Public Water Backflow Inspector – Protect Health

Anne Arundel County – Public Works Department; Maryland; On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Longevity pay

Safety sensitive position

Job summary

Anne Arundel County Government is hiring a full-time Backflow Prevention Inspector in the Water Operations division. The role involves inspecting and ensuring proper functioning of backflow devices in commercial, industrial, and residential water systems to protect public health.

The position is safety sensitive with CDS and Alcohol testing, and it requires education, journeyman plumbing experience, and a master plumber license or ability to obtain within six months.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or vocational school; four (4) or more years of experience as a journeyman plumber; a master plumber's license in the State or ability to obtain the license within six months of hire, and other licenses as may be required for the area of assignment; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
• Knowledge of backflow regulations, water distribution systems, and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret plumbing plans, backflow devices, and annual inspection data.
• Experience with backflow software and maintaining inspection records.

Responsibilities

• Conduct meetings and site surveys with contractors, consultants, developers, owners, and staff to resolve potential cross-connection issues.
• Create and maintain customer information files electronically in backflow software, including equipment, inspection data, test results and certifications.
• Read, review, and interpret construction plans and drawings for backflow installations.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal backflow prevention regulations.
• Educate property owners and managers about backflow prevention maintenance.
• Inspect backflow assembly installations to ensure they meet codes and rules.
• Maintain records of inspections and monitoring through software systems.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Read drawings

Database management

Safety awareness

Independent work

Relationship building

Monitor contractors

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Journeyman plumber experience (4+ years)

Master plumber license

Class C driver's license

Job description

Anne Arundel County Government is hiring a full-time Backflow Prevention Inspector in the Water Operations division. The role involves inspecting and ensuring proper functioning of backflow devices in commercial, industrial, and residential water systems to protect public health.

The position is safety sensitive with CDS and Alcohol testing, and it requires education, journeyman plumbing experience, and a master plumber license or ability to obtain within six months.