Gas Utility Engineer
City of Charlottesville, VA
Charlottesville, Virginia
Job Description
Salary
$83,200.00 - $123,299.00 Annually
Location
Charlottesville, VA
Job Type
Regular Full-Time
Department
Public Utilities
Job Number
230100036
Closing
Continuous
DESCRIPTION
BENEFITS
QUESTIONS
General Summary
The preferred hiring amount will be between $83,200.00 - $123,299.00 Annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.
For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.- The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
Performs complex professional and difficult administrative work in overseeing the planning and engineering of all gas utility projects; develops, analyzes, and implements strategies and policies for the purchase and sale of natural gas; protects the City's interest with regard to regulatory, supply, and procurement issues; assists in overseeing the administration, expansion, maintenance, operation of the municipal natural gas distribution system; performs related tasks as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Utilities.
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and reviews the design and installation of all gas projects, and the development of material specifications;
- Prepares specifications and participates in obtaining bids for gas projects and selection of contractors;
- Oversees all regulatory compliance with PHMSA, State Corporation Commission (SCC), state and local codes;
- Responds to requests for information from PHMSA, SCC, FERC, legal counsel, suppliers, and others as appropriate regarding natural gas issues;
- Oversees the inspection of all gas installations for compliance to Federal, State, and Local standards;
- Oversees standard operating procedures and implementation of O&M standards;
- Oversees the preparation of inventories and maps of the Public Utilities system including GIS and CAD operations;
- Develops and implements system improvement priorities;
- Meets with developers, customers and contractors, local and state officials to plan new installations and improvements and provides technical advice;
- Performs gas flow analysis through computer modeling;
- Oversees the maintenance and repair of specialized equipment such as telemetering devices and leakage indicators;
- Develops and enforces material, installation, and product standards;
- Develops and implements strategies for the purchase and supply of natural gas;
- Procures third-party gas from brokers and producers at lowest possible cost to the City;
- Analyzes and makes recommendations relative to both suppliers' and the City's rate structure;
- Coordinates with the Finance Department to produce an annual rate study;
- Monitors gas purchases both from suppliers and by the City's customers;
- Performs related tasks as required.
Education, Experience and Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer's (PE) license preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of mechanical engineering as applied to gas utility installations; Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws relating to gas service; Thorough knowledge of gas supply and procurement principles; Thorough knowledge of the materials and equipment utilized in gas service installations; Ability to perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations to engineering problems; Ability to prepare detailed written engineering reports; Thorough knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis, cost studies and rate design issues; General knowledge of the regulatory and supply framework of the natural gas industry; Skill in negotiating contract; Ability to evaluate, understand, and interpret existing and proposed laws and regulations; Ability to work with and through City Departments, attorneys, and other officials, leaders.
- Bachelor's in engineering from an accredited college with major work in mechanical or petroleum engineering.
- Requires at least one year of experience in the natural gas or petroleum industry including thorough knowledge and experience in regulatory and gas supply and procurement issues.
- Must possess an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer's (PE) license preferred.
- One year of engineering experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of mechanical engineering as applied to gas utility installations; Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws relating to gas service; Thorough knowledge of gas supply and procurement principles; Thorough knowledge of the materials and equipment utilized in gas service installations; Ability to perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations to engineering problems; Ability to prepare detailed written engineering reports; Thorough knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis, cost studies and rate design issues; General knowledge of the regulatory and supply framework of the natural gas industry; Skill in negotiating contract; Ability to evaluate, understand, and interpret existing and proposed laws and regulations; Ability to work with and through City Departments, attorneys, and other officials, leaders.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Most work is conducted in a standard office environment. Some inspection and liaison work must be conducted off-site and at sites typically of utilities construction/repair, with risk of exposure to inclement weather, uneven terrain, noise, dust, and fumes.
Work Contacts include but are not limited to: PHMSA (Federal); Virginia Department of Transportation (State); State Corporation Commission; Other State Wide LDC's; Legal Counsel; Other City Departments.
Agency
City of Charlottesville
Address
P. O. Box 911
605 East Main Street
Charlottesville, Virginia, 22902
Phone
(434) 970-3490
Website
http://www.charlottesville.gov/jobs
General Summary
The preferred hiring amount will be between $83,200.00 - $123,299.00 Annually. Starting offer is based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This is a full-time, exempt, position. The position also provides excellent benefits including 13 paid holidays, paid vacation and sick leave, health insurance options with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, City's retirement options, gym membership reimbursement, and continuing education/training opportunities.
