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Position opening: Pipeline safety program seeks new director

UTC pipeline safety director.pdf

Director, Pipeline Safety Program
Washington Management Service
Recruitment – 1007 0360 WMS
Olympia, Washington

October 9, 2007

Job Title: Director, Pipeline Safety

Type of Position: Full-Time, Permanent
    Salary Range: Up to $ 91,728 a year, depending on qualifications,
      and a full benefits package.

    Closing Date: Open until filled. To ensure consideration for initial interviews tentatively scheduled for the week of December 3, 2007, please submit your materials by November 16. The announcement may close at anytime after November 16, 2007.
    JOB PROFILE
    The director leads a comprehensive interstate and intrastate pipeline safety program (natural gas and hazardous liquid pipelines) that enhances the public safety through compliance inspections, technical assistance to local governments and pipeline operators, public education, and enforcement. Works to ensure that pipeline companies conduct their operations in a manner that is consistent with federal and state law and rules, commission orders and recognized industry practices. Coordinates pipeline issues among state government agencies. Advises the Commissioners and senior managers regarding pipeline safety related issues and policies. Represents the state of Washington and the commission before national boards, federal Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration and the media. Provides testimony as needed. Provides leadership to the pipeline safety section. In carrying out these responsibilities, the director works closely with local governments, pipeline operators, business and community organizations, the Washington Citizens Committee on Pipeline Safety and other pipeline safety programs in other states.

    PIPELINE SAFETY PROGRAM
    The UTC’s pipeline program works in partnership with federal, state and local governments, pipeline operators and interested organizations to ensure public safety measures are in place for hazardous liquids and natural gas pipelines in Washington State. The commission oversees the operations of 22 pipeline companies operating more than 21,000 miles of pipe. The UTC inspects both intrastate and interstate pipelines.

    AGENCY OVERVIEW
    The Washington State Utilities and transportation Commission (UTC) enforces pipeline and railroad safety standards and also regulates the rates, services and practices of privately-owned utilities and transportation companies, including electric, natural gas, telecommunications, water and solid waste collection companies, private commercial ferries, buses and household goods movers.

    The mission of the UTC is to protect consumers by ensuring fairly priced, available, reliable and safe utility and transportation services.

    QUALIFICATIONS – The UTC is most interested in candidates who have the following:
    § Strong management experience and demonstrated leadership ability.
    § Experience representing your employer with government agencies, businesses, advisory committees, community organizations and other stakeholders.
    § Public agency policy development experience.
    § Strong conflict resolution skills and a demonstrated ability to build consensus among parties with differing interests.
    § Excellent oral and written communications skills.
    § Experience with government safety regulation and knowledge of current pipeline safety issues.
    § A Bachelor degree in engineering, business administration, public administration, economics or related field.


      Note: The UTC may give preference to candidates with experience in engineering, safety regulation or pipeline safety management.

    Special Notes:
      Conflict of Interest: RCW 80.01.020 limits UTC’s ability to employ any person who owns stock in any company the UTC regulates or is otherwise financially interested in such company. Such interests include those of an employee’s spouse.

      Authorization to Work: UTC may hire only those who possess legal authorization to work in the United States.
    APPLICATION PROCESS: Please submit the following materials:
      1. A cover letter describing how your interest, experience and qualifications relate to the job profile and the qualifications. Please include how you learned of this opportunity.
      2. A résumé which includes your employment history.
      3. 3-5 Professional references with direct knowledge of your qualifications for this position along with current contact information for each. Please include at least one reference from a current or recent supervisor, and one from a current or former peer.
      4. The UTC will appreciate your voluntary cooperation in filling out the applicant profile data form and submitting it with your application materials. This information is for reporting purposes only and is strictly confidential. To download the form click Applicant Profile Data form

    Please send your materials to:
    Email is preferredIf email is not possible mail materials to
    Email: Jobs@wutc.wa.gov
    Subject Line: Recruitment # 1007 0360 WMS    		Recruitment # 1007 0360 WMS
    Human Resource Office
    WA Utilities and Transportation Commission
    PO Box 47250
    Olympia, WA 98504-7250
    By submitting materials you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information. Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
    QUESTIONS? Please call 664-1134 if you have any questions about this recruitment.


    The Utilities and Transportation Commission is an equal opportunity employer. We strive to create a working environment that includes and respects cultural, racial, ethnic, sexual orientation and gender identity diversity. Women, racial, and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, persons over 40 years of age, disabled and Vietnam era veterans and people of all sexual orientations and gender identities are encouraged to apply. Persons needing accommodation in the application process or this announcement in an alternative format may contact Paula Gay at pgay@utc.wa.gov or 360 664-1134. Our statewide toll free TTY number is 1-800-416-5289.

    Posted/updated: 04/14/2009

     

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