Environmental Resources Specialist

About the role

The City of Delray Beach is seeking a technical position that involves identifying and inspecting all new backflow assemblies as well as testing, installing, and repairing all city-owned backflow assemblies. This position also performs cross-connection control inspections and hazardous assessment surveys.

Responsibilities

• Inspects all new Backflow assemblies to ensure proper installations.
• Inspects, repairs, installs and tests all City owned Backflow assemblies to ensure proper functioning.
• Performs cross-connection and sanitary surveys.
• Tests and certifies hydrant meter backflow devices for demolition and new construction sites.
• Collaborates with the City’s compliance with the Well-field Protection Program.
• Attends inspections by Palm Beach County’s Department of Environmental Resource Management (DERM) regarding all IPP and Backflow prevention regulated City sites.
• Maintains records and inspections for Backflow Program, IPP, Tanks Program, Well-field Protection, Backflow Program for Yearly Audit on program.
• Able to be on call to respond to possible emergency events.
• Acts as the departmental representative when working with local, regional, and county regulators.
• Answers and resolves questions from representatives, and/or contractors regarding Industrial Pretreatment and Backflow Prevention compliance.
• Maintains records and inspections for Backflow Program, IPP, Tanks Program, Well-field Protection, Backflow Program for Yearly Audit on program.
• Able to be on call to respond to possible emergency events.
• Fosters positive employee relations and employee morale on a City-wide basis.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent GED certification.
• Two (2) years of experience in cross-connection control, and/or testing, repair, and maintenance of a water distribution system, potable water distribution, sanitary sewer collection, wastewater pumping, reclaimed water distribution, underground utility construction, laboratory sampling and analysis or related areas.
• Current certification in Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing and Cross Connection Control: Inspections and Surveys.
• Possession or obtaining the Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association’s FOG Management Certification within one (1) year in the position.
• Possession of the Florida Industrial Pretreatment Association’s Level C Industrial Pretreatment Certification or obtain it within one year of the hiring date.
• Valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of the proper installation and repair of Backflow devices according to AWWA Manual M14 and the City of Delray Beach minimum construction standards.
• Ability to respond to possible emergency events including after work hours.
• Skill in inspecting, repairing, installing testing backflow assemblies.
• Skill in maintaining inspection records.
• Skill in utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Ability to manage and prioritize routine, specialized and complex assignments and problems utilizing knowledge acquired through prior education, training, and experience.
• Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form.
• Ability to adapt to an evolving and continually improving environment.

Skills

• Ability to utilize personal computer and office software such as MS Word, MS Excel and electronic mail.

Benefits

Full-time employees of the City of Delray Beach are provided with a comprehensive benefits package that includes paid holidays, sick leave, vacation, health insurance, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, a defined pension plan, and much more. Benefit coverage varies by employee group. For a more detailed overview please click here.

Pay

Salary range: $X - $Y per hour or $Z - $W per month. Salary is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time schedule. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.

Application Instructions

To apply, please complete the formal application, rate your education and experience, and answer the supplemental questions. Attach a copy of your degree certificate or transcripts to your application if applicable. Applicants must also provide proof of a valid Florida Driver's License with a good driving record and a copy of their Backflow Prevention Assembly Testing and Cross Connection Control: Inspections and Surveys certification, if applicable. Veterans applying for veteran's preference must upload a copy of their DD-214. Applicants should also indicate any experience they have with cross-connection control, industrial pretreatment programs, performing cross-connection and sanitary surveys, water quality reporting and compliance, maintaining records, reclaimed water systems, and using computer software to maintain inspection records, prepare reports, or manage compliance data.