DUTIES SUMMARY

Under general direction, perform technical environmental services work related to gathering, summarizing, evaluating, and reporting water quality data and assisting with implementation of water quality programs related to water supply and water quality. May assist in scheduling and verifying backflow testing, cross-connection investigations, data analyses, and compliance meetings and reporting.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The class of Water Quality Specialist is a specialized position in the water quality field. This classification will be primarily responsible for ensuring the Department maintains compliance with the State’s Cross Connection Control Policy including assisting with the development of the Department’s Cross Connection Control Plan, laboratory data analyses, backflow device database management, and regulatory compliance reporting of Water quality data. Supervision is received from the Water Quality Control officer.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Education:       Bachelor’s degree with a major in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field.

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Experience:      Experience: Two (2) years’ experience in potable water data analysis, regulatory compliance, backflow device requirements and cross connection controls.

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Certificates:     Must obtain and maintain a San Bernardino County Backflow certificate, AWWA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester certification, and Cross Connection Control Specialist certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.

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Education:       Associate’s degree with major in Environmental Science, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering, or related field

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            Experience:      Three (3) years of experience in water quality control and/or backflow prevention testing

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Certificates:      Must obtain and maintain a San Bernardino County Backflow certificate, AWWA Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester Certification, and Cross Connection Control Specialist certification within twelve (12) months of appointment.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Possession of a valid Class “C” California driver’s license. For out of state applicants, a valid driver’s license is required and a valid Class “C” California driver’s license must be obtained within ten (10) days of appointment (CA Vehicle Code 12505c).   

PHYSICAL TASKS AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

There is frequent need to stand, sit, stoop, walk, and perform other similar actions during the course of the workday.  Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Must be able to see in the normal visual range with or without correction with vision sufficient to read small print, computer screens and other printed documents.  Must be able to hear in the normal audio range with or without correction.   Employee accommodations for physical or mental disabilities will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 

Salary:$45.5968 to $58.3677 hourly

Apply online at: www.sbmwd.org

Recruitment opens 7/8/2024 at 8:00 a.m. and closes when first 50 qualified applications are received or 8/6/2024, whichever occurs first.

EEO/ADA  (909)453-6091

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