For a general summary of benefits offered by the City, please click the 'benefits' tab on this posting, or visit https://www.charlottesville.gov/1047/Employee-Benefits.- The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, the City has a Portability Agreement with VRS and there are certain provisions that must be met. If questions pertaining to the Portability Agreement, please contact the City's Benefits Administrator at 434-970-3462.
Performs complex professional and difficult administrative work in overseeing the planning and engineering of all gas utility projects; develops, analyzes, and implements strategies and policies for the purchase and sale of natural gas; protects the City's interest with regard to regulatory, supply, and procurement issues; assists in overseeing the administration, expansion, maintenance, operation of the municipal natural gas distribution system; performs related tasks as required. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Director of Utilities.
Note: This job opportunity is advertised with a closing date of "Continuous." If interested in being considered, an application should be submitted as soon as possible. Applications will be evaluated on a continuous basis. Interviews will be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified. Applications may no longer be considered once a candidate to fill the position is identified. This job announcement will close when the position(s) have been filled and may close at any time.
Essential Responsibilities and Duties
- Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and reviews the design and installation of all gas projects, and the development of material specifications;
- Prepares specifications and participates in obtaining bids for gas projects and selection of contractors;
- Oversees all regulatory compliance with PHMSA, State Corporation Commission (SCC), state and local codes;
- Responds to requests for information from PHMSA, SCC, FERC, legal counsel, suppliers, and others as appropriate regarding natural gas issues;
- Oversees the inspection of all gas installations for compliance to Federal, State, and Local standards;
- Oversees standard operating procedures and implementation of O&M standards;
- Oversees the preparation of inventories and maps of the Public Utilities system including GIS and CAD operations;
- Develops and implements system improvement priorities;
- Meets with developers, customers and contractors, local and state officials to plan new installations and improvements and provides technical advice;
- Performs gas flow analysis through computer modeling;
- Oversees the maintenance and repair of specialized equipment such as telemetering devices and leakage indicators;
- Develops and enforces material, installation, and product standards;
- Develops and implements strategies for the purchase and supply of natural gas;
- Procures third-party gas from brokers and producers at lowest possible cost to the City;
- Analyzes and makes recommendations relative to both suppliers' and the City's rate structure;
- Coordinates with the Finance Department to produce an annual rate study;
- Monitors gas purchases both from suppliers and by the City's customers;
- Performs related tasks as required.
Education, Experience and Skills
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer's (PE) license preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of mechanical engineering as applied to gas utility installations; Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws relating to gas service; Thorough knowledge of gas supply and procurement principles; Thorough knowledge of the materials and equipment utilized in gas service installations; Ability to perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations to engineering problems; Ability to prepare detailed written engineering reports; Thorough knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis, cost studies and rate design issues; General knowledge of the regulatory and supply framework of the natural gas industry; Skill in negotiating contract; Ability to evaluate, understand, and interpret existing and proposed laws and regulations; Ability to work with and through City Departments, attorneys, and other officials, leaders.
- Bachelor's in engineering from an accredited college with major work in mechanical or petroleum engineering.
- Requires at least one year of experience in the natural gas or petroleum industry including thorough knowledge and experience in regulatory and gas supply and procurement issues.
- Must possess an Engineer in Training (EIT) certification.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Professional Engineer's (PE) license preferred.
- One year of engineering experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Thorough knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices of mechanical engineering as applied to gas utility installations; Thorough knowledge of Federal, State, and Local laws relating to gas service; Thorough knowledge of gas supply and procurement principles; Thorough knowledge of the materials and equipment utilized in gas service installations; Ability to perform difficult engineering computations and to make comprehensive recommendations to engineering problems; Ability to prepare detailed written engineering reports; Thorough knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis, cost studies and rate design issues; General knowledge of the regulatory and supply framework of the natural gas industry; Skill in negotiating contract; Ability to evaluate, understand, and interpret existing and proposed laws and regulations; Ability to work with and through City Departments, attorneys, and other officials, leaders.
Physical Conditions & Additional Information
Most work is conducted in a standard office environment. Some inspection and liaison work must be conducted off-site and at sites typically of utilities construction/repair, with risk of exposure to inclement weather, uneven terrain, noise, dust, and fumes.
