Salary : $51,896.00 - $97,364.80 Annually
Location : Richmond, VA
Job Type: Full-Time Permanent
Job Number: 35M00000602
Department: Public Utilities
Opening Date: 04/15/2025
Closing Date: 4/29/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y? Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity...YOU!!!

This is an EXCITING time to Join the City of Richmond! We are committed to nurturing talent, fostering growth opportunities, and building strong connections within our workforce. As we continue to make strides to becoming the employer of choice, we are thrilled about the below employee benefit enhancements:

• Virginia Retirement System (VRS)
• Language Incentive
• Referral Bonus
• Tuition Assistance Program

Description

Are you Richmond R.E.A.D.Y?
Respect. Equity. Accountability. Diversity...you!!!

Richmond, the capital city of Virginia, is located on the heart of the James River. Our unique corner of the commonwealth offers a special blend of diverse and equitable opportunities for residents and businesses. As a team member of the City of Richmond, you can enjoy access to services, support, and recreation, which make the city a world-class place to live, work, play, and raise a family. We invite you to explore our many vibrant communities and discover all that we have to offer...Are you Richmond Ready!

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, Gas and Light Division is seeking several qualified candidates to fill the Gas Construction Inspector position. The incumbent will ensure that all assigned projects for the installation, upgrade and repairs of gas facilities are completed in a timely manner and conforms with city and state guidelines, 49 CFR 192 and contracted terms.
Duties include but are not limited to

• Ensuring all of the City of Richmond's, Department of Public Utilities O & M manual procedures are strictly adhered to;
• Coordinating contract administration issues and fiscal management responsibilities to include scheduling, cost control, accounting, site communications and project correspondence for multiple projects;
• Inspecting work sites for safety compliance with OSHA, DOT and VDOT traffic safety standards and guidelines;
• Investigating citizen complaints and initiatives and initiates corrective action when necessary.

This position is considered an Essential Personnel, which means that the incumbent is required to work when the city is closed due to public emergencies, critical or hazardous conditions or inclement weather.
This individual may be required to work nights, weekends, holidays or on-call as needed.

Qualifications, Special Certifications and Licenses

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY

Considerable knowledge of city, state, and federal codes, safety guidelines and regulations regarding gas systems/pipelines. Ability to identify hazardous situations. Considerable experience with gas service line maintenance and repairs. Considerable experience repairing mains and segment replacement. Demonstrated skill working with various gas line/main materials such as cast iron, ductile iron, steel, and plastic. Considerable experience investigating gas leaks, shutting down and starting up (pressurizing) gas mains. Ability to utilize related equipment such as pipe locating equipment, CGI testing equipment, Flame Packs, and Multi-meters. Computer proficiency, including RGW specific software (e.g. GIS, WMS, and IM). Demonstrated ability to prioritize, multitask, and supervise others while managing time effectively.

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:

• Operator Qualification
• Valid Commonwealth of Virginia Driver's License

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Experience installing or repairing residential and/or commercial gas lines;
• Experience investigating gas leaks;
• Experience working on a municipal gas or water distribution system;
• At least seven years of construction experience;
• Experience monitoring traffic and safety conditions related to construction activities;
• Experience reading Gas/GIS map systems;
• Familiar with Miss Utility of Virginia.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The City of Richmond provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

The City of Richmond is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, the City of Richmond will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided with reasonable accommodations. If you require reasonable accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to participate in the job application and/or the interview process, please contact Jessica McKenzie, Human Resources Manager by email at

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
The City of Richmond Values Veterans. We are an official V3 Certified Company.

The City of Richmond is a proud partner with the US Army Partnership for Your Success PaYS Program.
With over 4,000 employees, the City of Richmond is an "Employer of Choice" among cities throughout the nation. The City strives to hire and retain employees who bring dedication and talent to the workforce. Offering a competitive, cost effective, and quality benefits package is one element of an "Employer of Choice".

The City offers a full range of benefit programs from initial hire through retirement. Please visit our Web site for details.
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10-point compensable veteran. You must have an existing compensable service-connected disability of 10 percent or more. Other 10-point veteran include disabled veteran or a veteran who was awarded the Purple Heart for wound or injuries received in action, veteran's widow or widower who has not remarried, wife or husband of a veteran who has a service-connected disability, widowed, divorced or separated mother of an ex-service son or daughter who died in action, or who is totally and permanently disabled. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

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5-point veteran's must have been discharged under honorable conditions and had one of the following:Active duty in the Armed Forces of the United States, in a war, or during the period 4/28/52-7/1/55 or active duty for more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 2/1/55 and 10/14/76 or active duty during the Gulf War sometime between 8/2/90 - 1/2/92 or active duty in a campaign or expedition for which a campaign badge has been authorized or active duty for which more than 180 consecutive days other than for training, any part of which occurred during the period beginning 9/11/2001 and ending on the date prescribed by the Presidential proclamation or by the law as the last date of operation Iraqi Freedom. Do any of these apply?

• Yes
• No

03

Employees in this job classification are designated as Essential Personnel and must be available to report to work during inclement weather, disasters and other emergencies. Are you willing and available to report to work during these conditions?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you able to work a flexible schedule including evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, overtime and/or on call work hours?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you possess a valid VA driver's license or the ability to obtain one upon hire?

• Yes
• No

06

Which best describes your highest level of education?

• High School Diploma/GED
• Some college
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's/Advanced Degree
• None of the above

07

Which best describes your years of construction experience?

• Less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience
• Eight (8) or more years of experience

08

Which best describes your years of experience installing or repairing residential and commercial gas lines?

• Less than five (5) years of experience
• Five (5) to eight (8) years of experience
• Eight (8) or more years of experience

09

Which best describes your years of experience inspecting gas or water utility pipes?

• Less than five years of experience
• Five to eight years of experience
• More than eight years of experience

10

Do you have experience operating or performing maintenance on a gas valve?

• Yes
• No

11

Do you have experience breaking or cutting asphalt, concrete and earth during the installation, excavation and servicing of pipeline systems and components?

• Yes
• No

12

Do you have experience reading Gas/GIS map systems?

• Yes
• No

13

Which best describes your years of plumbing or pipefitting experience?

• Less than one year of experience
• One to four years of experience
• More than four years of experience

14

Are you familiar with Miss Utility of Virginia?

• Yes
• No

15

Which answer best describes your experience level with Microsoft Office Suites (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint)?

• Beginner experience
• Intermediate experience
• Advanced experience
• No experience

Required Question