Gas Section Manager

City-of-Clearwater; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Clearwater is seeking a Gas Section Manager to oversee professional, technical, administrative and supervisory work for gas distribution operations, design and safety/training. The role covers permits, designs, field surveys, bidding, and contractor supervision in a dynamic municipal gas system.

Qualifications include a bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least three years of supervisory experience, plus knowledge of gas codes, safety practices and emergency readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business, mechanical, or civil engineering with relevant supervisory experience.
• Minimum три years of professional level experience in development and programs with supervisory responsibilities.
• Knowledge of gas distribution operations, safety and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Supervises daily gas system operations and administrative functions.
• Coordinates safety and training programs and licenses/certifications.
• Conducts safety meetings and emergency drills.
• Organizes construction and maintenance for gas mains and services.
• Manages subcontractors and field crews for installations.
• Acts as project engineer: permits, design plans, surveys, and meetings.
• Reviews bids, prepares cost analyses, and processes requisitions.
• Ensures design work and permitting accuracy with regulators and JPAs.

Skills

Program management

Safety training

Supervision

Emergency response

Gas distribution

Communication

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering

Tools

GIS software

Atlas mapping

Job description

ENTRY SALARY: $84,912.85 - $89,158.49 BASED ON QUALIFICATIONS

CURRENT LISTING IS FOR SAFETY & TRAINING/COMPLIANCE

Under limited direction, the Gas Section Manager provides professional, technical, administrative and supervisory work in developing and coordinating assigned programs for gas distribution operations, design/permitting, administration and safety/training for the Clearwater Gas System.

Essential Functions: -- Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include any of the following representative duties, knowledge, and skills. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Supervises and managesdaily operations and administration functions of theGas System;provides general administration including mail, phone support, meeting and travel scheduling, maintaining file systems, and updating manuals.

• Coordinates, manages, and organizes a safetyand loss control training and related assistance; trains and assists in the development of all required licenses and certifications required by regulatory agencies; coordinates, teaches, and instructs skills training programs and required safety training.

• Conducts and attends safety meetings and performs extensive training and educational meetings for employees, sub-contractors and emergency first responders.

• Organizes and conducts emergency training meetings and mock drills to ensure all employees are prepared in the event of an emergency.

• Coordinates all construction and maintenance activities on natural gas distribution system, to include compressed natural gas (CNG) filling stationand cathodic protectionmaintenance;meets with the Measurement Technician, identifies concerns, and addresses issues.

• Manage all sub-contractorsand employeesfor the proper installation of gas mains and service lines.

• Considerable knowledge of GIS maps and atlas mapping requirements to manage multipleconstructionprojectssimultaneously.

• Serves as a project engineer; produces permits, gas main design plans, and relocation projects for facilities; completes all design work including field surveys, design, and permitting work; attends all preconstruction and progress meetings; supervises engineering technicians and cathodic protection crews.

• Drafts, develops, and submits bid specifications; conducts and provides information regarding cost analysis and other factors of various jobs; reviews bids and submits purchase requisitions.

• Completes, coordinates,and checksall design work; reviewsfield surveys, design,and permitting;works with EOR or State/County representatives or Joint Project Agreements (JPA); performs inspections and oversees construction activities to monitor workload and progress.

• Assists in thedesignofgas distributionprojects;provides technical assistance for the distribution and metering side of the system; ensures compliance with regulatory agencies and makes reports as needed.

• Regulates and manages active contractor bids; evaluates submitted billing and work submitted is according to contract standards; mediates and resolves conflicts and actively participates in job completion and management.

• Performsother dutiesas assigned.

Licenses,Certifications, and Equipment:

A valid State driver's license is required.

Notary Public License is preferred.

Educationand Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Mechanical Engineering, Civil Engineering or related areabased upon area of assignment AND three (3) years of professional level experience in the development andprograms in assigned field to include at least three (3) years of experience in a supervisory/lead worker capacity; OR an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience maybe considered.

Knowledgeof–

• Principles and practices of program management including technical knowledge inspecialized area of assignment

• Natural gas applications and energy system analysis

• Methodsand techniques used in safety and training

• Servicesand operations of the Clearwater Gas System

• Municipal, state, and national gascodes

• Hazards and safety precautions

• Practices, tools, and equipment used in gas appliance installation, service, and repair

• Operation and maintenance of gas appliances

• Department policies and protocols

Skill in–

• Assessing program needs, coordinating efforts to accomplish objectives andmaintain comprehensive records

• Conducting comprehensive safety and training programs

• Developingand conducting comprehensive safety and training programs

• Developing and presenting various training and safety programs

• Marketing and sales development and coordination

• Training and supervising subordinate technicians

• Establishing andmaintaining good relationships

• Dealing tactfully with the public

• Operating a computer withgeneral proficiency