NEOGOV · 1 week ago
Cross Connection Specialist
Division of Water & Sewer Utilities - Frederick, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$32.51/hr - $55.27/hr
5+ years expNEOGOV is part of Frederick County Government, which is dedicated to providing an inclusive work environment. The Cross Connection Specialist is responsible for the development, administration, and coordination of the Cross Connection Control Program, ensuring compliance with regulations and protecting the public water supply.
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Responsibilities
Implement and administer the Frederick County Cross Connection Control Program to protect the County's public water supply from contamination
Ensure the Cross Connection Control Program maintains compliance with the regulatory entities by reviewing and implementing any new regulations into the Water and Sewer Rules and Regulations
Develop and utilize an enforcement plan that will protect the County public water supply; support formal enforcement actions and assess and identify regulatory noncompliance
Ensure water customers are in compliance with County, state and federal cross connection regulations
Perform field investigations and inspections to identify and catalog backflow devices that protect the county water supply; maintain and track inspection records
Oversee the review and approval of new commercial requests that require issuance of a backflow permit, ensuring the appropriate devices and locations are selected
Review and approve plumbing plans before a new backflow permit is issued which include the appropriate location and type of device to obtain approval
Prepare and mail periodic test and delinquency notices to have backflow prevention devices tested and/or repaired
Respond to inquiries from contractors, developers, engineers, and the public concerning county rules and regulations regarding the cross-connection program
Utilize Infor Land Management software to catalog backflow test results, track annual requirements, retain contact information and supply notification of a newly created backflow permit
Drive County vehicle to worksites for investigations and inspections
Perform other related duties as required
Qualification
Required
High school graduation or the equivalency
Minimum 5 years experience working in a cross connection program (i.e. program administrator or field investigator)
Minimum 2 years administrative work experience
Possession of a valid automobile operator's license
Intermediate skills in the use of Microsoft 365
Preferred
Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification
Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification
Work experience in plumbing or piping systems
Work experience or training in Infor Land Management Software
Experience working in a local government setting
Benefits
11 days of Vacation leave with increase after 2 years of employment
15 days of Sick leave with unlimited annual carryover
11 paid holidays, plus 2 additional floating holidays
Day 1 coverage of comprehensive Medical Insurance Plan options to include generous County Health Savings Account (HSA) contribution (if enrolled in the high-deductible plan). This is part of a full range of benefits including Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending
Employee Health Center with no or low-cost primary and urgent care
100% County paid 2x annual salary Group Term Life Insurance and Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D) benefit
County and Employee funded Defined Benefit Pension Plan
Work/Life balance programs include: Employee Assistance Program and Employee Wellness Program
Generous Tuition Reimbursement Program
Other employee-paid benefits such as Deferred Compensation Plan, Legal Resources, Supplemental Life Insurance, Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Lifetime Benefit with Long Term Care plan.
Company
NEOGOV
NEOGOV is the leading provider of workforce management software uniquely designed for the public sector, education, and public safety.
501-1000 employees
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