Cross-Connection Control Inspector

The City of Redlands Municipal Utilities & Engineering Department is looking for a Cross-Connection Control Inspector to help safeguard our drinking water system and ensure compliance with critical public health standards. If youre detail-oriented technically skilled and passionate about serving your community this is your opportunity to make an impact where it matters most.Join us in keeping Redlands water safeone connection at a time.

Examples of duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Administer the business and industrial water users backflow prevention device testing program; confer with business and industry regarding allowable water service connections; inspect industries and other businesses in the City to ensure compliance with the City cross connection control requirements; recommend action for violators;
• Maintain files on cross connection control device test results and other reference material; prepare reports for Federal and State water quality enforcement agencies;
• Train assigned personnel to recognize potential hazards as they pertain to cross connection control;
• Performs annual site surveys;
• Determine degree of hazard for business and industry connecting to the City water system;
• Participate in the operations of the Water Distribution Division as necessary;
• Perform testing and minor maintenance on related equipment as necessary;
• Assists with plan check for new construction tenant improvements and recycled water use sites;
• Represent the City on various advisory committees relating to cross connection control and water quality;
• Respond to questions and complaints from the public and industries regarding water quality and cross connection control; and
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Two years of experience performing backflow device testing and maintenance or other water utility mechanical maintenance.

Education:

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent.

License:

• Possession and maintenance of valid California Class C drivers license upon hire;

• Possession of a Grade I Water Distribution Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board; and
• Possession of a Grade I Backflow Prevention Device Testers Certificate issued by the American Water Works Association; and
• Possession of a Grade II Water Treatment Plant Operator Certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board.

Special Requirements:

• Ability to sit stand kneel crouch stoop and squat;
• Exposure to heat noise outdoors vibration and confining workspaces;
• Ability to travel to different sites and locations;
• Ability to work at a computer station for sustained periods of time.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds;

Candidates must clearly demonstrate through their application material that they meet the minimum qualifications of the position. All properly completed applications will be reviewed and the most appropriately qualified individuals will be invited to continue in the selection process. Examinations for the positions may consist of any combination of written performance and oral exams to evaluate the applicants skills training and experience for the position.

The employment application must be completed and submitted online. Applicants must list current and past work experience. Do not indicate See Resume.

Proof of education such as but not limited to university/college transcripts and degrees must be submitted online with your application. Applicants are responsible for attaching proof of education certification and/or license to each position for which they apply.

Please note the City of Redlands preferred method of communication with applicants is via e-mail. As such please ensure you verify the e-mail address on your application and check your e-mail frequently including your spam and junk folders.

The successful candidate will be required to undergo a reference/background check (to include a conviction record) and pass a post-offer pre-employment medical examination (which may include a drug/alcohol screening depending upon job classification). The City of Redlands utilizes E-Verify and new employees must provide documentation to establish both identity and work authorization.

For questions regarding this recruitment please contact Sophia Diaz ator Julie Maher at