Program and Operations Manager Natural Gas Compliance

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• Lead and manage all regulatory compliance activities for natural gas operations ensuring adherence to federal and state requirements.
• Develop and implement compliance programs for pipelines facilities and infrastructure aligned with company policies and regulatory standards.
• Serve as the primary liaison with federal and state regulatory bodies advocating for Richmond Gas Works interests in policy discussions and regulatory developments.
• Coordinate with state and federal regulators to facilitate DOT PHMSA / State Agency inspections and compliance reviews.
• Conduct design reviews to ensure compliance with DOT Title 49 part 192 / 191 / 199 standards for projects and operational modifications.
• Perform regulatory DOT Title 49 part 192 / 191 /199 Assurance through internal audits and acquisition integration.
• Review forms procedures and operational practices to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate accident notifications to the National Response Center and complete PHMSA accident reporting as required.
• Research regulatory interpretations and assess potential impacts on the organization.
• Monitor DOT and state rule-making activities and incorporate relevant changes into company procedures.
• Prepare and deliver presentations on compliance matters to stakeholders and regulatory bodies.
• Collaborate with internal teams to build improvement plans and meet training needs related to compliance.
• Champion processes procedures and safety standards to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to regulatory requirements.
• Manage regulatory inspections audits and reporting requirements maintaining accurate documentation and records.
• Support due diligence and risk assessment activities.
• Develop and monitor metrics for compliance performance utilizing insights to drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Oversee budget management cost tracking and forecasting for compliance-related activities.
• Demonstrate strong leadership by guiding and developing team members fostering a culture of collaboration and high performance.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and protect company assets including intellectual property.
• Stay updated on technical knowledge and regulatory developments through educational workshops professional publications and industry associations.
• Collaborate across multiple teams to identify opportunities for common solutions and understand impacts on programs and processes.
• Perform other duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors degree in business law engineering or field related to assignment
• Six years of experience in regulatory compliance preferably in the natural gas industry.
• Two years of supervisory experience
• A Masters degree in Business or Public Administration or field directly related to assignment is preferred
• An equivalent combination of training and experience (as approved by the department) may be used to meet the minimum qualifications of the classification

• Strong knowledge of DOT PHMSA regulations () and other relevant federal and state regulatory requirements.
• Proven experience managing compliance programs audits and inspections.

LICENSING CERTIFICATIONS and OTHER SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Some positions may require a FMP (Facilities Management Professional) designation.
• Some positions may require a CFM (Certified Facility Manager) certification or the ability to attain a CFM certification within 12 months of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
TYPICAL KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES: These are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.

Knowledge (some combination of the following):

• Accounting budgeting accounts payable/receivable
• Computer programs such as Microsoft Office Suite
• Cultural development
• Data analysis
• Data management
• Electronic databases and related software applications
• Federal regulations pertaining to assigned area
• Federal state and local laws and legal procedures related to focus area
• Processes and procedures related to the assigned area
• Project management
• City guidelines and standards
• In-depth knowledge in area of focus

Skills (some combination of the following):

• Excellent leadership communication and organizational skills.
• Communicating and coordinating with various internal and external departments
• Creating and implementing policies and procedures
• Gathering and interpreting data routinely
• Interpreting and applying federal regulations for programs
• Managing contracts projects data reports etc.
• Overseeing the daily accounting and procurement functions
• Overseeing the financial and operational aspects of programs of focus
• Overseeing daily operations and directing work flow
• Setting timetables achieving milestones tracking progress and taking corrective actions
• Supervising including conducting performance evaluations mentoring etc.
• Understanding a programs intent and application
• Writing standard operating procedures
• Coaching
• Conducting attending and participating in various meetings; providing input as needed
• Reviewing preparing and submitting reports
• Customer service
• Oral and written communication

Abilities (some combination of the following):

• Adapt
• Think critically
• Grasp overall objectives and determine steps to achieve the objectives
• Multi-task
• Organize
• Problem solve
• Manage time effectively
• Evaluate and analyze data
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.

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 finger; and occasionally climb balance stoop kneel crouch reach stand walk list grasp and feel. The working conditions may include environmental terms of the physical strength to perform the essential duties this classification is considered to be light work exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally up to 10 pounds of force frequently and a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects.

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This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including recruitment hiring placement promotion termination layoff transfer leaves of absence compensation and training.

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