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The City of Charlottesville is seeking its next Director of Public Utilities. Reporting to an Assistant or Deputy City Manager, the Director of Public Utilities provides overall leadership, fiscal management, administration, operational and strategic direction and oversight for all activities, resources, and personnel for the Department of Utilities which includes natural gas, water, wastewater and ...
Position Title:  Compliance/Maintenance Technician                                             Department:   Operations  Reports to :  Compliance/Maintenance Manager Apply: To apply, go to  https://gdga.com/career/ and download the Job Application and return via email to  Careeropportunities@gdga.com. _____________________________________________________________________   ...
Date posted:  September 23, 2025 Pay:  $28.93 - $42.37 per hour Job description: ***All interested applicants MUST complete an employment application to be considered for the position***You may apply online at www.leesburgflorida.gov The purpose of the class is to perform and lead others in skilled tasks consisting of constructing, installing, and maintaining natural gas ...
Date posted: February 25, 2026 Pay: $30.09 - $44.06 per hour Job description:   ***All interested applicants MUST complete an employment application to be considered for the position***You may apply online at www.leesburgflorida.gov The purpose of this class is to perform routine drafting, calculation, and technical support work for the implementation and maintenance of new ...
On February 11, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA)  issued the Advisory Bulletin on Protecting Pipeline Integrity During Extreme Winter Weather, Rapid Thaw, and Geohazard Events . The advisory bulletin reminds operators of safety threats to pipelines, including: Heavy Snowfall and Ice Accumulation, which can impose significant external loads on above-ground pipeline ...
APGA is beginning a new Benchmark Program data collection effort next week, and we are hosting a webinar next Thursday, February 19 at 1:00pm ET, to answer questions that you may have.    The Benchmark Program hopes to allow APGA members to compare their system’s pipeline safety and operational metrics with other similarly sized systems, as well as ones that may be larger or smaller. This is ...
Last Thursday, APGA members had the opportunity to meet with the five Commissioners of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC). APGA engages with the agency, as member systems are often impacted by FERC’s decisions pertaining to interstate transmission rate setting and subsequent rate cases, among other things. During the meetings, these member system representatives shared some of the current ...
Job Title :  Sustainability and Energy Coordinator Open Date:  February 2, 2026 Close Date:   Open Until Filled – First Review will be February 23, 2026  Salary:   $7,294 - $8,254/month plus benefits RECRUITMENT DESCRIPTION:  The City of Ellensburg has a vacancy for a full-time Sustainability and Energy Coordinator in the Energy Services Department.          This position ...
On January 23, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) issued an Advisory Bulletin “ Distribution Integrity Management Program Considerations for Plastic Piping and Components ” (ADB-2026-01) in response to the March 2023 incident in West Reading, PA.   The Advisory Bulletin calls on all gas distribution pipeline operators to: Review the National Transportation ...
The City of Lawrenceville, Georgia is seeking a new Utilities Director who is ready to embrace the challenges and opportunities of the position in a diverse and growing community.  Lawrenceville was established in 1821 and serves as the county seat of Gwinnett County, Georgia. It is a suburb of Atlanta, located approximately 30 miles northeast of downtown with a population of approximately 31,000.  ...
The Village of Bath’s utility department, Bath Electric, Gas and Water Systems (BEGWS), is seeking qualified candidates to fill our Maintenance Person positions. Potential candidates with background in Natural Gas are encouraged to apply.. Duties include but are not limited to: Assists in operation and maintenance of natural gas distribution system, water distribution system and/or sanitary sewer ...
Senior Engineer (Engineer III) - Natural Gas Decatur Utilities Decatur, AL Apply:  https://jobs.decaturutilities.com/en/postings/6e9bf913-5e54-4d3f-be1d-2d0ec5b901a6   Summary Applies gas utility engineering principles, methods, and techniques to plan, evaluate and design gas distributions systems.  Primary duties include all phases of civil engineering, quality assurance/control, ...
Natural Gas Technician (Entry Level) City of Crescent City Crescent City, FL Reports To: Natural Gas Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt Pay: $19.71 - $20.95 per hour Interested applicants should email their résumé to ccng@crescentcity-fl.com Position Summary The Entry-Level Natural Gas Technician performs skilled field and shop work in the construction, operation, maintenance, ...
APGA’s Gas Overall Awareness Level (GOAL) tool helps public gas systems measure safety-awareness effectiveness as required by Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) Regulations 49 CFR 192.616 and American Petroleum Institute (API) Recommended Practice RP 1162. APGA has partnered with Blue Otter Solutions for several years to offer a cost-effective, turnkey program for measuring ...