Management Analyst, Senior - Gas

City of Richmond; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Richmond is seeking a Management Analyst Senior – Gas OQ Trainer/Auditor to lead staff training and proctoring, conduct field audits for Operator Qualification tasks, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role integrates training duties with internal audit responsibilities to improve gas safety and reliability.

The incumbent will develop training materials, perform evaluations, and support continuous improvements to O&M procedures while minimizing civil penalties and safety risks across

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration or related field.
• Four years of related work experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience may be used.

Responsibilities

• Conduct hands-on training for gas tasks and operator qualification examinations.
• Perform audits of construction inspectors and field activities for compliance with OQ and SOPs.
• Prepare summaries of dispositions, field findings, and code compliance.
• Support improvements to O&M, SOPs, and best practices.
• Assist with regulatory changes and internal audits.

Skills

Regulatory knowledge

Training delivery

Oral and written communication

Microsoft Word/Excel

GIS mapping familiarity

Supervision & time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in business/public administration or related field

Job description

The anticipated hiring range is $62,672 - $90,160

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, Gas Division, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Management Analyst Senior –Gas OQ Trainer/Auditor position. The incumbent will be responsible for staff training, proctoring, performance evaluations, and regulatory compliance field audits with respect to the related Gas Operator qualification tasks and the current O&M. Richmond Gas Works currently separates the trainer and the compliance inspector into two positions. It is the intent to utilize our trainers, by taking advantage of their field experience, in a dual role as internal compliance auditors for the field operations. Our current compliance inspector randomly audits approximately 80 individuals. This number is expected to increase. This position is designed to reduce the burden on the current compliance auditor and training team by filling a need for trainers but also taking advantage of trainer downtime to perform internal field audits. The goal is to minimize the potential for civil penalties, bodily injury, and to increase the reliability of the gas infrastructure, subsequently promoting the public and staff safety.

• Hands-on training sessions for gas related tasks as required;
• Operator qualification performance examinations and evaluations;
• Random visits to audit new construction sites, Gas Maintenance activities, and any Customer Service activity that involves handling of the gas appurtenances;
• Preparation and submittal of summaries of dispositions, field findings, code compliance summaries, O&M violations, etc.;
• Auditing of the construction inspectors in the performance of their required duties;
• Provide input and collect information and data to support improvements to existing SOP, O&M and best practices as needed.
• Provide input and collect information and data to support improvements to the current Operator Qualification program;
• Support DIMP mitigative strategies for incorrect operations/failure to follow procedure;
• Support validation of implementation of new regulatory changes;
• Support the activities of the Gas OQ Training unit as needed, e.g., destructive testing, and attending/participating in gas public awareness events, etc.

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

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

Knowledge of local, state, and federal codes and regulations regarding gas distribution systems; Knowledge of workforce training methods; Knowledge of gas system components and materials; Oral and written communication skills; Proficiency with standard business office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel; General knowledge of and some experience with GIS mapping systems; Demonstrated ability to supervise others, and manage time effectively; Ability to multi-task, prioritize conflicts, and identify hazardous conditions/situations; Ability to create training material and deliver training material in a classroom or hands‑on environment.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment
• Four years of related work experience.
• 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 Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Candidate must be somewhat familiar with:

• Title 49 Code of Federal Regulation, Parts 191 & 192.
• Title 29 Code of Federal Regulation, Occupational Safety and Health Administration.
• American Petroleum Institute (API).
• National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 54: National Fuel Gas Code.
• Pipeline & Hazardous Material Safety Administration (PHMSA)
• Distribution Integrity Management Program (DIMP).
• Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS).
• Operator Qualification (OQ) knowledge of gas pipe installation practices.
• Experience reading a Gas/GIS map system.
• At least eight (8) years of field inspector/engineer experience and/or equivalent combination of experience working in natural gas industry.
• Some knowledge of repairs and installations of new gas facilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suites.
• Valid Driver's License is required.

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; frequently reach and finger; and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, walk, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may not include environmental hazards. In terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties, this classification is considered to be sedentary, exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally, and a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to move objects.