Listing Summary

The City of Covington is currently accepting applications for a Regulatory Compliance Specialist in the Gas Department with a starting hourly rate of $26.47 to a maximum hourly rate of $38.88 depending upon qualifications. Qualified applicants may apply on our website by downloading an application packet at cityofcovington.org, or may apply in person at Covington City Hall, 2194 Emory Street, Covington, Georgia 30014. This position will remain open until 4:00 PM on Tuesday July 16, 2024. The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DEFINITION

This position assists the Gas Department in assuring compliance for regulations, training, and manual updates to comply with DOT/PHMSA pipeline safety standards. This position administers or schedules OQ training and evaluations to be completed by employees, enters/reviews work order data in the Hiperweb and BS&A systems, maintains inventory and orders materials for the department, maintains the Public Awareness Program, assists with the rebate and on-bill financing programs, and all other duties as assigned.  

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

•    Maintains the records for the Operator Qualification Program including training and evaluations of covered
tasks for gas department staff.
•    Maintains the Gas Departments Safety Program records and assist the Gas Systems Manager with establishing departmental SOP’s.
•    Reviews and updates manuals to ensure compliance with Federal minimum safety standards of DOT/PHMSA regulations.
•    Maintains all the requirements of the Public Awareness Program and acts as a liaison with emergency responders, local officials, and other gas system operators within Newton and Walton counties.
•    Enters and reviews Hiperweb and BS&A workorders to assure all data is recorded properly and completely to comply with federal regulations. 
•    Maintains and reviews department inventory levels assuring materials are on-site as needed to complete work assignments. 
•    Obtains quotes from vendors, enters purchase orders for the department for Director approval. 
•    Assists the Department with inspections/audits form the Georgia Public Service Commission, Office of Pipeline Safety.
•    Enters, updates, and retrieves data from a computerized record system; composes reports, correspondence, and notices.
•    Maintains damage prevention program for the department and reporting to GUFPA.
•    Performs other duties as assigned by the Gas Director.

DESIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:

•    A valid Georgia drivers’ license.
•    High school diploma or GED
•    Good organizational and record keeping skills 
•    Computer data entry skills including Microsoft Office.
•    Knowledge of regulatory requirements for the operations and maintenance of a natural gas distribution system.
•    Any equivalent combination of education and experience.

NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

•    Knowledge of federal and state regulations and requirements for the safe operation of a natural gas distribution system.
•    Knowledge of NFPA 54
•    Knowledge of DOT/PHMSA Parts 191 & 192 
•    Knowledge of City of Covington Codes and Ordinances
•    Knowledge of Operators Qualification Program and B31Q procedures
•    Knowledge of Hiperweb system, BS&A software, and Microsoft Office 
•    Skill in problem solving.
•    Skill in prioritizing and planning.
•    Skill in interpersonal relations.
•    Skill in oral and written communication.

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

The Gas System Operations Manager and Gas Director assigns work in terms of very general instructions. 

GUIDELINES

Guidelines include the State of Georgia Code Title 46, the Code of Federal Regulations, the Natural Gas Fuel Code, city and county ordinances, and city and department policies and procedures. These guidelines require judgment, selection, and interpretation in application.  

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

The work consists of varied technical and administrative duties and requirements. 

This position assists the Gas Department in assuring compliance in all regulations, training, manual updates to comply with DOT/PHMSA pipeline safety standards. This position monitors OQ training and evaluations, enters/reviews data in the Hiperweb and BS&A system, maintains and orders materials for the department, maintains the Public Awareness Program, and other duties as assigned.  

CONTACTS
    
Contacts are typically with co workers, engineers, contractors, vendors, public officials, state inspectors, emergency responders, and members of the general public.

Contacts are typically to exchange information, motivate persons, negotiate matters, resolve problems, and provide services. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee 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 use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.  The employee frequently is required to stand 

and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, and taste or smell.

The employee must frequently lift and or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The work is typically performed while intermittently sitting, standing, stooping, walking, bending, or crouching. The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, distinguishes between shades of color, and utilizes the sense of smell.

The work is typically performed in an office, stockroom, warehouse, or outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, and irritating chemicals. Work requires the use of protective devices such as masks, goggles, gloves, etc.

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.