Cross Connection Specialist Division of Water & Sewer Utilities - Frederick

Job Overview

Non‑exempt (compensatory and/or overtime eligible); full‑time; 40 hours;
Monday‑Friday; 7:30 am‑ 4:00 pm; full benefits.

This position is responsible for the development, administration, and coordination of Frederick County’s Cross Connection Control Program for the Division of Water and Sewer Utilities. Responsibilities include onsite visits at commercial and residential locations to identify appropriate type and placement of backflow devices. This position will regularly communicate with customers to ensure compliance with Cross Connection Program requirements for backflow prevention and annual device testing.

Enforcement techniques are applied regularly to protect the County’s public water supply. Supervision is received from the Department Head, Regulatory Compliance.

NOTE:

The upper pay range reflects possible wage rates for internal County transfers and promotions, which are calculated per County policy. For external hires, offers are made at the base wage rate, with limited exception.

Frederick County Government values the principles of diversity and inclusion, and strives to ensure equal opportunities for its workforce, applicants and community members. If you are a person who wants to make a difference, give back to your community, and be a voice for change, apply to Frederick County Government today.

TOTAL COMPENSATION PACKAGE:

• 11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
• 15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
• 11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
• Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high‑deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
• Employee Health Center with no or low‑cost primary and urgent care
• 100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
• County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
  • Vesting after 5 years of service
  • Additional service credit for eligible previous public service, military service, etc.
• Work/Life balance programs include:
  Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
• Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Other employee‑paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.

For more information, visit our benefits page on the Frederick County Government job opportunities webpage.

Implement and administer the Frederick County Cross Connection Control Program to protect the County’s public water supply from contamination.

• Ensure the Cross Connection Control Program maintains compliance with the regulatory entities by reviewing and implementing any new regulations into the Water and Sewer Rules and Regulations.
• Develop and utilize an enforcement plan that will protect the County public water supply; support formal enforcement actions and assess and identify regulatory noncompliance.
• Ensure water customers are in compliance with County, state and federal cross connection regulations.
• Perform field investigations and inspections to identify and catalog backflow devices that protect the county water supply; maintain and track inspection records.
• Oversee the review and approval of new commercial requests that require issuance of a backflow permit, ensuring the appropriate devices and locations are selected.
• Review and approve plumbing plans before a new backflow permit is issued which include the appropriate location and type of device to obtain approval.
• Prepare and mail periodic test and delinquency notices to have backflow prevention devices tested and/or repaired.
• Respond to inquiries from contractors, developers, engineers, and the public concerning county rules and regulations regarding the cross‑connection program.
• Utilize Infor Land Management software to catalog backflow test results, track annual requirements, retain contact information and supply notification…