Environmental Resources Specialist

City of Delray Beach; Delray Beach (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Pension plan

Job summary

City of Delray Beach is seeking a Backflow Control Technician to identify and inspect backflow assemblies and ensure cross‑connection compliance. This position tests, installs, and repairs backflow devices to protect the water system and supports regulatory inspections.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, coordinating with the Well-field Protection program, and responding to emergencies as needed. Requires relevant certifications and a valid Florida driver’s license.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Two years’ experience in cross‑connection control or related water/utility fields.
• Current Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing and Cross Connection Control certification.
• VEPO Cross Connex or equivalent backflow device management knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect new backflow assemblies for proper installation.
• Inspect, repair, install and test City backflow devices.
• Conduct cross‑connection and sanitary surveys.
• Test and certify hydrant meter backflow devices for construction sites.
• Coordinate with regulators and Well‑field Protection program requirements.
• Maintain inspection records and issue notices of violations when needed.
• Be on call for emergency events and City outages.

Skills

Backflow testing

Cross‑Connection control

Public relations

MS Word

MS Excel

Education

High school diploma or GED

Backflow Certification: Testing & Inspections

VEPO Cross Connex for backflow management

F.O.G. Management Certification within 1 year

Level C Industrial Pretreatment Certification within 1 year

Tools

VEPO Cross Connex

MS Word

MS Excel

Job description

EEO Statement

The City of Delray Beach does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age or disability, marital status, family status or sexual orientation in employment or the provision of services

Non-Smoking

The City of Delray Beach is a Non‑Tobacco Workplace. The City will not consider applicants who have used tobacco or nicotine products for a period of at least three months prior to application for employment. The definition of "tobacco or nicotine products" includes but is not limited to, cigarettes, cigars, chewing tobacco, pipes, snuff, e‑cigarettes and nicotine patches or gum.

Job Description

Veterans' Preference Applies

This is a technical position that involves identifying and inspecting all new backflow assemblies as well as testing, installing and repairing all city owned backflow assemblies. Providing controls to prevent the potential contamination of the water system. Performs cross-connection control inspections and hazardous assessment surveys in accordance with F.A.C. 62‑555. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Environmental Resources Compliance Manager.

Essential Job Duties

• 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.

Minimum 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.

Knowledge of the proper installation and repair of Backflow devices according to AWWA Manual M14 and the City of Delray Beach minimum construction standards.

Ability to respond to possible emergency events including after work hours. Skill in inspecting, repairing, installing testing backflow assemblies. Skill in maintaining inspection records. Skill in utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints. Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments and problems utilizing knowledge acquired through prior education, training, and experience. Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form. Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment. Requires demonstrated ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail.

The abilities expected of all employees include being able to respond to supervision, guidance and direction of superiors in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies, be appropriately groomed and attired so as to present a professional image in accordance with the organization’s mission, goals, and policies; report for work promptly and properly prepared at the time and place required by the assignment or orders; notify the appropriate supervisor of intended absences in accordance with stated rules; conform with standards and rules regarding use of accrued time; demonstrate a polite, helpful and courteous manner when engaged in any activity with the public; operate and care for equipment to manufacturer’s specifications and/or within the specified parameters; demonstrate an understanding, consideration, and respect of cultural, religious, and gender differences when interacting with the public and colleagues.

A comparable combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this position, may be substituted for the minimum qualifications.

Supplemental Information

Physical Demands/Work Environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and talk or hear, use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls, and reach with both hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk stand, crawl, kneel, bend, smell, stoop or push. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 45 lbs. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Works inside and occasionally outside. Able to work inside or outside, in heat, cold or high humidity. Works closely with others. May handle solvents. Ability to work in noisy, damp or dry conditions.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience; oral interview and reference check; job-related tests might be required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement with the employer, and requirements of the job change.

Benefits

Full‑time employees of the City of Delray Beach are provided with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, life insurance, long‑term disability insurance, a defined pension plan, and much more. Benefit coverage varies by employee group.