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Description

The City of Richmond Department of Public Utilities is seeking qualified candidates to fill the Program and Operations Supervisor position within Richmond Gas Works. This class will oversee and coordinate the work of multiple Gas Construction Inspectors who are responsible for inspection and project management of the Richmond Gas Works Gas Renewal Program and New Business Program. The incumbent is responsible for ensuring multiple capital improvement projects are completed in accordance with all federal, state, and local regulations on time and on budget while prioritizing safety and efficiency. The incumbent provides first-level supervision to technical staff and is responsible for conducting performance evaluations, coordinating training, implementing hiring, discipline, and termination procedures. Incumbents are responsible for ensuring that all City of Richmond and Richmond Gas Works regulations are strictly adhered to. Additionally, this class serves as a subject matter expert for subordinate staff and should have the ability to perform all the duties of the subordinate Gas Construction Inspectors.

Duties include but are not limited to

Supervising and coordinating work for a minimum of six (6) Gas Construction Inspectors. Performs duties such as hiring, mentoring, training, and disciplining subordinate employees.
Ensuring all City of Richmond and Richmond Gas Works procedures are strictly adhered to.
Ensuring various Richmond Gas Works contracts are administered in accordance with the contract terms.
Resolving disputes between contractors and Gas Construction Inspectors in charge of assigned projects.
Reviews and processes project close-out information to verify accuracy and completeness.
Plans, oversees, maintains, monitors and updates various program initiatives; provides support where needed.
Reports on various aspects of programs via meetings, documents, forms, budgets, and spreadsheets.
Communicates and coordinates with staff, other departments, outside agencies, contractors, and others.
Other duties as needed.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the City is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.

This individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call, as needed.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment.
Four years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment.
An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATIONS, and/or OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Valid Virginia Driver’s License
Operator Qualification
VDOT Work Zone Traffic Safety Training
City of Richmond - Richmond Gas Works Welding Training

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Seven years of related work experience is preferred.
Master’s degree in business, public administration or field directly related to assignment may be preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

Considerable knowledge of city, state, and federal codes and regulations regarding gas systems/pipelines. Knowledge of proctored computer testing for Operator Qualifications. Ability to track subordinates’ progression towards Operator Qualifications and safety training. Knowledge of and ability to perform the Virginia Underground Damage Prevention Act, gas line installation, pigging, pressure testing, purging operations, potential testing, continuity testing, and gas meter installation. Ability to review plan drawings and as-builts for accuracy and constructability. Ability to keep up to date with new safety guidelines, regulations, and standards. Ability to perform all the duties of the subordinate Gas Construction Inspector class. Must be proficient in ArcGIS mapping as well as the Microsoft Office Suite and other electronic databases. Ability to schedule and process daily pay tickets for contractors. Effective oral and written communication skills. Demonstrated ability to supervise others, multitask, and prioritize responsibilities. This class must have project management and contract oversight experience, capable of managing natural gas projects, including all financial and operational aspects. Must also be experienced in supervising staff, including conducting performance evaluations and mentoring, strong oral and written communication skills, effective in communicating and coordinating with internal and external stakeholders, and experienced in interpreting and applying regulatory requirements.

Americans with Disabilities Act Requirements

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. Prospective and current employees are invited to discuss accommodations.

ENVIRONMENTAL HAZARDS: Working conditions may include exposure to travel to other locations within the City of Richmond as well as outside of the City of Richmond; exposure to hazardous physical conditions such as mechanical parts, electrical currents, vibrations, etc.; atmospheric conditions such as fumes, odors, dusts, gases, and poor ventilation; inadequate lighting; intense noise; and environmental hazards such as disruptive people, imminent danger, and a threatening environment.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT: Due to the nature of work assignments, incumbents must be able to perform detailed work on multiple, concurrent tasks, with frequent interruptions and under time constraint. The essential duties of this classification may require the ability to regularly talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally climb, stoop, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, finger, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be light work, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at Jessica.McKenzie@RVA.GOV.

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