SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Gas Systems Manager or designee, the Gas Administrative Superintendent performs highly responsible administrative, supervisory, operational, and project management work involving the planning, coordination, maintenance, construction, compliance, and long-term development of the City's natural gas distribution and transmission systems.

This position provides leadership and oversight of infrastructure improvement projects, regulatory compliance activities, budgeting, procurement, contractor coordination, construction management, and operational support functions associated with the City's gas utility system. The Gas Administrative Superintendent serves as a liaison between City staff, consultants, contractors, developers, regulatory agencies, and the public regarding gas utility operations, maintenance activities, capital improvement projects, and regulatory requirements.

The position is responsible for coordinating project development, construction activities, contract administration, procurement processes, budget management, regulatory reporting, and emergency response support while assisting in the overall operation and maintenance of the municipal natural gas system.

Work is primarily administrative and office-oriented with periodic field oversight, inspections, project monitoring, emergency response coordination, and operational support responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

  
  

• Supervises and coordinates Gas Division personnel and assigned staff.

  
  

• Oversees operation, maintenance, repair, and construction activities associated with natural gas distribution and transmission systems.

  
  

• Plans, directs, and coordinates capital improvement projects and gas infrastructure projects.

  
  

• Performs project management, construction management, and contract administration duties.

  
  

• Develops project scopes, schedules, cost estimates, budgets, and construction timelines.

  
  

• Reviews engineering plans, specifications, construction drawings, and technical submittals related to gas infrastructure projects.

  
  

• Coordinates consultants, contractors, inspectors, developers, regulatory agencies, and utility personnel.

  
  

• Monitors project progress, expenditures, schedules, budgets, and compliance requirements.

  
  

• Negotiates change orders and project modifications.

  
  

• Assists in the preparation, review, and administration of Requests for Proposals (RFPs), Requests for Bids (RFBs), procurement specifications, scopes of work, contracts, and bid documents.

  
  

• Coordinates with the City's Project Management Team, consultants, contractors, engineers, and procurement personnel regarding project development, bidding activities, contractor selection, and project implementation.

  
  

• Assists with preparation and administration of departmental operating and capital budgets.

  
  

• Prepares technical reports, operational analyses, regulatory documentation, project updates, and administrative reports.

  
  

• Oversees recordkeeping and compliance documentation associated with gas utility operations and infrastructure projects.

  
  

• Enforces departmental safety practices, policies, and Operations & Maintenance (O&M) procedures.

  
  

• Coordinates emergency response, repair, restoration, and operational activities as necessary.

  
  

• Supervises and coordinates field activities including:

  Line locating

  Leak surveys

  Cathodic protection surveys

  Service installations

  Meter replacement programs

  Pipeline maintenance operations

  
  

• Oversees inventory control of gas supplies, tools, materials, and equipment.

  
  

• Oversees maintenance scheduling and repair coordination of department vehicles and equipment.

  
  

• Resolves customer complaints and public service issues.

  
  

• Represents the Gas Division before regulatory agencies, contractors, developers, public officials, and the public.

  
  

• Performs additional assignments and related duties as assigned.

  
  

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

Option 1:

Bachelor's Degree in Civil Engineering, Construction Management, Utility Management, Public Administration, Business Administration, or a related field.

Option 2:

High School Diploma or equivalent and progressively responsible experience in natural gas utility operations, utility administration, infrastructure construction, project coordination, engineering support, or a related field.

Equivalent combinations of education and experience may be considered.

Experience

• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in natural gas utility operations, construction management, infrastructure project coordination, utility administration, engineering support, or a related field.

  
  

• Supervisory experience preferred.

  
  

• Project management and contract administration experience preferred.

  
  

• Experience with budgeting, procurement, regulatory compliance, and public infrastructure projects preferred.

EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid New Mexico Driver's License with an acceptable driving record.

  
  

• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) preferred. Employees without a CDL may be required to obtain one within twelve (12) months of employment based on operational needs.

  
  

• Polyethylene (PE) Fusion Welding Qualification preferred.

  
  

• Must maintain insurability under the City's insurance carrier.

  
  

• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing in accordance with City policy.

  
  

• Operations and Maintenance (O&M) qualifications preferred. Employees without O&M qualifications may be required to obtain them within twelve (12) months of employment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.

  
  

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

  
  

• Knowledge of natural gas utility operations and safety practices.

  
  

• Knowledge of federal, state, and local regulations governing gas utility system

  
  

• Knowledge of PHMSA and PRC compliance requirements.

  
  

• Ability to manage infrastructure projects, contracts, budgets, and schedules.

  
  

• Knowledge of public procurement procedures, including RFPs, RFBs, contract administration, and bid evaluation processes.

  
  

• Ability to develop scopes of work, technical specifications, and procurement documents.

