Distribution Construction Coordinator III (COA Employees Only) - Illumination

Job Description:

Distribution Construction Coordinator III (COA Employees Only) - Illumination

Description

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:
None.
Notes to Applicants
The Distribution Construction Coordinator III will coordinate, plan, and schedule Illumination construction and maintenance projects. Some responsilibites will include to create and update work orders. Interact with customers on phone, email, or in person about job status, and perform field visits to asses project status and determine work to be done.

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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.
• Responses to the Supplemental Questions inquiring about experience should be reflected on 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.

Good Standing Employees
Employees, in Good Standing, who are candidates within the department/division that the position resides in and who meet the minimum and all of the preferred qualifications (if any) of the position will be included in the initial interview. Department/division employee must remain in Good Standing through the Top Candidate Selection phase at which time the Good Standing status will be re-verified.

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.

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

Fair Labor Standards Act:
This position is considered FLSA non-exempt.

Non-exempt employees will be compensated for any additional hours worked when such compensation is required by law.

Pay Range
$33.49 - $42.71
Hours
Monday - Friday
6:30 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

This position is considered “essential” which may require you to work outside of normal business hours.
Job Close Date 03/03/2025 Type of Posting Reserved for City Employees Department Austin Energy Regular/Temporary Regular Grant Funded or Pooled Position Not Applicable Category Technical Location 4411 Meinardus Dr, Austin Texas 78744 (St. Elmo) Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as an Utility Distribution Electrician
• Experience with Austin Energy Illumination design criteria and design standards.
• Experience with Smartsheet, Maximo, EO Web, Motorola CSR .
• Experience reviewing construction designs.
• Knowledge of Illumination 311 ISO process.
• Experience with field checking a location.

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.

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
* The minimum requirements for the DCC III position are: - Graduation from an accredited high school or equivalent, plus four (4) year 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 of two (2) years. Do you meet the minimum qualifications for this position?

• Yes
• No

* Please describe how you meet these minimum qualifications. Please detail how you meet the educational requirements (if applicable), account for the years of related experience (if applicable), and explain any substitutions of experience for education, or vice-versa (if applicable).
(Open Ended Question)
* This position is posted internal to City of Austin Employees, are you a current City of Austin Employee?

• Yes
• No

* This position requires a Texas Class C Drivers License. Do you have a Texas Class C Drivers License or if selected for this position, do you have the ability to acquire a Texas Class C Drivers License by your hire date?

• Yes
• No

* The City of Austin Driver Eligibility Standards require that External New Hires meet the City’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. Do you meet this requirement?

• Yes
• No

* This position is categorized as "Essential Personnel". Essential Personnel are considered critical positions and may be required to work during emergencies outside of or in addition to the normal schedule. If offered the position, are you willing to work scheduled and unscheduled hours as mandated by the needs of the business?

• Yes
• No

* Describe your experience working with Austin Energy’s, Distribution Construction Standards, and Design Criteria manuals.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your field experience with reviewing utility Illumination maintenance and construction projects.
(Open Ended Question)
* Explain your knowledge of Austin Energy's Illumination Design Guidelines
(Open Ended Question)
* In concise detail, describe your experience using related software programs such as Maximo, Storms, ADMS, EOWEB, Smartsheet, AMANDA, Texas 811, Roam, and Motorola CSR.
(Open Ended Question)
* How many years of experience do you have as a Distribution Electrician?

• None
• Less than eight (8) years
• Eight (8) or more years

* Describe your understanding of the Illumination work group's ISO performance measures.
(Open Ended Question)
* Describe your experience field checking a location for a task or project.
(Open Ended Question)
* This position requires a criminal background investigation (CBI). By selecting the following, you are acknowledging that you understand if you are selected as a top candidate for this position, you will need a successful CBI to be hired.

• I acknowledge and understand this position requires a Criminal Background Investigation.

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