The City of Anaheim Public Utilities Department seeks a dynamic and knowledgeable Cross Connection Control Specialist I or II to join the Water Field & Operations Division - Water Field Engineering Section. The Cross Connection Control Specialist is responsible for administering the Cross-Connection Control program. Under direction, plans, coordinates and administers various day-to-day activities pertaining to the City's Cross Connection Control Program including scheduling, and inspecting commercial and industrial facilities for compliance with ordinances and related regulations pertaining to backflow prevention, cross connections and water pollution; coordinates, monitors and performs cross connection control activities, including the inspection, testing and certification of backflow prevention devices; maintains the City's backflow prevention device database; investigates and identifies compliance issues; reviews construction plans; and communicates with regulatory agencies as required.

Candidates must possess a valid (1) Backflow Testers Certificate from the Orange County Health Care Agency or the American Water Works Association, (2) Cross Connection Control Specialist I Certificate from the American Water Works Association, and (3) California Class C Driver's License by date of appointment. And must maintain required certifications and license while employed in the classifications of Cross Connection Control Specialist I/II.  Experience and knowledge of recycled water regulations is desired, but not required.

A Cross Connection Control Specialist I performs more routine tasks and duties as compared to a Cross Connection Control Specialist II that performs a full range of duties as assigned.  The City of Anaheim reserves the option to hire at either Cross Control Connection Specialist I or II level based on candidate qualification and selection process.
 

Experience and Training Guidelines: Any combination of experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities are as follows:

Knowledge of: Water distribution systems; hydraulics and plumbing systems; applicable State and local laws, rules, building codes, ordinances and related regulations governing backflow prevention, cross connections and water pollution including Title 17 of the Safe Drinking Water Act, and Uniform Plumbing Codes; plumbing techniques, practices and materials; industrial type water systems and sources of contamination and pollution.

Cross Connection Control Specialist I:
 

Experience: No previous field inspection experience required.  However, previous water utility maintenance and/or construction experience is preferred.

 

Ability to:   Learn to perform a range of water system backflow inspection activities with minimal supervision; learn to conduct a variety of backflow tests; recognize potential backflow problems; organize and maintain accurate and complete records; properly read plumbing plans; deal firmly and tactfully with contractors, property owners and management companies to resolve issues; learn to effectively coordinate the operational aspects of the Department's Cross Connection Control Program with other City departments, the Orange County Health Care Agency and the California Department of Health Services; effectively communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing; use a personal computer and a variety of data base and other software to accurately maintain records and files; and establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

The City of Anaheim reserves the option to hire at either Cross Control Connection Specialist I or II level based on candidate qualification and selection process.

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