Job Description

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Maintain the Department’s Cross Connection Plan:
  • Review and update the cross-connection plan documents
  • Supervise cross connection education for customers
  • Conduct Cross Connection Surveys according to Mass DEP regulations:
  • Ensure all commercial locations are surveyed
  • Conduct new location surveys
  • Ensure all resurveys are conducted
  • Manage and Supervise Backflow Device Testing:
  • Ensure all devices are tested according to Mass DEP regulations
  • Ensure all device retests are preformed within the required timeframe
• Issue Backflow Permits:
  • Review and Approve backflow permits
  • Inspect final backflow installations
  • Ensure all new device installations are forwarded to the contract backflow test vendor for testing
• Manage Hydrant Meter Distribution:
  • Issue hydrant meter permits using the on-line request system
  • Process returned meters
  • Inspect all hydrant meters in the field monthly
• Manage Fire Pump Testing:
  • Coordinate fire pump tests using the on-line request system
  • Coordinate fire pump test attendance May perform other related work as assigned. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid Mass DEP Backflow tester license
• Valid Mass DEP Cross Connection Surveyor license
• A valid Class D driver’s license
• Minimum One (1) year experience in Cross Connection and Backflow prevention, including inspection, testing, surveying.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft PCs and Microsoft Office applications including: Microsoft Word and Excel

PREFERED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of CWD and the City of Cambridge permitting process
• Knowledge of Viewpoint and Smartsheet software Applications
• Use of mobile laptop/tablets using both Microsoft Office and Apple IOS platforms

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor office setting/ Outdoors in varying weather conditions conducting site visits including construction sites as well as industrial, commercial and residential facilities.

ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (As Outlined in Current Independent Water Workers Association Collective Bargaining Agreement):

• Competitive Health, Dental and Vision benefits
• Vacation and sick leave eligible
• Sick Incentive Pay eligible
• 3 Personal Days
• 14 Paid Holidays

Eligible for hourly stipends associated with Water Distribution licenses, Hoisting & Engineering licenses, and a Commercial Driver’s License

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:
Please upload the following documents to complete your application.

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