Specialist, Compliance WQ - (26-WQ&T-813012-121)

DC Water•Washington, DC

2d•$43 - $56•Onsite

About The Position

The Specialist, Compliance WQ assists in developing, implementing, and monitoring customer compliance programs for backflow prevention and grease abatement, as well as the hydrant-use permit program. The position conducts field compliance inspections and helps track and enforce requirements concerning cross-connection control, unauthorized water use, temporary hydrant use, and sewer discharge permits. Other work includes developing enforcement codes, monitoring industry trends, preparing inspection findings, communicating with customers, and educating stakeholders. The role ensures that customer water, wastewater, and industrial waste systems comply with governing codes, regulations, industry standards, and DC Water policies. It provides technical support to internal customers and partner agencies, represents the Authority at public meetings, processes hydrant-meter and backflow-preventer transactions, and responds to emergency investigations. The position is non-exempt, union, in-person, and an essential position. It reports to the Manager, Compliance Programs WQ.

Requirements

Two years of progressive experience associated with water, wastewater, or cross-connection field work, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, or a related field from an accredited college or university.
Skill in using database and GIS applications.
Oral and written communication skills.
Ability to read maps and blueprints.
Skill in troubleshooting, sampling, and operating field monitoring equipment.
Working knowledge of word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, and other applicable software programs.
Valid motor vehicle operating license, which must be maintained.
Must have or obtain within one year of hire a valid backflow testing certification from an accrediting agency.
Ability to lift and carry equipment weighing up to 50 pounds.
Ability to work indoors and outdoors, including exposure to extreme cold and hot temperatures, confined spaces, and atmospheric conditions that may affect the respiratory system or skin, including fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, poor ventilation, oils, or other cutting fluids.

Responsibilities

Ensure customers’ water, wastewater, and industrial waste systems comply with governing DC Plumbing Codes, DC Municipal Regulations, and DC Water policies.
Assist in developing and monitoring DC Water customer compliance programs.
Provide technical support to DC Water personnel and other agencies on backflow prevention and cross-connection issues, and represent the Authority at public meetings.
Schedule and conduct site inspections of water and sewer connections, meter yokes, backflow preventers, and grease interceptors for compliance with applicable requirements.
Inspect industrial sewer dischargers, such as hospitals and chemical plants, for compliance with discharge permits.
Process the issuance and return of fire hydrant meters and backflow preventers with customers, and maintain related records in database and billing systems.
Process fire hydrant meter readings and account refunds in database and billing systems.
Inspect sites to recover fire hydrant meters and backflow preventers from customers with expired permits and investigate reported illegal hydrant connections.
Inspect, test, and repair fire hydrant meters and backflow preventers.
Communicate inspection findings, recommendations, and compliance requirements to stakeholders through conversations, reports, letters, and emails.
Respond to and assist staff with emergency investigations.
Operate Authority vehicles and keep vehicles and equipment clean and orderly; report operating deficiencies to appropriate personnel.
Perform other related duties and projects as assigned by the supervisor.