Job Description

Applications accepted from: ALL PERSONS INTERESTED

Service Line: Houston Water - Regulatory Compliance

Reporting Location: 7101 Renwick

Workdays & Hours: Monday - Friday/7:00am - 3:30pm*

* Subject to change

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Houston Water's Cross-Connection Control Program is established to prevent the undesirable flow reversal of non-potable water or foreign substances into the public water system through a cross connection.

* This is a field position 90% of the time.

* This is a field position that inspects various establishments or locations to perform cross connection control surveys related to health hazard sites, such as commercial / industrial facilities, which includes, evaluating plumbing drawings, analyzing piping pressure variations, and determining flow directions.

* Requires ability to identify and locate new and existing facilities that may have potential risk factors for cross connection to the City of Houston drinking water systems.

* Recommend corrective action; perform follow-up inspections; issue warnings or citations.

* Interpret state laws, plumbing and installation codes, and policies appropriately to ensure regulatory compliance.

* Investigate community complaints and perform special investigations regarding customer's water quality complaints or potential illegal connections.

* Be able to issue detailed corrective actions, enter survey details including inspection findings, deficiencies, and update backflow test reports into the Cross Connection database.

* Respond to public inquires and provide optimized solutions related to cross-connections.

* May be required to appear in court for testimony regarding violations; provides testimony in enforcement hearings; provides testimony in enforcement hearings.

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a field position 90% of the time. There are occasional exposures to significant levels of heat, cold, moisture and air pollution.

This is a Houston Public Works Emergency Management position at the Tier II level.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Requires a bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Health Engineering, or a closely related field.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One year of pollution/environmental control experience is required.

LICENSE REQUIREMENTS

NonePreference will be given to applicants with knowledge of water distribution and investigative experience.

Preference shall be given to eligible veteran applicants provided such persons possess the qualifications necessary for competent discharge of the duties involved in the position applied for, such persons are among the most qualified candidates for the position, and all other factors in accordance with Executive Order 1-6.SELECTION/SKILLS TESTS REQUIRED: None

However, the department may administer a skills assessment test.

SAFETY IMPACT POSITION: Yes

If yes, this position is subject to random drug testing and if a promotional position, candidate must pass an assignment drug test.

SALARY INFORMATION

Factors used in determining the salary offered include the candidate's qualifications as well as the pay rates of other employees in this classification.

PAY GRADE 16

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Only online applications will be accepted for this City of Houston job and must be received by the Human Resources Department during active posting period. Applications must be submitted online at:

To view your detailed application status, please log-in to your online profile by visiting: or call 832-395-6032.

If you need special services or accommodations 832-395-6032 (TTY 7-1-1)

If you need login assistance or technical support call 855-524-5627.

Due to the high volume of applications received, the Hiring Department will contact you directly, should you be selected to advance in our recruitment process.

All new and rehires must pass a pre-employment drug test and are subject to a physical examination and verification of information provided.

EOE Equal Opportunity Employer

The City of Houston is committed to recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and providing a work environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based upon any legally protected status or protected characteristic, including but not limited to an individual's sex, race, color, ethnicity, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity, or pregnancy.

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