Cross-Connection Control Inspector/Cross-Connection Control Specialist

Cross-Connection Control Inspector/Cross-Connection Control Specialist

Salary

$72,996.94 - $97,709.28 Annually

Location

Easterly Wastewater Treatment Facility, Vacaville, CA

Job Type

FULL-TIME

Job Number

02359

Department

Utilities Department

Opening Date

06/05/2026

Closing Date

6/15/2026 5:30 PM Pacific

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ABOUT OUR JOB

The City of Vacaville - A beautiful place to live, a great place to work!

With over 600 employees, the City of Vacaville is proud to serve a vibrant, growing community. We offer a supportive and engaging workplace with employee social and wellness events, casual dress days, flexible work schedules, every other Friday off, and outstanding pay and benefits.

Join us and help shape the future of Vacaville!

The City of Vacaville is accepting applications for the position of Cross-Connection Control Inspector/Cross-Connection Control Specialist. Currently, one (1) vacancy exists in the Utilities Department, but this recruitment will also establish an eligibility list that may be used to fill future vacancies.

The City is seeking a Cross Connection Control Inspector or Cross Connection Control Specialist to help protect the public water system from contamination and ensure compliance with State and local water regulations. Incumbents perform field inspections and cross-connection control surveys, verify, test, maintain, and repair backflow prevention assemblies, and support program compliance activities. The Specialist level serves as the programs technical authority, provides technical guidance, and acts as a liaison with regulatory agencies. Both levels assist with Water Distribution, Water Quality, and Water Conservation projects.

The Cross-Connection Control Inspector/Cross-Connection Control Specialist classification series is flexible in staffing and may be filled at either the Inspector (entry) level or Specialist (journey) level, depending on candidates qualifications and departmental needs. Individuals in the Cross-Connection Control Inspector position may progress to the Cross-Connection Control Specialist level upon meeting higher-level qualifications.

Salary Range

Cross-Connection Control Inspector $72,996 - $88,728/Annually

Cross-Connection Control Specialist $80,385 - $97,709/Annually

2% COLA scheduled for 11/01/2026

Working for the City of Vacaville comes with an excellent benefits package, including:

• Medical Insurance at affordable rates - City covers up to 85% of Kaiser premium, other plans are also available
• Vision and Dental Insurance monthly premiums are covered 100% by the City
• Healthcare double coverage opt-out incentive of $3,000 per year for eligible employees
• Paid sick leave, vacation leave, thirteen holidays and two floating holidays a year
• Tuition reimbursement and student loan repayment up to $2,200 per fiscal year
• Deferred compensation plan with City contribution, no employee match required
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) plan enrollment and Retiree Health Savings account

See our generous Benefits Summary page for more detailed information.

Duties within this role include, but are not limited to:

• Conducting cross-connection control surveys and inspections to protect the public water system and ensure regulatory compliance
• Testing, inspecting, maintaining, and repairing backflow prevention assemblies
• Identifying potential cross-connection hazards and investigating customer complaints related to backflow prevention and water quality.
• Reviewing plans, inspecting installations, and coordinating with contractors, developers, and property owners
• Educating customers and stakeholders on cross-connection control requirements and compliance standards
• Maintaining inspection records, testing data, reports, and other program documentation
• Assisting with water quality monitoring, distribution system operations, and water conservation activities
• Responding to emergency and non-emergency field situations related to water distribution and cross-connection control
• Serving as the programs technical authority at the Specialist level, providing technical guidance, and acting as a liaison with regulatory agencies

For additional information and a complete job description, visit our website at www.cityofvacaville.gov.

ABOUT YOU

The Ideal Candidate:

Will possess strong interpersonal and customer service skills and be able to work effectively with residents, businesses, contractors, regulatory agencies, and City staff. They will be a self-motivated professional who enjoys fieldwork, has strong technical and mechanical aptitude, and is committed to protecting the public water system through regulatory compliance and quality service.

Desirable knowledge, skills, and abilities include, but are not limited to:

• Experience inspecting, testing, maintaining, or repairing mechanical devices, piping systems, valves, fittings, or related water utility infrastructure
• Knowledge of backflow prevention assemblies, cross-connection control principles, water distribution systems, or plumbing systems
• Ability to interpret technical documents, construction plans, diagrams, specifications, and regulations
• Experience using computers, mobile devices, databases, spreadsheets, and field applications to collect, manage, and report data
• Ability to accurately maintain records, prepare reports, and document inspection and testing activities
• Strong analytical and troubleshooting skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate alternatives, and develop practical solutions
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with customers, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and coworkers
• Ability to communicate technical requirements clearly and professionally to a variety of audiences
• Strong organizational and time management skills with the ability to prioritize work and adapt to changing assignments and operational needs
• Initiative and willingness to independently research, learn, and apply technical information, regulations, and industry best practices
• Commitment to workplace safety and safe work practices

CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL INSPECTOR MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to acquire the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: One (1) year of experience involving complaint investigation or other public contact work in water utilities, plumbing, or a closely related field and performing adjustment of mechanical control devices for a water utility.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

A Grade 1 (D1) Water Distribution Operator Certificate, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), and any other State-mandated certification are required at the time of hire.

