Cross-Connection Control Inspector - INTERNAL ONLY

The City of Redlands Municipal Utilities & Engineering Department is looking for a Cross-Connection Control Inspector to help safeguard our drinking water system and ensure compliance with critical public health standards. If you’re detail-oriented, technically skilled, and passionate about serving your community, this is your opportunity to make an impact where it matters most. Join us in keeping Redlands’ water safe—one connection at a time. Under direction, to conduct surveys and inspections of business and industry related to cross connection control; to conduct and coordinate field and laboratory testing of backflow prevention control devices; to administer the cross connection control program; and to conduct environmental studies and surveys of business, industrial, and agricultural water quality. Examples of duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Administer the business and industrial water users backflow prevention device testing program; confer with business and industry regarding allowable water service connections; inspect industries and other businesses in the City to ensure compliance with the City cross connection control requirements; recommend action for violators; Maintain files on cross connection control device test results and other reference material; prepare reports for Federal and State water quality enforcement agencies; Train assigned personnel to recognize potential hazards as they pertain to cross connection control; Performs annual site surveys; Determine degree of hazard for business and industry connecting to the City water system; Participate in the operations of the Water Distribution Division as necessary; Perform testing and minor maintenance on related equipment as necessary; Assists with plan check for new construction, tenant improvements, and recycled water use sites; Represent the City on various advisory committees relating to cross connection control and water quality; Respond to questions and complaints from the public and industries regarding water quality and cross connection control; and Performs other duties as assigned. Experience: Two years of experience performing backflow device testing and maintenance or other water utility mechanical maintenance. Education: Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent. License: Possession and maintenance of valid California Class C driver's license upon hire; Certificates to be obtained within six (6) months of hire: Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board; Possession of a Grade I Backflow Prevention Device Tester's Certificate issued by the American Water Works Association; Possession of a Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board. Special Requirements: Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment: Ability to sit, stand, kneel, crouch, stoop, and squat; Exposure to heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, and confining workspaces; Ability to travel to different sites and locations; Ability to work at a computer station for sustained periods of time. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds; #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Redlands