Student Job Opportunity

KUB EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Program Manager - Natural Gas
Vacancy # 17381
Posting Date: 01/11/2019 Pay Plan: Admin B
Closing Date: 03/01/2019 Pay Grade: 9, 10, 12
Position Time: Regular/Full-Time Pay Range: $48,000.00 - $98,400.00
Job Information
Job Classification: Business Management Analyst
Department: 072 Gas Systems Engineering
Work Location: 4505 Middlebrook Pike
Work Schedule: 40+ hours / week: M - F
About KUB: The Knoxville Utilities Board (KUB) is one of the largest public utilities in the country providing electric, gas, water and wastewater services to more than 459,000 customers in Knoxville and parts of seven surrounding counties. We exist to serve our customers, improving their quality of life by providing utility services that are safe, reliable and affordable. And our mission is about more than just pipes and wires. It’s about being good stewards of our community’s resources: utility assets, customer dollars, and the environment. We work to safeguard those resources and enhance their value for the people of the communities we serve and generations to come.
Work Description: Performs program management and data analysis to ensure utility system integrity and compliance with federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, rules, and regulations related to natural gas distribution system. Responsibilities include developing and executing all phases of program management including: initiation, scoping, planning, work performance, QA/QC activities, and evaluation for continuous improvement. Examples of natural gas distribution programs include leak survey, patrolling, valves, and cathodic protection. Provides or coordinates training on any resulting process change and/or for communication of requirements. Provides technical assistance to other employees, customers, consultants, and contractors. May include researching and field-verifying historical installation and maintenance records regarding the natural gas system to ensure accurate records. Worksclosely with system planners, construction, and maintenance departments. Works with various stakeholders to develop new or to enhance existing work processes and programs. Responsible for the development and revision of standards, specifications, and standard operating procedures; and financial planning, budgeting, and forecasting. Works on special projects and assignments as required. May participate with other cross-functional teams within KUB, occasionally assuming a leadership role to address specific project goals and objectives. Highly qualified candidates shall possess an understanding of compliance with applicable sections of 49 Code of Federal Regulations. May require after hours response for emergency situations. Note: For more specific information regarding
this position, please contact Human Resources.
Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Data Analytics, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Logistics, or closely related field
• Proficiency with PC skills, including MS Office products (i.e., Word, Excel, Access, Visio)
• Strong interpersonal and communication (written and oral) skills to communicate policies, procedures, and objectives effectively
• Strong analytical and project management skills
• Ability to work independently on projects in a timely manner
• Valid driver's license
Physical Demands: Works primarily in an office setting, but field visits and field activities may be required. These field visits may include: emergency response activities and support beyond normal business hours, heavy lifting or strenuous work and mobility over rough terrain. Requires bending, stooping, lifting, and working in awkward and strenuous positions at times. Occasionally requires above normal mental and visual alertness.
Note: The physical demands described above are intended to relate the approximate physical demands of the classification. Physical demands for a specific position within this classification may vary and / or exceed those demands described above. Additional information regarding specific positions is available in Human Resources.
Preferred Qualifications
• Advanced degree in Data Analytics, Industrial and Systems Engineering, Geographic Information Systems (GIS), Logistics, or related field
• Strong computer skills including general database knowledge (including SQL), ESRI GIS, IBM Maximo Asset Management, and customer information systems experience
• Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in utility maintenance program management
• Background in the utility industry and operational aspects of natural gas distribution
• Knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, Parts 192
• Ability to direct the work of others
Selection Process
(Subject to change)
Phase 1 Submit online application at www.kub.org
Phase 2 Experience, training and education evaluation
Phase 3 Interview with department representatives
Phase 4 Written, performance and behavioral exercises
Phase 5 Background investigation
Phase 6 Physical assessment
If special accommodations are needed at any phase of the selection process, please notify Human Resources in advance.
NOTES
Only candidates submitting a completed KUB application and completing each component of the selection process will be considered for KUB positions. KUB does not accept unsolicited applications; completed applications are only considered for advertised vacancies.
Please no third party inquiries. Due to the volume of applications and resumes we receive, only applicants invited to interview will be contacted.
Applicants should apply on all positions of interest. KUB reserves the right to consider applications for additional vacancies in the same classification within 120 days of the original posting, after which time, applicants must reapply to be considered for any openings.
It is the applicant’s responsibility to provide correct and updated contact information to KUB during the active period of the application. If KUB is unable to contact the applicant because the information on the application is no longer correct, the application will be considered
inactive and the applicant no longer eligible for employment.
For more specific information regarding this position, please contact Human Resources.
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