Cross-Connection Control Inspector - INTERNAL ONLY

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 you’re 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 safe—one connection at a time.

Under direction, to conduct surveys and inspections of business and industry related to cross connection control; to conduct and coordinate field and laboratory testing of backflow prevention control devices; to administer the cross-connection control program; and to conduct environmental studies and surveys of business, industrial, and agricultural water quality.

Examples of Duties

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.

Qualifications

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 driver's license upon hire;

Certificates to be obtained within six (6) months of 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 Tester's 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

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

• 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;

Supplemental Information

IMPORTANT APPLICATION INFORMATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

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 applicant's 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 at Sign in to view email or Julie Maher at [email protected]

Benefits Associated With This Position Include

• Medical Insurance – City pays between $900 and $2,200 /mo for employees and eligible dependents, depending upon level of coverage;
• Dental Insurance – City pays monthly premium for employees and eligible dependents; 2 plans
• Vision Reimbursement – up to $400 per year
• State Disability Insurance
• Life Insurance - $25,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment - $25,000
• The City participates in Social Security
• Vacation Leave – 80 hours accrued in first year
• Sick Leave – 96 hours annually
• 14 Paid Holidays per year
• 2 Floating Holidays per year
• 20 hours of Additional Floating Holidays per calendar year
• Credit Union
• Employee Assistance Program
• Tuition Reimbursement Program - $2000 per fiscal year
• Certification Pay - 3% for select positions
• Shift Differential Pay - 5% (subject to the terms of the Teamsters MOU)
• Unform Allowance for select positions
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 55 for employees who are considered a "classic" member of Cal PERS or a current member of another California public retirement system who is hired on or after January 1, 2013.
• Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) – 2% @ 62 for an employee who becomes a "new" member of Cal PERS for the first time on or after January 1, 2013 and who was not a member of another California public retirement system prior to that date; employee contributes half of the contribution rate.

Are you currently employed with the City of Redlands?

• Yes
• No

If you currently work with the City of Redlands, please indicate your current job title.

How many years of experience do you have performing backflow device testing and maintenance or other water utility mechanical maintenance?

• Less than 1 year
• 1 year
• 2 years
• 3 years
• 4 years
• 5 or more years

What is the extent of your formal education?

• None
• High School or Equivalent
• Some College Coursework
• AS/AA (Associate Degree)
• BS/BA (Bachelors Degree)
• MA/MS (Masters Degree) or Higher

Do you currently possess, or have the ability to obtain upon appointment, a valid California drivers license?

• Yes, currently possess
• No, but have the ability to obtain upon hire.

What is the highest Water Distribution Operator grade/certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board you currently possess?

• I do not possess a Water Distribution Operator certification, but have the ability to obtain a D1 within 6 months of hire.
• Grade D1
• Grade D2
• Grade D3
• Grade D4
• Grade D5

What is the highest Backflow Prevention Device Tester's Certificate issued by the American Water Works Association you currently possess?

• I do not possess a Backflow Prevention Device Tester's Certificate, but have the ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Grade 1
• Grade 2
• Grade 3

What is the highest Water Treatment Plant Operator grade/certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board you currently possess?

• I do not possess a Water Treatment Plant Operator certification
• Grade T1 and have the ability to obtain a Grade T2 within 6 months of hire.
• Grade T2
• Grade T3
• Grade T4
• Grade T5
• Required Question