Water Compliance & Backflow Inspector

City of Lubbock; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock seeks a Water Compliance Inspector to plan, coordinate and enforce local water system regulations. The role includes on-site inspections of commercial/industrial facilities to ensure backflow, cross-connection and irrigation rules are followed.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of relevant experience; licenses must be obtained within specified timeframes. Strong reading, writing and public interaction skills required.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma or GED with 3 years’ experience in water/wastewater operations or plumbing.
• Must obtain Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester license within 6 months.
• Must obtain Class 'C' Water License within 24 months.
• Must obtain Customer Service Inspector License within 12 months.
• Must obtain Texas Irrigator License within 24 months.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform on-site inspections of commercial/industrial facilities to enforce regulations.
• Investigate citizen complaints regarding backflow assemblies and cross-connections.
• Provide technical advice and inspection assistance for projects using public water supply.
• Prepare memos, letters and inspection reports.
• Register, certify and maintain a list of certified assembly testers.

Skills

Backflow testing

Inspection & enforcement

Public communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Backflow Tester license

Class C Water License

Customer Service Inspector License

Texas Irrigator License

Tools

Test gauges

Job description

City of Lubbock seeks a Water Compliance Inspector to plan, coordinate and enforce local water system regulations. The role includes on-site inspections of commercial/industrial facilities to ensure backflow, cross-connection and irrigation rules are followed.

Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED with 3 years of relevant experience; licenses must be obtained within specified timeframes. Strong reading, writing and public interaction skills required.