadership, equity focus, and the ability to balance regulatory