Salary: $107,214.01 - $151,491.87 Annually

Location : Sunrise, FL

Job Type: Full Time

Job Number: 2024-142

Department: GAS OPERATIONS

Opening Date: 09/11/2024

Closing Date: Continuous

Bargaining Unit: SUPR

Description

NATURE OF WORK

This is highly responsible professional work assisting with planning and directing the various administrative and technical activities of the City's natural gas utility.

An employee in this class is responsible for directing functions of the natural gas distribution system to ensure a continuous supply of gas to all customers. Major responsibilities of this position are to manage regulatory compliance programs to ensure conformance with governmental requirements and direct gas construction projects. The focus of compliance work will apply mostly to pipeline safety regulations and provide regulatory interpretation to the organization, and working closely with operations personnel to facilitate the implementation of requirements. Other responsibilities are to manage the distribution system in the absence of the Assistant Utility Director. Supervision is exercised over a staff of employees through assignment and review of work and providing assistance with difficult problems. Under general direction of the Assistant Utility Director, the incumbent performs complex assignments requiring extensive initiative and independent judgment in assuring that utility missions are accomplished and are performed with the maximum effective use of personnel and equipment. Work is reviewed by the Assistant Utility Director in conferences with the incumbent through study of reports submitted by direct observation of the condition of facilities and equipment and by the degree of achievement and understanding of established goals, objectives and work plans.

Examples of Duties

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Serves as the gas utility's compliance officer for regulatory issues and ensures compliance with state and federal regulatory agencies; works with operations personnel to develop, track, and implement programs that will ensure full regulatory compliance.
• Reviews and comments on proposed regulatory rules and determines the impact on operations and recordkeeping.
• Reviews compliance information; prepares final reports; tracks results through resolution; and prepares and submits annual reports for compliance with various federal and state agencies.
• Manages and directly supervises gas support and administration functions including, but not limited to: regulatory compliance and permitting, corrosion control, leak survey, equipment maintenance and support, finance management, budget, purchasing, inventory, work control, computer support, GIS activities, safety, security, contract administration, and other management activities.
• Develops and maintains related accounts and accounting systems; prepares financial reports.
• Formulates related policies, programs, service levels, and capital projects to meet current and future municipal gas operation system needs.
• Directs the planning, scheduling, and monitoring of the annual Corrosion Control and Leak Survey program; ensures that proper priorities are followed and service levels are obtained in accordance with department, state, and federal standards.
• Serves as the gas utility's resident engineer for gas construction projects; plans and directs all phases of construction activities of the gas distribution system, including engineering and design; determines the necessity, financial feasibility, location, and size of gas mains and services with necessary plans and specifications; analyzes requests for main extensions to serve new residential and commercial customers to determine customer contribution toward construction, if any; establishes goals, objectives, and work plans; and oversees the completion of a wide variety of special, assigned gas utility projects.
• Manages construction contractor and in-house construction teams for the installation of natural gas facilities (i.e. mains, service lines, commercial meter settings, etc.).
• Coordinates and obtains all necessary right-of-way, permitting, and easement documents (i.e. State, County, City, Private Property Owner).
• Coordinates maintenance and distribution system mapping updates (i.e. distribution system mapping, GIS).

• Coordinates the maintenance of the gas system network model to determine strategies for new load evaluation/availability, emergency outage management, and system improvement (i.e. new customer load, main extensions, main replacement, etc.).
• Coordinates the design and maintenance of the natural gas system's cathodic protection system to meet all industry practices and satisfy code compliance
• Coordinates the maintenance of the Gas Division's Hurricane Plan information to ensure that all copies of the plan are current and accessible.
• Makes decisions and recommendations regarding hiring, disciplinary actions, and promotions of assigned employees; reviews performance reports and rates employee performance; authorizes leaves and overtime; counsels employees on work related problems; and exercises authority for department personnel actions consistent with collective bargaining agreements, City personnel rules, and other applicable rules and regulations.
• Assists in the administration, direction, and supervision of Gas Department activities, operations, and personnel; assists in the development and implementation of department policies, procedures, and operations, planning, scheduling, and coordination of activities; coordinates activities of the department with municipal programs and monitors short and long range goals and programs; and helps to assess needs.
• Manages the functions of the natural gas distribution system in the absence of the supervisor.
• Ensures that Gas Division documents and manuals are current and distributed to appropriate staff; ensures staff is appropriately trained.
• Conducts annual plastic pipe joining qualification program for the Gas Division (trains appropriate staff on electrofusion, butt, socket, and sidewall fusion).
• Ensures that the staff's preparation and completion of facility forms/reports/records are accurately and neatly performed.
• Conducts periodic investigations into new or improved technologies, materials, equipment, and methods which would reduce costs and/or improve productivity, safety and quality.
• Performs related work as required.