  
  

• Ability to work collaboratively with consultants, contractors, engineers, regulatory agencies, and the public.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed approximately 70% in office and administrative settings and 30% in field environments.

  
  

• Periodic field visits are required for project oversight, inspections, operational support, and emergency response coordination.

  
  

• Work surfaces include concrete, asphalt, dirt, uneven terrain, and other outdoor environments.

  
  

• Work is performed in varying weather and environmental conditions.

  
  

• Some travel may be required.

  
  

• Operates City vehicles and heavy equipment.

  
  

• May be required to work beyond normal working hours to complete assignments or respond to emergencies.

  
  

• Required to perform on-call duties on weekends, holidays, and outside normal working hours.

  
  

• Requires strength, stamina, dexterity, and physical ability necessary to perform strenuous and physically demanding tasks.

  
  

• Duties may involve bending, twisting, kneeling, climbing ladders and stairs, and standing, walking, lifting, reaching, and working outdoors in inclement weather conditions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Mobility and Work Position

Sitting – Frequent

Walking – Occasional to Frequent

Standing – Occasional

Climbing – Occasional

Bending / Twisting – Occasional

Kneeling / Crouching –Occasional

FLEXIBILITY

• Bending or twisting at the neck is an occasional but essential requirement.

  
  

• Bending or twisting of the trunk is an occasional requirement.

  
  

• Squatting, stooping, and kneeling are occasional requirements.

  
  

• Reaching forward is an occasional requirement.

  
  

• Repetitive hand, arm, or finger motion is an occasional but essential requirement.

  
  

ACTIVITIES

• Operating computers and office equipment

  
  

• Reviewing plans, specifications, reports, and technical documents

  
  

• Driving City vehicles

  
  

• Conducting field inspections and project site visits

  
  

• Participating in emergency response coordination activities

  
  

• Attending meetings with contractors, consultants, regulatory agencies, and the public.

USE OF ARMS AND HANDS

• Manual dexterity is an occasional requirement.

  
  

• Finger dexterity is an occasional requirement.

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS

• Lifting items weighing 10–25 pounds and 26–50 pounds is an occasional requirement (up to 33% of the time).

  
  

• Lifting is generally performed from floor to waist level.

  
  

  Examples of items weighing 26–50 pounds include:

  6-inch valves

  Tees

  Pipeline fittings

  Tampers

PUSHING/PULLING:

• Pushing and pulling items weighing 25–50 pounds is an occasional requirement.

  
  

• Work may involve pushing or pulling across rough outdoor surfaces such as asphalt, concrete, dirt, and paved roads.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Working indoors is a frequent requirement.

  
  

• Working outdoors is an occasional but essential requirement.

  
  

• Exposure to temperatures below 32 degrees may occur occasionally.

  
  

• Walking on slippery surfaces may occur occasionally.

  
  

• Working in wet conditions may occur occasionally.

  
  

• Working at heights above six (6) feet may occur occasionally.

  
  

• Working in loud noise environments may occur occasionally.

  
  

• Exposure to sunlight, vibration, gases, fumes, petroleum products, environmental allergens, silica, asbestos dust, and other outdoor hazards may occur occasionally.

  
  

• Meeting deadlines with severe time constraints is a frequent requirement.

  
  

• Interaction with the public, employees, contractors, and governmental representatives is a frequent requirement.

  
  

• Irregular or extended work hours are a frequent requirement.

  
  

• Working alone is a frequent requirement.

  
  

• Direct responsibility for the safety, well-being, and work output of others is a continuous requirement.

  
  

• Managing multiple demands simultaneously is a continuous requirement.

PHYSICAL ABILITIES AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:

Vision

• Ability to see objects and persons at a distance is a frequent requirement.

  
  

• Ability to perform close visual work is a continuous requirement.

  
  

• Ability to distinguish colors is a frequent requirement.

  
  

• Good depth perception is a frequent requirement.

Hearing

• Ability to hear conversations in quiet environments is a continuous requirement.

  
  

• Ability to hear conversations in noisy environments is a frequent requirement.

  
  

• Ability to identify sound direction and distinguish alarms, horns, buzzers, and warning signals is an occasional requirement.

  
  

• Speech and Communication:

  
  

• Communicating through speech is a continuous requirement.

PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT (PPE)

Use of personal protective equipment is required during field visits, project inspections, operational activities, and emergency response operations.

Required PPE may include:

Safety glasses

Work gloves

Hard hat

Safety vest

Steel-toed boots

Hearing protection

Two-way radio or other communication device

Respiratory protection, when required

Additional PPE may be required depending upon work assignments and environmental conditions.

NOTE: This position is subject to drug testing both pre-employment and random as set forth in the City of Las Vegas Drug Policy.