Environmental Coordinator (Backflow)

About the role

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

• Performs field inspections, verifications, investigations, documentation, and troubleshooting of the privately owned backflow prevention assemblies that provide protection to the City’s water distribution system.
• Performs testing, certification, repair, replacement, and/or coordination of replacement of city-owned backflow prevention assemblies that provide protection to the City’s water distribution system from City-owned water parcels with water service.
• Maintains the City’s NJBSoft SAMS database of backflow devices, backflow assembly inspection reports, testing certifications, violation records, and correspondence to and from commercial property owners/managers.
• Utilizes the City’s CMMS software on a daily basis to accurately record and reflect proper equipment, labor, and asset utilization for each assignment.
• Follows all SOPs and JHAs for water system operations and maintenance.
• Performs work in a safe manner and utilizes required safety equipment when necessary.
• May occasionally enter confined spaces by safely following OSHA safety regulations.
• Investigates customer complaints related to water service, such as low or high water pressure, water quality, air entrainment, system leaks, and more.
• Develops and implements backflow and cross-connection control public education program(s) and outreach material for residents and businesses.
• Attends City-sponsored events and other educational forums to provide information regarding regulatory compliance programs.
• Provides assistance, as needed, to other water quality programs, including the pretreatment program, stormwater program, water quality and compliance program, and water conservation program.
• Provides operational and staffing support to the Tap Trailer program at departmental and City-sponsored educational events.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• May be called upon to assist other divisions within the Department or other Departments within the City.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED equivalency.
• A general knowledge of the Safe Drinking Water Act, water distribution, water treatment, public works, and/or municipal operations is required.
• A general knowledge of the Clean Water Act is desired.
• A minimum of three (3) years of experience working with any combination of cross-connection or backflow control programs, or regulatory work related to the Safe Drinking Water Act, or water treatment or water distribution, is required.
• 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 must be able to obtain a Grade III certification within six (6) months of hire and be able to maintain certification for the duration of employment.
• Must possess a Backflow Assembly Tester certification and a Cross-Connection Control Specialist certification, or must be able to obtain these certifications within twelve (12) months of hire and be able to maintain certifications for the duration of employment.
• A valid Arizona Driver’s License is required.

Qualifications

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Benefits

The City of Avondale offers a comprehensive benefits package with outstanding health and wellness benefits, financial perks, work-life balance, and more. Explore our Benefits Guide for full details!