Requirements

EDUCATION

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelor's degree
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a closely related field preferred

EXPERIENCE

• Extensive progressively responsible operational and/or managerial experience, including in the natural gas utility industry.
• Bachelor's degree may be substituted by an acceptable combination of education and experience in a comparable position of responsibility with a natural gas distribution utility.

NECESSARY SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS

• Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
• Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire.
• Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing as required and monitored by federal, state, and local authorities.

PREFFERED QUALIFICATIONS

• Professional Engineer (PE)
• NACE - Corrosion, Cathodic Protection, etc.
• Registered Gas Distribution Professional (RGDP)
• Gas Specialty Installer
• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Certified Safety Professional (CSP) or Certified Utility Safety Administrator (CUSA)

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Physical

• The physical demands described here are representative of the minimum requirements an employee must be capable of to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to communicate. The employee is frequently required to move and remain stationary during long periods of time. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 30 pounds.

Sensory

• The ability to perceive and differentiate visual cues or signals. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. Tasks require the ability to communicate orally and in writing. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.

Work Environment

• Work is performed in various environments including standard office setting and at various public locations within the City including locations, shifts and work hours may include evenings, weekends and holidays. Employee must have the ability to work outdoors including intense or inclement weather conditions.

Supplemental Information

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of the engineering principles and practices utilized in the expansion, maintenance, and operation of a natural gas distribution system.
• Knowledge of pipeline safety regulations and compliance processes.
• Knowledge of factors involved in providing new or modified gas service to prospective residential and commercial customers.
• Knowledge of the use and operation of instruments, equipment, and materials used in the natural gas industry.
• Knowledge of gas customer service practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices.
• Knowledge of residential and commercial pipe systems.
• Knowledge of the operating principles of gas metering and pressure regulation.
• Knowledge of public administration research methods and techniques, forecasting, and general budgeting principles and practices.
• Skill in using Office and department software.
• Ability to supervise employees, including participation in hiring, firing, instituting disciplinary actions, conducting performance evaluations, and reviewing work of for accuracy and completeness.
• Ability to plan, coordinate, and direct the work of personnel employed in the operation and maintenance of a gas distribution system.
• Ability to develop plans and specifications for additions or revisions to a gas distribution system and related facilities.
• Ability to exercise judgment in interpreting department and City policies, rules, and regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to prepare detailed reports and studies.
• Ability to prepare and monitor an operating and maintenance budget.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with senior City management, officials of other City departments, representatives of private organizations, department directors, division directors, assigned employees, contractors, and the general public.

BENEFITS PACKAGE SUMMARY
SUPERVISORY/PROFESSIONAL
HIRED ON OR AFTER 10/1/18

The description of benefits for which, an employee may be eligible have been generally summarized in this information sheet for your convenience; however, you must refer to all applicable City ordinances, collective bargaining agreements and/or plan documents for specific terms and conditions. These benefits may be affected by future changes in policy, collective bargaining, City ordinances and/or legislative actions. The City reserves the right to increase, modify, decrease or eliminate benefits at any time. No benefit is created or maintained simply based on this document, and its contents do not give rise to any contractual rights related to continuing employment or receipt of benefits between the City of Sunrise and its employees. The information contained herein supersedes any prior benefit sheet(s).

The City of Sunrise is an economic powerhouse in western Broward County encompassing more than 18 square miles. As the host of Sawgrass International Corporate Park - the largest business park in South Florida - Sunrise has its own flourishing job market and currently employs approximately 1,100 employees and numbers continue to rise.

The City takes a very active role in business development, recruitment and prides itself on creating job opportunities for its residents. There are very few communities of similar size that welcome the tens of millions of visitors that we do here in Sunrise, or that can boast the magnitude of regional assets found in our City.

Our City shines and we understand in order to shine brighter; we must continue to recognize our employees as one of our most valuable assets. The City of Sunrise takes great pride in recruiting future employees and developing and retaining current ones by offering our comprehensive compensation and benefits package throughout an employee's career.

5% Supplemental Pay:
Supervisory/Professional employees shall receive a five percent (5%) supplemental pay calculated on the employee's base rate of pay.

City-Paid Medical Benefits:

• Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage. Upon retirement and separation from City employment, employee receives a monthly stipend of $350 per month, applicable toward retiree health coverage.
• Life Insurance: $50,000
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $50,000
• Eye Care Reimbursement - Up to $250 every two (2) fiscal years (Employee only)
• EKG/Stress Test - Up to $150 reimbursement per fiscal year (Employee only)
• Physical Examination - Up to $250 reimbursement per fiscal year (Employee only)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement:

• Employee Contribution = 8%
• Vesting = 10 Years
• Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service
• Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.
• Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service.
• Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age.
• 13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement.
• Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum.
• DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually.

