Water Quality & Backflow Technician – Treatment Plant

City of Suffolk, Virginia; Suffolk (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Suffolk, Virginia — The Water Quality/Backflow Inspector coordinates with the Quality Control Division to flush water mains and ensure water quality across the distribution system. It performs routine inspections for FOG and cross-connection compliance at food service and commercial sites, and maintains inspection records and backflow device testing data.

A degree in environmental science/engineering and 1–2 years’ related experience are preferred, along with a Virginia driver’s license

Qualifications

• Associate's degree with major coursework in environmental science, engineering, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of experience in inspections, plumbing, construction, and water treatment, or equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assists with review of construction drawings for FOG and backflow protection.
• Maintains records responsive to FOG and backflow inspections.
• Performs flushing of water distribution lines to maintain water quality.
• Conducts FOG and cross-connection inspections on commercial and municipal buildings.
• Prepares and maintains technical reports and records of testing and inspection results.
• Educates the public about cross connections, backflow devices, and FOG.

Skills

Regulations knowledge

Data organization

Public communication

FOG awareness

Backflow concepts

Education

Associate's degree in environmental science/engineering

Tools

Backflow testing equipment

Data management software

Job description

City of Suffolk, Virginia — The Water Quality/Backflow Inspector coordinates with the Quality Control Division to flush water mains and ensure water quality across the distribution system. It performs routine inspections for FOG and cross-connection compliance at food service and commercial sites, and maintains inspection records and backflow device testing data.

A degree in environmental science/engineering and 1–2 years’ related experience are preferred, along with a Virginia driver’s license