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Gas Business Development Coordinator (INTERNAL CANDIDATES ONLY)

FL, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$78K/yr - $110K/yr

5+ years exp

The City of Sunrise is seeking a Gas Business Development Coordinator to manage the marketing and public awareness functions for the Gas Department. This role involves developing relationships with developers and businesses, implementing marketing strategies, and providing administrative support to increase gas customer accounts and sales volumes.

GovTechHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologySoftware

No H1B

Responsibilities

Creates, establishes and maintains business relationships with site developers, builders, and businesses investing in the Sunrise community; responsible for recommending policy improvements to help obtain and retain gas customers; develops recommendations for changes to enhance customer growth and services

Tracks large customers’ consumption over time for strategic purposes, forecasts revenue as part of the budget process and tracks actual consumption and revenue. Tracks pending projects from inquiry to completion. Understands and prepares cost studies of gas versus electric equipment, as needed, to promote the sale of natural gas; analyzes sales information while taking into account seasonal patterns and local competition; represents the City in various trade and industry associations

Confers with leadership in planning and development of an overall marketing strategy, plans special event presentations and appropriate bids and resolutions; designs and develops new programs that can utilize available distribution networks either service or revenue producing programs or both; assists in the establishment of policies, procedures and controls for the incentive programs; responds to requests for information by residential and commercial customers regarding gas service rates and appliance availability

Develops relationships and works closely with contractors, architects and engineers in the establishment of policies, procedures and controls for the sale programs, informing them of gas processes and end use equipment, as well as promoting gas utilization; coordinates the application and installation of materials, equipment and labor necessary to install gas fuel lines; prepares and routes paperwork for installation of new gas service and equipment; and maintains complete records of all builders and builders’ activities

Collaborates with Project and Gas Managers in planning and preparing project budgets; ensures adherence to budget procedures and guidelines; provides pertinent information on revenue forecasts; supervises equipment purchase process from budgeting to receipt; periodic adjustments and budget transfers

Analyzes financial, procurement and administrative procedures for simplifications and improvement in efficiency; analyzes purchase orders to determine requirements; checks requisitions for completeness and accuracy; writes specifications and requisitions and assists in the selection of bids for departmental equipment or supplies

Develops comprehensive communication materials including brochures, bill stuffers and flyers promoting public awareness to customers, non-customers, emergency officials, excavators, and public officials. Delivers oral presentations to community groups, fire and emergency response personnel; measures the effectiveness of the outreach effort in communicating safety messages; documents program evaluation and develops supplemental information to ensure that program standards have been achieved; determines excavation damage trends and presents findings

Supervises administrative support, warehouse and maintenance personnel and engaged in preparation of damage invoices and billings for equipment or services, issuance of purchase orders and requisitions; ensures employees complete mandatory training; discusses work related problems with employees; coordinates personnel activities including personnel records, invoice processing, inventory control and related compliance related reports and the public awareness program

Manages energy conservation program; supervises rebate request process including preparation of requests for rebate checks

Performs related work as required

Qualification

Natural gas marketingPublic awareness programsBusiness developmentBudget preparationCustomer serviceSales analysisSupervisory skillsTechnical supportMarketing strategyAdministrative supportEnergy conservationCommunication skillsProblem-solving skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's degree from an accredited school in marketing, engineering, business administration, or a closely related field required

Associate's degree may be substituted for bachelor's degree with five years (5) minimum relevant experience with a natural gas distribution utility

High school diploma or G.E.D. and ten years minimum experience in a comparable position of responsibility with a natural gas distribution utility

Reasonable progressively responsible experience in natural gas field operations, engineering, marketing, or office administration, preferably involving a municipal gas or investor-owned utility gas system with emphasis on residential and commercial utility marketing and business development

Must be currently employed with the City of Sunrise

Must possess a valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record

Must obtain a valid Florida driver's license prior to hire

Must pass pre-employment and random drug testing as required and monitored by federal, state, and local authorities

Knowledge of the objectives of a comprehensive promotional marketing program

Knowledge of natural gas and natural gas appliances

Knowledge of the principles of general management and their application to government administration

Knowledge of general accounting practices, inventory control, invoice processing, customer service, and regulatory compliance programs

Knowledge of budget preparation procedures and reporting requirements

Knowledge of department, legal, administrative, and procedural regulations

Knowledge of the principles and procedures of modern office administration

Knowledge of the principles, practices, and procedures of public personnel administration

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices

Knowledge of computer applications including spreadsheets, databases, graphics, word processing, and G.I.S. applications

Knowledge of proper application of common residential and commercial gas burning equipment

Skill in using Office, social media, and department software

Ability to analyze sales projections/information and make sound recommendations for marketing program improvements

Ability to analyze administrative problems and make sound recommendations as to their solution

Ability to supervise the work of employees with various skills levels in a manner conducive to acceptable performance and high morale

Ability to understand and carry out complex oral and written instructions

Ability to plan, organize, and implement a comprehensive promotional marketing program

Ability to establish and maintain effective relations with other employees, supervisors, City officials, outside agency representatives, and the public

Ability to express ideas clearly and concisely, both verbally and in writing

Ability to supervise preparation of records and reports on a timely and complete basis

Ability to develop and participate in gas conservation education activities with adults and youths

Benefits

5% Supplemental Pay

City-Paid Medical Benefits

Group Health Insurance: The City pays for 100% of the cost for single coverage for full-time employees and 66.66% of cost for Dependent/Family Coverage.

Life Insurance: $50,000

Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D): $50,000

Eye Care Reimbursement – Up to $250 every two (2) fiscal years (Employee only)

EKG/Stress Test – Up to $150 reimbursement per fiscal year (Employee only)

Physical Examination – Up to $250 reimbursement per fiscal year (Employee only)

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) through Cigna Behavioral

Retirement

Employee Contribution = 8%

Vesting = 10 Years

Average Final Compensation (AFC) = 2.5% of pensionable earnings for each year of creditable service

Maximum Benefit = 80% of AFC, not to exceed $80,000.

Normal Retirement = Age 62 and ten (10) years of creditable service.

Early Retirement = Age 57 and ten (10) years of creditable service, 3% annual reduction for each year prior to normal retirement age.

13th check based on monthly retirement, payable if the pension plan funding status is equal to or greater than 100%. Paid in December each year following retirement.

Deferred Retirement Option Plan (DROP) = 4 years/48 months maximum.

DROP Interest Rate = 4%, compounded annually.

Longevity

Paid Holidays

Employees receive the following City-paid holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans’ Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving, Christmas Day

Annual Leave

Annual leave may be taken as earned. Maximum accumulation each fiscal year is 360 hours.

Annual Leave Cash Out

Floating Holidays

Perfect Attendance

Sick Leave

Sick Leave Conversion

Bereavement Leave

Qualifying City-paid Bereavement Leave as follows: In State = Up to 3 Days, Out of State = Up to 5 Days

Tuition Reimbursement

After (2) two years of continuous full-time employment: 100% reimbursement for a grade of A or B, 50% reimbursement for a grade of C, $500 books/lab reimbursement per semester

Credit Union

Optional Voluntary Benefits (paid by the employee)