Principal Backflow and Cross Connection Specialist Supervisor

About the role

Principal Backflow and Cross Connection Specialist Supervisors plan, direct, and coordinate the Cross Connection Control Program to ensure public health safety through routine inspections and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct routine inspections between potable water systems and recycled water systems.
• Administer backflow prevention software and prepare regulatory compliance reporting.
• Assist Principal Backflow and Cross Connection Specialists on complex inspections.
• Review, respond to, and resolve escalated issues related to notices of violations.
• Act as the resident inspector for backflow requirements and cross connection risks on major construction projects.
• Develop and apply testing procedures.
• Train staff.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Three years of full-time experience as a Backflow and Cross Connection Specialist with the City of San Diego.
• Five years of full-time professional experience conducting complex field investigations to identify, locate, and test backflow prevention devices; inspecting and identifying potential cross connections to determine adequacy of water service protection; and reviewing/interpreting construction documents, blueprints, and schematics to perform investigation of user sites.
• Possession of an American Water Works Association (AWWA) or American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Certification as a Cross Connection Control Specialist at the time of hire.
• A valid California Class C Driver License at the time of hire.

Qualifications

• Lead/supervisory experience.
• Knowledge of applicable regulations and experience with regulatory reporting.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to compile and interpret data; create meaningful performance measures; identify trends; make informed recommendations that drive accountability, efficiency, and continuous improvement; and deliver clear, concise reports and presentations to management and stakeholders.
• Ability to effectively utilize technology and software applications to support operational and administrative functions, including advanced knowledge of the Microsoft application suite.