City of Glendale AZ
About Us: The City of Glendale’s Water Services Department provides over 250,000 residents with safe, reliable, and high‑quality water and wastewater services. Glendale Water Services promotes industry best practices, leadership, and innovation to ensure our employees put public health and the vitality of our community first!
The Role:
The Cross Connection Control Specialist administers the City’s Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Programs. Duties include coordinating the inspection of industrial and commercial assemblies with contractors and inspectors to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal ordinances, laws, and permit requirements for the Water Services Department.
This position will remain open until filled; applicants will be reviewed as they are received.
Salary
FLSA non‑exempt, with overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
Grade 317 with an hourly salary between $28.8957 and $43.3438.
Benefits The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
2025‑2026 Benefits Guide
City of Glendale Benefits Presentation
City of Glendale’s Benefits Page
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
10.5 paid holidays per year, with an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate cultural or religious holidays.
Vacation leave accrues at:
5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25 days per year).
Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years.
Caps at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service.
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days per year).
Days per year estimates are based on an 8‑hour work day.
Retirement
The position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contribution is mandatory and deducted every pay period.
The current contribution rate is 12.00%.
Why Choose Glendale The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world‑class sporting event at StateFarm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee you’ll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley with convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I‑10 freeways. New homes and businesses are constantly under construction, offering diverse professional opportunities and a chance to grow your career, skills, and future.
Responsibilities
Maintain a database of facilities requiring annual inspection; manage letters and test reports.
Prepare reports and maintain files of inspections, investigations, permits, and projects.
Notify facilities of the status of assemblies (non‑compliance/compliance) and re‑inspect as required.
Perform new construction plans review and certificate of occupancy inspections.
Enter plans review comments into Bluebeam plan review sessions.
Conduct and manage annual testing and maintenance of City‑owned backflow prevention devices.
Communicate with customers and testers to resolve deficiencies and maintain backflow program requirements.
Represent City on committees regarding backflow prevention and cross connection.
Issue notices and citations; investigate complaints or problem situations.
Operate City vehicles.
Provide quality customer service.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in Water/Wastewater or related field, and two years of experience in enforcing or complying with federal, state, and/or local environmental regulations, including experience in administering a cross connection control program, code enforcement involving plumbing laws, ordinances and regulations, plumbing construction or backflow testing and repair. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Knowledge Of
Legal requirements related to cross connection control and backflow prevention.
City codes, ordinances, materials, and methods of construction and installation of backflow prevention and cross connection control.
Water system operation and dynamics and characteristics of water pressure and flow.
Ability To
Exercise independent judgment and make on‑site, complex, specialized technical decisions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, contractors, homeowners, architects, engineers, and developers.
Interpret and explain technical building codes, ordinances, plans, diagrams, and specifications.
Prepare and maintain complete and accurate records and reports. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Negotiate effectively and obtain regulatory compliance.
Operate City vehicles.
Special Requirements
Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of hire.
Must possess a valid American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester Certificate at the time of hire.
Must obtain ABPA Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification within 6 months of hire.
The position is classified as safety‑sensitive, requiring candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment, with ongoing testing per the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post‑offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing.
Physical Requirements Work requires climbing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Requires entering, exiting, and operating City vehicles.
Working Conditions Includes potential exposure to energized electrical services, hazardous materials, open trenches, and open heights while performing inspections.
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The Role:
The Cross Connection Control Specialist administers the City’s Cross Connection Control and Backflow Prevention Programs. Duties include coordinating the inspection of industrial and commercial assemblies with contractors and inspectors to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal ordinances, laws, and permit requirements for the Water Services Department.
This position will remain open until filled; applicants will be reviewed as they are received.
Salary
FLSA non‑exempt, with overtime for any hours worked over 40 in a week.
Grade 317 with an hourly salary between $28.8957 and $43.3438.
Benefits The City of Glendale offers a generous benefits package with competitive rates that become effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
2025‑2026 Benefits Guide
City of Glendale Benefits Presentation
City of Glendale’s Benefits Page
Holiday, Vacation, and Sick Leave
10.5 paid holidays per year, with an additional 12 hours of holiday special leave per calendar year to celebrate cultural or religious holidays.
Vacation leave accrues at:
5.33 hours per pay period (138 hours/17.25 days per year).
Increases to 6.12 hours per pay period after 5 years.
Caps at 7.6 hours per pay period after 10 years of service.
Sick leave accrues at 4.4 hours per pay period (114 hours/14.25 days per year).
Days per year estimates are based on an 8‑hour work day.
Retirement
The position participates in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS).
Contribution is mandatory and deducted every pay period.
The current contribution rate is 12.00%.
Why Choose Glendale The City of Glendale is the West Valley’s entertainment nexus; whether it’s attending a world‑class sporting event at StateFarm Stadium, enjoying a concert at Desert Diamond Arena, or shopping and dining at the Westgate Entertainment District, as a City of Glendale employee you’ll be right in the middle of it all! Glendale is centrally located within the west valley with convenient access to the 101, 303, US 60, and I‑10 freeways. New homes and businesses are constantly under construction, offering diverse professional opportunities and a chance to grow your career, skills, and future.
Responsibilities
Maintain a database of facilities requiring annual inspection; manage letters and test reports.
Prepare reports and maintain files of inspections, investigations, permits, and projects.
Notify facilities of the status of assemblies (non‑compliance/compliance) and re‑inspect as required.
Perform new construction plans review and certificate of occupancy inspections.
Enter plans review comments into Bluebeam plan review sessions.
Conduct and manage annual testing and maintenance of City‑owned backflow prevention devices.
Communicate with customers and testers to resolve deficiencies and maintain backflow program requirements.
Represent City on committees regarding backflow prevention and cross connection.
Issue notices and citations; investigate complaints or problem situations.
Operate City vehicles.
Provide quality customer service.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications Associate degree in Water/Wastewater or related field, and two years of experience in enforcing or complying with federal, state, and/or local environmental regulations, including experience in administering a cross connection control program, code enforcement involving plumbing laws, ordinances and regulations, plumbing construction or backflow testing and repair. Any equivalent combination of education, training and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. One year of relevant experience may be substituted for each year of required education.
Knowledge Of
Legal requirements related to cross connection control and backflow prevention.
City codes, ordinances, materials, and methods of construction and installation of backflow prevention and cross connection control.
Water system operation and dynamics and characteristics of water pressure and flow.
Ability To
Exercise independent judgment and make on‑site, complex, specialized technical decisions.
Establish and maintain effective working relationships with city staff, contractors, homeowners, architects, engineers, and developers.
Interpret and explain technical building codes, ordinances, plans, diagrams, and specifications.
Prepare and maintain complete and accurate records and reports. Communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Negotiate effectively and obtain regulatory compliance.
Operate City vehicles.
Special Requirements
Must have a valid Arizona driver’s license at the time of hire.
Must possess a valid American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA) Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester Certificate at the time of hire.
Must obtain ABPA Cross Connection Control Specialist Certification within 6 months of hire.
The position is classified as safety‑sensitive, requiring candidates to successfully undergo drug and alcohol testing prior to employment, with ongoing testing per the City of Glendale Substance Abuse policy. A post‑offer physical assessment is required. The City of Glendale will incur the cost of all required testing.
Physical Requirements Work requires climbing, bending, stooping, and lifting up to 25 pounds. Requires entering, exiting, and operating City vehicles.
Working Conditions Includes potential exposure to energized electrical services, hazardous materials, open trenches, and open heights while performing inspections.
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