Cross Connection Control Specialist

Washington Water Service

Job Description:

California Water Service Group invites you to build a meaningful career with the third‑largest publicly traded water utility. Guided by our mission to be the leading provider of water and wastewater services, we are dedicated to improving quality of life for the customers, communities, and employees we serve. Our culture is grounded in core values—integrity, service, value, health and safety, respect and collaboration, and corporate citizenship—and reflected in our recognition as a Top Workplace®, a Great Place to Work®, and a J.D. Power leader in customer satisfaction for multiple years. Join Cal Water and be part of a purpose‑driven organization where your work makes a lasting impact.

PRIMARY FUNCTION:
The Cross Connection Control Specialist (CCCS) inspects, surveys, and determines the necessity and application for the appropriate backflow prevention assemblies based on the degree of hazard. This includes performing cross connection control surveys of piping systems to determine the need for backflow prevention; works with customers and contractors on installation, testing and repairs; inspects new backflow prevention assembly installations; operates valves as needed to test and isolate system; enforces Company and State of Washington Cross Connection Control requirements; tests and maintains Washington Water Service (Washington Water) owned backflow preventers. The CCCS may be required to work outside the home district.

Essential Job Functions:

• Inspect new and existing backflow prevention assembly installations and enforce Company and State of Washington Cross-Connection Control regulatory requirements
• Perform cross-connection control surveys of piping systems (fire, irrigation and domestic) identifying all actual and potential cross connections that pose a risk to the distribution system
• Apply knowledge of piping, volume, flow and backflow preventers to determine the level of backflow protection required
• Test backflow prevention assemblies as required. Inspection of newly installed customer pipes, valves, and appurtenances for State compliance
• Approve and sign off on test results and track compliance
• Maintain backflow prevention assembly database, generate customer correspondence, and track compliance
• Terminate water service for noncompliance
• Communicate with customers, contractors, local Certified Backflow Prevention Assembly testers, and local government officials; collaborate on projects and provide opinion and expertise and recommendations on cross connection control matters
• Prepare necessary reports for work completed, as required
• Maintain Tester certification and test kit calibration records
• Performs work on-site in the assigned office location
• Other duties as assigned 

QUALIFICATIONS/ REQUIREMENTS

• A CCCS must be able to effectively communicate with their supervisor, co-workers, and the public; have the ability to perform mathematic functions to calculate figures; must have the ability to read and interpret documents such as plans and piping diagrams, safety rules, operation and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals; and ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Must possess a High School diploma or equivalent, a valid Washington Class PDL Driver's license, and be insurable under the Company's policy. 
• A CCCS must have a working knowledge of basic features of word processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Word) and electronic mail processing programs (e.g., Microsoft Outlook); must be able to work with supervision and respond appropriately to direction, feedback, evaluation, coaching, counseling, and/or discipline.
• This job entails an understanding and knowledge of backflow prevention rules and regulations, assembly function and general knowledge and understanding of Washington Administrative Code 246-290-490, Uniform Plumbing Code (Chapter 6); and applies knowledge of piping systems and water flow rates to appropriately recommend backflow prevention strategies
• The job entails an understanding and knowledge of water quality specifications for chlorine content, pH, water temperature, other essential water quality parameters, as well as National Pollutant Discharge Elimination Systems (NPDES) rules and regulations.
• Washington State Water Distribution Operator II certification is required.
• Cross Connection Control Specialist certification is required.
• Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification is required.

Salary Range: $27.93 - $51.86Deadline to submit resume is OPEN UNTIL FILLED.

The Equal Opportunity Policy of the Company is based upon the philosophy that all people should be treated fairly and with dignity.  California Water Service, Hawaii Water Service, New Mexico Water Service and Washington Water Service do not discriminate against any applicant or employee because of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other protected class.  The Company makes all employment decisions in a non-discriminatory manner. EOE, VET, DISABILITIES.