Cross-Connection Control Inspector​/Cross-Connection Control Specialist

Position

The City of Vacaville is seeking a Cross‑Connection Control Inspector or Cross‑Connection Control Specialist to protect the public water system from contamination and to ensure compliance with state and local water regulations. Incumbents perform field inspections, cross‑connection control surveys, investigate backflow prevention assemblies, and support program compliance activities. The Specialist level serves as the program’s technical authority and acts as a liaison with regulatory agencies.

Cross‑Connection Control Inspector: $72,996 – $88,728 annually.

Cross‑Connection Control Specialist: $80,385 – $97,709 annually.

2% COLA scheduled for 11/01/2026.

• Medical insurance with City covering up to 85% of Kaiser premiums; other plans available.
• Vision and dental insurance – City covers 100% of monthly premiums.
• Healthcare double coverage opt‑out incentive of $3,000 per year for eligible employees.
• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays, and two floating holidays a year.
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment up to $2,200 per fiscal year.
• Deferred compensation plan with City contribution; no employee match required.
• CalPERS plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account.

• Conduct cross‑connection control surveys and inspections.
• Test, inspect, maintain, and repair backflow prevention assemblies.
• Identify cross‑connection hazards and investigate customer complaints related to backflow prevention and water quality.
• Review plans, inspect installations, and coordinate with contractors, developers, and property owners.
• Educate customers and stakeholders on cross‑connection control requirements and compliance standards.
• Maintain inspection records, testing data, reports, and other program documentation.
• Assist with water quality monitoring, distribution system operations, and water conservation activities.
• Respond to emergency and non‑emergency field situations related to water distribution and cross‑connection control.
• Serve as the program’s technical authority for the Specialist level, providing guidance and acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies.

Strong interpersonal and customer service skills; self‑motivated, field‑work oriented, with strong technical and mechanical aptitude; committed to protecting the public water system through regulatory compliance and quality service.

• Experience with inspection, testing, maintenance or repair of mechanical devices, piping systems, valves, fittings, or related water utility infrastructure.
• Knowledge of backflow prevention assemblies, cross‑connection control principles, water distribution systems, or plumbing systems.
• Ability to interpret technical documents, construction plans, diagrams, specifications, and regulations.
• Proficiency with computers, mobile devices, databases, spreadsheets, and field applications to collect, manage, and report data.
• Accurate record‑keeping, report preparation, and documentation of inspection and testing activities.
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical solutions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and coworkers.
• Clear communication of technical requirements to diverse audiences.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills, prioritizing work and adapting to changing assignments and operational needs.
• Initiative and willingness to independently research, learn, and apply technical information, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices.

Education: Completion of twelfth grade or equivalent.

Experience: One year involving complaint investigation or other public contact work in water utilities, plumbing, or a closely related field; performing adjustment of mechanical control devices for a water utility.

License or certificate: Grade 1 (D1) Water Distribution Operator Certificate from the California State Water Resources Control Board and any other state‑mandated…