Backflow Coordinator

Purpose of Classification

This position is responsible for developing, implementing, and managing the Cross Connection Control Program to safeguard public drinking water from contamination. Duties include overseeing inspections, testing and certifying backflow prevention devices, maintaining program databases, reviewing plans, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations.

Essential Functions

• Reviews and interprets as-built drawings for cross connection ordinance compliance.
• Reviews new legislation for impact on existing ordinances and policies.
• Administers cross connection control and backflow program; recommends, develops and designs various program elements.
• Covers with other departments to inspect properties for possible cross connections.
• Investigates and coordinates responses to citizen concerns.
• Responds to customer requests for information in person, by telephone and/or email.
• Investigates complaints regarding backflow installations, backflow events, theft and reclaimed water cross connections and determines actions to mitigate and report findings.
• Inspects facilities to verify conformance with specifications, regulations and procedures.
• Inspects work sites for proper completion of assigned work; ensures all work conforms to standards for quality, cleanliness, and safety; takes corrective measures as needed; and evaluates completed work.
• Aids in developing and updating policies and procedures.
• Serves as departmental representative for all work falling within assigned areas of responsibility; liaisons with personnel from other departments, agencies, or organizations for related matters; responds to inquiries and complaints from the public relating to services provided; and monitors the work of all contractors to ensure proper provision of services.
• Aids or participates in performing maintenance and repair work with city owned backflows as necessary.
• Inspects new installations to ensure compliance with applicable standards and regulations.
• Inspects facilities and water meters verify conformance with specifications and regulations.
• Maintains Cross Connection Control Program backflow tracking system.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Minimum of six (6) years of experience with cross connection control and backflow prevention practices;
• Must possess and maintain a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification;
• Must possess (or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) a valid Florida Driver's License;
• Possess (or obtain within twelve (12) months of hire) a Cross Connection Control Program Manager Certification Series at the University of Florida TREEO Center.
• Possess (or obtain within eighteen (18) months of hire) and maintain a Florida Department Environmental Protection Level III Water Distribution License.