Cross Connection Control Specialist

APPLICATION MUST BE COMPLETED TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.

Under direct and general supervision, performs a variety of skilled work in support of all District water treatment, distribution, and wastewater collection system installation, inspection, preventive and corrective maintenance and repair activities; makes cross connection control inspections and determines the need for the installation of approved backflow prevention assemblies at water and recycled water customer connections based on assessed level of hazard present at the premises; ; assists in inspecting and performing preventive maintenance, servicing and mechanical repair of potable water booster pump stations, wastewater lift stations and mobile equipment; performs related work as required.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

System Operator Cross Connection Control Specialist is the experienced-level class, Grade II or III, capable of performing a wide variety of independent work to ensure that District systems and facilities are maintained in a safe and effective working condition. Incumbents spend a majority of time out in the field conducting inspections to ensure proper installation and to verify that on site connections exist and following up with customers to ensure compliance with the District’s Cross Connection Control Program requirements. While incumbents may possess craft or journey-level skills in one or more areas of activity, all are expected to be able to perform basic maintenance and repair in all areas of assignment.

Education/Education:

System Operator Cross Connection Control Specialist: Equivalent to graduation from high school with specialized coursework or training in a technical field that includes the fundamentals of water supply principles and two years of experience in the installation, maintenance and repair of pumping equipment, including valves, pumps and motors, or an equivalent combination of training and experience at a level equivalent to that of a MCWD System Operator II

Or

Associate of Arts or Science degree from an accredited college with specialized coursework in a technical field that may include physical, chemical or biological science.

Licenses and Certifications:

System Operator – Cross Connection Control Specialist: Must possess a valid California class B and C driver’s licenses and have a satisfactory driving record. Must possess the following certifications at appointment date:

American Water Works Association Cross Connection Control Program Specialist
American Water Works Association Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester