Careers

The Municipal Gas Authority of Georgia is highly innovative and is the largest non-profit natural gas joint action agency in the US. We manage the operations of multiple entities aggregating $610 million in annual revenues and $13 billion in assets. The Gas Authority is a professional work environment that values team members who desire to grow with our organization. We have an outstanding culture, competitive compensation, and excellent benefits.

Junior Systems Administrator

The Junior Systems Administrator will assist in the implementation, management, maintenance, and monitoring of the IT infrastructure. This role involves supporting the senior systems administrator in ensuring the smooth operation of the computer network, both locally and in the cloud. The Junior Systems Administrator will also help in troubleshooting and resolving system issues, performing routine backups, and maintaining proper documentation of the IT infrastructure. This role will also provide support to our user help desk. This position is hybrid, requiring both in-office and remote work, and will involve occasional travel to our offices near Tuscaloosa, AL or our data center co-location facility near Norcross, GA.

Principal Accountabilities

•  Assist in the installation, configuration, and maintenance of network and server equipment.
• Support the management and monitoring of virtual server and storage environments.
• Provide support for workstation installation, configuration, and maintenance.
• Help implement and maintain cybersecurity systems and protocols.
• Perform routine system monitoring and analysis in environments such as vSphere/VMware, Windows Server, and AWS Cloud.
• Assist in performing network, server, appliance, and database backups.
• Support the management and maintenance of the Microsoft Windows Server and Office 365 environment.
• Help manage user accounts and permissions in Active Directory and Azure AD.
• Maintain documentation pertaining to the network and server infrastructure.
• Assist in management of IT asset management systems
• Assist in troubleshooting hardware, software, network, and operating system issues.
• Assist in resolving escalated user technical support issues.

 A Qualified Candidate Will Have the Following:

• Bachelor’s degree with emphasis in computer science or information systems or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of Windows, Linux, and Cisco operating systems.
• Basic understanding of LAN/WAN/VPN networks.
• Familiarity with hardware configuration and troubleshooting.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Willingness to stay updated with latest IT technologies
• Willingness to work off-hours to accomplish maintenance tasks or troubleshoot issues.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit resumes and references to jobs@gasauthority.com.

Business Analyst (looking for 2 qualified candidates)

Directly responsible for advising the management and staff of 10 to 15 municipal corporations (Member cities) on financial, market and regulatory matters pertinent to the successful operation of the Member cities’ natural gas distribution systems. Assigned duties shall include, but not be limited to financial and economic analysis, energy rate analysis, solutions development and implementation assistance, competitive situation assessments, formal report writing and presentations, conduct agency negotiations, conduct feasibility studies, strategic planning, and conduct other special projects. This position reports to a Regional Manager or the Manager, Member Support East or West.

Principal Accountabilities

(1)       Financial & Economic Analysis – Prepare and present budget forecasts to Member cities. Monitor and advise Member cities regarding financial performance of the natural gas enterprise. Prepare and present retail rate studies and assist Member cities in matters of rate design. Maintain, analyze and report on volumes consumed, related costs and revenues, and advise Member cities of significant budget implications.

(2)       Industrial Customer Support – Advise and assist Member city management in attracting, maintaining and retaining industrial customers. Provide economic analysis, competitive assessments, rate design assistance, risk management program information, monthly billing notification, contract negotiation and administration. Coordinate with Gas Authority Operations department, Member cities, and their industrial customers to manage industrial interruptions and daily gas purchases during periods of pipeline restriction.

(3)       Communication – Responsible for communication with assigned Member cities through Annual Membership Meeting, Regional Meetings, individual city meetings, oral and written reporting requirements, and as-needed regulatory and other informational memorandums. Manage relationships between the Gas Authority and Member cities. Conduct city council/commission work sessions and make presentations to elected officials as necessary.

(4)       Knowledge Resource – Keep abreast of regulatory proceedings, rate design philosophies, new services being offered in the industry, commodity price trends, pipeline capacity values, alternate energy values, and other competitive issues that could impact Member cities. Communicate such knowledge to others within and outside of the organization.

(5)       Pipeline Rates & Regulatory Support – Assist in economic analysis of proposed regulatory changes affecting Member cities. Assist in the development of economic and financial exhibits, monthly reporting, and testimony for Member cities that may have customers regulated by the state or interventions in coordination with Washington legal counsel for Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) proceedings. Assist in communication of proposed changes and impacts with Member cities.

(6)       System Planning & Special Projects – Assist Member cities in developing strategic plans for their natural gas systems. Participate in the development, reporting and presentation of feasibility studies for system expansions and special projects including recruiting new Members. Assist Member cities with the economic evaluation of costs, benefits and risks of new business development.

(7)       Travel – Requires 25-35% travel to assigned Member cities to support rate, marketing, regulatory and other communication activities.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit resumes and references to jobs@gasauthority.com.

Market Development Representative

The Market Development Representative is responsible for assisting Member municipal natural gas systems in the marketing and promotion of natural gas utilization in a specific region. Activities include planning, setting objectives, and the development of programs such as rebate and financing programs and effective communication plans.  Programs, projects, and services focus on assisting and interacting with key partners in the gas appliance supply chain (i.e., property developers, builders, Plumbers, HVAC dealers, appliance retailers, engineers and architects, and retail customers) to promote the utilization of natural gas applications and services.  Market focuses are the residential, commercial and agriculture markets and includes educating customers and key partners on the benefits of natural gas. In addition, assisting in the development, utilization, and promotion of other Gas Authority services including Natural Gas Connection, the Emerging Technology Program, and Customer Growth Planning as requested by Members. Sales skills and interpersonal skills are critical for this role. This position requires a willingness to develop an understanding of natural gas applications and some business background. It will include training in energy and municipal rates & analysis, and gas applications. The Market Development Representative position supports Member cities and serves multiple Member accounts.

Principal Responsibilities:

1. Develop Critical Relationships – Develop and maintain business relationships with Member city personnel, and key regional customer groups, i.e., developers, builders, contractors, distributors, regional associations, consumers, agriculture.
2. Communicating the Benefits of Natural Gas Applications – Develop an understanding of residential and commercial natural gas applications to promote natural gas among key customer groups and partners.
3. Municipal Government – Work with key municipal government leaders, officials, and staff, and communicate the benefits of utility programs and natural gas projects
4. Energy Marketing Programs – Assist in the development and execution of utility residential energy programs [rebate, special rates, promotions, communications & advertising]
5. Natural Gas Line Extension Projects – Assist in communicating the results of natural gas line extension project reports to all key stakeholders
6. Report preparation – Assist in the preparation & development of marketing program and project reports for Member cities.
7. Reporting – Communicate regional results to Member cities and Gas Authority, present Member and regional results about specific projects or programs in oral format and written reports and presentations.
8. Team Contributions – Work in cooperation with regional team members to achieve regional goals; attend and participate in regional team meetings and organizational meeting.
9. Travel – Travel is required to perform job duties; minimal overnight.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Please submit resumes and references to jobs@gasauthority.com.