Management Analyst, Principal

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, Gas Division, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Management Analyst Principal –Gas OQ Training Supervisor position. The incumbent will be responsible to oversee the daily work activities of the gas Operator Qualification Training group in order to proactively manage the Gas Operator Qualifications Program and the associated training, examinations, and performance evaluations for Richmond Gas Works’ field operations staff.

• Overseeing staff responsible for facility training, proctoring written exams, and performance evaluations in advance of employees executing covered tasks, including the oversight of the Richmond Gas Works’ contractor’s OQ programs;
• Identify and documenting any gaps in the OQ program and process for current and future needs, provide recommendations to the Operator Qualification trainers and the external training departments;
• Oversee management of the Richmond Gas Works training facilities including maintenance of buildings, grounds, technology, and specialized equipment;
• Responsible to train RGW staff and third-party personnel regarding standard gas operating procedures as well as those associated with the specific covered tasks;
• Oversee the development of Operator Qualification personnel, including the development and delivery of training materials;
• Represent the Organization’s interests before external audiences (e.g. State Corporation Commission), including expert witness testimony and contractual negotiations;
• Develop relationships with contractors, their subcontractors, and other utilities.
• Serve as technical adviser on Richmond Gas Works’ practices.
• Must also be able to perform the daily duties associated with the O.Q. Training Specialist position when necessary.

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 train field personnel.
 
 MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
 

• High School diploma or GED;
• One year of specialized training or technical training beyond high school;
• Five 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 pipe locating is preferred; 
• 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; frequently finger, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; and occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand, walk, push, pull, lift, and grasp. The working conditions may 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.

Salary : $80,282 - $133,016