Position Information

Posting Title
Distribution Construction Coordinator III (Work Management South)

Job Requisition Number
AE503044

Position Number
100451

Job Type
Full-Time

Division Name
Electric System - Field Ops

Minimum Qualifications

Education and/or Equivalent Experience:

• Graduation from an accredited 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:

• Valid Texas Class C Drivers' License or the ability to acquire one by the date of hire.
• Ability to produce and maintain an acceptable driving record.

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.

Employment Application:

• The City of Austin employment application is an official document; incomplete applications will not be considered.
• Please be sure to detail on the application all current and previous employment that you wish to be considered as part of your qualifications.
• 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.
• 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.
• This position requires six years of directly related Utility electrical experience, including two years as a journeyman electrician. Please include all your relevant work experience that meets this requirement.

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 and 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:

• This position is categorized as Essential Personnel with the City of Austin. Essential staff are required to work during emergencies or bad weather fi 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.
• 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. City of Austin employees that promote or transfer into driving required positions must meet the City of Austin's Driver Record Evaluation ( DRE ) requisite . To be considered for a driving position, applicants cannot have more than eight City Driver Points ( CDP ) within a period of thirty-six (36) months.

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Pay Range

Commensurate

Hours

Monday - Friday; 6:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Weekends and holidays are worked often. All inspectors will have weeks off on-call duty that will require work during off hours for outages.

Job Close Date
03/02/2023

Type of Posting
External

Department
Austin Energy

Regular/Temporary
Regular

Grant Funded or Pooled Position
Not Applicable

Category
Technical

Location
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 , or Field Client
• Experience with utility locates
• Experience with civil installation and inspections
• 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 using GE Smallworld Electric Office or EOWEB GeoPortal
• Experience using AMANDA or Austin Build + Connect systems
• Successful completion of an electrical apprenticeship program (verification required)
• 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

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.