Water Conservation & Backflow 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 water conservation and backflow prevention programs. This role ensures drinking water protection, regulatory compliance, and resource sustainability for a rapidly growing community.

The incumbent will provide technical guidance, engage with developers, property owners, and contractors, and lead outreach efforts to educate the public on conservation and backflow safety.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Water Resources, Public Administration, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in water utility operations, cross-connection control, conservation program management, or regulatory compliance; public speaking/outreach desirable.
• Equally, an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer a citywide backflow prevention program.
• Ensure compliance with Utah drinking water protection and cross-connection requirements.
• Establish procedures for inspection, testing, certification, tracking, and enforcement.
• Maintain electronic records of assemblies, testing results, compliance status, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with certified testers, property owners, and contractors.
• Investigate cross-connection risks and respond to contamination threats or system failures.
• Recommend ordinance, policy, and operational improvements.
• Perform hazard assessments.

Skills

Water conservation planning

Public speaking

Stakeholder engagement

Data management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project management

Education

AS/AA in environmental science

BS in environmental science

Job description

Eagle Mountain City is seeking a qualified professional to develop and administer water conservation and backflow prevention programs. This role ensures drinking water protection, regulatory compliance, and resource sustainability for a rapidly growing community.

The incumbent will provide technical guidance, engage with developers, property owners, and contractors, and lead outreach efforts to educate the public on conservation and backflow safety.