Water Conservation & Backflow Programs Specialist

Eagle Mountain City; Eagle Mountain (UT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Mountain City is seeking a qualified professional to develop and administer its water conservation and backflow prevention programs, ensuring drinking water protection and compliance with state and local regulations as the city grows.

This role provides technical guidance, outreach, and regulatory implementation, reviews plans, conducts risk assessments, and coordinates with engineers, contractors, and the public to improve cross-connection control and long-term water resource planning.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, water resources, public administration, engineering technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3–5 years in water utility operations, cross-connection control, conservation program management, or regulatory compliance.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer a citywide backflow prevention program.
• Ensure compliance with Utah drinking water protection and cross-connection requirements.
• Establish inspection, testing, certification, tracking, and enforcement procedures.
• Maintain electronic program records of assemblies, testing results, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with testers, property owners, and contractors.
• Investigate cross-connection risks and respond to contamination threats.
• Recommend ordinance, policy, and operational improvements.
• Perform hazard assessments.
• Review commercial/industrial development plans for compliance with backflow and conservation requirements.
• Interpret Utah Administrative Code and plumbing codes; apply AWWA guidance.
• Collaborate with engineers, developers, inspectors, and utility staff.
• Evaluate and expand the Water Conservation Plan.
• Design conservation initiatives and public education programs.
• Analyze consumption data for conservation opportunities.
• Assist in drought mitigation/response planning.
• Lead community outreach on water conservation and backflow safety.
• Prepare technical reports and presentations for City Council and public meetings.
• Serve as primary public contact for conservation inquiries.
• Respond to citizen, business, and council concerns.
• Prepare internal and state compliance reports; track program metrics.
• Assist in budget development and monitoring; suggest improvements.
• Support long-term water resource management and planning efforts.

Skills

Communication

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Data management

Field inspections

Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Job description

Eagle Mountain City is seeking a qualified professional to develop and administer its water conservation and backflow prevention programs, ensuring drinking water protection and compliance with state and local regulations as the city grows.

This role provides technical guidance, outreach, and regulatory implementation, reviews plans, conducts risk assessments, and coordinates with engineers, contractors, and the public to improve cross-connection control and long-term water resource planning.