Ideal Candidate

Are you experienced and highly skilled in installing, repairing, inspecting, and testing backflow/cross-connection devices?  Do you have experience with reviewing and approving cross-connection control hazard assessments?  Are you a former member of the military with experience in Water and Fuel Systems Maintenance?

We welcome veterans and transitioning military personnel.   Are you a former member of the military with experience as a Hull Technician (HT), Aviation Boatswain’s Mate (AB), Machinist Mate (US Navy-MM), Machinery Repairmen (MR), or similar position?   If so, we encourage you to apply. Consider joining a team of dedicated professionals who work to protect and preserve water, one of our most valuable natural resources.  The experience you've gained during your service can continue to impact the world with a career at Otay. If any of the above apply to you, we would like to hear from you.

The Otay Water District offers excellent benefits, a balanced work/life environment and is a leader in the industry.

About the Position and Department

We are hiring two (2) Full-time Positions. 

These positions are in the Finance Department and report directly to the Meter Services Supervisor. These positions install, test, replace and repair all District backflow devices and act as Cross Connection Control Specialists for the District.  The Finance Department is responsible for Customer Service, Meter Services, Accounting, Accounts Payable, and Payroll and has a staff of approximately 31 employees.

Applications will be accepted until there are a sufficient number of highly qualified applicants from which to make a selection. However, for the earliest consideration, please submit your application materials by May 9, 2025. For information on the recruitment process, please go to the Employment section of our website www.otaywater.gov or click here.

• Installs, tests, replaces and repairs all District backflow devices and records/enters required information in SwiftComply or similar tracking system.
• Performs, reviews, and approves cross-connection control hazard assessments.  Documents hazard assessment findings in a GIS-based or similar tracking system.
• Monitors, maintains, and supports the backflow compliance program in accordance with District and local health agency standards. Issues written and verbal notices for overdue testing sites, delivers final notices, makes recommendations for and performs service interruptions for non-compliant sites.
• Installs, reads, removes, repairs, replaces, inspects, and tests potable and recycled water meters from three-quarter (3/4) to ten (10) inches in size.
• Responds to customer calls regarding backflow compliance, water meter leaks, pressure problems, cross-connection regulations and other related concerns.
• Performs cross-connection control-related shutdown testing for sites with an auxiliary water source.
• Inspects existing sites for compliance with the District’s and local health agency standards.
• Assists in the performance of public outreach campaigns focused on customer education related to backflow types and prevention methods.
• Identifies and issues notices to sites where a backflow prevention assembly is required and tracks pending sites to assure compliance with installation timelines.
• Regularly reviews county records of private wells. Updates District records of wells accordingly. At metered sites, confirms that the site backflow devices are tested at least annually and performs inspections to determine if the site is interconnected.
• Assists with the development, updating, and implementation of the District’s Cross-connection Control Plan and the District’s Code of Ordinances sections related to cross-connection control.
• Investigates, documents and reports on the occurrences of cross-connections or backflow- related events. Assists in the reporting of backflow incidents to the State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB).
• Acts as a liaison with other local agencies representatives, including San Diego County Department of Environmental Health and Quality (DEHQ), local law enforcement, local fire agencies, building inspectors, city and county officials regarding cross-connection prevention.
• Performs or participates in new tester open enrollment training sessions and webinars.
• Assists other departments as needed with emergency and non-emergency shutdowns.
• Identifies and recommends opportunities for improvement.
• Operates a District vehicle as required in performance of assigned job.

For the complete job description go to the Employment section of our website www.otaywater.gov or click here.  

• A valid California Driver’s License.
• A valid Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester certification issued by the American Water Works Association Backflow Prevention (AWWA) or American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA).
• A valid Cross-Connection Control Program Specialist Certification issued by the American Water Works Association Backflow Prevention (AWWA) or American Backflow Prevention Association (ABPA). 
• A valid Water Distribution Operator Grade II issued by the California State Water Resource Control Board is required within two (2) years of appointment.

Experience:
Two (2) years of experience in repairing and testing backflow prevention devices of three-quarter (3/4) to ten (10) inches in size. Must have experience in using a computerized backflow compliance program including issuing notices, overseeing compliance, inspecting new and replacement assemblies, and turning off non-compliant sites.

Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D.

This position will be subject to random drug testing during employment.  
This is an hourly, non-exempt position. 
Otay Water District is a Smoking, Tobacco and Nicotine Free Campus. 
All Otay Water District employees are at-will pursuant to California Water Code, Section 71362.