Cross Connection Coordinator en City of Grand Junction

Cross Connection Coordinator

HIRING RANGE: $30.61-$34.45 per hour.

New to the City of Grand Junction? Receive 40 hours of Paid Time Off starting on your hire date!

About the Position:
The City of Grand Junction is looking for a skilled and responsible Cross Connection Coordinator to oversee and coordinate the City of Grand Junction Cross Connections Program and activities. Under the direction of the Utilities Maintenance Supervisor, communicate and implement program goals and objectives; monitor program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; perform a variety of technical tasks in support of the assigned area of responsibility.

About the Water Division:
The City of Grand Junction Water Department provides drinking water for about 30,000 customers. Our customers enjoy being the first users of pristine snowmelt off the Grand Mesa, which is diverted out of Kannah Creek into Juniata Reservoir before being piped 20 miles to the Water Treatment Plant. The Water Department has a staff of 32 employees working together in areas such as; Cross Connection, Pipeline Maintenance, Water Treatment, Water Supply, Customer Service, and Environmental Laboratory Services in order to provide excellent service to our customers. Our employees are responsible for monitoring and maintaining over 300 miles of pipe, 2 water treatment plants, 10,000 taps, and 86 square miles of watershed.     

About Our Culture:
At City of Grand Junction, we lead the way with continuous improvement, collaborative partnerships, and exemplary service. Our core values are demonstrated by our willingness to challenge the status quo, ability to work together using all areas of expertise to achieve a common goal, and commitment to fulfilling the needs of our community through thoughtful interactions. 

What We Offer:
We know that a healthy and happy workforce is a thriving workforce, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package that supports quality work-life balance including 32 day of paid annual leave to be used for holiday, personal, and/or sick days, health insurance options, employer-matched retirement, a City employee health clinic, wellness program, and an Employee Assistance Program. Of equal importance, we offer an opportunity to serve the community you love and live in. Our employees find their work rewarding and fulfilling, knowing that their day job makes a positive impact.

What You'll Do:

• Oversee and coordinate the City's Cross Connection Control Program services and activities to identify and prevent potentially hazardous connections to the City's water systems.
• Recommend and assist in implementing goals and objectives for assigned programs and functions; implement policies and procedures; evaluate operations and activities of assigned responsibilities; recommend improvements and modifications.
• Test, inspect, clean, and repair backflow devices.
• Review building plans; provide recommendations regarding proper backflow devices to be installed; apply holds on Certificate of Occupancy until requirements are met; determine the type of device required for protection; issue variances for retrofits as needed.
• Develop and present training and public awareness programs to the general public and business community regarding the purpose and objectives of the Cross Connection Control program; meet with residents to inform them of the program requirements.
• Monitor program compliance with laws, rules, and regulations; recommend revisions to City ordinances as appropriate to conform to changes in Federal and State law.
• Respond to customer issues or complaints related to the cross connection program; investigate complaints and take corrective action as necessary.
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level.

To view the full job description for Cross Connection Coordinator, please click here.

This position is a safety sensitive position, which means you will be subject to random drug screens due to the nature of the work performed. 

What We're Looking For:

• Two (2) years of experience. in testing and installing backflow prevention devices.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Colorado Driver's License.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, a valid Class IV Water Distribution and Class IV Collection certificate issued by the State of Colorado.
• Possession of, or ability to obtain, ASSE Backflow Tester License.

Other combinations of experience and education that meet the minimum requirements may be substituted.

Notice to Applicants:
In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, we kindly request that you do not include the dates of your education to include years of attendance or graduation on your application, resume, or attachments.

City of Grand Junction Employee Childcare Facility:  
We know finding a quality childcare provider can be challenging; that's why the City of Grand Junction is proud to offer its employees affordable childcare through the City of Grand Junction Childcare Facility (GJCCF). GJCCF offers childcare for children ages 6 weeks (infants) to 6 years of age (preschool). With flexible scheduling and highly trained Early Childhood Education professionals, know that your little one will be in good hands while you support your community.

Explore the Area:  
Grand Junction, Colorado, is the gateway to the mountains and canyonlands of western Colorado and eastern Utah. Centrally located between Denver, CO (250 miles east) and Salt Lake City, UT (270 miles west), Grand Junction is surrounded by 1.2 million acres of public land. Residents enjoy world-class whitewater rafting on the Colorado and Green Rivers, golfing, fishing, skiing and snowboarding, and exploring mountain bike and hiking trails through the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa National Forest. Grand Junction has a robust downtown and hosts multiple art, music, food, and market events annually. With a population of over 150,000 in Mesa County (65,000 within the City limits) we have many of the big town amenities without the big town stresses such as traffic and trail congestion. With an average of 245 days of sunshine, Grand Junction is the perfect place to work and play.   

Learn more about our area on Visit Grand Junction's website and Instagram!

At the City of Grand Junction, we proudly operate as an Equal Opportunity Employer, purposely building an inclusive workforce representative of various cultures, perspectives, and experiences. We believe in respect for all and do not discriminate based on hair, race, color, religion, creed, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, gender expression, and sexual orientation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

If you have any questions or need assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please contact our Human Resources office at 970.244.1512.

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