Division Director of Water & Gas

Salary : $85,526.67 - $149,671.67 Annually

Location : VA 24541, VA

Job Type : Full Time Professional Exempt

Job Number : 1002334

Department : Utilities

Division : Water & Gas

Opening Date : 12 / 26 / 2024

Closing Date : Continuous

Description

Provides leadership, guidance, and direction to the division of water and gas in the Utility Department. Recommends policy changes; ensures compliance with all state and federal regulations; represents the water and gas division at various meetings; and recommends the division's annual budget to the department budget team.

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.

• Provides guidance by mentoring employees and providing information; leading and attending meetings; and implementing and recommending policy changes.
• Manages division staff by overseeing water and gas infrastructure projects; determining needs and priorities; hiring consultants and contractors; tracking project progress; and authorizing expenditures.
• Performs administrative duties by presenting research; writing reports; and corresponding as needed through various mediums.
• Prepares and administers annual budget by amending budget prepared by sections and division; and overseeing and monitoring the expenditures of the division budget.
• Manages personnel by making recommendations on hiring and discipline according to policy; evaluating employee performance; and recommending staff levels.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

Education and Experience

Bachelor's Degree, with broad knowledge in a general professional or technical field, and five to seven years of experience.

An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of the specific requirements listed above

Certifications / Licenses

Job Knowledge

Advanced knowledge of the subject matter. Complete comprehension of the subject area to solve common and unusual problems, able to advise on technical matters, and serve as a resource on the subject for others.

Reading

Advanced : Ability to read literature, books, reviews, scientific or technical journals, abstracts, financial reports, and / or legal documents.

Writing

Intermediate : Ability to write reports, prepare business letters, expositions, and summaries with proper format, punctuation, spelling, and grammar, using all parts of speech.

Math

Advanced : Ability to apply fundamental concepts of theories, work with advanced mathematical operations methods and functions of real and complex variables.

Communication Skills

Recommendations regarding policy development and implementation are made and / or recommended. Contact may involve support of controversial positions or the negotiation of sensitive issues or important presentations. Evaluates customer satisfaction, develops cooperative associations, and utilizes resources to continuously improve customer satisfaction.

Independence and Decision-Making

Normally performs the duty assignment according to his or her own judgment, requesting supervisory assistance only when necessary. Special projects are managed with little oversight and assignments may be reviewed upon completion. Performance reviewed periodically.

Technical Skills

Work requires advanced skills and knowledge in approaches and systems, which affect the design and implementation of major programs and / or processes organization wide. Independent judgment and decision-making abilities are necessary to apply technical skills effectively.

Fiscal Responsibilities

Final approval of at least one division / departmental budget. Is authorized to approve fiscal / budgeted expenditures up to the amount that requires the approval of Senior Management.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Manages, monitors and directs work performance of subordinate supervisors, makes final decisions on hiring, discipline, performance evaluation, setting program / work objectives and realigns work and staffing as needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

NON-PHYSICAL DEMANDS

MACHINES, TOOLS, EQUIPMENT, SOFTWARE AND HARDWARE

Typically requires use of standard office equipment, including computer and related hardware and software, and any other equipment as appropriate or required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is typically performed in an office setting, primarily at a desk in a quiet environment. The employee is not exposed to environmental hazards and does not normally require the use of protective equipment.

There are occasional visits to job sites, where the employee is expected to use appropriate protective equipment for the assigned task (hard hat, safety vest, steel toe shoes, etc.); and any other equipment as apparent or assigned.

Accident Insurance

The City provides optional off the job accident insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides reimbursement for treatments associated with a wide array of accidents and injuries, and is available for immediate family members. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Annual Leave

Employees accrue annual leave hours based on the length of time they work for the City and their duty cycle. Hours are accrued on a semi monthly pay cycle. Employees are not eligible to use annual leave hours during their first six months of employment.

