City of San Diego, CA
Senior Backflow and Cross Connection Specialist
City of San Diego, CA, San Diego, California, United States, 92189
Salary :
$66,768.00 - $80,683.20 Annually Location :
City of San Diego, CA Job Type:
Varies by Position Job Number:
JR-T11670-202508 Business Area:
2000 - Public Utilities Personnel Area:
6215 - PU Water Delivery Branch Opening Date:
08/22/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S): • Field Representative Senior Backflow and Cross Connection Specialist positions perform field inspections of various buildings, facilities, fixtures and other property/equipment close to the point of delivery of City potable and/or recycled water services to ensure compliance with Federal, State and City cross connection regulations; conduct site visits and research construction documents, blueprints and schematics in order to determine degree of cross-connection hazard, optimal backflow prevention devices and its proper placement and/or recycled water use requirements; perform on-line research utilizing various data bases and resources; perform plan check services for commercial projects and recycled water sites to certify backflow and cross connection compliance; effectively communicate related requirements and processes to customers and other members of the public; generate a variety of memorandums utilizing personal computers; maintain automated information storage and retrieval systems in order to accurately and efficiently record inspection history, backflow device test results and other data; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES:
The following special salary wage increase is scheduled to take effect for Senior Backflow & Cross Connection Specialist: 5% effective 1/1/26 Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).The following wage increase is scheduled to take effect for
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: Associate's Degree in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education. Associate's Degree in any field AND a Certificate of Achievement from an accredited college or university in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education. Certificate of Achievement from an accredited college or university in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education AND one year of full-time experience conducting field investigations to identify, locate and test backflow prevention devices; inspect and identify potential cross connections to determine adequacy of water service protection; and review/interpret construction documents, blueprints and schematics to perform investigation of user sites. Two years of full-time experience conducting field investigations to identify, locate and test backflow prevention devices; inspect and identify potential cross connections to determine adequacy of water service protection; and review/interpret construction documents, blueprints and schematics to perform investigation of user sites.
NOTE:
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid American Water Works Association (AWWA) or American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Certification as a Cross Connection Control Specialist is required at the time of hire. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Proof of degree/transcripts or certificate, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employee Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. SCREENING PROCESS Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change to their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities. Rev. 17 - September 8, 2025 (Closing Date Extended). City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the 01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
Yes No
02
Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
Current city employee Former city employee Current & former city employee None of the above
03
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR. 04
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
Yes No
05
Specify which ONE of the following options you are using to meet the education requirement? NOTE: Attach proof of degree/transcripts and/or certificate to your application.
Associate's Degree in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education? Associate's Degree in any field AND a Certificate of Achievement from an accredited college or university in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education. Certificate of Achievement from an accredited college or university in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education. None of the above.
06
How many years of full-time experience do you have conducting field investigations to identify, locate and test backflow prevention devices; inspect and identify potential cross connections to determine adequacy of water service protection; and review/interpret construction documents, blueprints and schematics to perform investigation of user sites?
None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more
07
In which of the following areas do you have full-time professional-level experience conducting complex field investigations?
Identify, locate and test backflow prevention devices. Inspect and identify potential cross connections to determine adequacy of water service protection. Review/interpret construction documents, blueprints, and schematics to perform investigation of user sites. None of the above.
08
Describe your full-time experience in the following areas: a. Conducting field investigations to identify, locate and test backflow prevention devices; b. inspect and identify potential cross connections to determine adequacy of water service protection; c. review/interpret construction documents, blueprints and schematics to perform investigation of user sites. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None." 09
Do you possess a valid American Water Works Association (AWWA) or American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Certification as a Cross Connection Control Specialist? NOTE: Attach proof of certificate to your application.
Yes No
Required Question
$66,768.00 - $80,683.20 Annually Location :
City of San Diego, CA Job Type:
Varies by Position Job Number:
JR-T11670-202508 Business Area:
2000 - Public Utilities Personnel Area:
6215 - PU Water Delivery Branch Opening Date:
08/22/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
JOB INFORMATION See NOTE(S) below for future wage increases and/or additional compensation opportunities. APPLICANTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO APPLY TO THE FOLLOWING RELATED RECRUITMENT(S): • Field Representative Senior Backflow and Cross Connection Specialist positions perform field inspections of various buildings, facilities, fixtures and other property/equipment close to the point of delivery of City potable and/or recycled water services to ensure compliance with Federal, State and City cross connection regulations; conduct site visits and research construction documents, blueprints and schematics in order to determine degree of cross-connection hazard, optimal backflow prevention devices and its proper placement and/or recycled water use requirements; perform on-line research utilizing various data bases and resources; perform plan check services for commercial projects and recycled water sites to certify backflow and cross connection compliance; effectively communicate related requirements and processes to customers and other members of the public; generate a variety of memorandums utilizing personal computers; maintain automated information storage and retrieval systems in order to accurately and efficiently record inspection history, backflow device test results and other data; and perform other duties as assigned. NOTES:
The following special salary wage increase is scheduled to take effect for Senior Backflow & Cross Connection Specialist: 5% effective 1/1/26 Eligible benefitted employees originally hired on or after July 10, 2021, will be automatically enrolled in the San Diego City Employees Retirement System (SDCERS).The following wage increase is scheduled to take effect for
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS You must meet the following requirements on the date you apply, unless otherwise indicated. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: You must meet ONE of the following options: Associate's Degree in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education. Associate's Degree in any field AND a Certificate of Achievement from an accredited college or university in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education. Certificate of Achievement from an accredited college or university in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education AND one year of full-time experience conducting field investigations to identify, locate and test backflow prevention devices; inspect and identify potential cross connections to determine adequacy of water service protection; and review/interpret construction documents, blueprints and schematics to perform investigation of user sites. Two years of full-time experience conducting field investigations to identify, locate and test backflow prevention devices; inspect and identify potential cross connections to determine adequacy of water service protection; and review/interpret construction documents, blueprints and schematics to perform investigation of user sites.