Possession of the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) Certificate is desirable at the time of hire. Incumbents not in possession of this certificate at the time of hire must obtain the BPAT Certificate within six (6) months of appointment and as a condition of completion of probation.

Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license and a satisfactory driving record are required as conditions of initial and continued employment.

The maintenance of valid licenses and certificates is required as a condition of continued employment.

A Grade 2 (D2) Water Distribution Operator Certificate, issued by the California SWRCB, is desirable at the time of hire.

CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL SPECIALIST MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE - Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to acquire the knowledge and abilities would be:

Education: Equivalent to completion of the twelfth grade.

Experience: Two (2) years of experience involving complaint investigation or other public contact work and performing adjustment of mechanical control devices for a water utility.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

A Grade 2 (D2) Water Distribution Operator Certificate, issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB), and any other State-mandated certification are required at the time of hire.

Possession of an American Water Works Association (AWWA) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) Certificate is required at the time of hire.

Possession of an AWWA Cross-Connection Control Specialist Certificate is required at the time of hire.

Possession of a valid California Class C drivers license and a satisfactory driving record are required as conditions of initial and continued employment.

The maintenance of valid licenses and certificates is a condition of continued employment.

ABOUT EVERYTHING ELSE

A completed City of Vacaville Employment Application, Supplemental Questionnaire, and copies of your certifications must be received by Human Resources at 650 Merchant Street, Vacaville, CA 95688 by 5:30 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2026.

Applicants are encouraged to apply online at www.cityofvacaville.gov. Application packets may also be requested in person at Human Resources or by calling (707) 449-5101.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed application packet. All applications will be reviewed and screened. Only the most qualified candidates who have submitted the required documents will be invited to continue in the examination process.

IMPORTANT: Contact with applicants will primarily occur via email. Please ensure that your application includes a valid email address that you check on a regular basis.

For ADA information and other Frequently Asked Questions, please click here.

Applicants receiving a conditional offer of employment must successfully complete the pre-placement process for this position before a final offer will be extended. Pre-placement assessments for this position include, but are not limited to: an employment and education verification, a Livescan (FBI/DOJ fingerprint review) and a DMV record review.

The City of Vacaville is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity, equity, and inclusion in the workplace.

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The City of Vacaville values our team and understands the need for work-life balance. Employees work an alternative work schedule and enjoy every other Friday off. In addition, we provide a collaborative work environment, employee social and wellness activities through a program we call CoV Life, competitive pay and a generous benefits and retirement package. More detailed information related to our full-time employee benefits can be found on our Benefits Summary page.

Information for Part-Time Positions:

Part-time positions are paid an hourly rate and can work up to a maximum of 129 hours per month. Part-time positions are at-will, are not eligible for health or retirement benefits (including CalPERS membership), and do not accrue leave time with the exception of state mandated sick leave (40 hours per year).

Part-time positions are not covered by Social Security and are not eligible for the City of Vacavilles retirement plan through CalPERS and are therefore required to make 7.5% pre-tax contributions into a qualified plan under the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990 (OBRA). For the City of Vacaville, the plan is a Section 457 Deferred Compensation Plan through Nationwide Retirement Systems, Inc.

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Instructions for Supplemental Questions. The following questions comprise one of the steps in the selection process for this position and are intended to assist you in presenting your qualifications. Only the information you provide in your answers to these questions will be evaluated and scored to determine the best-qualified candidates to continue in the selection process. Please be complete and specific in answering the questions, as your score will be based on this information. Applications submitted without responses to the Supplemental Questions will not be evaluated. Although your experience, education and training should relate back to your application, your application and/or resume will not be reviewed when scoring the Supplemental Questions. Therefore, please be as detailed as possible in your responses to the Supplemental Questions. I have read and understand the instructions presented above.

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A California Class C Drivers License is required for this position. Do you possess a valid California Drivers License?

• Yes
• No
• No, but I am exempt as a Non-resident Military Personnel/Dependent

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Do you possess a Grade 1 (D1) Water Distribution Operator certificate isued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)? If so, a copy of your certificate must be attached to your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess a Grade 2 (D2) Water Distribution Operator certificate issued by the California State Water Resources Control Board (SWRCB)? If so, a copy of your certificate must be attached to your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Backflow Prevention Assembly Tester (BPAT) certificate? If so, a copy of your certificate must be attached to your application.

• Yes
• No

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Do you possess the American Water Works Association (AWWA) Cross-Connection Control Specialist certificate? If so, a copy of your certificate must be attached to your application.

• Yes
• No

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If applying at the Cross-Connection Control Inspector Level: At least one (1) year of experience involving complaint investigation or other public contact work in water utilities, plumbing, or a closely related field and performing adjustment of mechanical control devices for a water utility is required for the Cross-Connection Control Inspector position. Please provide details about your experience, including the name of the company/agency, your job title, dates of employment and a description of the job duties performed.

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If applying for the Cross-Connection Control Specialist Level: At least two (2) years of experience involving complaint investigation or other public contact work and performing adjustment of mechanical control devices for a water utility is required for the Cross-Connection Control Specialist position. Please provide details about your experience, including the name of the company/agency, your job title, dates of employment and a description of the job duties performed.

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Employer City of Vacaville

Address 650 Merchant Street

Vacaville, California, 95688

Phone 707.449.5101

Website http://www.cityofvacaville.gov