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Description 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 distribution and wastewater collection industry.

Our Public Works Department will support your growth by providing on-site training and helping you work toward relevant certifications. City of Durango's Trail to Excellence The City of Durango is a purpose-driven organization with more than 400 full-time and 300 part-time and seasonal employees across 15 departments, all working together to provide a wide range of services that keep our community running every day. From public safety and utilities to parks and recreation, our team is dedicated to delivering high-quality services that enhance the lives of all who live, work, and visit here.

At the city, we focus on continually improving how we work and serve the community. This effort is called the Trail to Excellence (T2E), and every employee plays a part in it. Whether you work outdoors, in an office, or lead a team, your daily efforts connect to the city's mission of providing excellent service and reaching the city's vision of being a multigenerational community that is authentic, diverse, engaged, thriving, and environmentally responsible.

The full details of this vision are outlined in the city's strategic plan. As a member of our team, your work will be meaningful because: Your ideas help shape citywide improvements. The work you do ties directly into measurable goals.

You'll be part of a system that values collaboration, innovation, and results. We're looking for team members who share our core values of teamwork, dependability, professionalism, service, respect, innovation, and wellbeing - and who are excited to make a difference in the community we serve. Essential Job Duties 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, database software, and GIS (Geographic Information Systems) for data management and reporting. Minimum Qualifications You Have: A high school diploma or GED equivalent Administrative or regulatory compliance experience, preferably involving data processing or database management Microsoft Office Suite experience Ability to maintain a valid driver's license upon employment Ability to obtain Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection Control (BPCCC) certification within one year of being hired You Will Succeed in This Role if You: Apply knowledge of the International Plumbing Code (IPC).

Understand and follow environmental regulations and compliance requirements. Maintain accurate written and photographic records. Communicate clearly with coworkers and community members.

Bring strong attention to detail and a preference for digital record-keeping. Supplemental Information What We Can Offer You: The following perks are available for part-time and seasonal employees. 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 To view the full Part-Time Backflow & FOG Administrator job description, click here.

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. City of Durango's Indigenous Land Acknowledgement