Gas Utility Engineer

Gas Utility Engineer

The Charlottesville Gas Utility Engineer performs complex professional and difficult administrative work 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 regarding regulatory, supply, and procurement issues; assists in overseeing the administration, maintenance, and operation of the municipal natural gas distribution system.

Works with substantial discretion and within broad parameters. Reports to the Director or Deputy Director of Utilities. The preferred hiring range for this position is $ - $ annually, with starting pay based on applicable education, experience, and internal equity. This full-time, exempt position offers a comprehensive benefits package, health insurance with employer contribution, employer-paid life insurance, gym membership reimbursement, tuition assistance, and professional development opportunities.

This position is also eligible for the following leave and retirement benefits:

• Vacation Leave: 3.09 hours accrued bi-weekly (increases with YOS).
• Sick Leave: 4.62 hours accrued bi-weekly, approx. 120 hours per year with no limit on accumulation.
• 13 Paid Observed City Holidays.
• 1 Floating Holiday which must be taken during the fiscal year (July 1 - June 30).
• Choice of retirement plan:
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan:
  Provides a monthly benefit upon retirement, calculated using a defined formula based on earnings history, years of service, and age. The plan includes a 5-year vesting period and requires an employee contribution of 5% of salary.
• Defined Contribution 401a Plan:
  Employer makes fixed contributions to an individual account, which are invested, and returns are credited to the account. The account balance is used to provide retirement benefits. Vesting occurs at 33% after one year, 67% after two years, and 100% after three years of service. No salary contribution is required.
• Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation Plan.
• Eligibility to purchase prior service credit under the Defined Benefit Plan.

The City of Charlottesville manages its own retirement system and does not participate in VRS; however, a Portability Agreement is available for eligible employees. For additional details, please refer to the "Benefits" tab within this posting or visit the City's Employee Benefits webpage.

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 may no longer be considered once a reasonable number of applications has been received or once a candidate to fill the position is identified. Applications may be evaluated on a continuous basis and interviews may be conducted as soon as possible during the recruitment with candidates who are best qualified.

This job announcement may close at any time after 7 calendar days.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The essential functions of the job are not limited to those listed in the job description. The City retains the discretion to add to or change the duties of the position at any time.

• Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and reviews the design and installation of all gas projects, and the development of material specifications.
• Prepares, reviews, and verifies design requirements and compliance, including with new construction, replacement and/or relocation.
• Supervises, directs, coaches, motivates, and evaluates the performance of assigned staff. Hires and trains staff, coordinates and monitors work activities, and administration of disciplinary action, and in accordance with established personnel policy and procedures.
• Provides technical expertise and assistance with complex problems/situations.
• Prepares specifications and participates in obtaining bids for gas projects and evaluating and selecting of contractors.
• Oversees all regulatory compliance with PHMSA, the…