Environmental Coordinator (Backflow)

The Environmental Coordinator – Backflow position is responsible for administering Avondale’s backflow and cross-connection program with the primary purpose of protecting Avondale’s public water system (PWS). Responsibilities Administer the backflow and cross-connection program to protect the public water system. Conduct field inspections, testing, verification, documentation, and troubleshooting of backflow prevention assemblies and cross‑connections. Use the City’s cross‑connection database to provide inspection notifications, track results, initiate customer outreach, and work with customers to correct deficiencies. Test, certify, repair, replace, and/or coordinate replacement of city‑owned backflow prevention assemblies that serve city facilities and water parcels. Assist in the administration of all water quality and compliance programs, including pretreatment, stormwater, water quality compliance, and water conservation. Provide customer education and respond to citizen concerns related to water‑quality programs. Monitor and maintain electronic program files and maintain the City’s NJBSoft SAMS database of backflow devices, inspection reports, testing certifications, violation records, and correspondence to and from commercial property owners/managers. Use the City’s CMMS software daily to record and reflect proper equipment, labor, and asset utilization for each assignment. Follow all SOPs and JHAs, perform work safely, use required safety equipment, and occasionally enter confined spaces while complying with OSHA regulations. Investigate customer complaints related to water service such as low or high pressure, water quality, air entrainment, system leaks, and more. Develop and implement backflow and cross‑connection control public‑education programs and outreach material for residents and businesses. Attend City‑sponsored events and other educational forums to provide information regarding regulatory compliance programs. Provide assistance to other water‑quality programs, including pretreatment, stormwater, water‑quality compliance, and water‑conservation programs. Provide operational and staffing support to the Tap Trailer program at departmental and City‑sponsored educational events. Perform other duties as assigned and assist other divisions or departments as needed. Qualifications High School Diploma or GED equivalency. General knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act, water distribution, water treatment, public works, and/or municipal operations. General knowledge of the Clean Water Act desired. Minimum of three (3) years of experience working with cross‑connection or backflow control programs, or regulatory work related to the Safe Drinking Water Act, water treatment, or water distribution. An equivalent combination of education and job‑related experience may be considered on a year‑for‑year basis. Must possess an Arizona Department of Environmental Quality (ADEQ) Water Distribution or Water Treatment Grade‑III Certification, or be able to obtain a Grade III certification within six (6) months of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment. Must possess a Backflow Assembly Tester certification and a Cross‑Connection Control Specialist certification, or be able to obtain these certifications within twelve (12) months of hire and maintain them for the duration of employment. A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required. #J-18808-Ljbffr City of Avondale