CROSS-CONNECTION CONTROL TECHNICIAN I (SR-13) [2 vacancies]

September 22, 2026

<div style="text-align: center"><img src="https://secure.neogov.com/images/AgencyImages/jobposting/616/jobpostings/image/20260203102049_BWS Logo.jpg" alt="Logo for the Board of Water Supply" style="width: 283px" class="fr-fic fr-dii"></div> <div style="text-align: center">"Help Keep Our Waterways Safe for Everyone."</div> The <a href="https://www.boardofwatersupply.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Honolulu Board of Water Supply (BWS)</a>, Water Quality Division, is looking for Cross-Connection Control Technicians in Honolulu. Under close supervision, this position is responsible for performing routine and less complex cross connection and backflow prevention duties. What You Will Do<ul><li>Perform routine review of construction plans in conjunction with building permit applications for compliance with cross-connection control and backflow prevention requirements. </li><li>Assist in conducting field inspections and testing for proper installation of backflow prevention assemblies. </li><li>Test, inspect, maintain, repair, and certify backflow prevention assemblies.</li><li>Record, update, and maintain various data and information in manual and electronic files.</li><li>Perform other related duties as assigned.</li></ul>Special Work Requirements<ul><li>Occasionally climb vertical ladders up to 30 feet. </li><li>Lift and carry 45 lbs. of field equipment; lift up to 30 lbs. for purposes of lifting and placing construction plans or other documents in a location for review. </li><li>Ability to walk one mile per inspection.</li></ul> Enjoy excellent employment benefits including generous time off (up to 21 vacation days, 21 sick leave days, and holidays), comprehensive health coverage, retirement plan, career development, and much more! View details about all our available benefits by clicking on the “Benefits” tab at the top of this posting or visiting <a href="https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/">https://www.honolulu.gov/dhr/benefits/</a>.<div style="text-align: center">Apply today and take the first step toward a lasting career!</div>Some notifications will be sent via e-mail. You are responsible for monitoring instructions and correspondence from this office by checking your email account in a timely manner. To ensure proper delivery, please make sure you: - use a valid e-mail account; - verify your e-mail address is entered correctly on your GovernmentJobs account; - are subscribed to e-mail notices;<div style="color: inherit; font-style: normal; text-indent: 0"> - check your spam folders; and - add <a style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline">infoneogov@honolulu.gov</a> and <a style="color: inherit; text-decoration: underline">info@governmentjobs.com</a> to your contact list.</div> Notifications may also be sent via text message if opted into the service. Data and text messaging fees apply.At time of application, you must be a citizen, national or permanent resident alien of the United States or a non-citizen eligible under federal law for unrestricted employment. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Equivalent to graduation from high school. Responsible work experience demonstrating the ability to perform the essential functions of the job may be substituted for education. EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: One year of experience in reviewing and reading blueprints and/or construction plans. Such experience must have demonstrated knowledge of symbols and terminologies used in construction plans and building permits. LICENSE REQUIREMENT: Possession of an appropriate valid driver's license (automobile/Type 3), prior to appointment. If you qualify for the position, your name will be eligible for consideration for the current vacancy/vacancies and future job openings with this job title. Screening will be based on the education, experience, and other job-related information provided in your application. Failure to provide sufficient information may result in your application being rejected or your receiving a lower rating. All information provided on an application is subject to verification. As applicable, false or misleading statements or omissions of material facts are grounds for disqualification and/or termination of employment with the City and County of Honolulu.

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