Cross-Connection Control Inspector/Cross-Connection Control Specialist
Listed on 2026-06-17
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Engineering
Water Engineer, Environmental Compliance, Water Management, Environmental Engineer
With over 600 employees, the City of Vacaville is proud to serve a vibrant, growing community. We offer a supportive and engaging workplace with employee social and wellness events, casual dress days, flexible work schedules, every other Friday off, and outstanding pay and benefits.
Join us and help shape the future of Vacaville!
The City of Vacaville is accepting applications for the position of Cross‑Connection Control Inspector / Cross‑Connection Control Specialist. Currently, one (1) vacancy exists in the Utilities Department, but this recruitment will also establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.
The City is seeking a Cross‑Connection Control Inspector or Cross‑Connection Control Specialist to help protect the public water system from contamination and ensure compliance with State and local water regulations. Incumbents perform field inspections and cross‑connection control surveys, verify, test, maintain, and repair backflow prevention assemblies, and support program compliance activities. The Specialist level serves as the program's technical authority, provides technical guidance, and acts as a liaison with regulatory agencies.
Both levels assist with Water Distribution, Water Quality, and Water Conservation projects.
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
Benefits- Medical Insurance at affordable rates – City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
- Vision and Dental Insurance – monthly premiums are covered 100% by the City
- Health care 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
- California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account
See our generous Benefits Summary page for more detailed information.
Duties- Conducting cross‑connection control surveys and inspections to protect the public water system and ensure regulatory compliance
- Testing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing backflow prevention assemblies
- Identifying potential cross‑connection hazards and investigating customer complaints related to backflow prevention and water quality
- Reviewing plans, inspecting installations, and coordinating with contractors, developers, and property owners
- Educating customers and stakeholders on cross‑connection control requirements and compliance standards
- Maintaining inspection records, testing data, reports, and other program documentation
- Assisting with water quality monitoring, distribution system operations, and water conservation activities
- Responding to emergency and non‑emergency field situations related to water distribution and cross‑connection control
- Serving as the program's technical authority at the Specialist level, providing technical guidance, and acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies
Will possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills and be able to work effectively with residents, businesses, contractors, regulatory agencies, and City staff. They will be a self‑motivated professional who enjoys fieldwork, has strong technical and mechanical aptitude, and is committed to protecting the public water system through regulatory compliance and quality service.
Desirable Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities- Experience inspecting, testing, maintaining, or repairing 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
- Experience using computers, mobile devices, databases, spreadsheets, and field applications to collect, manage, and report data
- Ability to accurately maintain records, prepare reports, and…
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