Utilities Backflow Inspector III

Utilities Backflow Inspector III

Salary

$23.92 - $33.49 Hourly

Location

Land O Lakes, FL

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

14073-0626

Department

Utilities Water & Wastewater O & M

Division

Reclaimed Services

Opening Date

06/26/2026

Closing Date

7/2/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

Salary Range

$23.92 - $33.49

Pay Grade

N37 (Non-exempt position)

Salary Disclosure

Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity.

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General Description

UTILITIES BACKFLOW INSPECTOR III

Start your career with Pasco County! The role of Utilities Backflow Inspector III performs technical work with administrative responsibility for preservation and integrity of the Countys utility system. Responsible inspection work in quality control of utility projects to assure compliance with FAC, County ordinances, and County Cross-Connection Control Policy under the enforcement of the County-approved construction drawings.

Pasco County provides a career path for advancement from a Utilities Backflow Inspector III to a Utilities Backflow Inspector II, then a Utilities Backflow Inspector I when certifications, license, experience, and performance requirements and expectations are met.

Essential Job Functions

Utilities code enforcement related to ensuring compliance with county and state standards for backflow protection for all Pasco County Utilities residential and commercial customers. Interacts with Utility Inspectors, customers, and contractor representatives to assess and correct any backflow assemblies not incompliance. Inspects, evaluates, installs, tests, and repairs backflow prevention assemblies. Installs, removes, and relocates temporary hydrant and jumper meters.Investigate, remove, and mitigate any existing and/or potential potable water cross-connections with the Countys water system. Performs inspections on new construction to ensure proper metering service is installed and prevent stealing of County water. Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects. Performs other related work as necessary.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of utilities backflow construction procedures and materials.
• Knowledge of backflow and cross-connection regulations and requirements.
• Computer skills including using electronic backflow tracking applications.
• Ability to read and interpret plans, blueprints, and specifications.
• Knowledge of proper use of hand tools and power tools such as drills, table saws, reciprocating saws, and impact wrenches.
• Knowledge of safe working procedures and practices.
• Ability to install, remove, and relocated temporary hydrant meters and jumper meters.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
• Ability to formulate concise inspection reports.
• Ability to read for comprehension.

Minimum Requirements

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS: Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds and push or pull heavy objects. May require the use of hand and power tools. Requires standing, walking, bending, stooping, and sitting. Works indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written, and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE: Graduation from an accredited high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma and one (1) year of direct experience in water, wastewater, reclaimed water, or plumbing field maintenance required. One (1) year of backflow or cross connection experience preferred.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS: Must possess a valid Florida drivers license. Must possess Backflow Tester Certification and Backflow Repair Certification. Must have the following, Confined Space Certification, Trenching and Shoring Certification, and Maintenance of Traffic (MOT) Intermediate certificate, FEMA ICS 100, ICS 200,ICS 700, ICS 800 (NIMS), and First Aid and CPR certification.

ADA STATEMENT:A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE: Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES: All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS PREFERENCE: Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

PASCO COUNTY WAS VOTED ONE OF THE NATIONS TOP WORKPLACES FOR 2021

Benefits include:

• Florida Retirement System (FRS) retirement plan
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Paid holidays
• Group insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Deferred compensation
• Medical leave pool
• Annual medical leave buy-back
• Mid-management/Professional grade, and management personnel may receive 40 hours of admin leave per calendar year.

Effective July 1, 2011, FRS members must contribute 3% of their salary as retirement contributions, on a pre-tax basis (the salary is reduced by the amount of the employee contribution before determining the federal income tax deduction). The employer will automatically deduct the employee contributions.

01

I am aware that the following supplemental questions will determine my eligibility for this position.

• Acknowledge
• Decline

02

Are you a current Pasco County BOCC employee?

• Yes
• No

03

Which best describes your highest level of COMPLETED education?

• GED
• High School
• Associate degree
• Bachelors Degree
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate
• None of the above

04

Which best describes the years of direct experience in water, wastewater, reclaimed water, or plumbing field maintenance?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience

05

Which best describes the years of experience you have in backflow or cross connection?

• Ten or more years of experience
• Nine years but less than ten
• Eight years but less than nine
• Seven years but less than eight
• Six years but less than seven
• Five years but less than six
• Four years but less than five
• Three years but less than four
• Two years but less than three
• One year but less than two
• Less than one year of experience
• No experience

06

Do you possess a valid Florida drivers license or have the ability to obtain the license within 30 days from date of hire?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you possess a Backflow Tester and Repair Certification?

• Yes
• No

08

Please provide the Backflow Tester and Repair certification number.

09

Do you possess a Confined Space Certification?

• Yes
• No

10

Please provide the Confined Space Certification number.

11

Do you possess a Trenching and Shoring Certification?

• Yes
• No

12

Please provide the Trenching and Shoring certification number.

13

Do you have an FDOT recognized Maintenance of Traffic certification?

• No
• Yes

14

Please provide the Intermediate Maintenance of Traffic Certification number.

15

Have you completed FEMA Courses: IS-100, IS-200, IS-700, IS-800?

• Yes
• No

16

Do you have a valid CPR and First Aid Certification?

• Yes
• No

17

Are you a veteran who served as a member of the armed forces of the United States during a period of war, defined in Title 38, U.S.C., and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran? (SUPPORTING DOCUMENTION IS REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION OR NEXT BUSINESS DAY).

• Yes
• No

18

I hereby acknowledge that Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law, and consent to pre-employment drug/alcohol testing, and agree to abide by the program and policy if employed by Pasco County BOCC.

• Acknowledged
• Declined

19

Have you recently retired from the Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or Investment Plan within the last 6 months?

• Yes
• No

20

Are you legally authorized to work in the United States? Note: If hired, a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, must be completed at the start of employment.

• Yes
• No

21

Please specifically explain how your prior work experience and education match the qualifications for this position. (1000 characters or less)

22

How did you hear about this position?

• Billboard
• Facebook
• Friend/Family Referral
• Indeed
• Instagram
• Job Fair
• LinkedIn
• Magazine publication
• Nextdoor
• Pasco County employee
• Pasco County Facebook Page
• Pasco County website/Governmentjobs.com
• Pasco County Traffic Sign
• Utility bill insert
• X/Twitter
• YouTube
• Other

23

If a Pasco County employee referred you, please provide the name of the employee. If none, write N/A.

Required Question

Employer Pasco County

Address 7536 State Street

New Port Richey, Florida, 34654

Phone (727) 847-8030

(727) 847-8103

Website http://www.pascocountyfl.net