Work Contacts include but are not limited to: PHMSA (Federal); Virginia Department of Transportation (State); State Corporation Commission; Other State Wide LDC's; Legal Counsel; Other City Departments.
SUMMARY OF EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Updated July 1, 2022
Benefits cited represent those for regular 40-hour employees and may differ for Management Level, Part-Time, and/or Library positions. Long-term temporary employees are eligible for all benefits except retirement. Interns, temporary, seasonal, substitute, and relief employees are not eligible for benefits.
1. LEAVE:
- Vacation:
- 3.09 hours accrued biweekly - 0 - <3 years
- 3.85 hours accrued biweekly - 3 - <5 years
- 4.62 hours accrued biweekly - 5 - <10 years
- 5.40 hours accrued biweekly - 10 - <15 years
- 6.16 hours accrued biweekly - 15 - <20 years
- 6.93 hours accrued biweekly - 20 - <25 years
- 7.70 hours accrued biweekly - 25+ years
- Sick:
- 4.62 hours per biweekly pay period, approximately 120 hours a years, no limit on accumulation
- Holidays:
- 14 paid holidays per calendar year (13 observed and 1 floating)
- Aetna Medical –
- Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:
- HMO: $0 premium for employee only coverage
- POS 1: Employee-only premium of $36.28 per biweekly pay
- POS 2: Employee-only premium of $13.02 per biweekly pay
- (Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.)
- Prescription Card ($10 generic, $30 lower cost name brand, $55 higher cost name brand)
- Mail Order Maintenance Prescription Drug Program ($20 generic, $60 lower cost name brand, $110 higher cost brand)
- Choose from three options with different premiums and levels of coverage and coverage is effective on the first of the month following date of hire:
- Dental (Delta Dental)
- No cost for employee only coverage. Dependent coverage is available but the cost of the premium is not subsidized.
- Diagnosis and Preventive - 100% of allowable charge; Basic Dental Care - 80%; Major Dental Care - 50%
- Primary - $50 deductible, 80/20
- Prosthetic & Complex Restorative - $50 deductible, 50/50
- $1,500 maximum annual benefit
- $1,000 Orthodontic Benefit
- MetLife Vision Plan: Optional
- Employee only coverage: $2.50 bi-weekly; Dependent coverage also available at differing rates.
- Eye health exam, dilatation, prescription and refraction of glasses covered after $10 co-pay;
- $130 allowance for frames, after co-pay, plus additional discounts where accepted.
- Life:
- Two times annual salary (paid by the City)
- Optional supplemental life available for employee, spouse, dependents (paid by employee)
- AFLAC: Optional
- Cancer/accident/short term disability/intensive care insurance (paid by employee)
- Long Term Disability
- Protection from income loss due to long-term illness or injury (paid by the City)
- Pension:
- Choose from two options:
- A Defined Benefit Pension plan pays a monthly benefit in retirement using a defined formula based on the employee's earnings history, tenure of service, and age. Our plan has a 5 year vesting period and an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
- A Defined Contribution 401a plan in which fixed contributions are paid into an individual's account by the employer, the contributions are invested, returns (positive or negative) are credited to the account, and the account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. The vesting schedule for our 401a plan is 33% after one year of service, 67% after two years of service, and 100% after three years of service. There is no required contribution from salary. (Note that: the Defined Contribution retirement plan is the only plan available for Library employees)
- Choose from two options:
- Supplemental:
- Deferred Compensation (457) - employee contribution
- Flexible Spending Accounts:
- Health Care Expenses
- Dependent Care Expenses
- Parking/Mass Transit Expenses
- Parking Subsidy of $50 per month
- Wellness Programs:
- Gym Reimbursement Program
- Monthly On-Site Nurse and Annual Flu Shots
- Health Screenings and Fairs, Education Sessions, & Weekly Fitness Classes
- Weight Watchers at Work
- Bike Commuter Program:
- Reimbursement of up to $20 per month for reasonable bike commuting expenses
- Employee Assistance Program:
- A variety of confidential, personal professional services for you and your family available 24 hours a day.
- Tuition Reimbursement Program:
- Up to $1,500 for undergraduate OR Up to $3,000 for graduate level tuition per fiscal year per employee.
