City Council Meeting
City Council Meetings are held at the Firestation on the 3rd Tuesday @ 7:00pm. Hope to see you there!
The City of McLouth is pleased to announce the appointment of Robert Taylor as the new Chief of Police.
Now Hiring
The City of McLouth, Kansas is accepting applications for a full-time City Administrator & Utilities Superintendent.
General Statement of Duties
The City Administrator & Utilities Superintendent oversees the daily operations of the city, including implementing policies set by the City Council, ensuring municipal services and operations are performed efficiently and effectively, inspecting and maintaining public facilities, ensuring all City-operated utilities and services are compliant with State and Federal Regulations and that the supply of water, sewer and gas services are safe, efficient and available for the citizens of McLouth.
Minimum Requirements
- 21 years of age;
- Valid driver’s license with Commercial Class B CDL;
- High school diploma or equivalent or greater;
- No criminal history of crimes of moral turpitude or crimes showing disrespect for laws;
- No lengthy traffic violation record;
- Ability to pass a background investigation;
- Ability to dig by hand, lift heavy objects, work with asphalt and to ingress/egress ditched and confined space.
- Good oral and written communication skills;
- Working knowledge of municipal laws, and regulations governing gas, water and sewer utilities and their line installation and maintenance;
Preferred Qualifications
- Proven leadership and management skills;
- Understanding of budgeting and financial management;
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills;
- Experience in municipal government or related field;
- Ability and willingness to collaborate with and assist other city departments;
- 3+ years of gas, water and sewer line management experience;
- Natural Gas Pipeline Operator Qualifications;
- KDHE Class II Water Certification;
- Class I Water Certification;
- Class I Waste-Water Certification;
- Knowledge of utility safety requirements;
- Ability to operate line locators, gas leak survey equipment, odorometer and other related equipment.
Salary/wage
- Competitive;
- Dependent on experience and qualifications.
Benefits
- Employer paid Blue Cross & Blue Shield health insurance;
- Paid vacation time;
- Paid sick leave; and
- KPERS retirement plan;
- Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply;
- Vacation time and sick leave initially accrue at 6 hours per month.
Remote Work
On-Call Requirement
- The McLouth Gas System requires 24-hour response for service. Employee must be available to be on-call, alternating weeks, with Utility Maintenance Worker.
Potentially dangerous work
Examples of Work Tasks
- Supervise City of McLouth operations;
- Develop short and long-term planning for city administration and utility infrastructure;
- Advise the governing body of the city’s financial condition;
- Draft and file forms required by the State and Federal Government;
- Assist in drafting the annual budget;
- Appear at all City Council meetings.
- Respond to citizen concerns and complaints;
- Keep accurate and current records of maintenance for water, sewer and gas systems;
- Supervise installation of new water, sewer and gas lines;
- Inspect water, sewer and gas lines;
- Safely operate, maintain, repair, inspect and test natural gas distribution system, including qualifying and requalifying employees as required by KCC and DOT.
- Safely operate, maintain, repair, mark and install all public streets and sidewalks.
- Clear snow, ice, debris and drainage obstructions as needed.
- Continuously preserve and update the city’s Water Conservation Plan, Emergency Water Plan, Emergency Natural Gas Plan and O&M, Public Safety and Awareness Program (for natural gas systems), Confined Space Program, Hazardous Communication Program, Blood Bourne Pathogen Program, Kansas One Call Locate Enforcement, and Red Flag Rule.
- Prepare and submit all monthly and annual water, wastewater and gas reports.
The City of McLouth is an equal opportunity employer.
Applications are available digitally at the City of McLouth website www.cityofmclouth.org or in hardcopy at the City of McLouth office at 110 N Union St, McLouth, KS 66054.
Applications may be returned via email to the City of McLouth clerk@cityofmclouth.org or via personal delivery at the City of McLouth office.
The City of McLouth will accept completed applications submitted with resumes or curricula vitae until the position is filled.