Description
TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE
Application Deadline: July 31, 2026 @ 4:00 PM
Oral Board Exam: WEEK OF AUGUST 10, 2026 (THIS STEP WILL ONLY BE SCHEDULED IF NEEDED)
Selection interview: WEEK OF AUGUST 17, 2026
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The ideal Cross Connection Control Specialist is a knowledgeable, detail-oriented professional committed to protecting public health and ensuring the safety of Tracy's drinking water system. They are a confident leader who balances technical expertise, regulatory compliance, and team supervision while coordinating the City's Cross Connection Control Program. The successful candidate is organized, analytical, and proactive, with the ability to interpret and apply evolving water regulations, oversee program operations, communicate effectively with a variety of stakeholders, and confidently use technology to support efficient program administration. Above all, they are committed to continuous improvement, operational excellence, and delivering safe, reliable water service to the Tracy community.
WHY CHOOSE CITY OF TRACY
The City of Tracy offers excellent pay, including 4% COLA increases in July 2027 and 2028. Employees approved to work a compressed work schedule also enjoy strong work–life balance through a 9/80 schedule, providing a three-day weekend every other week.
Our competitive benefits package includes fully covered HMO Medical, Dental and Vision for employee + family, generous vacation and sick leave, life insurance, optional 457(b) deferred compensation with a City match, and longevity pay. We proudly participate in CalPERS, with employees enrolled in either the 2% @ 55 or 2% @ 62 formula based on eligibility, with retirement calculated using a three-year final compensation average.
For a full overview of everything we offer, check out our Benefits section to learn more about the programs and support available to City of Tracy employees. Together, these benefits reflect our commitment to employee well-being, long-term stability, and rewarding career growth.
To learn more about this exciting opportunity and to apply, please visit our website before the final filing date - https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/tracyca
Requirements
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Any combination of training and experience that would provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required qualifications would be:
Equivalent to an associate’s degree with major course work in a related field such as natural resource or utility management, environmental science, biological or physical science, engineering, or planning, and three (3) years of increasingly responsible cross-connection control survey/inspection experience.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid Class C California driver’s license upon appointment.
May be required to complete National Incident Management System (NIMS) Training.
Possession of a Backflow Prevention Assembly General Tester Certificate from the American Water Works Association is required at time of application.
Possession of a Cross Connection Control Specialist Certificate from the American Water Works Association is required at time of application.
Possession and continued maintenance of a Grade D1 Water Distribution Operator Certificate from the State Water Resources Control Board is required within six (6) months of hire.
