Water Protection Specialist

New Braunfels Utilities•New Braunfels, TX

13h•$24 - $31

About The Position

The Water Protection Specialist works under general supervision and is responsible for protecting NBU's Public Water System from contamination by reviewing plans, inspecting residential and commercial development, interpreting complex water protection regulations, and maintaining a program to enforce applicable federal, state, and local regulations that govern backflow prevention devices, cross connections, auxiliary and reclaimed water systems, and private fire hydrant and protection systems.

Requirements

High School Diploma/GED
Three Years or More of Work Experience
General Studies Field of Study
A valid Class C Texas Driver’s License is required to operate a company vehicle.
TCEQ Backflow Assembly Tester License (BPAT)
TCEQ Customer Service Inspector License (CSI)

Nice To Haves

Experience in any public water system is recommended
TCEQ Water Operator License is recommended
TCEQ Landscape Irrigation Inspector License (II) is recommended
TCEQ Licensed Irrigator (LI) is recommended

Responsibilities

Assists in the management of NBU's contractors responsible for performing CSIs on new connections
Performs Customer Service Inspections when required
Ensures NBU's CSI program meets all regulatory requirements
Participates in public outreach efforts and training
Identifies areas of non-compliance and recommends enforcement strategy when required
Inspects and ensures that all backflow assembly installations meet regulations and manufacturer's specifications
Ensures that all NBU-owned backflow assemblies are tested and maintained at the required interval
Ability to assemble, disassemble, repair, maintain, and clean backflow assemblies
Inspects hoses or cross connections from fire hydrants, irrigation systems, or other hazards
Meets with contractors, testers, or other personnel to ensure all backflow assemblies are installed and tested properly
Assists in the managing the process for ensuring NBU is compliant with all regulations related to tester qualification, instrument calibration, test reports, customer notifications of testing requirements, and all other applicable information
Ensures reports for Customer Service Inspections and Backflow Prevention Tests are documented correctly in NBU's software management system
Provides input into the development of pertinent policies, standards, and ordinances
Assists in the administration of NBU's Backflow Policy
Participates in regulatory audits when necessary
Maintains regular attendance; leave schedule should be managed so as to not interfere with ability to accomplish tasks, including special projects and assignments with deadlines
Adheres to NBU safety guidelines and practices at all times and in all situations
Maintains a clean and safe work area, office, field site and vehicle as applicable
Develops & maintains effective customer service skills for communications with co-workers, customers and the public in general
Maintains strict confidentiality of business, employee and customer information in written and oral communications and safeguard sensitive documents
Adheres to NBU policies and procedures
Exemplifies NBU Core Values of Integrity, Stewardship, Team, Culture and Safety
Participates in and supports initiatives to reach annual NBU Performance Measures