Water Quality & Compliance Inspector

City-of-Lubbock,-T; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 34,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Lubbock is seeking an Inspector to enforce local water regulations, conduct on-site inspections at commercial and industrial sites, and ensure compliance with backflow, cross-connection and irrigation rules.

You will investigate complaints, provide technical guidance for projects using public water, prepare reports, and maintain certification records of testers. The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus licenses within set timelines, and a physical exam.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED plus 3 years in water/wastewater systems
• Obtain Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester license within 6 months
• Obtain Class C Water License within 24 months
• Obtain Customer Service Inspector License within 12 months
• Obtain Texas Irrigator License within 24 months
• Physical exam required

Responsibilities

• Monitor and perform on-site inspections and follow-up with all commercial and industrial facilities to determine and enforce compliance with all applicable regulations including backflow, cross-connection and irrigation
• Investigate and respond to citizen complaints regarding backflow assemblies and cross-connections, incorrect installation of backflow assembly devices, and investigation of work being done without proper permits or licenses
• Provide technical advice and inspection assistance to projects involving the planning, installation and operation of various types of commercial equipment which utilizes the public water supply
• Prepare memos, letters and reports pertaining to all complaints and inspections
• Register, certify and maintain a current list of all certified assembly testers

Skills

Inspection

Backflow testing

Public communication

Read blueprints

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

City of Lubbock is seeking an Inspector to enforce local water regulations, conduct on-site inspections at commercial and industrial sites, and ensure compliance with backflow, cross-connection and irrigation rules.

You will investigate complaints, provide technical guidance for projects using public water, prepare reports, and maintain certification records of testers. The role requires a high school diploma or GED plus licenses within set timelines, and a physical exam.