Cross Connection Specialist

Position Overview

Non‑exempt, full‑time, 40 hours, Monday‑Friday, 7:30 am‑4:00 pm. Full benefits.

This role develops, administers, and coordinates Frederick County’s Cross Connection Control Program. Responsibilities include onsite visits at commercial and residential locations to identify appropriate type and placement of backflow devices, regular communication with customers to ensure compliance, and enforcement techniques to protect the county’s public water supply.

• 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.

• 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 of a newly created backflow permit
• Drive County vehicle to worksites for investigations and inspections
• Perform other related duties as required

• High school graduation or the equivalency
• Minimum 5 years experience working in a cross connection program (i.e. program administrator or field investigator)
• Minimum 2 years administrative work experience
• Possession of a valid automobile operator’s license
• Intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft 365
• Additional education may substitute for a portion of the work experience

• Ability to maintain County Authorized Driver privileges
• Knowledge of local, state, and federal water safety and cross connection regulations
• Knowledge of backflow prevention devices, installation standards, and testing protocols
• Ability to interpret plumbing plans, building codes, and water…