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JOB DESCRIPTION
Gas Systems Manager
Date Prepared: October 2023 Class Code: 8208
SUMMARY: Under general supervision, performs complex administrative work planning, organizing, and directing the installation, operation, maintenance, repair, and expansion of the City’s natural gas transmission and distribution systems, serving as liaison to outside agencies, coordinating projects, responding to customer requests and supervises assigned staff.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. This is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by incumbents of this class; employees may be assigned duties which are not listed below; reasonable accommodations will be made as required. The job description does not constitute an employment agreement and is subject to change at any time by the employer. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
• Plans, directs, coordinates, supervises, and evaluates the operations, maintenance, services, and staff of the Gas Division; oversees the planning, design, construction, inspection, and growth of the gas utility systems.
• Responsible for driving productivity, and effectively managing costs (both direct and indirect). • Coordinates projects, facilities development, manages equipment purchases and evaluates bid proposals. • Reviews and provides technical expertise on Gas Division activities, best practices, and methods of natural gas system operations.
• Develops and recommends policies and procedures. Coordinates and prepares system operation plans. • Develops and manages programs to ensure compliance, safety, reduced costs, and improved services. • Serves as intergovernmental coordinator for gas utility interests with regulators and local, State, and Federal agencies; acts as the principal point of contact for all natural gas related regulatory issues including utility code compliance with the Department of Transportation (DOT) and the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC).
• Prepares for, participates in, and responds to the annual audit conducted by the CPUC; acts as Subject Matter Expert (SME) on regulatory compliance issues in the natural gas industry as they affect the City’s Public Utilities Department Gas Division.
• Facilitates training to City staff assigned as “first responders” including fire, police, and other City personnel. • Supervises assigned staff; prepares work schedules, assigns, and reviews work; provides training and administers performance evaluations.
• Develops and administers operating and capital improvement division budgets. • Develops and administers annual work plans; creates and tracks performance measurements. • Approves work orders, purchase requisitions, memos, letters, time sheets, and other documents. • Coordinates with the Integrated Resources Group on natural gas procurement. • Participates in natural gas cost of service studies and rate setting process; makes recommendations to the General Manager of Public Utilities.
• Implements strategic sales and marketing plan; develops and implements additional growth strategies in coordination with the customer relations team.
• Markets the gas system and conducts outreach and public awareness meetings. • Gathers information for large industrial customers to ensure their needs are met. • Secures and directs the services of professional consultants as required. • Responds to Gas System emergencies, abnormalities and issues impacting safety and service delivery.
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• Engages in personal contact with citizens and customers concerning service requests and complaints. • Supports the relationship between the City of Vernon and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with visitors and City staff; maintains confidentiality of workrelated issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education, Training and Experience Guidelines:
Bachelor’s degree with coursework in business administration, engineering, or related field. Must have a minimum of ten years of experience in the operations and maintenance of a natural gas distribution system, including three years of supervisory experience. Two years of construction and project management experience is preferred.
Knowledge of:
• Gas utility organization and operation.
• Materials, methods, practices, and equipment used in the operation, maintenance, and repair of gas distribution systems.
• Budget development and management methods and techniques. • City policies and procedures.
• City’s gas department infrastructure.
• Customer service and public relations methods and practices. • Department of Transportation rules, regulations, and requirements. • Emergency response and first-responder procedures and other safety, environmental compliance rules, requirements, and regulations including Cal-OSHA and Pipeline Hazardous Materials Safety Administration.
• Principles and practices related to the installation, repair, and maintenance on pipeline facilities including working with pilot loaded regulators and regulator stations. • Record keeping and file maintenance principles and procedures.
Skill in:
• Plan, assign, and coordinate the work of the division. • Collecting and analyzing data and making appropriate recommendations. • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
• Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with others. • Interpreting and applying state and federal statutes, codes, rules, and regulations. • Managing projects.
• Operating a personal computer utilizing standard and specialized software. • Organizing, planning, coordinating, delegating, and controlling the activities others. • Working effectively with others to develop solutions for problems.
LICENSE AND CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:
A valid California State Driver’s License.
All employees in this classification are subject to Department of Transportation (DOT) random drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 CFR Part 199 for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) AND Part 382 for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a standard office environment, and in internal and external environments throughout the City, with possibility of exposure to hazardous materials.