Salary : $76,128.00 - $111,488.00 Annually
Location : Leesburg, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Department: Gas
Division: GAS ADMINISTRATION
Opening Date: 09/30/2025
FLSA: Exempt
Bargaining Unit: N/A

Nature of Work
The purpose of the class is to provide administrative oversight of the City's natural gas distribution system and support to the Gas Director. This position supervises administrative staff, manages daily operations, oversees department budget, ensures regulatory compliance, and provides assistance with emergency planning documentation, and emergency response. This position works closely with internal departments, external contractors, and regulatory agencies to provide safe, reliable, and cost-effective gas service to the community. The class works within broad policy and organizational guidelines; independently plans and implements projects; reports progress of major activities through periodic conferences and meetings.

Essential Job Functions

• Manage the daily administrative operations of the City's natural gas distribution system.
• Provide leadership, coaching, performance evaluations, and training for assigned personnel.
• Maintain a high level of understanding of requirements enforced by the Public Service Commission.
• Ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations, including Public Service Commission (PSC) requirements and cybersecurity policies.
• Strategic Budget Management and Financial Planning. Oversee the preparation and oversight of the annual department operating and capital improvement budgets. Attend budget meeting and workshops.
• Utilize software systems including NaviLine, ESRI GIS, and Microsoft Office Suite, to manage operations, reporting, and mapping.
• Maintain strong working relationships with customers, contractors, utility partners, and other City departments.
• Investigate and resolve service issues and customer complaints with professionalism and efficiency.
• Develop and update policies, safety procedures, and compliance practices aligned with industry standards.
• Ensure staff obtain and maintain required training and certifications.
• Monitor and optimize operational performance and efficiency.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements
Requires a high school diploma or GED. Bachelor's degree in business administration, public administration, or a related field preferred. At least five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in natural gas utility operations and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a supervisory or management capacity; or an equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered. Experience with budget management, project oversight, and office administration highly desired. Knowledge of Public Service Commission requirement. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), ESRI GIS, and NaviLine. Ability to manage projects, budgets, and personnel effectively. Clear written and verbal communication skills. Ability to work outside of normal business hours when necessary. Strong problem-solving, analytical, and decision-making abilities. Must be able to communicate effectively with employees under position supervision and senior management. Must be available for call to duty for gas emergencies.

Must possess a valid State of Florida driver's license and a satisfactory driving record as a condition of initial and continued employment.

Must obtain National Incident Management System (NIMS) certifications within six (6) months of hire.

Participation in the Gas Department's random drug testing program is required.

Special skills or equipment certifications may be required based on assignment.

Marginal Job Functions

• Assists in the approval process of requisitions, purchase card transactions and payments to vendors, contractors and related parties.
• Performs supervisory work involving policy and guidelines, resolving both interpersonal and work-related challenges.
• Reads journals, manuals, and professional publications; speaks informally to groups of coworkers, staff in other organizational agencies, the general public, and people in other organizations; composes original reports, training and other written materials using proper language, punctuation, grammar, and style.
• Performs specialized technical and professional work requiring general understanding of operating policies and procedures and their application to problems not previously encountered; applies specialized technical or professional principles and practices in the solution of problems; requires normal attention with short periods of concentration for accurate results and occasional exposure to unusual pressure.
• Makes decisions affecting a large segment of the organization and the general public; assists in developing policies and practices.
• Uses basic algebra involving variables and formulas, basic geometry involving plane and solid figures, and computes ratios, rates, and percent.

Health Insurance: Health Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is BCBS of Florida.

Dental Insurance: Dental Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Employees may elect a PPO or HMO plan. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.

Vision Insurance: Vision Insurance is effective after 90 days of employment. Provider is Mutual of Omaha.

Employee Wellness Center: Free to employees, dependents, and retirees who are enrolled in the City's health insurance. The EWC provides free onsite Health Risk Assessments, doctor appointments, basic lab work, and some generic prescriptions.

Retirement: A (401A) non-contributory defined contribution pension is provided for general employees. The City contributes 5%.Certified Police employees join the Chapter 185 Plan which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan. Certified Fire employees participate in a plan which exceeds the requirements of Chapter 175 and which requires employees contribute a predetermined percent into the plan.

All employees may elect to tax defer an amount allowed by the IRS to a 457 deferred compensation account

Life Insurance: $50,000.00 policy - 50% at age 70 for general employees, police and fire - 100% premium paid.

Bereavement Leave: 24 hours of leave with pay.

Holidays: 11 paid holidays.

PTO Sell Back program: Employees are eligible to sell PTO time back to the City, a maximum of 2 times per fiscal year for a total of 160 hours. Employees can only sell back as much PTO time as they have actually used in the previous 12 months. Employees covered by a CBA may sell time a maximum established by their written bargaining agreement.

Computer Purchase: The City will finance the employee's purchase of an approved computer system up to $1,000.00. Total of loan divided by 39 payroll deductions.

Fitness Programs: The City will pay 50% payment of the monthly fee for the employee and spouse for one fitness center each. Participating centers are: Not the Norm Crossfit, Planet Fitness, Anytime Fitness, and Infinity Fitness.

Safety Shoes: The City will pay up to $150.00 per year for the cost of one pair of approved safety shoes/boots for those positions requiring safety shoes/boots.
01

Do you possess a State of Florida Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

02

Please select your level of education.

• High School Diploma
• Associates Degree
• Bachelor Degree
• Master Degree

03

How many years of progressively responsible experience do you have in natural gas utility operations?
04

How many years of experience do you have in a supervisory or management capacity?
Required Question