Water Quality & Cross-Connection Specialist

City of Keizer; Keizer (OR); On-site; USD 57,000 - 74,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Employee wellness

Job summary

The City of Keizer is seeking a Water Quality Specialist to safeguard Keizer’s drinking water and protect public health. In this role, you’ll perform specialized cross‑connection control work, collect samples, and ensure regulatory compliance across the water distribution system.

You’ll interact with residents and businesses to prevent contamination, maintain required records, and support pump station operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Three years of full-time experience in road, water, sewer, stormwater, or general construction; or an equivalent combination.
• Valid Oregon driver license; and
• OHA Cross Connection Specialist Certification; and
• OHA Water Distribution I Certification; and
• NIMS IS 100, 200 and 700 certifications; and
• Residence must be within a 35-minute drive time to City shops.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and implements the Water Division’s Cross Connection Program in compliance with all regulations.
• Conduct surveys and inspections of businesses and residences to identify potential cross connections and eliminate contamination risks.
• Inspect, track, and maintain records for backflow assemblies and ensure proper installation and operation.
• Manage customer notifications, test reminders, compliance documentation, and cross-connection database records.
• Collect routine water samples following Oregon Health Authority protocols.

Skills

Cross-Connection Control

Water Quality Sampling

Customer Engagement

Regulatory Compliance

Microsoft Office

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

OHA Cross Connection Specialist Certification

OHA Water Distribution I Certification

NIMS IS 100

NIMS IS 200

NIMS IS 700

Tools

Cross-Connection tracking software

Water system tools

Job description

The City of Keizer is seeking a Water Quality Specialist to safeguard Keizer’s drinking water and protect public health. In this role, you’ll perform specialized cross‑connection control work, collect samples, and ensure regulatory compliance across the water distribution system.

You’ll interact with residents and businesses to prevent contamination, maintain required records, and support pump station operations.