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. The Cross Connection Control Coordinator will organize, and plan field inspections and surveys related to backflow prevention, cross connections and water pollution

Essential Functions

The following duties and functions, as outlined herein, are intended to be representative of the type of tasks performed within this classification. They are not listed in any order of importance. The omission of specific statements of duties or functions does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

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.

Coordinates 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.

Assists 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.

Assists or participates in performing maintenance and repair work with city owned backflows as necessary.

Inspect 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.

Performs related work as assigned.

High school diploma or equivalent; and

Minimum of six (6) years of experience with cross connection control and backflow prevention practices; and

Must possess and maintain a Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification; and

Must possess (or obtain within fourteen (14) days of hire) a valid Florida Driver's License; and

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.

Minimum Qualifications for education and experience must be met before consideration of the following preferred Qualifications.

Preferred

Possession of an associate's degree in business administration, Computer Science, Engineering, Public Administration, or in a closely related field may substitute two (2) years of functional area work experience at the discretion of the Director of Utilities in consultation with the Director of Human Resources & Compliance.

Communication Competencies / K.S.A.'s

Effectively communicates with supervisors, employees, other departments, contractors, engineers, utility companies, vendors, outside agencies, the public, and other individuals as needed to coordinate work activities, review status of work, exchange information, or resolve problems.

Accurately and expeditiously receives and delivers messages and information to the appropriate individuals. Ability to prepare accurate and thorough written records and reports.

Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions and to complete assigned tasks with minimal supervisory direction.

Ability to understand and quickly and accurately follow brief oral and written instructions on moderately complex matters.

Ability to establish and maintain harmonious relationships with Supervisor, customers, other employees, other departments, other governmental and regulatory agencies, and the public as needed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSA's)

Knowledge of department and division operations, policies, procedures and practices.

Knowledge of and the ability to ensure compliance with safety…