Superintendent, Gas

Employees & Public

Annual Salary Range: $61,604.24 - $92,395.52 Grade: 33

The City of Alexandria is seeking professional individuals to begin a career in the Gas Department, located in the heart of Central Louisiana to perform administrative and technical work at the management level, overseeing the operation, function, maintenance, and repair of the City of Alexandria’s municipal gas distribution system. This position is subject to 24-hour call.

Benefits:

The City of Alexandria offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes: medical insurance, dental and vision, short/long term disability, group and dependent life insurance, sick and vacation leave, 11 paid holidays, EAP, tuition reimbursement, wellness clinic for employees and their dependents. Retirement benefits include the City of Alexandria’s Retirement System, and a voluntary deferred compensation supplemental retirement plan.

Duties and Responsibilities:

· Oversees the work of subordinate staff: organizes, schedules, supervises, assigns, reviews, and inspects operations, maintenance, repair, and construction activities of the gas system; oversees new employee selection; evaluates employee performance; allocates personnel; provides recommendations and approvals regarding new employee selection, transfer, promotion, discharge, and disciplinary action.

· Inspects, recommends, and directs alterations and modifications to the existing gas system and its components; reviews drawings, plans and specifications relating to new and existing projects, equipment, and components.

· Oversees the gas department budget: develops, submits and implements annual budget for department operations; reviews and analyzes budget expenditures and impact on the overall operation of the department; prepares, reviews, approves and/or disapproves purchase order requests and bid advertisements.

· Acts as a liaison between department and other government agencies: assists in preparing information and presentations for meetings with administration and City Council committees; presents reports; represents the department in meetings with the administration, City Council, and various committees, groups, and boards.

· Participates in the installation, maintenance, and repair of the gas system and it’s components during emergency situations.

· Receives, addresses and remedies any difficult customer complaints or problems that cannot be handled by subordinates; keeps necessary records and makes required reports.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Civil, Mechanical, Chemical, or Petroleum Engineering or related field; supplemented by seven (7) years of progressively responsible supervisory experience in gas distribution, consumption, and inspections, or related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job. Will be required to obtain maintain certification as an inspector for steel and plastic welding, as well as any other training and licenses. Must obtain certifications required by the Office of Pipeline Safety within six (6) months of hire. Must possess a valid driver’s license. Will be required to obtain a valid State of Louisiana driver’s license at time of appointment and maintain throughout employment for this classification.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week; may work overtime, including holidays and weekends.

Accepting applications: July 23 – August 6, 2025, by 11:59 p.m. or the first 50 applications, whichever comes first

This examination may consist of a written test, a rating of training and experience, a performance test or any combination thereof deemed necessary to adequately screen and rank applicants. Examination notices will be sent out via email with a testing date, time, and location. Applicants must supply complete and accurate information concerning their previous training and experience including a detailed description of their work experience, the names and addresses of all previous employers and the dates of employment. The information is subject to verification.

Must include copies of driver’s license, diploma, GED, DD214, degree, etc. with application.

APPLY ONLINE AT WWW.GOVERNMENTJOBS.COM/CAREERS/ALEXANDRIALA

Civil Service Department

Ph. (318) 449-5077 or (318)449-5030 Fax (318)449-5232, Email: civilservice@cityofalex.com

The City of Alexandria is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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