Backflow Program Coordinator

Salary : $19.45 - $28.96 Hourly

Location : Water & Sewer - Fort Walton Beach, FL

Job Type : Full-Time

Job Number : 24-256

Department : Water & Sewer

Opening Date : 10 / 17 / 2024

Closing Date : 11 / 13 / 2024 11 : 59 PM Central

GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB

Implements and enforces the County's Cross Connection Control Program and ensures that the drinking water supply is not contaminated from backflow due to outside water sources or cross connections.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

• Develops and maintains an annual backflow testing maintenance schedule and monthly notifications.
• Maintains, repairs and tests domestic backflows; maintains the records of testing.
• Conducts cross-connection surveys and inspections in order to identify water user premises where cross-connections are likely to occur.
• Develops and maintains accurate electronic records (database) of backflow prevention device locations, testing, repairs and other pertinent information.
• Maintains inspection reports and notifies customers of violations due to non-compliance; provide customers with the proper documentation, i.

e., installation standards and time frame for compliance; answers questions in-person, phone or email.

• Inspects premises for cross-connections; certify backflow prevention devices on new construction or remodels when building permits have been issued.
• Provides information concerning the County's Cross Connection Control Program to other departments, governmental agencies, contractor, architects and engineers.
• Maintains Okaloosa County's list of certified backflow assembly testers.
• Works collaboratively with Supervisor in cross-connection control tasks.
• May work off-hours to accommodate businesses that require special times for testing.
• Confirms and ensures all test kits are tested annually.
• Test, maintain and repair backflow prevention devices on County property and buildings.
• Assists with the installation and / or disconnection of water and / or sewer services.
• Responds to and resolves inquiries on interruption of service.
• Inspects water meters and connections while looking for unauthorized connections, installs water meters and ensures that meters are registering properly.
• Inspects water tank trucks to ensure that trucks have proper air-gap separations and maintain appropriate records.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Training and Experience : High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years of experience in the field of backflow prevention, related devices and / or municipal water systems;

or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities.

Experience with Microsoft Office required. Experience with state, county or local law / codes related to regulations of Cross Connection Control and / or the Safe Drinking Water Act is preferred.

Licenses and / or Certifications : Requires a valid driver license. Requires a current backflow prevention assembly tester certification approved by the State of Florida or be able to obtain certification within 6 months of hire.

This certification must be / remain current.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Physical Requirements : Must be able to efficiently navigate between various software / programs on a laptop, desktop, and tablet.

Must be able to operate specialized testing equipment and repair equipment and tools. Must be able to exert up to 75 pounds of force occasionally, or in excess 20 to 50 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push and pull or otherwise move objects.

Physical demands are in excess of sedentary work. Must be able to walk or stand for prolonged periods of time. Requires full range of body motion in manipulation of limbs and torso for working on scaffolding, climbing ladders and working in confined spaces.

Language Ability : Requires the ability to communicate effectively in English, including the ability to convey, record and exchange information;

requires the ability to explain procedures and to give, receive and follow oral and written instructions. Must be able to read a variety of moderately complex technical data, policy and procedure manuals, codes, professional journals.

Requires the ability to prepare forms and reports using prescribed formats, and adhering to all rules of grammar, spelling, diction and punctuation.

Must be able to communicate effectively and efficiently in a variety of technical and / or professional languages used within the parameters of the job and with a broad array of individuals from various professional backgrounds.

• Intelligence : Requires the ability to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions;
• to interpret a variety of technical instructions in written, mathematical or diagrammatic form; to make independent judgments in absence of supervision;

to acquire knowledge of topics related to primary occupation. Requires the application of principles of influence systems.

Numerical Aptitude : Must be able to add, subtract, multiply and divide; to determine weight; calculate decimals and percentages;

compute discount, profit and loss, ratio and proportion.

Interpersonal Temperament : Requires the ability to deal with people beyond receiving instructions. Must be adaptable to performing under moderate levels of stress, imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, or public contact.

Requires the ability to exercise consistent tact and courtesy when in frequent contact with various professionals, county staff, and the general public.

Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.

• No formal education, but I have relevant experience
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree or above
• None of the above

If you stated completion of a degree in the previous question, please state your major (if none, please enter "N / A") in the space provided.

How many years of experience do you possess in the field of backflow prevention, related devices and / or municipal water systems?

• None
• Less than 2 years
• At least 2 years, but less than 4 years
• At least 4 years, but less than 6 years
• At least 6 years, but less than 8 years
• 8 or more years

Please describe your experience in the field of backflow prevention, related devices and / or municipal water systems (if none, please enter "N / A") in the space provided.

Do you have experience with state, county or local law / codes related to regulations of Cross Connection Control and / or the Safe Drinking Water Act?

Please describe your experience with state, county or local law / codes related to regulations of Cross Connection Control and / or the Safe Drinking Water Act (if none, please enter "N / A") in the space provided.

Do you have a current backflow prevention assembly tester certification approved by the State of Florida?

• No, but I CAN / WILL obtain this certification within 6 months of being hired
• No, and I CANNOT / WILL NOT obtain this certification within 6 months of being hired

Do you have experience with Microsoft Office?

Please indicate which of the following Microsoft Office programs you have experience using in business setting (select all that apply).

• Word
• Excel
• Access
• PowerPoint
• Outlook
• Project
• Publisher
• None of the above

Do you possess a valid driver license?

Required Question