Distribution Construction Coordinator III (Work Management)

Posting Title Distribution Construction Coordinator III (Work Management) Job Requisition Number AE503701 Position Number 100197 Job Type Full-Time Division Name Electric System

• Field Ops Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from High School or equivalent, plus four (4) years experience in road or utility construction.

• Twelve (12) semester hours in Engineering Technology, Engineering, Construction Sciences or in a field related to the job, may substitute for six (6) months of the required experience with a maximum substitution of two (2) years.

Licenses or Certifications:

• None.

Notes to Applicants

Position Summary:

The Distribution Construction Coordinator III (DCC III) will complete field expediting activities for overhead and underground Distribution Utility projects. The DCC III will be able to review construction work packets, assess compliance with Construction Standards and Design Criteria, and work with customers to facilitate successful completion.

Working with Austin Energy provides a number of health and welfare benefits such as low-cost medical, dental, vision, paid leave time, a highly competitive retirement plan, career development opportunities and more. Please click HERE for more information.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.

• The Employment Record should be complete with job titles, employment dates, job duties, functions, and responsibilities for each position held. Starting salary will be based on overall relevant experience from your application.

• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.

• Résumés will not be accepted and statements such as "see résumé" will not be accepted. You may use "N/A" for fields that are not applicable.

• Please note that Austin Energy may close the job posting at any time after 7 days from the date of the initial advertisement. Once the job posting has closed, applications cannot be changed.

If you are selected as a top candidate:

• Verification of your education (which may include high school graduation or GED, undergraduate and/or graduate degrees) will be required. You must provide proof of education from an accredited organization/institution.

• If you are identified as a top candidate and are in the military or a veteran, you will need to provide a copy of your DD-214 prior to confirming a start date.

• This position requires a criminal background investigation.

Work Schedule:

Shifts may change according to departmental needs.

Employee may be required to work additional hours outside of regular work schedule.

Driving Requirement:

This position requires a Valid Texas Class "C" Drivers License or the ability to acquire one by your hire date. External New Hires must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation (DRE) requisite. To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than three moving violations or a total of six Driver Record Evaluation points within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

Travel: If you are selected for this position, and meet the Driver Safety Standards in the City of Austin Driver Safety Program, you may drive when necessary to multiple locations as part of your regular job duties. Otherwise, you are responsible for getting to and from these locations.

Work Schedule:

• This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather if they are scheduled to work and, in some cases, when they are not scheduled. Essential employees ensure the continuance of key operations for the City of Austin.

• Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends and may include on-call shifts.

• Shifts may change according to departmental needs.

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Pay Range

Commensurate

Hours

5:30AM - 4:00PM (4 days a week rotating schedule)

Essential Postion

• Please see notes

Job Close Date 07/08/2024 Type of Posting External Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location St. Elmo S/C 4411 B Meinardus Dr. Austin, TX 78744 Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with related software programs such as Maximo, and Smartsheet

• Experience with Schneider Electric Systems such as ADMS, WEBDMD, GE Smallworld Electric Office, EOWEB GeoPortal or Field Client or similar programs.

• Experience with utility locates

• Experience with Austin Energy Construction Standards and Design Criteria

• Experience with Right of Way Permits and Traffic Control Plans

• Experience managing distribution construction projects

• Experience working or have worked as a journey level line worker at an electric utility and/or an electric contractor

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities

Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Inspect electrical conduit and 90 Meter bases connections. Coordinate and schedule of electric construction projects and advance locating activities with commercial, private, and public construction and excavation entities. Expedite, review, and inspect distribution construction projects to ensure ready to work for Austin Energy

• Performs site and print checks of construction projects to ensure underground utilities are located and site is workable, to include requesting permits from Public Works to work in city right of way. Performs inspections of civil construction facilities

• Assists the Scheduler Analyst by creating/updating work orders, generate and activate material orders

• Processes and expedites purchases of non-stock goods and services, maintain files and collect data for reports

• Purchases construction materials as needed for the AE or Contract construction crews

• Manages underground prints for utilization and research by construction contractors to improve construction coordination.

• Maintains databases for various tracking of documentation for coordination of electrical construction projects.

• Coordinates planning and scheduling of electrical construction projects. Assists in the assessment of material/products to ensure best fit distribution construction needs.

• Advises customers and contractors of project timeline and tasks related to that timeline.

Responsibilities- Supervision and/or Leadership Exercised:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Must possess required knowledge, skills, abilities and experience and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

• Knowledge of one-call system and distribution construction methods and standards.

• Knowledge of electrical distribution and construction standards for public and private structures.

• Knowledge of departmental process and procedures.

• Knowledge of purchasing procedures.

• Knowledge of stages of construction when possible violations and defects may be observed and corrected.

• Knowledge of National Electrical Code and associated rules, regulations, ordinances and standards.

• Knowledge of city practice, policy, procedure, statutes, and ordinances.

• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Skill in using computers and related software applications.

• Skill in handling multiple tasks and prioritizing.

• Skill in handling conflict and uncertain situations.

• Skill in data analysis and problem solving.

• Ability to work with frequent interruptions and changes in priorities.

• Ability to train others.

• Ability to quickly recognize and analyze irregular events.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective communication and working relationships with city employees and the public.

Criminal Background Investigation This position has been approved for a Criminal Background Investigation. EEO/ADA

The City of Austin is committed to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require reasonable accommodation during the application process or have a question regarding an essential job function, please call (512) 974-3210 or Texas Relay by dialing 7-1-1.

The City of Austin will not discriminate against any applicant or employee based on race, creed, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, age, religion, veteran status, disability, or sexual orientation. In addition, the City will not discriminate in employment decisions on the basis of an individual's AIDS, AIDS Related Complex, or HIV status; nor will the City discriminate against individuals who are perceived to be at risk of HIV infection, or who associate with individuals who are believed to be at risk.