Longevity:
Based on successful completion of full-time, continuous service with the City, employee shall receive the following:

Years of Creditable Service Longevity Benefit*
10 Years 2.5%
15 Years 2.5%
20 Years 5.0%
* Longevity Benefit calculated on employee's base rate of pay

Paid Holidays:
Employees receive the following City-paid holidays:
• New Year's Day • Veterans' Day
• Martin Luther King Day • Thanksgiving Day
• Memorial Day • Friday after Thanksgiving
• 4th of July, Independence Day • Christmas Day
• Labor Day

Annual Leave:
Annual leave may be taken as earned. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 360 hours. At time of resignation or retirement, employee is paid for all annual leave accrued at their current rate of pay. Annual leave is accrued based on continuous, full-time service with the City, as follows:

Completed Months of Service Total Hours/Days Accrued Annually
Up to and including first 60 months 128 hours/16 Days
Greater than 60 months through 120 months 168 hours/21 Days
Greater than 120 months through 204 months 208 hours/26 Days
Greater than 204 months 248 hours/31 Days

Annual Leave Cash Out:
Employee can opt to receive a non-pensionable cash payment twice per year for up to forty (40) hours of annual leave, provided accrued annual leave bank does not fall below eighty (80) hours.

Floating Holidays:
Upon completion of (26) weeks of full-time employment with the City, employee shall be entitled to utilize up to five (5) floating holidays per fiscal year. Floating holidays shall not carry over to the next fiscal year.

Perfect Attendance:
For every six (6) months period (April 1 - September 30) and (October 1 - March 31) in which, no sick or unpaid leave is utilized, an employee shall receive ten (10) hours of annual leave credited. Employees who qualify for a consecutive Perfect Attendance benefit shall receive (14) hours of annual leave credited for each consecutive earning period.

Sick Leave:
Each employee earns (96) hours (12 days) of sick leave annually with no waiting period for use and maximum accrual of 1,440 hours. Upon separation of City employment due to resignation, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of twenty- five percent (25%) of the employee's current rate of pay at time of resignation. Upon separation of employment due to retirement, employee shall receive payment of all accrued sick leave at a rate of fifty percent (50%) of the employee's current rate of pay at the time of retirement.

Sick Leave Conversion:
After completion of one (1) year of continuous, full-time employment with the City, an employee may convert their unused portion of their first six (6) days (maximum of forty- eight (48) hours) of accrued sick leave into annual leave. Conversions are subject to the following: A minimum of 96 unused sick leave hours accrued prior to hours being converted, total eligible sick leave hours to be converted shall be reduced hour-for-hour by any sick leave hours utilized during the eligible benefit period, and conversion subject to annual leave accrual cap.

Bereavement Leave:
Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows:
• In State = Up to 3 Days
• Out of State = Up to 5 Days
Tuition Reimbursement:
After (2) two years of continuous full-time employment:
• 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B
• 50% reimbursement for a grade of C
• $500 books/lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union:
We Florida Financial Bank & Credit Union - 8890 NW 44th Street, Sunrise, FL 33351

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee):
• Single or Family Dental Insurance
• Single or Family Vision Insurance
• Accident Advantage
• Life Insurance
• Accidental Death & Dismemberment Insurance
• Long Term Disability Insurance
• Long Term Care Insurance
• Short Term Disability Insurance
• Critical Care Protection
• Cancer Protection Assurance
• Mission Square Retirement Programs
o 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
o 401(a) Governmental Purchase Plan: Newly hired

01

Please describe your highest level of education completed. PROOF OF THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF COMPLETED EDUCATION MUST BE SUBMITTED AS AN ATTACHMENT WITH APPLICATION. (Applications without attached proof of education will not be processed for consideration.)

• No High School/GED
• High School/GED
• Some College
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Doctoral Degree

02

Please describe how many years of experience you possess in operations and or management in the natural gas utility industry.

• No Experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 -2 years
• 3-4 years
• 5-6 years
• 7-8 years
• 9-10 years
• 11+ years

03

Do you have supervisory experience in the natural gas industry?

• Yes
• No

04

Do you have a valid Driver's License?

• Yes
• No

05

Which of the following Preferred Qualifications do you meet? (Select all that apply)

• Professional Engineer
• NACE - Corrosion, Cathodic Protection, etc.
• Registered Gas Distribution Professional
• Gas Specialty Installer
• Certified Welding Inspector
• Certified Safety Professional
• Certified Utility Safety Administrator

Required Question