Backflow Coordinator

City of Boynton Beach • Boynton Beach, FL

18h • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Cross Connection Control Program to safeguard public drinking water from contamination. Duties include overseeing inspections, testing and certifying backflow prevention devices, maintaining program databases, reviewing plans, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. The Cross Connection Control Coordinator will organize, and plan field inspections and surveys related to backflow prevention, cross connections and water pollution.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience with cross connection control and backflow prevention practices
• Must possess and maintain a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification
• Must possess (or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) a valid Florida Driver's License
• Possess (or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire) a Cross Connection Control Program Manager Certification Series at the University of Florida TREEO Center
• Possess (or obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire) and maintain a Florida Department Environmental Protection Level III Water Distribution License

Nice To Haves

• Possession of an associate’s degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Public Administration, or in a closely related field may substitute two (2) years of functional area work experience at the discretion of the Director of Utilities in consultation with the Director of Human Resources & Compliance.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and interprets as-built drawings for cross connection ordinance compliance.
• Reviews new legislation for impact on existing ordinances and policies.
• Administers cross connection control and backflow program; recommends, develops and designs various program elements.
• Coordinates with other departments to inspect properties for possible cross connections.
• Investigates and coordinates responses to citizen concerns.
• Responds to customer requests for information in person, by telephone and/or email.
• Investigates complaints regarding backflow installations, backflow events, theft and reclaimed water cross connections and determines actions to mitigate and report findings.
• Inspects facilities to verify conformance with specifications, regulations and procedures.
• Inspects work sites for proper completion of assigned work; ensures all work conforms to standards for quality, cleanliness, and safety; takes corrective measures as needed; and evaluates completed work.
• Assists in developing and updating policies and procedures.
• Serves as departmental representative for all work falling within assigned areas of responsibility; liaisons with personnel from other departments, agencies, or organizations for related matters; responds to inquiries and complaints from the public relating to services provided; and monitors the work of all contractors to ensure proper provision of services.
• Assists or participates in performing maintenance and repair work with city owned backflows as necessary.
• Inspect new installations to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Inspects facilities and water meters verify conformance with specifications and regulations.
• Maintains Cross Connection Control Program backflow tracking system.
• Performs related work as assigned.

Benefits

• The City of Boynton Beach, Florida, is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) and Affirmative Action Employer. All applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender (including identity or expression), marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability or any other protected classification as defined by applicable law (except as limited by Personnel Rules, Collective Bargaining Agreements, or bona fide occupational qualifications).
• Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) protects qualified individuals with disabilities from employment discrimination.
• In compliance with the ADA, the City of Boynton Beach will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.
• Veteran's Preference: Certain service members and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, receive preference and priority in the City’s hiring process. Additionally, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements in employment by the City.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED