CROSS CONNECTION COMPLIANCE TECHNICIAN (DOQ)

Position Details

Position Information


Position Title
CROSS CONNECTION COMPLIANCE TECHNICIAN (DOQ)


Position Number
123456


FLSA Status
Non-Exempt


Full Time/Part Time
Full Time


Salary
$20.44 - $28.85 Hourly (Depending on Qualifications)


Job Summary


Under limited supervision performs technical work in the implementation of the Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention program to prevent contamination of BPUB's potable water as required by local, state, and federal regulations.

Responsibilities

Cross Connection Compliance Technician

Completes Customer Service Inspections at residential, industrial, and commercial facilities and establishments to identify and prevent cross connections, potential contaminants and illegal lead materials as per Federal, State, and City rules and regulations. Follows up with customers regarding inspection deficiencies.

Establishes and maintains an effective record keeping system for the cross connection and backflow program.

Assists in reviewing building plans such as fire service connections, lawn sprinkler and irrigation systems for the proper placement of backflow assemblies to eliminate cross connections or potential cross connection.

Acts as a liaison between the department, residential, industrial, and commercial customers in regards to cross connection and provides training to the public concerning the backflow prevention program.

May assist in the preparation and implementation of water utility projects.

May assist in the implementation of the Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Program.

Completes other job duties as assigned.

Senior Cross Connection Compliance Technician (in addition to all duties listed above)

Conducts inspections and approves backflow prevention equipment for residential, commercial, and industrial properties to ensure compliance with BPUB's Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Program, engineering standards, and City of Brownsville (COB) ordinances ensuring equipment protects the city's potable water supply from contamination.

Conducts testing, repairs, and replacements of backflow prevention equipment according to BPUB cross connection control and backflow prevention programs. Prepares and sends annual testing notification letters to customers in accordance with local, state, and federal regulations and follows up with customers regarding inspection deficiencies.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge important to perform the functions of the job include:

Thorough knowledge of construction plans and specifications and of regulations relating to public utilities.

Knowledge of technical principles and practices of water utilities.

Knowledge of engineering, drafting and intermediate mathematics.

Knowledge of engineering principles and of modern engineering practices and procedures as applied to general public works and public utilities operations.

Knowledge of general safety practices.

Skills important to perform the functions of the job include:

Effective communication skills to explain processes and develop clear and accurate written reports.

Skill in reading blueprints, sketches, and drawings.

Effective oral and written communication skills in English; bilingual in English and Spanish preferred.

Skill in working with others to achieve goals or improvement objectives.

Skill in the use of personal computers and software.

Abilities important to perform the functions of the job include:

Ability to read and interpret a variety of blueprints, plans and specifications applicable to water utility projects.

Ability to perform technical computations, to make estimates and to compile engineering data and statistics.

Ability to prepare and maintain records as well as to collect and report data.

Education & Experience Requirements


High School Diploma or GED and two (2) years of experience in public utilities, water/wastewater operations and/or inspections, or a related field are required. An equivalent combination of appropriate education and relevant experience may substitute for the minimum experience requirement.

Senior Cross Connection Compliance Technician

One (1) additional year of progressively responsible experience is required.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations


Requires a valid Texas Driver License or receipt of a valid Texas Driver's License within 90 days of relocation to Texas and a safe driving record, as measured by company policy.

Must obtain a Customer Service Inspector's license issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality within two (2) years of appointment.

Senior Cross Connection Compliance Technician

Requires a Customer Service Inspector's license and a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester's License issued by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Physical Demands


The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to lift less than 50 lbs., bending, walking. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Must be able to manipulate loads up to 50 lbs. Able to work in adverse weather conditions such as extremely cold or hot temperatures.

Eligibility for Employment


In addition to any and all other qualifications required for employment stated under the Brownsville P.U.B Personnel Policies and Procedures Policy No. 39:

• Prohibit the hiring of any person who is related to BPUB Executive Management within the third degree of Consanguinity or second degree by Affinity; and

• Based on certain prohibitions of the Charter and Statute on nepotism, no person can be hired who shall be related to any member of the Board of Directors or City Commission within the third degree of consanguinity or second degree by affinity.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number
S711P


Open Until Filled
No


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