Backflow & FOG Administrator

Join the City of Durango as a part-time Backflow & FOG Administrator and help protect the sustainability of our wastewater and water distribution systems. In this role, you will perform clerical and administrative work to support the City of Durango’s Backflow Prevention and Fats, Oils, and Grease sector control program (FOG), ensuring compliance with state and local ordinances through proactive outreach, education, and enforcement. 

This position offers flexible part-time hours and is a great introduction to the water and wastewater collection industry. Our Public Works Department will support your growth by providing on-site training and helping you work toward relevant certifications.

What You’ll Do in This Role:

• Maintain detailed records of all inspections, surveys, and compliance measures undertaken. 
• Provide guided advice and respond to inquiries from commercial and residential property owners regarding backflow prevention, under the supervision of the Backflow Administrator and Distribution and Collections Manager. 
• Engage in continuous learning through training sessions and maintain professional relationships with the State of Colorado and Cross-Connection Control Program (CCCP) agencies. 
• Prepare and issue informal and formal warnings, notices of violation, consent agreements, and administrative orders to users in non-compliance with ordinances. 
• Address public inquiries and collaborate with other departments and agencies for effective implementation of the City of Durango’s Backflow Prevention and Cross Connection Control Program. 
• Use Microsoft Office Suite, specialist software, and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for data management and reporting.

You Have: 

• Two years of experience performing moderate to advanced administrative work, including record keeping, communications (verbal and written), data management, distribution and collection of public information, generating reports and documents, and answering phones and dispatching and/or redirecting phone calls.
• Ability to maintain a valid driver’s license upon employment. 
• Skill in written and photographic record-keeping. 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, for effective public engagement and clear articulation of policies and procedures.
• Excellent customer service skills and ability to maintain professionalism through critical or difficult situations and/or conversations.
• Basic understanding of water system components.
• Basic understanding of FOG retention devices and recommendations for cleaning and maintenance.
• Ability to quickly learn and understand drinking water regulations, municipal codes and standards and convey them to community members.

What We Can Offer You: The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees.

• Flexible part-time hours.
• Professional training and assistance in working toward relevant industry certifications.
• Free pass to the Durango Community Recreation Center and Chapman Hill Ice Rink and Ski Area.
• Free Transit pass.
• Eligibility to participate in the City’s Annual Wellness Challenge and a chance to receive prizes and cash rewards.

Belong at the City of Durango: 

We believe in creating an inclusive workforce that welcomes diversity of thoughts, viewpoints, and experiences. 

The City of Durango is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.