Water Conservation & Backflow Specialist

Eagle Mountain City; Kentucky; On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Eagle Mountain City is seeking an experienced professional to develop and administer the city's water conservation and backflow programs. The role focuses on protecting drinking water, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with engineers, inspectors, and the public to support sustainable growth.

The position requires project management, strong public outreach skills, and the ability to interpret state guidance and cross-connection requirements.

Qualifications

• Degree in environmental science, Water Resources, Public Administration, Engineering Technology, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in water utility operations, cross-connection control, or regulatory compliance; public outreach desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and administer a citywide backflow prevention program.
• Ensure compliance with water protection and cross-connection control requirements.
• Coordinate inspections, testing, certification, tracking, and enforcement.
• Maintain electronic records of assemblies, testing results, and corrective actions.
• Coordinate with testers, property owners, and contractors.
• Investigate cross-connection risks and respond to threats or failures.
• Recommend ordinance, policy, and operational improvements.
• Design and expand conservation programs and outreach efforts.
• Prepare reports and present to City Council and public meetings.

Skills

Project management

Public outreach

Regulatory compliance

Cross-connection control

Stakeholder engagement

Verbal communication

Data analysis

Public speaking

Education

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

Job description

Eagle Mountain City is seeking an experienced professional to develop and administer the city's water conservation and backflow programs. The role focuses on protecting drinking water, ensuring regulatory compliance, and coordinating with engineers, inspectors, and the public to support sustainable growth.

The position requires project management, strong public outreach skills, and the ability to interpret state guidance and cross-connection requirements.