Distribution Construction Coordinator III - COA Employees Only

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Job Description:

Purpose:
Under general supervision, perform site visits to identify, inspect, and mark all under or above ground Austin Energy electrical cables.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:
Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following. Other related duties maybe 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 - Supervisor 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.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 and Certifications Required:

• 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.
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Field experience working with electric utility distribution: construction, maintenance, design or planning; installing, operating, and maintaining electric equipment, apparatuses, and instruments.
  
• Knowledge of the Austin Energy Design Criteria, specifically the residential electric service sections and required clearances from AE facilities.
  
• Knowledge of the electric service process.
  
• Knowledge of the COA residential building process and inspections process.
  
• Skill in working with numerous computer programs such as Amanda, Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams and GIS systems such as Electric Office.
  
• Skill in identifying electrical or clearance hazards working around energized lines.
  
• Skill in reviewing and interpreting site plans, surveys, plot plans, and construction prints.
  
• Ability to report to an office and travel to multiple job sites and work in all types of weather and terrain.
  

Notes to Candidate:

The Distribution Construction Coordinator (DCC) supports the Distribution Field Support Operations group as a Spotter. This position meets on-site with the public to discuss underground installation of conduit or pull-boxes, as well as identifies the overhead point of attachment to structures, or meter racks. The selected candidate must be able to perform the essential functions of the position as the DCC field spotter working outside in all types of weather and terrain. This position does not work remotely and must report to an office every day.

This position will provide the spot for the point of attachment on new electric services and service rebuilds, inspect conduit installs and check clearances from new structures to electric facilities. Our clientele includes homeowners, builders, electric contractors and developers. The DCC must possess technical skills, the ability to interpret construction plans, be knowledgeable of the Design Criteria Manual and the ability to identify customer business needs including making a field determination if the site conditions require AE Design or identify non-compliant structures with clearance encroachments.

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.

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 fi elds 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.
  

PAY RANGE: Min $33.49 - Mid $42.71

LOCATION/WORK SCHEDULE:
4411 B Meinardus Drive, Austin, Texas 78744. Monday-Friday, 6:00 am to 2:30 p.m. Work hours may include after hours, holidays, and weekends. Shifts may change according to departmental needs.

CRITICAL:
This position has been designated as a Critical Employee position. Critical Employees are considered necessary and vital and supports activities that impact City or department operations. This work can be done while at a designated work site or while working at an alternate work location. Critical employees who are able to work at an alternative work location are required to do so. Schedules may be modified, and employees may be reassigned to another area during extraordinary situations or emergency conditions to provide essential services.

EEO Statement for City of Austin:

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.

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.

Closing Date/Time: 2025-12-03

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