Cross Connection Control Investigator

Under general supervision of the Water Production and Distribution Supervisor, tests, maintains and repairs City owned cross-connection (backflow prevention) assemblies, inspects new services and oversees annual cross-connection testing to ensure the safety of the public water system; and performs other related duties. SUPERVISION RECEIVED/EXERCISED Works under the general supervision of the Water Product

ion and Distribution Supervisor; does not exercise supervisory responsibility. PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES *The following essential functions are those that are critical, integral, necessary, crucial, primary and fundamental to the job. Incumbents who possess the requisite skill, experience, education, and other job-related requirements of a position are expected to perform the essential functions of the job with or without a reasonable ac

commodation.* The following duties *ARE NOT* intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification, only a representative summary of the primary duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

• Tests, maintains and repairs all City owned backflow assemblies to ensure proper functioning; inspects and tests backflow devices annually to ensure they are functional to protect the public water system.
• Inspects and connects all new services to ensure proper installation; collects bacteria samples, checks chlorine residual and conducts pressure, leakage, sterilization and flushing test procedures at various water main construction sites.
• Inspects consumer premises for cross-connections, performs cross-connection surveys; answers and resolves questions from contractors regarding backflow assemblies.
• Maintains records and logs of inspection services performed including record of all backflow devices; mails test notice and list of certified backflow testers to customers, follows-up to ensure that tests are completed and records results.
• Reviews, investigates and responds to work requests and complaints.
• Responds to requests for information; provides information to other supervisors or managers and organizations; research issues and recommends solutions.
• Coordinates division activities with those in other departments, outside agencies and organizations; provides technical assistance as necessary.
• Stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of backflow prevention.
• Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

• Must possess a valid California Class C Driver’s License.
• Possession of a Grade I Water Treatment and Grade II Water Distribution Certification issued by the State Water Resources Control Board.
• Possession of a Los Angeles County Certified Backflow Tester or American Water Works Association (AWWA) Backflow Tester Certification is required. A Los Angeles County Certified Backflow Tester certification will be required to be obtained within 12 months of employment.
• University of Southern California Foundation for Cross Connection Control and Hydraulic Research Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification or AWWA Cross Connection Specialist Certification is desirable.

• City organization, operations, policies and procedures.
• Principles and practices of water distribution and cross-connection prevention system construction, maintenance, repair and safety practices including equipment related maintenance.
• State and federal environmental protection codes and regulations; Cal OSHA regulations.
• City Code, City Ordinances and Standard Operating Manual, personnel policies and procedures, and applicable Memoranda of Understanding.
• Proper installation of backflow devices.
• Common hand and power tools.
• Basic preventive maintenance on assigned equipment.

• Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with staff, City departments, elected officials, regulatory agencies, contractors, local businesses, and the general public.
• Interpreting water cross-connection standards, safety codes, and City policies and procedures.
• Inspecting and testing backflow devices.
• Maintaining inspection records.
• Operates simple plumbing tools, test gauge and other hand tools to test and repair backflow prevention devices.
• Reads, understands, and complies with the City's Safety Manual; has proper knowledge of the use of power operated and hand tools and safety gear; attends and may be responsible for initiating safety meetings as required; reports all accidents, violations, or infractions.
• Utilizing public relations techniques in responding to inquiries and complaints.
• Operating a personal computer, including word processing and spreadsheet software.
• Effective verbal and written communication.

• Work is performed in indoor and outdoor environments with considerable time spent in moderate temperatures (above 80 degrees), with exposure to the elements including heavy rain.
• Work requires reaching, bending, lifting, driving, pushing, walking and climbing (more than 12 feet).
• Good near vision, far vision and color perception is required.
• May be exposed to wet surfaces, minor amounts of dust and on occasion loud noises.
• Work may involve exposure to dangerous machinery, hazardous chemicals, high voltage control panels and motors.