About this position
<div><div><div><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;" id="isPasted"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">OPEN COMPETITIVE RECRUITMENT</span></strong></p><p style="margin-top:0in;margin-right:0in;margin-bottom:0in;margin-left:0in;text-align:center;"><span style="color:inherit;">Open to all qualified candidates. </span></p></div><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;" id="isPasted"><strong><span style="color:inherit;">Tentative examination dates for this recruitment:</span></strong><span style="color:inherit;"><br> Week of 6/23/25 - Blind supplemental scoring<br> Week of 7/7/25 - Oral interview</span></p><p style="margin-right:0in;margin-left:0in;margin-top:0in;margin-bottom:8.0pt;text-align:center;"><em><span style="color:inherit;">Dates may change due to unforeseen circumstances. Candidates who pass each phase of the recruitment process will be notified of the official examination dates.</span></em></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Under general supervision, to perform a variety of skilled and technical tasks in the administration of the City’s Cross Connection Programs; survey the potable and recycled water systems for possible sources of contamination or pollution to the public water supply; assist the utility in fulfilling its responsibilities/obligations under Federal and State water legislation and policy; and perform related work as required.</p><p><br></p></div></div>
<div><div><div><p style="text-align: justify;">Oversees the City's cross connection control program; conducts plan reviews and site surveys to determine appropriate backflow protection at service meters; performs field inspections; tests new installations; maintains and tests Burbank Water and Power’s backflow prevention assemblies; enforces annual testing of backflow devices by users; conducts studies and prepares reports; maintains files; compiles data and daily logs of cross connection and/or recycled water activities; performs on-site pressure/shutdown test of recycled water user’s systems; participates in consultations with regulatory agencies such as the State Department of Health, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and other interested parties; drives on City business.</p></div></div></div>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Employment Standards: </strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and practices used in water works maintenance and construction; the principles of identifying and controlling potential water system cross connections and pollution sources; testing procedures for all types of backflow devices; proper installation requirements for backflow devices; regulatory codes and laws relating to the operation of a water system, including but not limited to Title17 (backflow) and Title 22 (water quality); occupational hazards and safety precautions in the workplace; State requirements and standards for the use of recycled water; modern office procedures, practices and equipment, including but not limited to computer equipment and supporting software.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ability to perform backflow and recycled water surveys; work according to safety standards; prepare written reports; maintain records, databases and files; read and interpret blueprints and diagrams; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, the public, and outside agencies.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Education/Training: </strong>Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years of recent experience in constructionor maintenance work in a public or private water utility system.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>License & Certificates: </strong>A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment; a valid certificate as a “Backflow Prevention Tester” issued by the California/Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and a valid T-2 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services at time of appointment ; a certificate as a “General Backflow Prevention Device Tester” issued by the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services is required within six months of appointment; a valid D-2 Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services and certification as a Cross Connection Program Specialist, Grade I, is required within two years of appointment.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Desirable Qualifications:</strong> Technical training or college-level coursework in water technology or a related field.</p>
<div><div><div><p style="text-align: justify;">Oversees the City's cross connection control program; conducts plan reviews and site surveys to determine appropriate backflow protection at service meters; performs field inspections; tests new installations; maintains and tests Burbank Water and Power’s backflow prevention assemblies; enforces annual testing of backflow devices by users; conducts studies and prepares reports; maintains files; compiles data and daily logs of cross connection and/or recycled water activities; performs on-site pressure/shutdown test of recycled water user’s systems; participates in consultations with regulatory agencies such as the State Department of Health, Los Angeles County Department of Health Services and other interested parties; drives on City business.</p></div></div></div>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Employment Standards: </strong></p><p style="text-align: justify;">Knowledge of methods, materials, equipment and practices used in water works maintenance and construction; the principles of identifying and controlling potential water system cross connections and pollution sources; testing procedures for all types of backflow devices; proper installation requirements for backflow devices; regulatory codes and laws relating to the operation of a water system, including but not limited to Title17 (backflow) and Title 22 (water quality); occupational hazards and safety precautions in the workplace; State requirements and standards for the use of recycled water; modern office procedures, practices and equipment, including but not limited to computer equipment and supporting software.</p><p style="text-align: justify;">Ability to perform backflow and recycled water surveys; work according to safety standards; prepare written reports; maintain records, databases and files; read and interpret blueprints and diagrams; communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, fellow employees, the public, and outside agencies.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Education/Training: </strong>Graduation from high school or equivalent and four years of recent experience in constructionor maintenance work in a public or private water utility system.</p><p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>License & Certificates: </strong>A valid California Class “C” driver’s license or equivalent at time of appointment; a valid certificate as a “Backflow Prevention Tester” issued by the California/Nevada Section of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) and a valid T-2 Water Treatment Operator certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services at time of appointment ; a certificate as a “General Backflow Prevention Device Tester” issued by the County of Los Angeles Department of Health Services is required within six months of appointment; a valid D-2 Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the State of California Department of Health Services and certification as a Cross Connection Program Specialist, Grade I, is required within two years of appointment.</p>
<p style="text-align: justify;"><strong>Desirable Qualifications:</strong> Technical training or college-level coursework in water technology or a related field.</p>
Salary Information
$$43.46 - $$59.90
Hourly Wage