Critical Illness

The City provides optional critical illness insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a lump sum benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with a covered illness. Examples include heart attack, stroke, coronary atery by-pass surgery, and so on. Premiums are based on age and tobacco use. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Cancer Benefit

The City provides optional cancer insurance through Allstate. This insurance provides a benefit payment if an employee is diagnosed with cancer and provides a benefit during cancer treatments. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Deferred Compensation

The City of Danville offers a 457 plan to employees, which provides an opportunity to set aside a portion of your salary for retirement. Income taxes are not paid on the money your defer until you retire and start using it or leave the City. Enrollment in this plan is optional.

Dental Insurance

Employees have the opportunity to enroll in dental insurance through Delta Dental.There is an option of a Low PPO plan or a High PPO plan, and coverage is available for immediate family members. Employees pay the entire premium for this insurance through payroll deduction.

Direct Deposit

Employees have the option of having their paycheck directly deposited into your financial checking and / or savings account each pay period. Employees may select up to three accounts at the same or different financial institutions for direct deposit.

Disability Insurance

Employees are given the option of selecting Short-term and / or Long-term disability insurance programs through The Standard for protection in the event that they become disabled through a non-work related injury. Premiums are paid entirely by the employee through payroll deduction.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employees and their dependent family members are eligible to use the City of Danville's Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with Sentara Health. The EAP offers free and confidential counseling services to help employees and their dependants deal with serious problems in their lives such as family or marital disputes, problems with alcohol and / or drug abuse, emotional illness, financial or legal worries, or difficulties with stress on the job. In addition to counseling services, the EAP also provides free legal, financial, and Identity Theft guidance.

Employee Health and Wellness Center

Employees and eligible dependents have access to the CareTeam Health and Wellness Center, which offers high-quality convenient medical care for an extremely low cost- sometimes it is free! City employees have dedicated nurse practitioners that provides primary care, lab services, chronic disease management, health and wellness coaching, and a variety of other things.

Flexible Spending Account

Employees have the option of participating in the flexible spending account (FSA). The FSA allows employees to select a set amount of money to be withheld from their paychecks each pay period for a year to cover certain medical and child care expenses. This money is deducted before taxes are calculated. Money put into the FSA is accessible to the employee through a debit card or through reimbursement.

Health Insurance

The City of Danville is self-insured and offers medical and prescription drug coverage through Gateway Health. This coverage is offered to employees and their dependents. The City pays a portion of the health insurance premiums and the employee pays a portion. Employees have the choice between a traditional PPO plan and two high deductible plans (HDHP). HDHP have an option to enroll in a Health Savings Account (HSA).

Holidays

The City of Danville offers the following paid holidays : New Year's Day, Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, 1 / 2 day Day before Thanksgiving, Thanksgiving Day, Day after Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve Day, Christmas Day, Easter Monday, George Washington Day, Columbus Day, Veteran's Day, and Your Birthday

Retirement System

After five years of employment with the City of Danville, employees are vested in the City's Employees' Retirement System (ERS). ERS is a defined benefit retirement plan with the purpose of providing retirement, disability, and death-in-service benefits. Contributions by employee are mandatory.

Sick Leave

Sick leave is a privilege granted to all full-time employees. Sick leave is accrued on a semi monthly basis.

Term Life Insurance

The City of Danville offers optional group term life insurance benefits to employees through The Standard. The amount of death benefit is the employee's annual salary doubled and rounded to the next highest $1,000 up to a maximum of $200,000. Double indemnity (twice the death benefit) is provided for death by accident. The cost of this benefit is divided equally between the City and the employee, which means that the City pays one-half of the premium and the employee pays one-half of the premium.

Tuition Reimbursement

The City of Danville recognizes the value of educational training, and therefore, provides limited financial reimbursement to employees taking eligible course on their own time. Employees are eligible for tuition reimbursement after their first six months of employment.

Vision Insurance

Employees have the option of enrolling in vision insurance through BlueView Vision. Coverage is available for immediate family members. Employees pay the entire premium for this insurance through payroll deduction.

Universal Life Insurance

The City offers optional universal life insurance benefits to employees through Allstate. Employees can select a benefit amount. Premiums are based on an employee's age and tobacco use. Coverage can be selected for an employee's spouse and children.

Salary : $85,527 - $149,672