Gas System Supervisor

First review of applications will be Monday, June 30, 2025.

A Gas System Supervisor is responsible for supervising and coordinating the construction, installation, maintenance, and repair of the Citys distribution systems for gas. Incumbents maintain responsibility for multiple project coordination to ensure the timely installation and construction of utilities infrastructure prior to land development and the timely maintenance and repair of existing utilities infrastructure. Examples of specific duties include: supervising the work of Gas System Crew Leaders, Gas System Inspectors, and overseeing contractors; coordinating materials for construction jobs; redesigning project plans to fit the physical condition of the job site; coordinating emergency repairs with the media, fire department, business owners and others; and scheduling training for subordinate staff. This class performs related duties as required.

This class is distinguished from other classes in the Gas Division by having full-range supervision over Gas Division crews. An employee in this class is expected to exercise considerable initiative and independent judgment in resolving day-to-day operating problems to ensure efficient, effective use of assigned equipment and manpower. Although a certain amount of time is spent on-site at various projects, greater emphasis is placed on project planning and project coordination activities. An employee in this class is required to use appropriate safety equipment and follow safety procedures in performing assignments. This class is subject to 24-hour emergency call-out. Supervision is received from the Energy Resources Construction and Technical Services Administrator who reviews work through meetings, reports and overall results achieved. This class is FLSA exempt-executive.

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Employee Values : All employees of the City of Mesa are expected to uphold and exhibit the Citys shared employee values of Knowledge, Respect, and Integrity.

Minimum Qualifications Required. Any combination of training, education, and experience equivalent to graduation from an accredited college or university with a Bachelors Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Business Management, Organizational Management, or related field AND three years full-time employment in the construction, maintenance, and repair of underground gas utility systems, including two years of administrative and supervisory experience OR two years full-time employment with the City of Mesa as a Gas System Crew Leader or one year full-time employment with the City of Mesa as a Gas System Inspector. Personal computer (PC) experience (example: word processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.).

Special Requirements. Must possess a valid Class D Arizona Driver's License by hire or promotion date. Must be able to successfully complete the City of Mesas operator qualification requirements within six months of hire date. Must complete Department of Transportation (DOT) Reasonable Suspicion Training for supervisors within 30 days of supervisory assignment of DOT safety sensitive employees.

Substance Abuse Testing. This class is subject to DOT drug and alcohol testing as outlined in 49 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 199 for the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) AND by assignment Part 382 for the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).

Preferred/Desirable Qualifications. Thorough working knowledge of CFR, Part 192, as it applies to the construction and maintenance of a large natural gas distribution system is preferred. Membership or affiliation with organizations such as the American Gas Association (AGA) is desirable.