Management Analyst, Senior - Gas

The City of Richmond, Department of Public Utilities, Gas Division, is seeking a qualified candidate to fill a Management Analyst Senior –Gas OQ Training Specialist position. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the OQ Training Unit with the administration of the operator qualification management software, development of instructional materials, implementation of programs, and daily operations of the RGW OQ Training unit.

• Administering the OQ management software application;
• Collecting, disseminating, and tracking training data materials;
• Editing of policies, procedures, and training materials;
• Developing new training materials for OQ and non-OQ training;
• Coordinating training program functions and events; and providing technical assistance;
• Performing various administrative duties, e.g., maintaining OQ records;
• Supporting Richmond Gas Work's mandatory Operator Qualification Program; 
• Assisting with action plans, as necessary, from Non-Compliance events and Incident Reports.  

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITY
 
Knowledge of Title 49 CFR, Parts 191 & 192; Knowledge of Title 29 CFR, OSHA; Knowledge of Gas Operator Qualification (OQ) requirements and general gas pipe installation materials and practices; Knowledge of industry accepted workforce training methods; General knowledge of and some experience with Adobe Creative Suite; Ability to create training material and deliver training material in a classroom or hands-on environment; Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; Demonstrated ability to supervise others, and manage time effectively; Ability to multi-task, prioritize conflicts, and identify hazardous conditions/situations.
 
 MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
 

• Bachelor's degree in business or public administration, or field related to assignment
• Four years of journey-level professional experience in area related to assignment, such as program/project management or management/policy/financial analysis
• 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)
• Pipeline Safety Management Systems (PSMS); 
• American National Standards Institute (ANSI); 
• Experience navigating GIS mapping systems; 
• At least eight (8) years of experience with program coordination and administration, business process modeling, data analysis, and project management; 
• Knowledge of repairs and installations of natural gas facilities;
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing;
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suites; 
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite

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, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions; frequently reach and finger; and occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, stand, push, pull, lift, walk, grasp, and feel. The working conditions may not 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 : $59,652 - $111,979