NOTE:
City of San Diego employees using Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA) experience to qualify must submit written documentation signed by their appointing authority or payroll specialist, detailing the work performed, dates, and total number of qualifying OCA hours. OCA experience without the required documentation will NOT be considered. CERTIFICATION: Possession of a valid American Water Works Association (AWWA) or American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Certification as a Cross Connection Control Specialist is required at the time of hire. LICENSE: A valid California Class C Driver License is required at the time of hire. REQUIRED DOCUMENTS (MUST SUBMIT WITH APPLICATION):
Proof of degree/transcripts or certificate, if utilized to meet the minimum requirements. For City of San Diego employees, proof of Out-of-Class Assignment (OCA), if utilized to meet the minimum requirements.
Required documents should be attached electronically to your application. If you are unable to attach at the time of application submittal, you must submit them as soon as possible via fax: (619) 533-3337; or to the Employee Information Center: City of San Diego Personnel Department, 1200 Third Avenue - Suite 300, San Diego, CA 92101. Include your name and the title of the position for which you are applying. SCREENING PROCESS Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you provide on the supplemental questions will be reviewed using an automated evaluation system. If you are successful in this initial screening process, your application will be reviewed for applicable education, experience, and/or training to ensure all minimum requirements have been met. Successful candidates will be placed on a list which will be used to fill position vacancies during the next six months (180 days). For each vacancy, only those candidates with the most appropriate qualifications will be contacted by the hiring department for an interview.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS: Employment offers are conditional pending the results of all screening processes applicable to this position, which may include the following: confirmation of citizenship or legal right to work in the United States; completion of a pre-employment medical review and exam (which may include drug and alcohol testing); reference checks; and fingerprinting. Fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the California Department of Justice for a conviction record report. Certain positions may require additional screening processes, including a polygraph examination and/or background investigation. All screening processes must be successfully completed before employment begins. A positive test result for alcohol, cannabis/marijuana, illegal drugs, or inadequately explained prescription drugs, or misrepresentation, falsification, or omission of pertinent facts in any step of the screening or selection process, may be cause for disqualification or termination of employment. Nothing in this job posting constitutes an express or implied contract for employment with the City of San Diego. Candidates must notify the Personnel Department of any change to their name, mailing address, email address, or phone number, otherwise they may miss employment opportunities. Rev. 17 - September 8, 2025 (Closing Date Extended). City employees may be eligible to participate in a benefit program including holidays, vacations, savings and retirement plans, health programs, and other benefits.
Eligible City employees initially hired or assuming office on or after July 10, 2021, with the exception of Police Recruits participating in the City's Police Academy, will participate in the City's Defined Benefit Plan administered by the San Diego City Employees' Retirement System (SDCERS).
Benefits may change due to employer-employee contract negotiations.
or review the 01
I understand that failure to respond to the following questions in the spaces provided may result in the rejection of my application. In addition, I may miss out on employment opportunities. Resumes are NOT reviewed for assessing the minimum requirements, qualifications will be determined from the answers provided to the supplemental questions.
Yes No
02
Are you a current or former City of San Diego government/municipal employee?
Current city employee Former city employee Current & former city employee None of the above
03
If you have previously worked or are currently working for the City of San Diego, please enter your PERNR. 04
The minimum age for this job is 18, unless you are 17 and a high school graduate. Do you meet the minimum age requirements for this job?
Yes No
05
Specify which ONE of the following options you are using to meet the education requirement? NOTE: Attach proof of degree/transcripts and/or certificate to your application.
Associate's Degree in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education? Associate's Degree in any field AND a Certificate of Achievement from an accredited college or university in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education. Certificate of Achievement from an accredited college or university in Backflow/Cross Connection Control, Water Treatment Plant Operator, Water Distribution Systems Operations, Wastewater Collection Systems, Wastewater Treatment Operator, Wastewater Technology Education, or Water Technology Education. None of the above.
06
How many years of full-time experience do you have conducting field investigations to identify, locate and test backflow prevention devices; inspect and identify potential cross connections to determine adequacy of water service protection; and review/interpret construction documents, blueprints and schematics to perform investigation of user sites?
None Less than 1 year 1 year to less than 2 years 2 years to less than 3 years 3 years to less than 4 years 4 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more
07
In which of the following areas do you have full-time professional-level experience conducting complex field investigations?
Identify, locate and test backflow prevention devices. Inspect and identify potential cross connections to determine adequacy of water service protection. Review/interpret construction documents, blueprints, and schematics to perform investigation of user sites. None of the above.
08
Describe your full-time experience in the following areas: a. Conducting field investigations to identify, locate and test backflow prevention devices; b. inspect and identify potential cross connections to determine adequacy of water service protection; c. review/interpret construction documents, blueprints and schematics to perform investigation of user sites. For each area, specify from which employer the experience was gained, your title, level of responsibility, percent of time spent performing the duties and the total length of your experience. If you do not have any experience in this area, write "None." 09
Do you possess a valid American Water Works Association (AWWA) or American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Certification as a Cross Connection Control Specialist? NOTE: Attach proof of certificate to your application.
Yes No
Required Question