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City of Gig Harbor

Water Quality Specialist

Gig Harbor, WA · On-site

$38.17 - $47.75/hr

As a Water Quality Specialist with the City of Gig Harbor, you'll play a vital role in ensuring ... Administers the city's Cross Connection Control and Backflow program to ensure that all water ...

City of Gig Harbor

Water Quality Specialist

Gig Harbor, WA · On-site

$38.17 - $47.75/hr

As a Water Quality Specialist with the City of Gig Harbor, you'll play a vital role in ensuring ... Administers the city's Cross Connection Control and Backflow program to ensure that all water ...

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How much do cross connection specialist jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 7, 2026, the average hourly pay for cross connection specialist in the United States is $21.40, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $16.59 and $24.52 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by cross connection specialists when conducting site inspections?

Cross Connection Specialists often encounter challenges such as gaining access to all necessary areas within a facility, communicating technical requirements to property owners or managers, and ensuring compliance with complex plumbing codes. They may also need to identify and document unfamiliar or outdated plumbing systems, which requires strong analytical skills. Building rapport with stakeholders and providing clear education on corrective actions are essential for successful inspections and ongoing compliance.

What is the difference between Cross Connection Specialist vs Backflow Tester?

AspectCross Connection SpecialistBackflow Tester
CertificationsCross Connection Control Certification, Backflow Prevention CertificationBackflow Prevention Certification, Cross Connection Control Certification
Work EnvironmentWater utility facilities, industrial sites, municipal water systemsResidential, commercial, industrial plumbing systems
Employer & IndustryMunicipal water departments, industrial facilitiesPlumbing companies, water testing agencies

Both roles require similar certifications and often work in water systems, but a Cross Connection Specialist focuses on preventing cross connections in municipal and industrial settings, while a Backflow Tester primarily tests and maintains backflow prevention devices in various plumbing systems. The roles are complementary but differ in scope and work environment.

What is a cross connection specialist?

Cross Connection Specialists are professionals who work to prevent contamination of public drinking water by identifying and eliminating potential cross connections within water systems. They conduct inspections, test backflow prevention devices, and ensure compliance with local and federal regulations. Their work helps protect water supplies from pollutants and ensures community health and safety.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a cross connection specialist?

To thrive as a Cross Connection Specialist, you need knowledge of water distribution systems, plumbing codes, and backflow prevention, often supported by certifications such as backflow prevention assembly tester or cross-connection control specialist. Familiarity with testing equipment, water safety inspection tools, and reporting software is typically required. Strong attention to detail, analytical thinking, and effective communication are crucial soft skills for this role. These skills and qualifications are important to ensure the safety and compliance of water systems, preventing contamination and protecting public health.
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Infographic showing various Cross Connection Specialist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 10% Part Time, and 4% Contract. Highlights an 87% Physical, 4% Hybrid, and 9% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $44,522 per year, or $21.4 per hour.

Senior Cross Connection Specialist

American Water Works Service Company, Inc.

Pacific Grove, CA

$66K - $94K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

American Water rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 63 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

11th of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

Requisition ID:  110141 

Share Our Purpose.  Be Yourself.  Feel Valued. 

People are the heart of our business. As an American Water employee, you will be offered a competitive salary and health benefits package, along with opportunities to develop, grow, and evolve your career.  Our benefits packages focus on key areas such as health & wellness, emotional & well-being, and savings for current & future goals.

We are Beautifully Different. We strongly believe having diversity across our company makes us more successful and helps us provide essential services to our customers. We are stronger because we embrace different ideas, viewpoints, experiences, and backgrounds. American Water is the best choice for your next role!  Click here for more information on our inclusion, diversity, and equity journey.

About American Water
American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest regulated water and wastewater utility company in the United States. With a history dating back to 1886 and celebrating 140 years in 2026, We Keep Life Flowing® by providing safe, clean, reliable and affordable drinking water and wastewater services to approximately 14 million people with regulated operations in 14 states and on 18 military installations.  American Water’s approximately 7,000 talented professionals leverage their significant expertise and the company’s national size and scale to achieve excellent outcomes for the benefit of customers, employees, investors and other stakeholders.

For more information, visit amwater.com and join American Water on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and Instagram.

Position Information

Posted Range: $66,840-$94,480 annually

The base salary range represents a good faith salary range for this position. This position is eligible for annual incentive pay and has the opportunity for continued salary growth. If you are hired at American Water your base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as market, geography, skills, education and/or experience. At American Water, we are committed to pay equity. 

In addition to compensation, you will be offered a comprehensive benefits package including 401(k), Defined Contribution Plan, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, medical, prescription, dental and vision coverage, plus disability, paid time off, life insurance, voluntary benefits, health and wellness programs and much more! 

American Water is also proud to offer employees learning opportunities and work experiences to grow professionally! 

Primary Role

The Senior Cross Connection Specialist role performs skilled technical duties necessary to ensure that the water systems comply with regulations and that proper backflow prevention assemblies are installed so that contamination or pollution of the water supply does not occur.

Key Accountabilities
  • Perform technical inspections and field surveys, testing and maintenance of cross connection control devices and backflow assemblies to ensure protection of water supply systems; maintains and distributes listing of all certified backflow device inspector.
  • Assists Supervisor or program lead in coordinating the local enforcement of the cross connection control program to ensure compliance with regulations, company tariffs, and the American Water cross connection best operating procedure (BOP).
  • Provides training to personnel in the proper management of established cross connection/backflow protection programs.
  • Educates & trains contractors, regulators, local officials and customers with regards to the cross connection/backflow protection program.
  • Maintain database of backflow prevention assemblies used in AW water systems as well as in applicable industrial and commercial water systems.
Knowledge/Skills
  • Good to excellent working knowledge of all Federal, State and local requirements for Cross Connection and Backflow Prevention regulations, guidance or statutes. 
  • Technical knowledge on the functioning of backflow prevention devices and plumbing systems.
Experience/Education
  • High School Diploma required; Associates Degree or higher is preferred with an emphasis in a mechanical science.
  • 3-5 years experience in water production and transmission.
Travel Requirements
  • Local and overnight travel to districts may be required.
Other
  • Substantial time may be spent in the field visiting customers, answering questions on backflow device installation, and performing site inspections.
  • Key interfaces/relationships include production, field services, environmental groups, FRCC, Alton Call Center, local plumbing organizations, fire departments, municipal leaders, professional groups such as AWWA and NAWC, state regulators, and customers.
Competencies
Champions safety
Customer obsessed
Cultivates innovation
Drives Results
Nimble learning
Collaborates

Join American Water...We Keep Life Flowing™

American Water is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and prohibits employment discrimination for employees and applicants based on his or her age, race, color, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, marital status, citizenship, or because they are an individual with a disability, protected veteran or other status protected by federal, state, and local laws.

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With a history dating back to 1886, American Water (NYSE: AWK) is the largest and most geographically diverse U.S. publicly traded water and wastewater utility company. The company employs more than 6,500 dedicated professionals who provide regulated and regulated-like drinking water and wastewater services to more than 14 million people in 24 states. American Water provides safe, clean, affordable and reliable water services to our customers to help keep their lives flowing.

Industry

Utilities

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Camden, NJ, US

Year founded

1886

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